Today we’d like to introduce you to Chell Love.
Chell, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Faith in God and Persistence. When I was a little girl, as I can remember I always was into Fashion. I used to make paper dolls and cut out hairstyles from my Mom’s magazines and color the faces with crayons/markers. In the beginning someone saw in me, what I already knew about Myself. The First chance was with a middle-aged Jewish woman that owned a salon. She booked me a Political Campaign arranged at $50 hr rate, and I wasn’t even done with school. In the End I made $500 for the day with a $100 tip. In my mind I was like, I loved doing this, and I can get paid? Shortly after m, my first celebrity client was Chrissy Teigen, there was no looking back from then.
Has it been a smooth road?
Everyone has a bad day or two, even the most positive person it’s part of being human. Especially in this time of pandemic of Covid-19, there’s struggle, changes that can be draining for the mind,body,and soul. There such quick shifts on life that effects both the rich and unfortunately the poor. I have been fortunate to be surrounded by people in life who are encouraging, inspiring and that speaks life over me. You learn a lot along the way and things can change within seconds. Only thing you can do is be still, observe your surroundings and try to prepare yourself for the unexpected. But if you are willing to observe and listen God will take care of the rest and allow opportunities to come your way. There is a time where you will need to adapt and there are times when you will need to set yourself apart and stand. But in doing those things, whatever you do never burn bridges whether if you struggled with a person, brand or company. Everyone can learn from each other.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Chell Love Beauty story. Tell us more about the business.
I am a Hair and Makeup Director for Ritz Carlton, and also travel for Fashion Week to do HMUA. I specialize In being a life changer by creating a positive vibe within enhance someone beauty through hair and makeup. I have a heart for what I do when I’m in the midst of it my pulse gets this rhythm. I get the chance to creatively combine art and beauty while getting paid for it. To be able to inspire and be in an environment that can take you places, and doing what you love is the greatest feeling. I also encourage others not to doubt themselves and their ability to be great.
What I’m most proud of is how far I have come from where I started. I was an educator for Regis Salons (Supercuts) to being the Makeup Director for Celebrity Artist Ted Gibson, then HMUA Director for Ritz Carlton, and also doing Fashion Week with the Top brands and Fashion Leaders like Guido Palau and Icon (Mother) Pat McGrath. To be able to travel to London, Paris, Milan and travel the world is a dream come true.
My proudest moment is Having my Parents who are still living, to see my accomplishments. To be proud of how they raised a respectful, passionate, persistent, but humble daughter. They have always supported me and had my back; they continue speaking life over me and my journey. They never held me back for going after what I wanted, they taught me life lessons and I’m grateful for that.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
Ten years ago, people would have a book portfolio and meet and network in person. Now a days you have to be tech savvy, Artist now use more internet to get the artistry message across. Especially now within this pandemic of Covid-19 Internet is key, everyone is finding new ways of using this platform and coming up with new ideas and business to survive. The shift and change will be tapping in deeper to the creative side of your mind, because it only takes 1 person to like it and invest before you know it you could be on your way to something great.
Contact Info:
- Phone: 5612551530
- Email: chelllovebeauty@gmail.com
- Instagram: @chelllovebeauty
Image Credit:
Ted Gibson
Guido Palau
Genevieve
Gloria
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