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Glama Mama

Ohh! Lashes is a supreme lash studio in the heart of Coral Gables.

With a mission to deliver a lifestyle experience, owner Tammy prides herself on enhancing her customers’ natural beauty with superior luxury lashes in an efficient, safe and peaceful environment.

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Although she and her team look as if they’ve just stepped off the runway, the Ohh! Lashes team are highly trained and certified aestheticians. “We’re in the beauty business, so yes, we take care of ourselves! Firstly, we are committed to a healthy lifestyle inside and out, and secondly, we uphold the highest standards in aesthetics.” Tammy shares more about her passion.

When did you start Ohh Lashes and why?

Officially in February 2014. But I had been lashing in some form since 2010. Beauty has always been my passion, and I wanted to find a way to share that with others. Lashing made me see the big impact of something so subtle. The first thing someone notices is your face - especially your eyes. They draw people to you, and I love having the ability to enhance such a special feature on a person’s face. Initially, I wanted to learn lash extension application so that I could apply them on myself. However, I later discovered that wasn’t possible... but by then, I had fallen in love with the whole process.

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"WE’RE IN THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY, SO YES, WE TAKE CARE OF OURSELVES."

How do you make your business stand out in a crowded room?

Less is more. Our lashes look and feel natural.... the goal is to have our clients look like they were born with it! In addition, we offer a luxury service. We focus on creating a curated experience for each and every one of our clients, which sets Ohh! Lashes apart from so many other salons.

What’s the best part of being a lash artist?

The joy you bring to others. When an individual looks fabulous

they feel fabulous, which affects confidence and how they show up in the world. To have a small hand in bringing that out in someone is absolutely priceless - especially for the first time!

We see the glitz and glamour of the beauty biz. What’s the hard part? Tell us about the behind the scenes of building a successful and glamorous business.

Personally, it’s a small business and I wear my heart on my sleeve. It’s hard to see artists and staff, that I have trained or formed a bond

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with go, but it’s the nature of the business. Constantly growing constantly building artists up all with a smile, even when they may become your competition.

Additionally, branding is important. It’s what you put your name on and attach it to -- your associations. This means handling every situation with grace as my business is a reflection of me...from the floor to the product line.

What do you think true beauty is?

It’s what’s inside. We live in a superficial world and yes, I heavily partake in that. But honestly, beauty is who you are inside. And that will always be remembered.

As a lash artist, you must have a steady hand and pay attention to detail. Any similarities in being a mom?

There are many similarities. When lashing, every eye is different, just as every child is different and unique. So, we work with them differently. When working with a child you can’t be scatterbrained.

You have to be steadfast with what you are teaching them. By engaging the beauty within each individual child, you enhance the natural tendencies of the child. --And that’s the last thing boys want, but hopefully, it rubs off on him one day! But just like in the beauty industry, we work hard and play A lot! My son has it easy, but I try to instill both values in him, as he grows.

How would you like your son to see beauty?

More than skin deep. There’s an initial attraction yes, but I would want Brennan to see past the surface level. I’d want him to look for inner beauty. Look past the superficial things in each person he meets. Do good, be good, and carry yourself with decency. Seek that in the world.

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