Three years ago, Mahogany Mane had its start when its founder left her lucrative day job to begin her home based hair braiding business. While working at home, she marketed herself as not your run-of-the-mill home based business, but a large company offering professional one-on-one attention. She found herself immersed in the study of hair, offering homemade remedies for her clients.

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.

With capital from Mahogany Mane's hair styling business, Desreta Jackson used her negotiation and management skills to buy properties, refurbish, and rent homes. Initially rejected by lenders, her extended family assisted her in construction projects to help build her credit and credibility.

Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

At Mahogany Mane, we believe in community and the value of beautification of neighborhoods in greatest need. Our typical client may be a single mother on assistance, or bad credit, who is supporting a large family. We work with abused and battered women's organizations and community outreach programs to find qualified renters who are a good fit for our properties. Together with our community partners, we provide credit and family counseling for those in need.