Raven Williams …Owner of 4 Letters Salon and Spa

BY MONIQUE STAMPS

Sentinel Staff Writer

   Raven Williams, owner of 4 Letters Salon in Tampa Park Plaza didn’t imagine herself in the nail business. The 4 Letters Salon offers an oasis for manicures, pedicures, and nail art, including 3D nail art.

     Williams graduated from Brandon High School and received her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and a graduate degree from Florida Atlantic University. She transitioned into Student Affairs and education as a career in south Florida.

     After returning to the Tampa area, Williams worked for a few years at a job she didn’t love, causing her to look outside of the box for a new career.

     Williams has always had a creative side, something she shares with her mother and other female members of the family. While working at the job she didn’t care for, she still painted in the evenings.

     When her own nail tech told her she could explore her creative side by doing nails, Williams had reservations.

     “After spending all of that time and money to get two degrees, I was very hesitant. I wondered what my classmates and friends would say. But I was so unhappy, I had to do something. So, I decided to do nails,” said Williams.

     After starting her nail career in 2017, Williams found a devoted client base that has been growing since.

    In January 2023, Williams made the step of opening her own salon. 4 Letters Salon is centrally located in Tampa Park Plaza.

    “It has been amazing to have my own salon. Having it in Tampa Park Plaza makes it even better. Everyone is incredibly supportive, and I love that this location is a place where Black businesses are thriving,” enthused Williams.

      To book an appointment or for more information, visit William’s website – https://booksy.com/en-us/410756_4-letters-salon-and-spa_nail-salon_15761_tampa.