Africa-Press – Eswatini. If you’re sitting at home wondering what your next move is, Sifiso Simelane’s story might be what you need to hear.
Known to many as PJ, Simelane didn’t start with a shop or a big name, he started with clippers, a dream, and the courage to try. He spent four years cutting hair at No Worries Barbershop in Matsapha, learning how to handle customers, perfecting his cuts, and saving what little he could.
Simelane knew he wanted more than a job. He wanted ownership. A brand of his own. So earlier this year, he took a bold step and opened PJ’s Barbershop in Eteni. It wasn’t easy. Business was quiet, customers were few, and for four months, it looked like the dream might not survive. But instead of giving up, he adjusted.
In July, he moved the shop to Kwaluseni, near the busy Kantofof Bottle Store and everything changed. The area had better foot traffic, more visibility, and slowly, the seats started filling up.
What’s important about PJ’s story isn’t just that he cuts hair. It’s that he made something for himself, with his own hands, in a country where many young people feel stuck. He didn’t wait for a big opportunity. He used the skill he had, started small, and kept going.
Today, PJ is calling on young people to believe in what they can do. Whether it’s cutting hair, baking, sewing, painting, or anything else, there is always a way to start. He’s also looking for support to grow his business, upgrade his tools, and eventually open more chairs to train and mentor others.
“You won’t always get it right the first time,” he says, “but if you keep moving, something will open.”
So to the young person at home wondering what’s next: look at PJ. He’s proof that sometimes, all you need is a skill, a plan, and the guts to start.
Whenever you need a fresh cut, make sure to contact PJ at 7924 1041 or 7683 0794, satisfaction guaranteed!
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