MAKE UP & EYELASHES | THE JUNGLE LOOK | KAYLAN WOODY

I’m a professional luxury makeup artist. Painting faces is therapeutic for me. I do this because it makes me happy to see other women smile and feel good about themselves. It also helps me stay up to date on the latest fashion and trends. I’ve met so many amazing people in the industry. It’s also a really neat way to network.

How did you start your beauty business?

I use to be a majorette back in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. We used to dress up and put on makeup and perform all across the country, and I missed that. Once I moved to Colorado after graduating high school, I didn’t know many people here, so I stayed home bored, and I begin to play in makeup and grew a real love for it. Once the pandemic began, I quit my clock in job and turned my hobby into my career. Fall of 2020, The Jungle Look was born.

I taught myself back in 2016, and I made it my career two years ago! One key lesson I’ve learned is to have over-the-top great customer service. I like making my clients feel welcomed and relaxed, almost like a spa. That’s where the tropical setting comes from. What has helped you grow your business?

Strategic planning has become my best friend. It allows me to think about my goal and what steps I need to take to achieve it. To ensure a successful business, I have to wear multiple hats and adapt to change. First, I have to be a good leader and set an example of what I want people to see my business as. I need to have a good attitude at all times. I need proper money management skills to keep my inventory flowing. Also, I have to always be ready to network locally with anybody to promote my business word of mouth. Slowly but surely, my clientele began to grow, and I even picked up returning loyal customers along the way.

THE JUNGLE LOOK

ADDRESS: DENVER, CO PHONE: (720) 744-0943 EMAIL: THEJUNGLELOOKMC@GMAIL.COM WEBSITE: KAYTHEMUATJL.AS.ME

INTERVIEW WITH THE OWNER

KAYLAN WOODY

What are some makeup beauty tips that you can share with us?

Skincare is very important. Your skin is the blank canvas. You want it to be smooth and ready for a proper makeup application. It’s always important to have healthy skin hygiene. We don’t want to clog up our pores with products. It will cause the skin to break out. Exercising is a great way to promote healthy skincare. It will help your skin become more durable towards the natural environment and sweat out unwanted body toxins. People should not wear makeup for longer than a full day because it can cause unwanted skin breakouts.

When looking for makeup, people have to understand that not everything works for everybody. Some products will cause your face or eyes to break out, so you have to adjust your makeup routine. It takes a while to find what is for you. It’s a handson learning experience that you have to keep practicing to be good at.

Safety and health are most important. I have to keep a steady hand, while working to ensure not to poke the client in the eyes. I also have to make sure I am not using products that may be too harsh to the client. I have to be very gentle when applying lashes so that I won’t damage the client’s eyes or natural lashes. Even after a makeup application, you want to clean your lashes to remove old makeup and other products. This will ensure a longer-lasting lash set.

What do your clients say they like about your business?

One client said that it was the most professional setup she’s ever witnessed. She described it as being a “mini Sephora” right in her own home. She also stated how important it made her feel and that she would love to take a self-care day more often. Clients also tend to comment on the decor and the candles that I burn. I believe in holistic healing as well. I open a window and sage before I begin, then I’ll burn a wick candle for aromatherapy.

How do you define beauty as a black woman?

As a black woman, I define beauty as not only looks but a good heart and soul. Being kind to one another is good for the heart. It can reduce the daily challenges and stress, and it can also prevent illness and help you live a longer, positive life. It cost nothing to tell another black woman how beautiful she is. There are not that many of us out here in the state of Colorado, so I feel that we should be uplifting one another. I come from the south, and it’s a blessing to be here in a vibrant city. Things are much different back home, so I don’t ever complain. I feel we should support one another and spread love and knowledge to expand our thinking methods.