Today we’d like to introduce you to Victoria Gonzales.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Eighteen years ago, while completing my education in esthetics and massage, I fell head-over-heels in love with skin care, and everything about the beauty industry. Early on in my career, I worked at a few day spas around town and learned a lot from those experiences, but most of all I learned that if I wanted the best for my clients, then I had to do it myself and on my own. Currently I am an Esthetician, Makeup Artist, Permanent makeup Artist & Massage Therapist with 17 years’ experience.
Early in 2004, I decided to go into business for myself, and I started Victoria’s Escape Skin Care. For the next several years I leased spaces in the Atascocita, Huffman, Crosby areas. Business took off faster than expected, and I had to constantly move my business to match the ever-increasing clientele.
My mother, who was a talented graphic artist, played a big role in my business as she became my graphic artist and the designer behind all of my business branding. In 2012, I wanted to start a side business (separate from Victoria’s Escape) for mobile spray tanning and waxing. I decided to name it The Tan & Wax Chick. My mom designed me a logo (for the Tan & Wax Chick) that was super-cute, eye-catching, and absolute perfection. Because of the business from the added services, it wasn’t long before it was impossible for me to have the time to travel to homes to tan and wax. In addition, I quickly outgrew the room that I was leasing as a result of the amount of business spray tanning & waxing brought in.
At that point, I realized that I needed a new location complete with a waiting area, front desk, and room for all added services. I wanted it to be really cute, girly, and an extraordinary one-stop shop. A unique setting where my clients could feel at home, and come to for many amazing services relating to beauty.
However, before I found my new location tragedy struck–I lost my Mom to cancer. I wanted to keep the memory of my mom close to every part of my business so when I found my first storefront (just a few months after my mother’s passing), I decided to change my business name altogether from Victoria’s Escape Skin Care to The Tan & Wax Chick Day Spa. Eventually, the decision to change the name of the business would become the best business move that I had ever made. Since then, business has more than tripled in size and continues to grow daily.
I continue every year to bring new and exciting services to The Tan & Wax Chick with the latest being The Elleebana Lash Lift. I am also a Certified Trainer for Elleebana Lash Lifting. In addition, I hold certification classes year-round to instruct new Estheticians and Cosmetologists on the Art of Lash Lifting.
My ultimate ambition is to make sure that my clients experience a level of beauty beyond anything they have ever experienced. I feel very blessed to be a part of such a rewarding career, and I always look forward to bringing the most beautiful smiles and rewarding confidence to my clients.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I have been in the beauty business for 17 years and I have built an amazing group of clienteles throughout my journey. Clients that seem to have been hand-picked straight from heaven–which has been a blessing.
Obviously, there were many expenses involved in moving into my first store-front and many unexpected expenses as well. However, for the most part it has been a fairly smooth transition. I prayed to God face-down on the floor at my spa when I first moved in, and asked that if this was his direction for me that he would give me his blessing. He has always come through & never failed me. As long as you know that God is for you it doesn’t matter who’s against you. Press On…. Philippians 3:14
Please tell us about The Tan & Wax Chick Day Spa.
The Tan & Wax Chick is a place for all things pertaining to beauty & Relaxation. Spray Tanning, Skin Care, Makeup, Waxing, Lash Lifts, Massage, Microblading, Permanent Makeup, Botox & Fillers. Well known for the best facials & peels & skincare in town.
I am most proud of the outstanding amount of positive reviews on my social media Facebook, Instagram & Styleseat. I am proud to be an Elleebana Lash Lift Instructor training beauty professionals. And I am definitely proud of my company’s growth. What sets me apart is the undeniable passion I have for my craft, and I feel It transcends into my services, and my clients all experience this when they come in for treatments. I pay close attention to detail and I focus completely on each and every one of my clients. I try to provide each client with an experience like their own person escape from their stressful lives, and an excursion that provides instantaneous stress release with a refreshed sense of beauty. Each client is a masterpiece waiting to happen and each of my lovely queens are always taking their throne when paying me a visit.
Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
I would have to say when my dad taught me to roller-skate & ride a bike. I love that he took the time to teach me how to do new things and the fun memories are priceless.
Contact Info:
- Address: The Tan & Wax Chick Day Spa
12022 FM 1960 East
Huffman, TX 77336 - Website: www.tanandwaxchick.com
- Phone: 281-441-SKIN (7546)
- Email: thetanandwaxchick@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/thetanandwaxchick
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/TheTanandWaxChickDaySpa/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/tanandwaxchick
- Other: https://www.styleseat.com/tanandwaxchick?utm_campaign=email_profile_Provider
Image Credit:
Kelsey Call Photography
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