Rising Stars: Meet Jamila Teasley

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jamila Teasley.

Hi Jamila, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
My interest in the beauty industry began at the age of 21, working as a healthcare worker while attending nursing school. I have always been passionate about helping others feel their best and bringing a smile to their face. One day, my sister-in-law informed me her instructor was willing to teach me how to apply mink eyelashes. So, I traveled to Georgia Career Institute where my certificate was received. Eager to practice, as I returned back to Cincinnati, Ohio I immediately scheduled my first client.

While continuing to work as a healthcare worker I managed to take on eyelashes part-time until one night an incident occurred at my job. After assisting a patient into the bed causing me to go into pre-term labor at 27 weeks and 5 days. I rushed to the hospital just in time for the doctor to prolong my pregnancy.

Unfortunately, the stay in the hospital resulted in the termination of my job. Going through the trauma of almost losing my unborn child and the termination of my job gave me more courage and motivation to take a leap of faith. It was then, when I realized that giving up was not an option to survive. My faith in God kept me strong as well as the encouragement and support from my family. After the scare, I worked in my home for the first few months. It wasn’t but shortly after that, I found a suite on craigslist in which I still occupy today. And a few months after moving into my suite, I attended Moler Beauty School to obtain my esthetician licenses. I graduated November 19th, 2018 and continued education in other related areas. My faith in God, my motivation, and determination have given me the ability to continue succeeding.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The struggles for me were finding the balance between motherhood and starting a new career.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do? The services I perform and specialize in consist of applying Mink eyelashes, body sculpting, hair removal, and post-operative treatments. I am known on Instagram and Styleseat for specializing in eyelashes and body sculpting. I am most proud of staying open through the pandemic, maintaining my clientele and the expansion of my business. What sets me apart is my faith in God and my professionalism. I upkeep a clean, welcoming, relaxing, and calming space for my diverse clientele.

How do you think about luck?
Since I do not consider my achievements to be luck, all my accomplishments are a blessing rather good or bad.

Pricing:

• Mink eyelash extensions range from $110-$160
• Body sculpting sessions range from $85-$95
• Hair removal ranges from $10-$300
• Mink eyelash courses range from $450-$800
• Body sculpting & post-op treatment courses range from $1800-$2800

Contact Info:

• Email: jamilaroyal21@gmail.com
• Website: www.minkdeffectbeauty.com | Styleseat.com/i/jamilateasley2 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minkdeffect/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinksbyMela/news_feed

Image Credits
Henry Wallace Jr.
@realking_henry