Lauryn Vasquez shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Lauryn, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Lately I have been spending lots and lots of time with my husband and son. They’re my world and nothing else brings me more joy than just creating memories with them. Ive also been crocheting quite a bit, other than lashing it’s my other creative outlet, it allows me to quiet my brain for a moment and just count chains and crochets!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Lauryn, and I am the owner of boundless beauty! I specialize in lash extensions, and absolutely love it. Here at boundless beauty I make it my goal to have every single client that is serviced by me and walks out my door, feel confident and their best. In the past, and before I decided to start my own business, I had some experiences in the beauty industry that made me realize, many businesses treat and see clients and customers as just numbers. For me, i want my clients to feel like more than just a number. They’re the foundation of my business and why I’m able to live my life. The moment they walk into my room I want them to feel relieved, at peace, and assured they’re going to leave feeling better than they did before. I also want to be a listening ear for the person that books me. You never know what someone is going through and sometimes what they’re going through could be the reason they booked the appointment. They could be a new mother trying to feel like herself again, or someone going through a divorce after 10 years of marriage, or even a soon to be bride! You just never know who’s walking into your space and believe it or not the 1-3 hours they book with you could make all the difference in they’re life.
What sets my work apart is, I’m not going to just do any set on my client if I think it will be unflattering on her eyes. I love to enhance my clients natural beauty. My work is definitely not for everyone and that’s what I love. I’m good at what I do and I take pride in it. I’ve been a solo artist for about 4 years, so the next step is to grow my team! Not with just lash techs ,but other beauty providers that also feel the same love and passion for people as I do. I want to create a whole salon/ space that feels peaceful and welcoming to all!
I started boundless beauty when I was 21 years old, I worked at a Chain and realized I wasn’t reaching my full potential as a lash artist and I wasn’t happy. So one day I clocked out before my shift ended, walked out and signed a lease at a suite the next week! I know that sounds insane but I was 21 and wanted to risk it! My father also pushed me to do it, I knew he would support me the entire way. He passed away soon after I started in 2021 and ultimately this pushed me to not give up. He always told me how much he wished he would’ve been as bold and courageous as me to start his food truck business but never did. So part of my drive to keep going and growing is to make him proud.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
There’s a part of me that I developed at a young age that is an overthinker, and is very headstrong, high strung, ambitious, and stubborn that has gotten me where I am today. I think without that part of me I wouldn’t have my business I wouldn’t have the relationships I have today and overall I just wouldn’t be where I am now. But I think I’m at a point in my life where I feel like it’s about that time to just let that part of me go it’s time to enjoy the things I’ve worked so hard for. And every now and then I could pull that side of me out but I don’t think I can live like that anymore. It’s served it’s purpose and now It’s time to find a balance.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Truly if I could say one thing to my younger self it would be “don’t change who you are for anyone” I was bullied all throughout school starting in pre-k, And I thought if I changed myself I would be accepted. This caused me to heave an identity crisis, I didn’t know who I was and I didn’t know what I really liked. Not until about my senior year of highschool did I realize I am my own unique person and I started to surround myself with people and friends who accepted me and actually, genuinely loved me. Now I have a business that reflects who I am and people love it! How amazing.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
I used to think my way of thinking was the only right way to think. But now I realize that is totally wrong. Nothing is ever black and white, there’s a lot of gray areas. It’s important to keep an open mind so you can see and consider other peoples perspectives and opinions. I used to think people that disagreed with me and my beliefs were wrong and naive. But now I believe people form opinions and beliefs based on what they’ve been through ,how they’re raised and what they’re taught. Not one of us will ever find anyone with the same exact way of thinking because we all lived different lives and that is okay. What I think is important, is to love people always and to be a reflection of Jesus.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
The love I have to offer. I’m a ride or die for the people around me and for the people that love me. I love to give to people even if it drains me dry, unfortunately that’s one of my toxic traits haha. I’m working on boundaries for sure but that’s also something I love about myself. I know that’s why I have such an amazing village around me and I have a beyond great support system.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://laurynvasquez.glossgenius.com/
- Instagram: Boundlessbeautyfw
- Other: https://qmzr20-3c.myshopify.com/
Lash supply brand I’m co-owner of
