My journey with Arjuni began in November 2009. Like many women who wear hair extensions, I’ve experienced it all - from hair purchased at the beauty supply store that mats and tangles after a few weeks of wear, to virgin hair extensions that left evidence of my presence wherever I went, courtesy of shedding. On my quest to find the “perfect” hair extensions, I had spent literally thousands of dollars, and I was at the end of my rope.

I was introduced to Arjuni after conducting research on a social media website. I sought to find the “good stuff”: virgin human hair extensions that were well constructed, matched my hair texture, were durable, and, most important, affordable. After years of frustration and disappointment, I needed a retailer that I could rely on and a product that was worthy of my financial investment. I found that and much more in Arjuni.

As a tester prior to the formal opening of Arjuni, I saw just a glimpse of the inner workings of a start-up venture. Janice Wilson and her staff were consistently hands-on and interactive. They took the time to educate their clientele, were thorough and respectful, and never compromised the principles of the company for the sake of a dollar. No, it wasn’t always pretty, but by the end of the trial period, it was clear that Arjuni’s mission was to provide its clients with more than just great hair extensions. It was a unique hair-buying experience, and I was a client for life. Not only did I walk away with stunning Wavy 2B coifs, but also with a new lease on life. I knew that this was the type of company that I needed to be a part of.

I recently graduated from the University of New Mexico with Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and psychology, had gained significant experience as a legal assistant at one of the nation’s most prestigious law firms that specialized in Indian law, and had already secured a job at the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. But I knew that I wanted more. More than a job, I desired a career in which I would be excited to go to work each day! One in which I could be sure that my input would be valued and that I would make a difference to my company and to the people I served. I knew that with my skill set, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence, I could make a significant contribution. So, I dusted off my resume, drafted a letter of interest, and sent it to Janice, never thinking she would actually entertain my inquiry. The rest, as they say, is history.

Making the decision to join the Arjuni family was an easy one, but it certainly came with great risk. Within a few days of accepting my new position, I left my “cushy” government job, packed my life into a U-haul and was on my way to Denver. All for a start-up company!

As the studio manager for Arjuni’s U.S. office, it is my mission to ensure that every Arjuni client leaves with not only a custom blend that exceeds expectations, but also the sense that we genuinely care about his or her needs and appreciate their patronage - because we do! Everyone on Arjuni’s staff works tirelessly to ensure that we are able to provide premium hair extensions and superior service. Whether I am conducting a virtual consultation, creating a custom blend, responding to client inquiries, planning an Arjuni event, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office, or picking the occasional nit from a weft, I do it knowing that we are serving the best clientele in the world.

During my orientation, Janice warned me that I was in for an interesting ride. And what a ride it’s been. With Arjuni, no two days are the same. Janice took a huge risk by investing in a 23-year-old girl from New Jersey. It is my personal mission that she, and most importantly our clients, sees a return on that investment through my committed service. As such, if there is anything that I can do to better assist you, please do not hesitate to contact me. It is truly my pleasure to serve you.

If you have any questions about my journey with Arjuni, please leave a comment! I’d love to hear from you!

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The question that we're asked most often is whether or not we offer closures*. The short answer is, not at the moment.

But we intend to introduce our beta offering before the end of year 2010.

Presently, we are exploring our options and testing different possibilities. However, we do have a few things figured out. Here's what I can share at this stage in our product development:

1. Our closures will be made of silk. And not just any silk. Cambodian silk, the best silk on the planet. Hand weaved silk is an ancient tradition in Cambodia and we're excited to introduce a new application for this treasured art form. With each purchase, our clients will not only achieve styling versatility, but they'll also be supporting a new economic opportunity in Cambodia!

2. Our silk will feature a gradient density that will reduce the line of demarcation, which is often the culprit when the hair piece looks "wiggy."

3. Our closures will be fabricated for a weaving application as opposed to an adhesive application, removing the need to apply potentially damaging chemicals to the hairline and skin.

4. Just as we create custom blends for each of our clients, each closure will be custom as well. Silk can be dyed to match skin tone. Hair density can be selected according to preference. And similar to the process of ordering our hair extensions, clients will be able to select hair pattern, luster and length.

We're excited to add our contribution to the world of closures! This effort is our first critical step on a path that will lead to the fabrication of other popular hair accessories such as frontals and demi-wigs.

Clients who have reached Rumdul Apsara level in our loyalty program or higher will have the first opportunity to purchase our product at the end of the year. In the meantime, we'd love your feedback. Please leave a comment about what you think makes for an ideal closure!

*A closure is a small piece, typically made of lace, silk or a combination of the two, that can be adhered or attached to the crown of the head to imitate the look of scalp. Closures work well for clients who have experienced hair loss or breakage at the crown or simply desire a protective style that allows their own hair an opportunity to rest from the rigors of constant styling.

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