We had the good fortune of connecting with Janae Martinez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Janae, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Risk taking has played a huge role in my business today. After a year of working for someone else I decided to branch off and start my own business, Trusting that your clientele will follow you and continue to grow is just something you have to trust and take the leap.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am most proud of being 23 years old with my own business, with 4 years of experience under my belt. I am a perfectionist and genuinely care about the work I am providing. I love my job so much and I am very lucky to be able to make women feel empowered and beautiful every day. It was not easy to get where I am today, believe it or not lash extensions are very time consuming, such an art, and take a lot of patience. Great lashes come from artists who have put a lot of time and money into perfecting their craft. I love lashes and have invested a lot into becoming an advanced artist but my true passion lies in the art of permanent makeup, specifically eyebrows! You can change someone’s life and give someone a face lift with a great set of brows. I am 2 and a half years into tattooing brows and I know I am good at it but i know there is still room for growth.The thing about thing about this industry is always striving to be better and taking at least 1 class a year to further advance. I want people to know that I always go out of my way to make sure my clients are happy with their result, I provide my best with each and every clients and will continue to grow and and do even better with time!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If I had a few days to show my best friend a good time I would definitely take a trip to Glennwood Springs. That is my favorite place to be in Colorado. Iron Mountain Hot Springs up there as well as skiing resorts and lots of beautiful hikes.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The person I say I always want to be when I grow up is my permanent makeup instructor, Brandy. Brandy trained me in permanent makeup but also helps me perfect my craft in advanced trainings and even through texts or phone calls whenever I need it. She is a bright giving soul who pours her heart and soul into her students. She genuinely cares about her student’s success and the work her students put out.

Website: https://schedulicity.com/scheduling/DLAM8BQ

Instagram: @desirable.lashes.brows

Facebook: Janae’s Esthetics

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