Tasheena C.
Twenty-six-year-old Tasheena is from Mikisew Cree First Nation, and has a beautiful one-year-old daughter. She has a passion for the beauty industry and helping others feel confident in their skin.
Tasheena participated in three courses: brow lamination, brow henna, and lash lifting and tinting at Beauty 2 Brows. Beauty 2 Brows is the first Indigenous beauty academy in Canada. She heard about the academy from her friend who is the owner of the school.
When asked about the support, guidance and encouragement from the program coordinators Tasheena said, “The support is still ongoing from the owner of Beauty 2 Brows. Any questions or concerns I have Julie is always there for me. The encouragement and guidance is endless from Beauty 2 Brows.”
According to Tasheena, a typical day at Beauty 2 Brows is very productive; Julie takes you through the regulations and manual, the do’s and don’ts and answers any questions. Then, the practices start after she gets a model. Julie then evaluates and decides if it is a pass or not. If it is a pass, you get your certificate.
What surprised Tasheena the most is the high demand of clientele and how consistent you have to be to grow your own business. “It can be a challenge but I strive for challenges that help me grow,”she says.
The highlight of the program for Tasheena was learning new enhanced techniques and starting her own business. “By attending the beauty courses, I learned new skills and techniques to create my own small business. It opened my mind to learn more ways that help me excel in business. I am currently waiting to attend another four-day course for powdered ombre eyebrows,” Tasheena says.
When asked what she would tell someone who is thinking about taking a Beauty 2 Brows course or similar program, Tasheena said: “I would tell them to go for it. You will never know how to conquer your dreams if you don’t try new things. The program is for talented and driven women and men. If you have an eye for beauty and helping others achieve then look, this program is for you. Believe in yourself and go for it.”
The program is a partnership between Service Canada Indigenous Skill Employment and Training (ISET), Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) ISET Office.
