If you have ever scrolled Huron Facebook groups looking for a good nail tech, wished you did not have to drive to Sioux Falls for beauty services, or wondered how young women business owners are shaping the Huron beauty industry, this episode of the Huron Spotlight Podcast needs to be in your queue. 

In this conversation, we sit down with Irie, a Huron SD cosmetologist who has built a growing, word of mouth beauty business in under a year by focusing on one simple goal. She wants every client who sits in her chair to walk out feeling confident and beautiful. 

If you have searched for Huron SD nails, a local nail tech in Huron SD, or a cosmetologist who actually listens and cares about your natural nails, this is your peek behind the scenes of what it looks like to build that kind of business from the ground up. 

Irie shares what it was like to graduate high school in 2021, try a more traditional college path, realize it was not for her, and then take the leap into cosmetology at Lake Area. She talks candidly about finding her place in Huron, honoring her Asian family’s expectations to stay close and support her parents, and still carving out a path as a young woman business owner in South Dakota. We also get into the real life side of starting a beauty business in a town like Huron, where the official population is around 14,000 but the surrounding rural communities make the reach much bigger. Irie describes those early months when she was brand new, did not know many people, and honestly thought there might only be a few hundred potential clients. We talk about how she used social media, Instagram tags, and client referrals instead of paid ads to slowly fill her books. 

If you are curious how services like builder gel, hard gel, and GelX nails actually work, why they last longer, and why they are different from traditional acrylics, Irie breaks it down in regular person language. She also shares the part most people do not see. Taxes that are kicking her butt, trying to find work life balance when your brain never really shuts off, and the emotional relief of not having to walk into a job where a difficult coworker can ruin your day. Along the way, we zoom out and talk about culture, multigenerational living, and why so many immigrant families in Huron feel like they have cracked a code that many of us in more isolated western style households are still trying to figure out. 

If you care about Huron small business stories, are curious about the Huron beauty services scene, or simply want to support a young woman who is quietly raising the bar for what is possible in our local beauty industry, this episode will give you a mix of heart, humor, and very real talk. 

Tune in to the full conversation on the Huron Spotlight Podcast to hear Irie’s story, learn more about her services, and get a feel for why keeping talent like hers in Huron SD matters so much for our community.

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All right. Welcome back to Hero Spotlight, community stories and business growth. And we are here today with Iri. Hi. Iri, we want to know a little bit about you.

All right. Welcome back to Hero Spotlight, community stories and business growth. And we are here today with Irie. Hi. Irie, we want to know a little bit about you.

All right, welcome back to the stream.

can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what inspired you to start your own business here in Huron?

can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what inspired you to start your own business here in Huron?

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Ivy.

I'm

Hi, I'm

Irie and I'm a cosmetologist in Huron. I've been a cosmetologist for about a year. I started January and I'm loving it so far. I love it. I love everything I do. Yeah. So you graduated high school. We just talked about it before we started recording in 2021. Mm-hmm. Yeah, I took some gap year and then I tried.

Irie and I'm a cosmetologist in Huron. I've been a cosmetologist for about a year. I started January and I'm loving it so far. I love it. I love everything I do. So you graduated high school, we just talked about it before we started recording, in 2021. Yeah, I took some gap year and then I tried

you

you graduated from school with this.

So.

Well, I tried physical therapy assistant online. That did not work well for me. But yeah, I quickly changed to cosmetology. So tell us why. What made you want to like go into the cosmetology? It was kind of like a like I wanted I wanted to try it. I had a lash artist that I used to go to and I wish she was still in business, but she's

Well, I tried physical therapy assistant online that did not work well for me. But yeah, I quickly changed to cosmetology. So tell us why. What made you want to like go into the cosmetology? It was kind of like a like I wanted I wanted to try it. I had a lash artist that I used to go to and I wish she was stil in business, but she's not

So.

I was asking her if she liked what she was doing and all that and she said she did. I was like, did you pick that major for yourself? And she's like, no, I just tried it and I liked it. And I was like, hmm, maybe I should do that. And I did. And I enjoyed it. Okay. And so how long is like a cosmetology school?

asking she liked what she was doing and all that and she said she did. I was like, did you pick that major for yourself? And she's like, no, I just tried it and I liked it. And I was like, hmm, maybe I should do that. And I did. And I like enjoyed it. Okay. And so how long is like a smart pathology school?

asking her.

I don't even know, but

I'm really not.

I don't even know. But ⁓

We had to get 1500 hours, either 1500 hours or 2100 hours is what I remember. Where did you go to school? Lake area. Yeah. Nice. That was going to be my guess. Okay. So when did you graduate that?

hours.

That was going to be my guess. ⁓

trying to think. 24. Yeah, 24. And you jump right into like your own business and then that's... Okay, tell us more. I wanted to go, like after I graduated, I wanted to go to Sioux Falls and that was my plan. But my parents had other plans. Oh, parents. Yeah. I found a job.

I think 24.

trying to think. 24. Yeah, 24. And you jump right

into your own business and then that's... Oh, okay. 24. I wanted to go... After I graduated, I wanted to go to Sioux Falls and that was my plan. But my parents had other plans. Tall parents. I found a job.

and everything, they were gonna hire me. And it was just like, it was set until my mom was like, you know, like stay with us, take care of us, you know, cause they're getting old and like in our Asian culture, we are usually more like family surrounding. Yeah. Yeah. That's why I'm here and Huron It is interesting because,

and everything, they were gonna hire me and it was like, it was set until my mom was like, you know, like stay with us, take care of us, you know, cause they're getting old and like in our Asian culture, we are usually more like family surrounding. Yeah. Yeah. That's why I'm here and Huron. It is interesting

So my mom.

You know, like...

next

way.

in Poland.

In Poland actually, is

in Poland actually it is

maybe it is similar, I say maybe not very similar, but it is similar in a lot of ways that you'll see a lot of households have multi-generational living. So you have a house that has like two different essentially like I'll say maybe apartments or whatever, and you have the grandparents on the on the ground floor and then like the first floor is like the parents and you know and their kids and they like have this

similar, I say, maybe not very similar, but it is similar in a lot of ways, that you'll see a lot of households have multi-generational living. So you have a house that has two different, essentially, I say maybe apartments or whatever, and you have the grandparents on the ground floor, and then the first floor is the parents and their kids. And they have this...

And you have the grandparents on the ground floor and then the first floor is the parents.

this one big household, but actually you have two separate ones, but they look after each other. So that's interesting. Yeah, that's how it

that's one big household, but actually like two separate ones, but they look after each other. So that's interesting. Yeah, that's how it

But yeah.

I have like thoughts on this because I love comparing cultures. I've been a teacher in Huron for 14, this is my 14th year of teaching and I have always had students in my classroom who were Hispanic, Karen, obviously English speaking and then I mean there's a few others in there too like Vietnamese and a few others that I'm blanking on at the

so I have like, taught from this because I love comparing cultures. I've been a teacher in Tehran for 14 years. This is my 14th year of teaching and I have always had students in my classroom who were Hispanic, Karen, obviously English speaking, and then, I mean, there's a few others in there too, like Vietnamese and a few others that I'm linking on at the

Okay, so I have like thoughts on this because I love comparing cultures. I've been a teacher in Huron for 14... this is my 14th year of teaching and I have always had students in my classroom who were Hispanic, Karen obviously English speaking and then I mean there's a few others in there too like Vietnamese and a few others that I'm blanking on at the

moment, but primarily.

moment but primarily...

moment, but primarily

Spanish and Karen. I have always thought that our Asian family is like, I'm like, they haven't figured out because here I am an English mom with 30 kids. we're all like, our culture and families are all so separate. Like I literally live on a farm with me and my husband and my kids. And our in-laws are literally right across the yard, you know, in their own home. And then here we are,

Spanish and Karen. then I have always thought that our Asian family is like, my gosh, they haven't figured out. Cause here I am an English speaking mom with three kids and we're all like, our culture and families are also separate. Like I literally live on a farm with me and my husband and my kids and our in-laws are literally right across the yard, you know, in their own home. And then here we are like,

Spanish and Karen and then I have always thought that our Asian family is like, I'm like, gosh, they have it figured out. Because here I am an English speaking mom with three kids and we're all like, our culture and families are all so separate. Like I literally live on a farm with me and my husband and my kids and our in-laws are literally right across the yard, you know, in their own home. And then here we are like...

like

me and my husband working, like we're both working.

me and my husband working, like we're both working

me and my husband working, like we're both working

full time, our kids in school, daycare, whatever, and like always like figuring out what to do with the kids. And then I see like my family's at school where they like are supporting each other, but like all within their family and like the multi-generational living where like maybe the parents are working, but their grandparents are at home and the kids get home from school. And I'm just like, they have it figured out.

full time, our kids in school, daycare, whatever, and like always like figuring out what to do with the kids. And then I see like my family's at school where they like are supporting each other, but like all within their family and like the multi-generational living where like maybe the parents are working, but their grandparents are at home and the kids get home from school. And I'm just like, they have it figured out.

time or kids in school, daycare or whatever and like always like figuring out what to do with kids. And then I see like my family's at school where they like are supporting each other but like all within their family and like multi-generational living where like parents are working but their grandparents are at home and I'm like the aunt would figure it out.

Why are we killing ourselves?

Why are we killing ourselves? Like

Why are we killing ourselves? Like

We have to be so isolated and like that's just what our culture and society has gone towards but it like just makes sense even like financially stress-wise like why wouldn't we even when our parents age and we do need to take care of them like when they're in another house like that's a hard season too I mean I'm not there yet but it's like

why do we have to be so isolated? And like, that's just what our culture and society has gone towards. But it like, it just makes sense. Even like financially, stress wise, like why wouldn't we? Even when our parents age and we do need to take care of them, like when they're in another house, like that's hard. That's a hard season too. I mean, I'm not there yet, but it's like, I just, I'm like, there's...

why do we have to be so isolated? And like, that's just what our culture and society has gone towards. But it like, it just makes sense. Even like financially, stress wise, like why wouldn't we, even when our parents age and we do need to take care of them, like when they're in another house, like that's hard. That's a hard season too. mean, I'm not there yet, but it's like, I just have like, there's, there's this really wonderful.

There's just really wonderful

things about other cultures that I think if we open our eyes a little bit and see, there's good things to learn. Yeah, I totally agree. I have a similar situation. My in-laws are next door. like five minutes walking this. Yeah. But how much easier would it be? You know, but I feel like in my end, like I'm so like controlling.

things about other cultures that I think if we open our eyes a little bit and see there's good things to learn. Yeah, I totally agree. I have a similar situation. My in-laws are next door. It would be like five minutes walking in the sense. Yeah. But how much easier would it be? You know, but I feel like in my end, like I'm so like controlling.

and open our eyes a little bit and see. It's good things to learn. I totally agree. I have a similar time. have five minutes. Five minutes. Yeah. Yeah.

but how much you.

you know, but I feel like

playing

an environment. yeah.

my environment. would literally have to have, I would have to have two separate

my environment. You would literally have to have, I would have to have two separate

houses within a house with two separate kitchens and like that kind of, because I think, and my husband always says, two women in one kitchen, you know, it's, it's, it's true. Like, it's- That's why there's people who have, have you seen people like-

houses within a house with two separate kitchens and like that kind of because I think and my husband always says two women in one kitchen you know it's it's and it's true like yeah it's that's why there's people who have have you seen people like

I think everyone has an old friend. Two women and one kid. That is true. That's why there's people who have... there's

there's like compound living too. Yeah. that's that makes sense too, heck. Yeah. But it's like, maybe that's the best

there's like compound lipene too. Yeah. And that makes sense too, heck. Yeah. But it's like, maybe that's the best

like compounds living too. But it's like...

of both worlds. Yeah. Yeah. And it's exactly what I feel like I'm in like a little bit of a compound myself because like, yeah, you know, my my daughter, she's five and she gets home from school and she's calling grandma. So grandma, you home? Yeah. Okay. Coming over. Yeah. Okay. Meet you in the back. Yeah. Yeah.

of both worlds. Yeah. Yeah. And it's exactly what I feel like I'm in like a little bit of a compound myself because like, you know, my daughter, she's five and she gets home from school and she's calling grandma. So grandma, you home? Yep. Okay. Coming over. Okay. Meet you in the back. Okay. Yep.

I'm very comfortable. Yup. Yup.

I always joke that we have this whole colony out there because like there's us on the farm, my family, my in-laws, or like my husband's parents right on the farm. A mile within a mile is another brother-in-law and sister-in-law to me. then just across the road there is another family too. And we all have kids and cousins.

I always joke that we have the Smith colony out there because like there's us on the farm, my family, my in-laws, or like my husband's parents right on the farm, a mile, within a mile is another brother-in-law and sister-in-law to me. And then just across the road there is another family too. And we all have kids and

I always joke that we have a Smith colony out there because like there's us on the farm, my family, my in-laws, or like my husband's parents right on the farm. A mile, within a mile is another brother-in-law and sister-in-law to me. And then just across the road there is another family too. And we all have kids and cousins.

cousins. So

So I always joke that we have like a colony out there. So in a way, like because the traditional, I think traditionally culture's been.

I always joke that we have like a colony out there. So in a way, like, because the traditional, I think traditionally culture's a bit...

stroke that we have like a colony out there. ⁓

I think always had that multiple generational living

I think always had that multiple generational living

and in some sort of like way they've done it. And then we, in the Western culture, we kind of split that, right? And then I think this is the very good like evidence how we are still trying to get into that like, village you have, that your own village there, you know, cause it makes sense. mean, it takes a village. Yeah. Yeah. And humans want connection, but not too much connection. Not too much.

in some sort of way. They've done it. And then in the Western culture, we kind of split that, right? And then I think this is the very good evidence how we are still trying to get into that village you have, your own village there, you know? Because it makes sense. I mean, it takes a village. And humans want connection. But not too much connection. Not too much.

And then in the Western culture, we kind of split that, right? It's very good, like, how people are so proud of their village. Yeah. Humans want connection. But not too much connection.

Okay, back to you, Irie. We stole it.

Okay, back to you, Irene. We stole it. We stole it.

so when you first open your business, you tell us a little bit about what...

Okay, so when you first opened your business, can you tell us a little bit about how

Okay, so when you first opened your business, you tell us a little bit about how

did that look like and what kind of struggles did that kind of cause? When I first even thought about it, I was so nervous. I was really, really scared. But I had my parents there, my family there for me. They were really, really supportive and my friends as well. Starting was slow.

did that look like and what kind of struggles did that kind of cause? When I first even thought about it, I was so nervous. I was really, really scared. But I had my parents there, my family there for me. They were really, really supportive and my friends as well. Starting was slow.

when I first even thought of.

Anyone really

Oh my

very very slow, didn't know anybody. I thought there were only like 400 people in Huron, but apparently there's 14,000 people, over 14,000 people. It feels like it's more for some reason to me, I don't know. That's hilarious.

very very slow, didn't know anybody. I thought there were only like 400 people in Huron but apparently there's 14,000 people, over 14,000 people. Feels like it's more for some reason to me. That's hilarious.

god! That's hilarious.

But yeah, over time, it got better. Uh huh. It got better, started getting clients. in your like mission behind

But yeah, over time, it got better. It got better, started getting clients. So in your like mission behind

So

you're like mixed behind

the reason why you're doing those things in your business. What are you hoping, what kind of problem are you hoping to solve for all these clients that come to see you? I want them to come in and go out the door confident, feeling beautiful. yeah. Yes girl, with my nails. Yeah, yeah, Like who doesn't want to take a picture of your hands or something

the reason why you're doing like you're doing those things in your business like what are you hoping what kind of problem are you hoping to solve for all these clients that come to see you? I want them to come in and go out the door confident feeling beautiful ⁓ yeah yes girl with my nails yeah like who doesn't want to take a picture of like your hands or something

the reason why. Like you're those things in business. what are you hoping, what kind of problem are you hoping to solve for all these clients that you see? I want someone that's comfortable. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Like who doesn't want to take a picture of like your hand or something?

that you just got done as soon as you walk out?

that you just got done as soon as you walk out yeah

just got done as soon as he walked out. ⁓

And she has some artistic talent. Cause like, obviously you have

And she has some artistic talent because like obviously you

have to be artistically like, you know, prone to do those kinds of things, but like she can hand paint some cool shit. seriously. Yeah. So it's, it's, it looks all amazing. So how did you, go about finding more clients or getting more clients? Like when you said it started slow, but then it's, it's grown over time.

to be artistically like, you know, prone to do those kinds of things, but like she can hand paint some cool shit. seriously. Yeah. So it's, it's, it looks all amazing. So how did you, ⁓ go about finding more clients or getting more clients? Like when you said it started slow, but then it's, it's grown over time.

those things that like she.

So how did you ⁓ go about finding more clients or getting more clients like when you said it started slow, but then it's it's grown over time.

social media, family, family, friends, they spread the word throughout town that I was doing hair and nails, waxing,

media, family, family, friends, they spread the word throughout town that I was doing hair and nails, waxing,

media, family, friends, they spread the word, waxing.

lashes, brows, and everything like that. And yeah, that really helped. So word of mouth. Yes, word of mouth, social media. Okay, yeah. Did you do anything else? Okay. Any ads? Okay. Any ads? ⁓

lashes, brows and everything like that and yeah, that really So, word of mouth? Yes, word of mouth, social media. Okay, yeah. Did you do anything else? Did you join like, Huron Chamber? I did not, no. Okay. Did you...

lashes, brows and everything like that and yeah that really So, word of mouth? Yes, word of mouth, social media. Okay, yeah. Yeah. Did you do anything else? Did you join like Pure and Chamber? I did not, no. Okay.

Did you

Do any like paying ads on social media? No. Okay. Any ads on like the radio or a newspaper? No. Because- Letting your work speak for you. Yeah. So more organic growth, right? Like just posting it and like clients finding you. And having, not having them post me, but they post me, they tag me.

do any like paying ads on social media? No. Okay. Any ads on like the radio or a newspaper? No. Because... Letting your work speak for you. Yeah, organic growth, right? Like just posting it and like clients finding you. And having, not having them post me, but they post me, they tag me.

Just letting your work speak for you. ⁓

because me they said

And I love that. I love it when clients do that because that brings in more clients.

And I love that. I love it when clients do that because that brings in more clients. Yeah.

Yeah, yeah, that way. Because like I said, I thought there were only 400 people in town. I guess not. Yeah, I guess not. Well, and one thing that I like about Huron too is ⁓ I feel like I've had this conversation before when like, you know, people are talking about why we don't have certain stores here and things, as

That way. Because like I said, I thought there were only 400 people in town. I guess not. Yeah, I guess not. Well, and one thing that I like about Hear On 2 is ⁓ I feel like I've had this conversation before when like, you know, people are talking about why we don't have certain stores here and things. But as

Like I said, I guess not. Well, and one thing that I like about Huron too is, ⁓ I feel like I've had this conversation before when like, you know, people are talking about why we don't have certain scores here and anything, but as,

as much as you think of Huron as a small town and you 14,000, like I grew up here and that's not 14,000 as well. also.

as much as you think of Huron as a small town and, you know, 14,000. Like, I grew up in Pierre, and that's about 14,000 as well. But also,

as much as you think of Huron as a small town and you 14,000. Like I grew up in Pierre and that's about 14,000 as but also,

especially in South Dakota, like the surrounding rural communities all feed into this. You know, like people come here to like groceries, you know, like there's such a ⁓ wide, like a wide range of people who come to town and like work in town and then go back out. you can like, I

especially in South Dakota, like, the surrounding rural communities all feed into the... You know, like, people come here to get groceries, you know, like, there's just such a ⁓ wide, like, a wide range of people who come to town and, like, work in town and then go back out. So even if, like,

especially in South Dakota, like the surrounding rural communities all feed into the, you know, like people come here to get groceries, know, like there's just such a, a wide, like a wide range of people who come to town and like work in town and then go back out. even like,

mean, I'm one of them. I am not like counted as a part of Huron like.

I mean, I'm one of them. I am not like counted as a part of Huron's

I mean, I'm one of them. I am not like counted as a part of Huron's

population because of how far out I live, but this is the town I always say we function out of Huron because that's where my kids go to school. That's ⁓ like we get groceries, you know, a lot of, a lot of our business things, things like that are out of town or going to town is going to Huron, know, and it's just so, I mean, drop

population because of how far out I live, but this is the town I always say we function out of Huron because that's where my kids go to school. That's where ⁓ like we get groceries, you know, a lot of ⁓ our like business, banks, things like that are out of town or going to town is going to Huron, you know, and there's just so, I mean, draw.

population because of how far out I live, but this is the town I always say we function out of Huron because that's where my kids go to school. That's where ⁓ we get groceries. A lot of ⁓ our business, banks, things like that are out of town or going to town is going to Huron. There's just so, mean, draw.

Do you get a lot of- circle around Huron and there really is a lot

A big circle around Huron and there really is a lot

around Huron, and there really is a lot.

of people. Yeah, do you get a lot of people who travel to see you? No, I get more people in Huron. Okay. Very supportive people here. whenever they come to me, they're like, I used to go to, I used to go out of town because I can never really find like the person to do this. Yeah. they would travel. Like people that like your work, they would travel for you.

of people. Yeah, do you get a lot of people who travel to see you? No, I get more people in Huron. Okay. Very supportive people here. And whenever they come to me, they're like, I used to go to, I used to go out of town because I never really find like the person to do this. Yeah. they would travel. Like people that like your work, they would travel for you.

We more people.

Whenever they told me to.

Mm.

Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah. That is interesting that you're saying that because I felt like that too. Like with my nails

is interesting that you're saying that because I felt like that too. Like with my nails

before,

before there were certain things that I was like I actually interestingly enough learned how to do my own nails and was doing it for a long time because I couldn't get what I wanted. So when I saw you and I was like I'm just gonna give it a shot and I was like okay yeah that makes totally sense like she can just do it.

there were certain things that I was like, I actually, interestingly enough, learned how to do my own nails and was doing it for a long time because I couldn't get what I wanted. So when I saw you and I was like, I'm just going to give it a shot. And I was like, okay, yeah, that makes total sense. Like she can just do it. Yeah.

should be, interestingly. I'm going to do my own thing.

So when I...

So we touched a little bit about like why Huron and because originally you said you wanted to like kind of base yourself out of Sioux Falls. then your parents and your family decided that this is going to be the place that you're gonna stay. And looking at it now like probably a year and into it, what do you think about your decision?

So we touched a little bit about like why here and because originally you said you wanted to like kind of base yourself out of Sioux Falls. Yeah. And then your parents and your family decided that this is going to be the place that you're gonna stay. Yeah. And looking at it now like probably a year and into it, what do you think about your decision?

we touched a little bit of what I would like to

Yeah.

Yeah.

probably a year into it.

I'm kind of glad that they brought me back here. Because I love my family and I don't think I can go a day without seeing them. Okay. Yeah, would be honestly, I would be super sad and kind of depressed if I was just in Sioux Falls all alone, no family. Yeah. Because I've always grown up with family. All around siblings, nieces and nephews, I have so much.

I'm kind of glad that they brought me back here. I love my family and I don't think I can go a day without seeing them. Okay. Yeah, would be honestly, I would be super sad and kind of depressed if I was just in Sioux Falls all alone, no family. Yeah. Because I've always grown up with family. All around siblings, nieces and nephews. I have so much.

kind of glad that they brought me

Yeah, I would be super saddened.

Okay, so you said that in the beginning it was kinda slow, right? Because not a lot of people knew about you and that kinda stuff. ⁓ So, I am curious, at what point have you started seeing the shift and being more busy? ⁓ And what do you think has affected that?

so you said that in the beginning it was kind of slow, right? Because not a lot of people knew about you and that kind of stuff. So I am curious at what point have you started seeing the shift and being more busy? And what do you think has affected that?

and what do you.

Probably like six months in, I started seeing that consistency of clients coming in. And I think it's because of my work, my skills, you know? Yeah. I totally agree. we have had this conversation multiple times with Irie every time I go see her. Is that you gotta post more. You gotta post more. I wanna see this on the feed. I wanna see it. And I think you're like got...

I'll be like six months.

Probably like six months

in, I started seeing that consistency of clients coming in. And I think it's because of my work, my skills, you know? I totally agree. And we have had this conversation multiple times with Irie every time I go see her, is that you gotta pose more. You gotta pose more. I wanna see this on the field. wanna see it. And I think you're like that.

Distance C of

think it's because my word.

better about being more consistent and out there. And that helps because then a lot of people see you. yeah. That does help. Social media does help.

better about being more consistent and out there. And that helps because then a lot of people see you. Yeah, yeah. That does help. So for me, it does help.

Did you see like any...

you see any particular

you see any particular

need

need in town for a service that wasn't here and you'd like, okay, I wanna do that, I wanna offer that service because then people will come to me because nobody else is offering it or, you know.

in town for a service that wasn't here and you'd be like, okay, I wanna do that, I wanna offer the service because then people will come to me because nobody else is offering it or, you know.

Yeah, builder gel. I've seen that a lot on social media whenever I started. They just look more natural, you know? ⁓ And I like the look of it. I personally like the look of it. And that's why I started it. I started looking up videos on how to do it and the steps to do so and how to take care of them and all that. And yeah.

Yeah, builder gel. I've seen that a lot on social media whenever I started. ⁓ They just look more natural, you know? And I like the look of it. I personally like the look of it and that's why I started it. I started ⁓ looking up videos on how to do it and the steps to do so and how to take care of them and all that and yeah.

They just look more

Do it.

I started offering it. had some models at first and then I started offering it and they, they like it. So I just want to like dig deeper on that a little bit because for like someone like me who what's, can you talk about the difference of like builder gel versus other options? Well, builder gel is like

I started offering it. had some models at first and then I started offering it and they, they like it. So I just want to like dig deeper on that a little bit because for like someone like me who what's, can you talk about the difference of like builder gel versus other options? Well, builder gel is like,

offering it.

So I just wanted to dig deeper on that a little bit because for someone like you, can you tell the difference of builder gel versus other options? Well, builder gel is like,

It's similar to acrylic is what I always

It's similar to acrylic is what I always

you can use it on acrylic as well.

say. It's harder and you can get fills every single time and you can also take them off and get a new set if you would like. But I use hard gel and hard gel is kind of harder to take off. But you would have to like file it super, super thin and then soak it off with acetone. So kind of similar to acrylic, but acrylic...

say. It's harder and you can get fills every single time and you can also take them off and get a new set if you would like. But I use hard gel and hard gel is kind of harder to take off. But you would have to like file it super, super thin and then soak it off with acetone. So kind of similar to acrylic, but acrylic.

Mm-hmm.

Thank

I use virtual.

Okay.

So kind of similar to, I feel like, both are.

⁓ can be soaked off

⁓ can be soaked off

when it's not as thin or like you don't have to file it as thin to get it off. But they do this the same thing. Yeah. They, ⁓ build structure. They, ⁓ make your nails harder so that you don't chip them. Yeah, that's what I like because like with my, I mean, with my nails, I've honestly had like a really hard time figuring out what I like with my nails and

when it's not as thin or like you don't have to file it as thin to get it off but they do this the same thing yeah they ⁓ build structure they ⁓ make your nails harder so that you don't chip them yeah that's what i like because like with my i mean with my nails i've honestly had like a really hard time figuring out what i like with my nails and

or late.

But, this thing today, a little structure, the very first partner, I worked with on. Yeah, that's what I like because with my nails, I've honestly had a really hard time figuring out what I like with my nails.

because if anything chips, I pick at it, so.

Because if anything chips, like I pick at it so

Because if anything chips, like I pick at it so

bad

bad and then it like chips that I like end up ripping it off and then I can't stand it. I know it's I always hate it later. Yeah, yeah. Yes. Yeah, it's uncomfortable.

bad and then it like if it chips then I just like end up ripping it off and then I can't stand if just one is chipped, you know, like whatever. I get it. It's satisfying to just like rip them off. It's so bad for your nails. I know. I always hate it later. Yeah. Yeah. And then it just feels tender. Yes. That's when you need a break.

and then it like if it chips then I just like end up ripping it off and then I can't stand if just one is chipped, you know, like whatever. I get it. It's satisfying. It's so bad for your nails. I know. I always hate it later. It's not good. Yeah. Yeah. And then it just feels tender. Yes. Yeah. Uncomfortable.

So you

So you

So you

choose builder gel over acrylics because it looks more natural. Is that what you're saying? Yes, for me. And I mean like at school, we never really learned acrylic that much and I just, I can't get into it. I think it's the smell and...

just builded your over acrylics because it looks more natural. Is that what you're saying? Yes, for me for me. I mean like at school, we never really learned acrylic that much and I just, I can't get into it. I think it's the smell and...

Yes. ⁓

into it.

I don't have enough practice in it also and that's why like I don't offer it but people that are really good at acrylic they can make it look real really good. It just depends on experience and what you like I guess. ⁓ You are also one of those nail techs in town that

don't have enough practice in it also and that's why like I don't offer it but people that are really good at acrylic they can make it look real really good. It just depends on experience and what you like I guess. You're also one of those nail techs in town that

love it. It's really good.

You would also want those nail textures.

what's offering or use of art.

was offering or you still

was offering or you still are

are offering

offering ⁓ their gel X nails that I think there is a couple more in town that does that. ⁓ But I think a year ago if I would have gone somewhere they wouldn't even know what that was. You know what saying? So like that just brought so much more variety and so much more like, ooh I can get actually those nails that I can look up on like Instagram or Pinterest. I can get them in town like.

their gel X nails that I think there is a couple more in town that does that but I think a year ago if I would have gone somewhere they wouldn't even know what that was you know what I'm saying? So like that just brought so much more variety is so much more like oh I can get actually those nails that I can look up on like Instagram or Pinterest I can get them in town like

I think you're ⁓

⁓ Actually, just now that I can...

The quality is like top-notch. It's not gonna be 30 minutes and you're gonna... ⁓

And the quality is like top notch. Like it's not, it's not going to be 30 minutes and your nails are done. It's you're going to, you're going to spend a little bit more time on it, but their nails are going to stay

And the quality is like top notch. Like it's not, it's not going to be 30 minutes and your nails are done. It's you're going to, you're going to spend a little bit more time on it, the nails are going to stay

for

for like, mine stay on for like five weeks and I just take them off because just so they grow out so much, but they can stay on longer. Like I have never had any issue that's crazy actually. That's sweet. So like the chipping nails that never happen to a part.

like, mine stay on for like five weeks and I just take them off because just so they grow out so much, but they can stay on longer. Like I have never had any issue that's crazy actually. That's sweet. Yeah. So like the chipping nails, that never happens with her. Like that will not happen.

You can stay on.

That's sweet. Yeah. That's awesome. chipping nails, that never happens with her. Really? Really?

Really?

Okay, so here's my next few nails is like when they do start to grow out and come away, it doesn't ever, like, you know when it gets caught in your hair on the back side? Hers don't do that? And I suppose, like, every four months? I think you a good six months. Yeah.

Okay, so here's my next thing with nails is like when they do start to grow out and come away, does it ever get, like, you know when it gets caught in your hair on the backside? Uh-huh, yeah. like when I was- don't do that? Don't do that. And I've been going to Irie for how long now? I mean, a good six months. Yeah. At least, right? Maybe more. Maybe more than that. ⁓ And that is a very common thing. Yes, they do, right? Like you get caught in, it's just,

Okay, so here's my next thing with nails is like when they do start to grow out and come away, does it ever get like, you know, when it gets caught in your hair on the backside? Uh-huh. Yeah. like when I first don't do that, I've been going to Irie for how long now? mean, probably good six months. Yeah. At least right. Maybe more. Yeah. Maybe more than that. And that is a very common thing. Yes, they do. Like you get them caught in. Yeah.

yeah.

No, like this, I think this is three or four weeks actually, and they're not going to do it. Three or four weeks, that's impressive. Sweet. I know. So that is, so what you're saying is builder gel. This is combination. I have a combination because I had a gel X, which gel X is basically. Yeah, I don't know what that is either. I'm actually going to let her tell me about it because I'm not Explain to us like I'm five.

No, like this, I think this is three or four weeks actually and they're not going to do it. Three or four weeks. That's impressive. Sweet. I know. So that is that. So that what you're saying is builder gel. This is combination. I a combination because I had a gel X, which gel X is basically, don't know what that is either. I wish you couldn't tell her. Yeah. I'm not going to throw my five.

Yeah. Sweet.

Yeah, yeah, like I'm five.

Explain to us.

What GelX is? Because that's why I have GelX and then I grew out and then we were doing the builder gel fill. Yep. So GelX is basically like what I have on is GelX right now and it is basically like soft gel of like false nail and then you glue them on with like soft gel glue. think that's what it's called. And then you just I don't even know how to explain it but you just put them on there and they look like this.

What gel X is? Because that's what I have. have gel X and then it grew out and then we were doing the builder gel fill. Yep. So gel X is basically like, what I have on is gel X right now and it is basically like soft gel of like false nail and then you glue them on with like soft gel glue. think that's what it's called. And then you just, I don't even know how to explain it, but you just put them on there and they look like this.

like, ⁓ wow.

it. ⁓

I didn't sign it, but.

You have to cure them with a lamp. There's a tiny little lamp. put them on. Yes, with LED lights. And then you just put them for a couple seconds. It cures basically you just put nails on. And then she did this little magic after. You just glue them on, file the sides. Yeah. Sweet. Do whatever nail art you want.

You have to cure them with the lamp. There's a tiny little lamp. You put them on with LED light and then you just put them for a couple seconds. It cures And basically you just put nails on and then she did this magic afterwards. Just glue them on, file the sides. Sweet. Do whatever nail art you want.

Yeah.

So

We need it.

That's awesome. So mine is a combination, but like.

So mine was a combination, but like.

Mine is a combination of both.

So is your schedule mostly, do you do mostly nails or, cause honestly I only knew of Irie and nails. Like I just associated Irie with nails. So, but I didn't realize that you'd like obviously did everything. did everything. Yeah. So is how like, what's the breakdown of your schedule for like majority of the time? What do you do?

So is your schedule mostly you mostly nails or because honestly, I only knew of Iree and nails. Like I just associated Iree with nails. So, but I didn't realize that you'd like obviously did everything. Yeah. So is how like, what's the breakdown of your schedule for like majority of the time? do you do?

So is your schedule mostly, do you do mostly nails or because honestly, I only knew of ivory and nails. Like I just associated ivory with nails. So, but I didn't realize that you like obviously did everything. Yeah. So is how like, what's the breakdown of your schedule for like majority of the time? What do you do?

Well, majority of the time I do nails. get a lot of nail clients.

Well, majority of the time I do nails. I get a lot of nail clients.

But I do like doing other services too. I don't get a lot of that, but that's okay. Do do hair? Yes, I do hair. I do waxing, like facial waxing, ⁓ lashes and body waxing. Right now I'm trying out ⁓ Brazilian waxing and bikini waxes. That's a whole other beast. Yeah, yeah, it's a whole other thing.

but I do like doing other services too. I don't get a lot of that, but that's okay. Do you do hair? Yes, I do hair. I do waxing, like facial waxing, lashes and body waxing. Right now I'm trying out Brazilian waxing and bikini waxes. That's a whole nother beast. Yeah, yeah, it's a whole other thing.

Yeah.

Yes.

and I hope to.

so what advice would you give to someone thinking about starting a business in Huron, even like, I like to say yes, starting a business in Huron, but also even more specific of like going into hair and nail co-op ontology or any like service, service industry.

Okay. So what advice would you give to someone who's thinking about starting a business in Huron, but I even like, would like to say yes, starting a business in Huron but also even more specific of like going into hair and nails or cosmetology or any like service, you know, like beauty service industry

Okay. So what advice would you give to someone who's thinking about starting a business in I even like, would like to say yes, starting a business in here, but also even more specific of like going into hair and nails or cosmetology or any like service, you know, like beauty service industry

thing. That's what that's what I'm curious. What advice would you give to somebody?

thing. Yeah. That's what that's what I'm curious. What advice would you give to somebody?

That's on Paris. What advice would you give to somebody?

Like a high school girl. Yeah.

I think of a high school girl. Just go

I think if a high school girl... do it. Just go

for

for it. Yeah. If you're not gonna do it, you're gonna have that mindset in the back of your mind saying that you want to do it, but since you didn't do it, you're gonna regret it. So you might as well just go and do it. If you don't like it, that's okay. Try another thing.

it. Yeah. If you're not gonna do it, you're gonna have like that mindset like in the back of your mind saying that you like you want to do it, but since you didn't do it, you're gonna regret it. So you might as well just like go and do it if you don't like it. That's okay. Try another thing. Yeah.

If you do not have tool, you're going to have...

the back of your mind.

You want to do it?

you ever actually worked for someone? In the past? had a boss? Yeah. Yep. Yep.

have you ever actually worked for someone? Yeah. Like had a boss. Like had a boss, yeah. Yeah. Yep.

you ever actually worked?

Like had a boss. Had a boss, yes.

Yep,

My first job was at Fair City here. Okay. So sad. yeah. They were so nice to me. I love that job. Wait, wait, why is it sad? They're closing. What? I had no idea. news. You haven't, Do you not drive to the north side of town? No, ever. a sign on it. It's like going out of business sale. I never do.

my first job was at Fair City here. Okay. So sad. yeah. But they were so nice to me. I love that job. Why are you guys so sad? They're closing. What? I had no idea. You're loose. You haven't, do you not drive to the north side of town? No ever. huge sign on it that says going out of business sale. I never do.

Freaky booze! You haven't, you've not arrived at the north side of town, it has a huge sign on it and it says, you're not a business man.

Oh, see I drive by every single day. Twice.

I see, drive by everything twice.

I see. drive by every single day. Twice.

I'm cuddled over Huron the south side of town. They're going out business That's why she said so sad. I said rest in peace.

I'm coddled over Huron the south side of town. They're going out of business. Oh my god. Yeah. That's why she said so sad. And I said rest in peace.

Yeah. I recommend out of this page. Yeah. So sad. said rest in peace.

Read the room, Malvina, read the room. Okay, but here's where my brain goes. I'm like, my God, what's gonna happen to that huge building? Well, they said Coburn bought it out. No way. And well, some of my client had told me that they saw it. gosh, your clients, I bet know everything. I bet they know everything. Yeah. Okay, sorry. So I interrupted what they say. Well, they saw it on Huron to Go, you know, that that what is it? Facebook page.

Read the room, Abina, read the room. Okay, but here's where my brain goes. I'm like, oh my God, what's gonna happen to that huge building? Well, they said Coburn bought it out. No way. something. And well, my client had told me that they saw it on your clients, I they know everything. I bet they know everything. Yeah. Okay, sorry. So I interrupted what they say. Yeah. Well, they saw it on Here on to Go, you know, that, what is it? Facebook page.

No way. ⁓

guys, your clients, I bet know everything. I bet they know everything. Okay, sorry, so I interrupted what they say.

And they were like,

And they were like,

Coburn bought it. And then they're gonna turn into a, there's gonna be a second Coburn. And I was like, what? What do you mean? And then they also said something about building another thing inside of it. I don't remember. But I was like, my gosh, that was my first job ever. How long did you work there for? I worked there for, I think one year.

Coburn bought it and then they're gonna turn into a, there's gonna be a second Coburn. And I was like, what? What do you mean? And then they also said something about building another thing inside of it. don't remember. But I was like, my gosh, that was my first job ever. How long did you work there for? I worked there for, I think one year.

Thanks

How long do you

Okay. Yeah.

Okay. Yeah.

My boss was really nice. Her name was Dolores. Or Doris. I have a really bad memory. It's been 10 years. Yeah. No, just kidding. It hasn't been 10 years. You're not that old, girl. You ain't that old. Ain't that old.

My boss was really nice. Her name was Dolores. Or Doris. I have a really bad memory. It's been 10 years. Yeah. No, just kidding. It hasn't been 10 years. Yeah, I was going to say, you're not that old, girl. You ain't that old. Ain't that old. I

I'm ⁓

I'm sorry.

So what are you?

So what are the main differences that you notice ⁓ between having a boss and having a job that you close the door, go home and, you know, not thinking about it versus actually owning a business. And now it's like trading your nine to five to work for yourself 24 seven. Like, ⁓ what are the differences and how do you navigating those differences?

So what are

the main differences that you notice ⁓ between having a boss and having a job that you close the door, go home and you know, not thinking about it versus actually owning a business and now it's like trading your nine to five to work for yourself 24-7. What are the differences and how do you navigate those differences? ⁓

It's like trading your 19. ⁓

I don't have to work with coworkers. You know what I mean? Like sometimes you would have those really, really nice coworkers and then sometimes you would have those coworkers that you don't really want to see when you show up to work. Yeah, like when you show up to work, they make your day like hell, like bad. Like you don't even want to, I had this experience at work, not at Fair City, but somewhere else. I had so many jobs.

I don't have to work with co-workers. You know what mean? Like sometimes you would have those really really nice co-workers and then sometimes you would have those co-workers that you don't really want to see when you show up to work. Yeah, like when you show up to work they make your day like hell. Like bad. Like you don't even want to... I had this experience at work, not at Fair City, but somewhere else. I had so many jobs.

I believe in and I believe in Hell. Thank you.

before this. ⁓ I used to go into work not wanting to go into work, but I had to because you have to make money. I was in college. So I had to pay my rent and all that. yeah, sometimes I just wanted to call in sick, but can't. I to be responsible for myself, you know, and having that other person going into that environment.

before this. ⁓ I used to go into work not wanting to go into work, but I had to because you have to make money. I was in college. I had to pay my rent and all that. yeah, sometimes I just wanted to call in sick, but can't have to be responsible for myself, you know, and having that other person going into that environment.

you

be responsible for

It wasn't, I feel like it just wasn't for me. It wasn't healthy for me either. Like going there is already exhausting. And then having to deal with that and then coming back home is, it's a whole nother thing. So being your own boss actually makes a whole lot of difference. Yes, I love it. Yes, I do love it. But Texas is kicking my butt right now. Yeah, I was just going to say, so how do you navigate those stressful times when like,

It wasn't, I feel like it just wasn't for me. It wasn't healthy for me either. Like going there is already exhausting. And then having to deal with that and then coming back home is awesome. It's a whole nother thing. So being your own boss actually makes a whole lot of difference. Yes, I love it. Yes, I do love it, but taxes is kicking my butt right now. Yeah, that's what I gonna say, but how do you navigate those stressful times when like, um...

You wake up in the middle of the night and be like, my God, right? Or like random thought when you're eating supper, know, like constantly thinking about your business. Like how do you, how do you like set the bet? Like actually I would say, how do you work on like having a healthy balance between work and like home?

You wake up in the middle of the night and be like, my God, right? Or like, random thought when you're eating supper, you know, like constantly thinking about your business. Like, how do you, how do you like set the bet? Like, actually I'll say, how do you work on like having a healthy balance between work and like home?

you

Right now

Right now I don't think I have that balance.

Right now I don't think I have that balance.

yeah. Let's be real. Yeah, I'm always thinking about it when I'm at home, unless I'm distracted by family, playing with my nieces and nephews. Yeah, at home I'm constantly scrolling on Instagram looking at like inspo pics. Yes, and on Pinterest inspo pics. And ⁓ I also look at like video ideas.

Yeah. It's just a beautiful Yeah. I'm always thinking about it when I'm at home. Unless I'm distracted by family. Playing with my nieces and nephews. Yeah. At home, I'm constantly scrolling on Instagram looking at like inspo pics. Yes. And on Pinterest, inspo pics. And I also look at like video ideas.

Yeah.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

and

Thank

on how to post, but I never get to it. I was actually just listening to a podcast the other day or last night and she was like saying like your time on social media as a business owner or content creator should be like 20 % like research and 80 % creation. I was and she was talking about how people just get stuck in the like research and the keep just continuing to look, you know, at.

on how to post, but I never get to it. As you know. was actually just listening to a podcast the other day or last night and she was like saying like your time on social media as a business owner or content creator should be like 20 % like research and 80 % creation. I was and she was talking about how people just get stuck in the like research and the keep just continuing to look, you know, and

I was actually just listening to a podcast member last night and she was saying like your time on social media as a physical and mental content creator should be like 20 % research and 80 % creation. And she was talking about how people just get stuck in the like research and just continuing to look at rather

rather than creating their own content.

rather than creating their own.

than creating content.

and I was like, oh. Yeah, it's true. It's hard. Sometimes I even forget about it. I like save it and it's in that saved file. It just never gets out. Sometimes it does get out. What is something that people might not know about your business, but you wish they did?

I was like, yeah. Yeah, it's true. can relate. Yeah. It's hard. Sometimes I even forget about it. I like save it and it's in that saved like file. It just never gets out. Sometimes it does get out. Yeah. What is something that people might not know about your business, but you wish they did?

It's true.

Yep.

that I do more than nails. I do hair. I like doing hair. I feel like whenever I get hair, I always get these like drastic, drastic change that they want. Like they come in with black hair. They want to go out blonde. Not gonna happen, but I'm gonna try. You just up for a challenge, I think I gather. Are you addicted to the transformation? Is that? Yes.

that I do more than nails. yeah, yeah, yeah. I do hair. I like doing hair. I feel like whenever I get hair, I always get these drastic, drastic change that they want. They come in with black hair. They want to go out blonde. Not going to happen, but I'm going to try. You just up for a challenge, I think, I gather. Are you addicted to the transformation as well? Yes, yes.

one question I want to ask before that would be what do you have going on in like six months? What's like on the horizon? Hmm. Anything exciting? I'm going to be any trips. I'm Spoiler. I'm going to be on vacation. I'll be in Thailand for two months. ⁓ my gosh. Yes, yes, yes. So I'll be gone November 24th.

one of questions I want to ask before that would be, what do you have going on in like six months? What's on the horizon? Anything exciting? Any trips? I'm going to be on vacation. I'll be in Thailand for two months. ⁓ my gosh. Yes, yes, yes, yes. So I'll be gone November 24th.

Good.

I'm gonna go on vacation.

⁓ my gosh! I'll be gone.

January 24th. That's amazing! That's like almost here. What are you gonna go do there? Family. I haven't seen them since I came to America. Yeah. Oh my gosh. seven when I came. Oh my gosh. Yeah. So I'll be visiting them. Eating their food. Yeah. This is the first time you're actually gonna see them all, don't you? Yeah.

January 24th. That's amazing! That's a month from now. That's like almost here. What are you gonna go do there? Family. I haven't seen them since I came to America. Yeah. Oh my gosh. was seven when I came. Oh my gosh. Yeah. So I'll be visiting them in their food. Yeah? Yeah. This is the first time you're actually gonna see them all, don't you? Yeah.

That's amazing. ⁓

What are you gonna go do there?

my gosh. ⁓ my god.

you

So, yeah.

I'm actually gonna go back to Burma too... Really? It's kind of illegal.

I'm actually gonna go back to a barma too. Really? It's kind of illegal.

Really.

Like you can sneak over there. Something like that. So do you have family here going with you or is it just you? Yeah. My parents are going, two of my siblings are going, my niece, my boyfriend and his parents and my relative. Okay, so like this is, okay, so I teach obviously students who will like go visit their families in other countries and sometimes they'll leave like.

Something like that. So do you have family here going with you or is it just you? Yeah, yeah. My parents are going to my siblings are going my niece, my boyfriend and his parents and a relative. Okay, like this is okay, so I teach obviously students who will like go visit their families in other countries and sometimes they'll leave like

it. ⁓

So, it's your family here going with you or is it just you?

you

my gosh. Yay. Okay, so like, okay, I obviously students who will like go visit their families in other countries and then leave like

and be gone for

and be gone for December, you know, and like they're just gone from school and as much as it's like, oh crap, they're not gonna be here. I'm kind of like, yes, go, go be with your family. Like go see your family. Like a little part, like the human part of me is like, yeah, who cares about school? This is stupid.

in town for December, you know, and like they're just gone from school and that's because it's like, ⁓ crap, we're not gonna be here. Yes, go, go be with your family, like go see your family. Like little part, like the human part of you. Yeah, who cares about school? This is stupid.

December, you know, and like they're just gone from school and as much as it's like, crap, they're not going to be here. I'm kind of like, yes, go, go be with your family. Like go see your family. Like a little part, like the human part of me is like, yeah, who cares about school? This is stupid.

Go like take the trip, go be with your family. You know, like see you when you get back. And traveling is better.

⁓ like, take the trip, go be with your family. You know, like, see you when we get back.

Go, like take the trip, go be with your family. You know, like see you when you get back. And traveling is...

better for

kids development. Yes, absolutely. Like, and I just I just love that families are doing that. But it makes sense to go for that long because if you think about the long flights and how long you have to travel to actually get there and going for a couple of weeks is just when you have been there and so long.

Yes, absolutely, absolutely. Like, and I just, I just love that families are doing that. It's. But it makes sense to go.

Yes, absolutely, absolutely. And I just love that families are doing that. But it makes sense to go for that long because if you think about the long flights and how long you have to travel to actually get there, going for a couple weeks is just and when you haven't been doing it for so long.

Yeah, yeah. We're also going to go to the cities. So where I'm going back is to the refugee camps.

We're also gonna go to the cities. So where I'm going back is to the refugee camps where

going back is

where I'm from and I think we'll stay there for a few weeks and then we're gonna go to the place we're not allowed to go to for a few weeks and then go to the cities. Wow. Well I'm excited for you because the food, I mean you're just gonna be in such a

I'm from. And I think we'll stay there for a few weeks. And then we're gonna go to the place we're not allowed to go to for a few weeks and then go to the cities. Yeah. Well, I'm excited for you because the food, I mean, you're just gonna be in such a...

few weeks ago.

Why?

pretty spot, know, all

pretty spot, know.

You

the green plants and the sun. thing your nails last for so long so your clients can still... It's too much, I'm gonna have to go somewhere else. That's funny. You'll come back and be like, my gosh, you guys, did you do to your nails? was gone. It's okay, it's okay. I sent them to somebody I trust. good. That's good. So sweet.

the environment. I think your nails last for so long. That's funny. You'll come back in really comfortable. Guys, what did you do to your nails while I was gone? Oh, That's good. So sweet.

green plants in the sun. thing your nails last for so long so your client can still... It's too much! gonna have to go somewhere else! You'll come back and be like, my gosh, you guys, what did you do to your nails while I was gone? It's okay, it's okay. I sent them to somebody I trust. good, that's good. So sweet.

are you located and how can we look for you? ⁓ Apparently I'll be seeing you in January of 2026.

are you located and how can we book with you? Apparently I'll be seeing you in January of 2026. I'll be sure. Get on her books. do people come when they come see you? They go to Escape Suites and that's near Slumberland. Yeah.

Where are you located and how can we book with you? Um... Because apparently I'll be seeing you in January of 2036. I'll be sure to get on the books. Yes. Where do people come when they come see you? They go to Escape Suites and that's near Slumberland. Yeah.

people come to you? They go through a... Yeah,

that's true. Awesome. ⁓

That's strip mall. Awesome. And then

That's Strip Mall. Awesome.

Yep, and then

you can book online or you can add me on Instagram, Irie Artistry, and then it'll have my link in there. Also my number. Text me. Don't call me because I won't pick up. But yeah, that's how you can book with me. Awesome. I love that. I love anything online booking, anything that I don't have to make a phone call for.

you can book online or you can add me on Instagram, IriArtistry, and then it'll have my link in there, also my number. Text me, don't call me, because I won't pick up. But yeah, that's how you can book with me. Awesome. I love that. I love anything online booking, anything that I don't have to make a phone call for, I will do it like...

you

I love that. I love anything online. Anything that I don't have to make a call for. I will do it like

I will do it like

so fast. I have to make a phone call. will take me... I can't. I can't. I will just not pick up. will. ⁓

so fast. Check, check, check off my to-do list. If I have to make a phone call, it will take me days. That's the millennial part in us. I think I will procrastinate on phone call. Or I will just not pick up. I will not. I will refuse to pick up a if I don't know the number. One of my coworkers told me about the setting in the iPhone where you can have like the unknown caller silenced.

so fast. Yeah. Check, check, check off my to-do list. If I have to make a phone call, it will take me days. That's the millennial part in us. I can't. I will just not pick up. I will not. I refuse to pick up. I will if I don't know the number. One of my co-workers told me about the setting in the iPhone where you can have like the unknown caller silenced

setting in iPhone where you can have like the unknown caller silence

and then so it just like through on your phone but it'll still show up as it was called and you'll still get the voicemail but it just doesn't like ring and she said it's even legit too because like if you tried to call them and they're calling you back and it will let them let it come through I'm testing it out right now and I can like it.

and then so it just like doesn't come through on your phone but it'll still show up as a missed call.

And then, so it just like doesn't come through on your phone, but it'll still show up as a missed call and you'll still get the voicemail, but it just doesn't like ring. And she said it's even legit too, because it's like if you've tried to call them and they're calling you back, then it will let them let it come through. I'm testing it out right now and I do kind of like it. Do you know how many spam calls that would block? ⁓ It's absolutely outrageous. need to try that.

and you'll still get the voicemail, but it just doesn't like ring. And she said it's even legit too, because it's like, if you've tried to call them and they're calling you back, then it will let them, let it come through. I'm testing it out right now and I do kind of like it. Do you know how many spam calls that would block? ⁓ It's absolutely outrageous. need to try that.

All right, Irie. Thank you so much for

All right, Ari. Thank you so much for

Yeah. All right, I agree. Thank you so much for...

coming here today and talking with us. Thank you for having me. so much fun. Seriously? Yeah, we do appreciate that you took this time

coming here today and talking with us. We had so much fun. are seriously, yeah, we do appreciate that you took this time today.

Seriously.

fun getting to know you and hear a little bit of your story.

Super fun getting to know you and hear a little bit of your story. And we need to know everything about your trip. I need to see all the pictures and all the food pictures and everything. Of course, I will be posting. I will be posting. I will be posting in the other thing.

Super fun getting to know you and hear a little bit of your story. And we need to know everything about your trip. I need to see all the pictures and all the food pictures and everything. Of course, I will be posting. I will be posting. I will be posting. And the other thing

⁓ Then she's finally gonna have time to post. ⁓

I'm going back for is education for

⁓ I'm going back for is education for

education or

wow my

brow microblading and lips. Like lip this is that's exciting. That's exciting for Huron. That's awesome. Heck yeah. When is that gonna happen? Well,

brow microblading and lip... Nice! Like lip blushing. Lip blushing. Okay. This is... That's exciting. That is That's exciting for Huron. That's awesome. Heck yeah. When is that gonna happen? Well,

That's exciting. That's exciting for Huron.

Well,

the thing is, I want to go back there and shadow them and see...

The thing is, I want to go back there and shadow them and see how I like it

the thing is, I wanna go back there and shadow them and see how I like it.

and what their technique is first before I just jump in there, sign the paper to take the class and not like it. So I want to be able to go there, watch, shadow, see the process, and then take the class. And the person, the educator seems really nice, so I'm excited about that.

and what their technique is first before I just jump in there, sign the paper to take the class and not like it. ⁓ So I want to be able to go there, watch, shadow, see the process, and then take the class. ⁓ And the person, the educator seems really nice. So I'm excited about that.

Mm-hmm. ⁓

Mm-hmm.

The the educator seems really nice.

That's awesome. Very cool. That's super exciting. That's badass. ⁓

That's awesome. Very cool. That's super exciting. That's badass, actually.

Awesome. Very cool. That's super exciting.

Mm-hmm.

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