Christine Lewandowski is the founder of Scottsdale-based Xtension Envy – The Hair Extension Salon, which launched five years ago and is now franchising. “We are the first membership model for hair extensions in the country.” Learn about Christine Lewandowski…
Hometown: Originally Waukesha, Wisconsin. Moved to Scottsdale 13 years ago.
First job: I worked at a modeling school while I was in high school named Beauty Plus.
Favorite ways to spend your free time in AZ: Spending time with my family; we have five beautiful children. Good food and wine, love playing pickleball and boating.
Your biggest accomplishment and why: Moving our family to Arizona not knowing anyone here and starting a business with a dream and seeing it come to life.
The biggest obstacle you overcame: Buying a business that was struggling to begin with and figure out how to turn it around into something valuable and prosperous. Seeing the trend and making it into something unique and desirable for the consumer as well as the stylist.
Someone who inspires you and why: My husband, Scott. He is not afraid to try anything, he has always been an entrepreneur and is always coming up with new ideas and dreams. He has shown me that anything is possible; you just have to believe in yourself and never give up!
Advice to someone pursuing a career path in what you do: Always keep learning and growing your skills, know and believe your worth and don’t let anyone drag you down.
Favorite quote: “Success is the sum of small efforts.”
Something someone would be surprised to learn about you: I am very competitive on the pickleball court.
What makes someone fabulous: Confidence, believing in themselves and great hair.