Today we’d like to introduce you to Destiny Garcia.
Hi Destiny, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
This is all began in 2019 at this point I was two years into college and I was still unsure of the career path I wanted to take. My counselor was pressuring me to choose a major because I was still undecided and I was pretty much finished with all core classes. I ended up picking a random major just because I felt like I had no other choice. My mom knew how unhappy I was and one night she came up to me and said “Why don’t you go to esthetician school?” I always loved all things beauty, but I just never thought it could be a career for me. A month later my mom and I toured a school and I enrolled that same day to start in February of 2020.
Going to esthetician school was new and exciting for me. I was getting into the routine of going to school full time and going to work in the evening. Very quickly things shifted as Covid began. I didn’t have the full experience as I wish I did, but that is okay I still made it a priority to graduate. During school I fell in love with waxing and decided that’s what I want to pursue.
Early 2021 I quit my retail job and wanted to put my license to use. I got a job at a waxing chain and in the beginning I loved working there. All my coworkers were amazing and I loved the connections I was making with my clients. Helping women walk out feeling confident is what I enjoyed. My work didn’t even feel like work honestly. Slowly after 2 years I knew my time there was coming to an end. It began to feel very negative and toxic. It got to the point where I didn’t want to show up to work. I thought to myself I want to go solo and operate how I want. I have the skills and knowledge, so I decided to take a leap of faith and open up my own business. Now here I am, doing what I love every single day. Honestly it still feels like the beginning and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It honestly has been a difficult journey. I knew things weren’t going to be smooth, but I had no idea what things were in store for me. One thing I didn’t realize was how much I had to put myself out there on social media and make content. It has been hard to step out of my comfort zone and talk infront of the camera. Even to this day I still get uncomfortable, but I know If I don’t put myself out there then no one knows my business exists.
Another struggle I faced happened earlier this year. I was only a couple months away from hitting the 2 year mark on being solo and I felt like everything was finally working out for me until I abruptly had to stop. Personal issues came up and I had to take a 4-5 month break. Now it might not seem like a long time, but that was alot of missed time for potential new clients. I felt like all the progress I was making was taken away from me. I thought to myself should I even continue after this? Am I going to lose all the clientele I had? I quickly had to shut out the negativity and believe in myself. During my break I went through a rebrand and reopened this past August as Pink Bikini Wax Bar! I am currently building my clientele back up to even better than what I left it at. Looking back at it now I am happy how everything played out for me. I truly believe everything happens for a reason.
As you know, we’re big fans of Pink Bikini Wax Bar. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
I specialize in brazilian waxing, but I also offer full body waxing services.
Whenever you step into my suite I want you to feel comfortable and walk out feeling your absolute best. I establish a real connection with each of my clients, allowing them to feel that they are in a safe space without judgment. I avoid the transactional experience where you might feel rushed or impersonal that you get elsewhere. I know it might just seem like hair removal to some people, but I create comfort and trust which builds loyalty.
I am proud of the space I created and I look forward to meeting so many new amazing women.
What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?
I love how diverse the city is and it allows me to meet many clients from different backgrounds!
I would say one of the least things I like about Houston is how bad the traffic is and how unpredictable it can be.
Pricing:
- Brazilian – $60
- Underarms – $20
- Upper lip – $10
- Eyebrows – $15
- Full arms – $45
Contact Info:
- Website: https://pinkbikiniwaxbar.glossgenius.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/pinkbikiniwax
- Other: https://tiktok.com/@pinkbikiniwax
