Today we’d like to introduce you to Colby Correnti.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I am a licensed aesthetician in the state of Massachusetts who has worked both independently (as well as for a variety of salons and beauty spas) for nearly a decade. With over 8 years of experience in the field, I take pride in helping men and women all over New England look and feel their absolute best.
I have always considered myself to be intrinsically artistic. As a child, I was constantly surrounded by the arts while at school and also at home. My childhood consisted of watching a family member style hair for a living, and I was always taken by her career path and her passion to help others look their best. It was this fascination with beauty at home that I believe led my family to encourage me to begin taking art classes at only 6 years old. My love for the arts blossomed into a passion as I made the decision to continue my pursuit of art in high school. Choosing a major in fine arts allowed me to study a variety of artistic styles and exposed me to a working with a range of mediums such as painting, print-making and sculpture.
My dedication to the arts didn’t stop there. Still fascinated by aesthetics and the nature of beauty as art, I continued in my artistic education endeavors after high school and went on to receive my formal training at the Make-Up Designory, New York City’s premier post-secondary institution for fashion, film and television. From there, I chose to attend the Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics, where I gained vital experience and hands-on training from some of the industry’s best and brightest.
Today, I own my own bridal hair and makeup company called Pretty Wife Beauty. As the CEO and founder of Pretty Wife Beauty, my main goal is to help my clients achieve absolutely breathtaking wedding-day beauty. We believe that every bride should feel her best on the best day of her life! PWB is an experience… we not only offer beautification services but also provide each bride with a one-of-a-kind pampering experience for her and her bridesmaids that is nothing short of exceptional.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
My career journey has certainly had its ups and downs. Regardless of the setbacks I’ve experienced over the years, I have always had faith in my strong work ethic and seen how it has led me to the right people and opportunities. I pride myself on being a very sociable person and have a vast network of connections in the art and design world as a result. Always being in communication with various companies allows me to have my hands in many different cookie jars, which is something I love about my career. I have experience balancing 5 jobs at the same time, some of which include bartending, freelancing at YSL and Giorgio Armani, working as an esthetician at Equinox, assisting an interior design firm, as well as providing social media strategy services for various companies.
Being a young female who is still very much figuring our her path, I have always felt that people don’t take millennials seriously. We must work twice as hard to prove ourselves and that can be defeating at times. However, I am a firm believer that there is always more to growth to be had and endless knowledge to learn, no matter where you are in your career. Whatever it is that you are interested in, EDUCATE yourself as much as possible. The moment you think you know everything about your business or area of interest, you’ve already lost. Always listen to coworkers or colleagues, even if you think they are wrong or disagree. Hearing some else’s testimony might inspire or teach you. Learning from others successes and failures can be a huge help in guidance on your own journey.
Finally, if I have learned anything at all (and as cliche as it sounds), it is truly all about who you know. As I mentioned earlier, I wouldn’t have been presented with many of the opportunities I’ve had if I didn’t constantly network and put myself out there. You are a power brand and you must market yourself as such! My advice to others who are beginning their journey would be to work hard and surround yourself with people who are similarly business oriented. My group of friends has drastically changed in my twenties from those who didn’t dream as big as I do to friends that have the same goals and work ethic that I do. My friends constantly help to motivate me and keep me focused on the right track.
We’d love to hear more about Pretty Wife Beauty.
As the CEO and founder of Pretty Wife Beauty, I have built my business on helping brides all over the Northeast achieve absolutely breathtaking wedding-day beauty, while also providing them a one-of-a-kind pampering experience that is nothing short of exceptional. Our goal is to not only make a bride look and feel absolutely stunning on her special day, but also create an unforgettable day for her and her bridal party. This is truly what sets Pretty Wife Beauty apart from other bridal beauty teams. Unlike any other hair and makeup company, PWB not only provides top-notch beauty services; we create the ultimate wedding day experience that a bride-to-be will never forget!
We know planning a glam team for a wedding can be another added stress, so our promise is to ease all worry in the beauty department. From the moment a bride book with us, we take care of everything she may need to feel her absolute best on the best day of her life. Our glam squad creates a meticulous schedule for the bride and her bridal party, providing various offerings for them on the morning of the wedding until the final moment before she walks down the aisle! We give a schedule to the bride well ahead of time so that she can be absolutely positive the day runs without a hitch.
A day with Pretty Wife Beauty will include details such as: champagne and snacks for the bridal party; custom robes for every attendee; a sound system that will play a hand-selected playlist to enjoy throughout the day; a photo booth station where the bridal party can send digital photos instantly to their phones and above all, flawless, red carpet worthy hair and makeup! While the bridesmaids are not in our hair or makeup chairs, they are given champagne to sip on and snacks to eat. Our favorite offering is a custom PWB “perfect-lighting” selfie booth (equipped with props to take Instagram worthy selfies they can send in real time via email or text) that the bride and her girls can use to make memories before they send her down the aisle.
Our kits are stocked with the latest and most luxurious beauty products. Whether a bride is are looking for a natural enhancement or full dramatic glam, the artists at Pretty Wife Beauty have an impressive training background and extensive experience in the world of hair and makeup.
Which women have inspired you in your life?
In 2018, women all over the world are pushing boundaries and doing amazing things and I am proud to be one of them. It would be wrong of me to say I reached the level of success I have and stand where I am today without the help of others. There are countless women who inspire me daily, but there is one in particular that I will forever thank for her support and guidance: my best friend, Alex Shadrow. Alex is not only my best friend but has been an amazing role model and mentor to me in the business world. She founded her own company, UNItiques in 2015 while only a Junior at Boston University. Alex has taken her company from a small facebook group where college students at BU could buy and sell each other’s clothes and has expanded to over 600 campuses. UNItiques.com has nearly 30,000 members selling items from their closets to help pay for college-related expenses.
Though I consider myself to have an extensive background in all things beauty, understanding even the basic foundations of business was never one of the God-given talents. To be honest, I envied Alex for entrepreneurial traits. When I had the vision to start my own bridal beauty company Pretty Wife Beauty, I had no idea where to begin, to say the least. I knew this was a time to reach out to other entrepreneurs who could help guide me through the process. I found myself having to listen, research and learn from Alex (and much other business minded people in my life) about the ins and outs of starting a company.
Alex continues to inspire me by her drive and work ethic. Every time I call my best friend, she is off to a meeting with some A-list celebrity or business mogul. I look up to her in so many ways and she has been one of my biggest supporters in starting Pretty Wife Beauty.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.prettywifebeauty.com
- Email: hello@prettywifebeauty.com
- Instagram: @prettywifebeauty
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/prettywifebeauty
- Twitter: @prettywifebty
Image Credit:
Caroline Winn, Kimberly Howe, Alyssa Perry, Sarah Fischer, Michelle Nigro, Nick Dompierre, Lowell Flower Mill, Bella Sera Bridal, Nahant Country Club
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