Today we’d like to introduce you to Jenna Hinton.
Jenna, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I have been working in the beauty industry for about seven years. I graduated from beauty school with a cosmetology license and did hair and makeup for four years. I was approached by many clients telling me to become certified in eyelash extensions because it was going to be a huge trend. I jumped right on it and so glad I did. Lashing is my passion. It was a two-day course and it came so easy to me.
Has it been a smooth road?
I believe everyone gets thrown some type of curveball. That’s what makes your story so special. During my journey I became pregnant with my daughter, about four years ago, I decided to take a break for a year and focus on her. During that time, I decided I did not want to go back to hair and wanted to go a different direction. I wanted to be happy. I took the plunge and went to the lash training. I worked very hard for a year. I had a wonderful opportunity at a salon and spent my time building a clientele and practicing. I was not making much money supporting my bills and daughter. So, I decided to take another leap of faith and move forward and go on my own. Not knowing how powerful social media was, I created an Instagram to showcase my work and promote. Within a few days, I had multiple women reach out to book an appointment. I was blown away with the responses. I then evaluated my work and knew I found my passion. I literally don’t work a day in my life. I enjoy making women feel beautiful every day.
As a business owner, it is an absolute privilege of making my own hours and creating a special bond with my clients. I would not have it any other way. As a young woman chasing her dreams, you cannot give up. You are gonna go through the ups and downs, but that’s what makes you better than what you are now. Woman have such a strong hold on the beauty industry and it needs to be portrayed more. I know so many girl bosses and they always start at the bottom working their way up and I commend them for that. Us woman look up to them. It’s absolutely amazing.
We’d love to hear more about Lashes By Jenna.
I specialize in eyelash extensions, lash lifts, and tinting. I focus on Classic, and volume lashes. I enjoy working with many lash brands such as Minkys, EBL, Borboleta, and use all premium faux mink lashes. For lash lifts, I work with Ellebana. What sets me apart from many lash artists, is I care about the quality of your natural lash. I find so many clients going to other artists who use too thick of a lash or too long of a lash that really damages the natural lash underneath. I really focus on the shape of your face, and other features that come in play to really enhance and bring out the details in someone’s face. This is so important to me. I really enjoy becoming a friend to my clients also.
So much of the media coverage is focused on the challenges facing women today, but what about the opportunities? Do you feel there are any opportunities that women are particularly well positioned for?
As a small business owner, I believe there are many opportunities for women. There are so many boutiques, salons, and small shops run by women. Woman tend to always have more creativity, beauty, and fashion sense qualities than men which makes it easier to start up a business. I also believe the more you reach out to other women who run their own business, and are highly motivated, the more you can encourage others and help one other become successful.
Pricing:
- VOLUME FULL SET $275
- VOLUME FILL IN $85
- CLASSIC FULL SET $185
- CLASSIC FILL IN $60
- LASH LIFT AND TINT $95
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.vagaro.com/lashesbyjenna/
- Phone: 8159222247
- Email: lashesbyjenna@hotmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lashesbyjennaa/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lashesbyjennaa/
Image Credit:
Jenna Hinton and Ashley Galminas Photography
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