'It’s a dream come true' Single mum opens beauty shop in Barton-le-Clay

Nisa Nazir opened the doors to her new store NIIS beauty at the Olde Watermill Village on Bank Holiday Monday (August 31), describing the moment as a “dream come true”.

For Nisa, the shop represents far more than a new business venture. She said: “This is so much more than just a shop to me, it’s a dream come true.

“As a single mum, I started with a dream and a determination to build something for myself and my children.”

Nisa said she had faced “incredibly difficult experiences” and “many setbacks” while building the business, but refused to let them stop her.

She said: “I never allowed them to make me give up. I kept believing, kept working and kept pushing forward.”

Seeing the shop open for the first time was an emotional moment for Nisa, who hopes her story can encourage others to pursue their own ambitions.

She said: “Seeing my own shop now is a very emotional and proud moment, and I hope my journey encourages other people to follow their heart, believe in themselves and remember that no matter how many times life knocks you down, you can always get back up and keep going.

“If you have a dream, don’t be afraid to chase it, it may just become your reality.”

Reflecting on how far she has come, Nisa added: “I literally went from nothing but heartbreak and pain, to something now.”

The achievement has been celebrated by those closest to her, who say they have watched her build NIIS Beauty from the beginning.

Lisa May said: “I have seen Nisa go through this journey and so very proud of her achievements. She has worked so hard, single-handedly, and we absolutely love her. She’s an inspiration.”

Nisa’s best friend Aimee said: “I just want to say, I am so so proud Nisa and it’s an absolute honour to be her best friend, her sister, to be on this journey with her and see what she has achieved. I am honestly bursting with so much pride.”