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

Hi Crystal, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Honestly I was excited and my mind was racing of course but I kept thinking How will I stay productive? Will everything go as planned? I’ve always had a knack for beauty and when I took the class for Microblading I knew instantly I was going to master it and one day teach others like I do now.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m a Microblading artist/ permanent makeup artist/ licensed tattoo artist. I specialize in Microblading and I’d say my work is different from other because I give more of a natural look. (I’ve been told this alot) I am the person I am today because of my personality. I’m a very positive outgoing person which is very important in the beauty business. I can honestly say my personality has made it a little easier to get more clients and gravitate in the building I’m in. Yes of course I’ve faced obstacles that all I could do was step out of the office and go in the restroom and pray about and ask God to help me overcome them. He’s never failed me!
Throughout time I’ve learned to make sure I document everything no matter what it is when it comes to business. I want the world to know to never give up! If it’s in your heart…go for it! The best thing about starting 1 business it pushes you to start more business or even add more things to the business you’re doing. With me I stared out doing 2 things which were just Microblading and brow tinting. Now I do that and I’ve added lip coloration (changing lip color). Hair filling (filling in bald spots with pigment. In the next few weeks I’ll be adding scar cover ups. Dexterity means one who is talented with the hands so it’s time I show all my talent.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would definitely get us a driver 1st. Then we would go for lunch at Joeys uptown go do a little shopping in the galleria. That evening we would go to five central/ upper Kirby bistro to eat and hang out for good music drinks. If we’re not ready to go on then we’ll finish the night at the address with good music for sure.lol

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would definitely say Val Ross. She’s everything and definitely an amazing teacher. She told me off top “oh this is you” lol “you got this”. Her encouraging words and great teaching is what got me here.

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