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MEET KADIDJA

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Hi, I’m Kadidja Dosso!

Starting a business can be extremely lonely and frustrating. When I started my business, Dosso Beauty I didn’t have anyone to turn to, ask advice from or to bounce ideas off of. That’s exactly why I decided to create a safe space and community for entrepreneurs to ideate, strategize and share resources to grow or launch your business.

I have more than 8 years of consulting experience, have participated in 20+ Small Business Accelerator Programs and have secured more than $800,000 in non-dilutive capital to grow Dosso Beauty to become one of the leading clinically tested non-toxic braiding hair and organic hair care business.

Work With Me
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Full Biography

After a severe allergic reaction to braids, Kadidja Dosso decided to start her own clinically tested non-toxic, hypoallergenic braiding hair and organic hair care line of products, Dosso Beauty. She has sold hypoallergenic hair extensions and organic hair care products to over 200,000 people and has earned $3MM in sales revenue over the past 7 years in business. Most recently, after the release of the Consumer Report unveiling toxic chemicals in the legacy braiding hair brands in the market, Dosso Beauty was able to grow their revenue by 800%. Her products are sold online at dossobeauty.com, Amazon, GoPuff and 60+ retailers and salons around the world. In July of 2024, Kadidja opened The Dosso Beauty Experience, the first luxury hair braiding salon and retail store in her hometown Philadelphia.

Prior to building Dosso Beauty, Kadidja by trade was a Management Consultant at Accenture LLP for over 6 years in New York City. After winning Pharrell Williams Black Ambition HBCU Grand Prize of $250K, along with $75K for her Alma Mater Hampton University, Kadidja decided to pursue her business full time. Since Black Ambition, Kadidja has been able to procure over $900,000 in non-dilutive funding to grow Dosso Beauty.

Kadidja has been featured in the following publications: Forbes 30 Under 30, The Philadelphia Business Journal, NY Magazine, Black Enterprise,  Hello Beautiful, Refinery29, REVOLT,  The Daily Press, Essence and more!