Today we’d like to introduce you to Quiana McDaniel.
Quiana, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Dasha Cosmetics was launched almost 4 years ago at a time when I truly had a passion for makeup but had a huge problem — I was allergic to most beauty products. I would wear makeup and have the worst breakouts, with horrible scars and it was so embarrassing. I began to think that I could not wear makeup anymore. I then did some research and discovered that it wasn’t really the makeup at all, but that some of the ingredients contained within the products my body could not handle. So, after really looking into it and researching, I decided I would launch my own Vegan and Paraben-Free makeup products. It wasn’t an easy road at all. First, we started with just lipsticks and lip creams because I really wanted to perfect the market before we introduced any additional products. Now we have a full line of Dasha Cosmetics products that range from lipsticks, eyeshadows, blushes, foundations, and more. We started online and grew to open our first store front in a little over a year.
Has it been a smooth road?
Nothing that you are truly passionate about will ever be a smooth road. My challenges have become learning experiences at this point. My biggest obstacle has been when I have trusted seemingly qualified professionals to assist me with business functions and they have actually been unqualified professionals and were not able to complete the task at hand. So many people will start their business and are just not business-savvy people. I have done research and referrals, but I have learned that everyone just cannot do business. Professionalism is the key to any brand.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
Our company specializes in providing high quality cosmetics for all women. Our colors are not only fabulous, but our customers come back time and time again because our products are really amazing. We are able to compete against many of the nationally recognized brands in the industry due to the quality of our products, the pricing, and their effectiveness. I think what makes us stand apart is our product knowledge, and the education we provide to our customers. Letting them know what we are using and how we are environmentally safe is important. As a company, I would have to say I’m most proud of that.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Yes, I do. Houston has amazing potential for growth and entrepreneur, in addition to a large scale of women who like to look and feel great. I definitely would recommend Houston as a city where someone can live and also see their dreams come true.
Pricing:
- From $11.50 to $34.00
Contact Info:
- Website: www.dashacosmetics.com
- Email: shop@dasha-cosmetics.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dashacosmetics/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dashacosmetics/
Image Credit:
House of Dasha
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