Today we’d like to introduce you to Twanna Smith.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I started in the beauty industry at the age of 16. I was doing my friend’s hair out of my mom’s kitchen and my classmate’s hair all during high school in cosmetology class. But it wasn’t until I graduated high school to continue my education in cosmetology school and take it seriously. Once I moved to Georgia 22 years ago is when I decided to follow my dreams. I’ve worked in various salons as a salon manager where I was able to learn how to run and operate a business as well as train stylists. Eight years ago I decided it was time to step out on faith and open up a salon of my own. Here today, I have a storefront salon with my very own lash and aftercare product line.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Like all business owners, there are ups and downs as well as trying to stay relevant in a very competitive and over-saturated market. In 2019 when Covid hit and businesses had to shut down was the breaking point of flight or fight mode. I temporarily closed my business for six months not knowing if I would reopen. The more clients started to call I chose to fight by expanding my location and incorporating all health and sanitation measures in order to prevent the spread of the virus and got back to work! This far, that has been the best decision I’ve made!
As you know, we’re big fans of Glam Eyelash and Brow Bar Salon, LLC. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
My business is a full-service lash and brow salon. I specialize in lash extensions. What sets me apart from others is my customer service. My clients love how they are welcomed each and every visit as well as my consistency for them to book. My most proud brand is my product line Minx Luxure! Minx Luxure, caters to all women’s lash essential needs. Rather you’re that woman who’s always on the go, (I have compact kits for you) to your basic home aftercare routine. Minx Luxure consists of lash strips, lash compact kits, lash serum, lash shampoo and lash aftercare kits. These are all lash essentials must haves in order to help clients maintain the health of their own natural lash while wearing lash extensions.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
I define success by your ability to go out and try what others are afraid to try. Everyone can dream of success but those who go out and do it can only succeed in it!
Pricing:
- Lash extensions $135 to $16
- Brow shading $399
- Lash serum $40
- Lash shampoo $15
- Lash kits $25
- Lash Strips $15
Contact Info:
- Website: www.glamlbbarsalon.com
- Instagram: @glamlbsalon
