Today we’d like to introduce you to Rae Canti.
Hi Rae, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
At 19 years old, fearless, ambitious and fully equipt with a master cosmetology license, I took a leap of faith by moving to Atlanta, GA. Not knowing that this would be the beginning of my career as a prominent hairstylist in a whole NU state.
Once I moved to Atlanta, I had the luxury of being the first stylist hired at what would be one of the most popular salons in Atlanta “Snoblife” founded by celebrity hairstylist & influencer, MingLee. I worked with MingLee and the team for two years. Following my two years at Snoblife, I was afforded the opportunity to work with Hairstylist & Actor Miss Lawrence Washington and his team for 2 ½ years. After he announced his retirement and wishes to sell his salon, I weighed my options and eventually became the new salon owner, formerly known as SALON XXIV, now known as Nu Beauty Parlor.
After being fed up with the same experiences, I decided to look inward and found myself. Which birth my holistic wellness brand, Nu Beauty & Co. What began in 2018 as a holistic self-love journey became the push I needed to pivot my beauty career to a more impactful and meaningful cause, from beautifying clients outside appearance to beautifying their inside appearance, So that the NU you would radiate from the inside out. While still running a full-service beauty salon and being a hairstylist on my NuLife journey, I began incorporating fasting, veganism, meditation, and yoga into my lifestyle. As a full-time entrepreneur & hairstylist, I needed an all-natural supplement that would provide me with the nutrients and minerals needed to get me through long days, in which I stumbled upon Irish Sea Moss.
After spending a year studying and using holistic tools and practices for my own personal use I began selling my first product “Nu Life Sea Moss Gel” to clients, family, and friends for a multitude of purposes such as hair mask, skincare, internal healing and more. As the Covid-19 virus began taking the nation by storm, sales for Nu Beauty & Co’s Nu Life Sea Moss Gel began to skyrocket. Once I found that customers were happy & receiving the same results and I had and more; I began adding more products such as capsules, detoxes, and teas all-organic and handmade. Nu Beauty & Co now provides an array of products which can be used by men, women, and children depending on their holistic needs. Along with products Nu Beauty & Co is now also available for pick-up at our dual salon & holistic wellness space which houses both Nu Beauty Parlor & Nu Beauty & Co.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
What fun is a smooth ride? No, it hasn’t been smooth, but I’ll take the bumps with the lessons. I’ve experienced so much. In the beginning, seamoss wasn’t a familiar superfood. Many did not know the benefits nor did they see how it would benefit them. So, I had to educate our community a lot. That was one of the first obstacles; the next was Covid-19 hitting 6-months after launching NuLife Sea Moss Gel. The industry had begun to get very popular, creating many other seamoss companies which were in high demand as sea moss had become known as a natural immune system booster. Along with additional competitors, the restrictions Covid-19 restrictions made it difficult to maintain supply for the demand, which caused us to lose some of our customer base in the early stages. However, I am thankful for every obstacle as it has made me the businesswoman I am today, and Nu Beauty an overall better brand that I see can stand the test of some of our generation’s toughest times.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Nu Beauty Core pillars are Evolution, Unity, Peace, Love, Health and Wellness.
So that’s exactly what our brand embodies.
It’s a lifestyle for the family. Not only providing products like Seamoss, herbal formulated capsules and tea’s but Nu ways of living. Incorporating meditation yoga and a healthy diet, To prioritize your mental health as well as you’re physical.
I’m most proud of the results our products provide. From increasing energy to enhancing sex drive to assisting with the pain and suffering associated with Crohn’s disease.
We offer all natural organic products that work! You can order online at yournubeauty.com
or come to our Midtown location in Atlanta, GA.
What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
The most important lesson I’ve learned along my journey is the importance of self-care! No matter how much ambition, consistency, dedication you may have to accomplish a goal, “you” are most important. Your mental and physical being is what drives the ship. I’ve learned to prioritize my mental & physical health with things like meditation, exercise, journaling and a proper diet. Being mentally & physically equipped allows me to properly pour into my business & community at my highest potential.
Pricing:
- Seamoss gel 36.00
- Herbal Tea 15.55
- Morning Wood 49.95
Contact Info:
- Email: wecare@yournubeauty,com
- Website: https://yournubeauty.com
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCloSwcaBIbFPnPXkgjbiQDw
Image Credits
IG@WHOISHALO COMPANY : ICRE8 LIFE
