Today we’d like to introduce you to Dezaire Bishop
Hi Dezaire, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
After having my son at the start of the COVID, I realized how unpredictable life can be when you have a kid, especially during such a crazy time. I felt like my job didn’t really care about what was going on at home, they just wanted me to show up. With a newborn at home, that was tough, so I decided I wanted more control over my time. That’s when I chose to go to Esthetician school in March 2021, taking the 900 hour advanced esthetics program at Bellus Academy in Poway, California, and graduating later that year in November.
A week after I graduated, my husband got out of the military, and we moved to Fort Worth. I worked at two different esthetic businesses here for a short period of time, before realizing they weren’t the right fit and that I wanted to go solo.
Starting over in a new city, knowing no one, I really had to build my business from scratch. I didn’t have a clear plan—I just winged it. I saved up from my paychecks, slowly bought equipment, and trusted myself and my skills. Now, almost 3 years later, I have no regrets. There are definitely a few things I wish I’d done differently, but every experience has brought me to where I am today, and I’m so grateful for the journey.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road hasn’t always been smooth. There’s so much behind-the-scenes work in running a business that you don’t really understand unless you’re taught, and that’s something they don’t cover in school—things like sales, taxes, quarterly filings, bookkeeping, budgeting, etc. When I first started, I didn’t consider any of that, so for a whole year, I found myself playing catch-up until I finally brought someone on to help. That was definitely one of my biggest challenges—getting all the behind-the-scenes aspects of the business in order.
As for working with clients, my biggest hurdle was building a clientele in a city where I didn’t know anyone. I had to earn their trust WITHOUT client photos, reviews, or a solid reputation to show for myself.
As you know, we’re big fans of Dezthetics Skincare Studio. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Dezthetics is a corrective skincare studio that specializes in acne and pigmentation, but we treat those with any skin concern — acne scarring, rosacea, age management, etc.
What sets us apart is our focus on personalized care. Every treatment plan is customized to fit your specific skin needs. We’re here to help you achieve clear, healthy, glowing skin, and we work with those who are ready to learn, commit to new habits, and take the steps needed to reach their goals.
Our goal is to teach you the importance of skin health and help you understand what works for you and what doesn’t.
We offer a variety of services, including Hydrafacial, Glo2Facial, Chemical Peels, SkinPen Microneedling, Dermaplaning, and more. Every service is customizable to fit your needs, and we’ve got a range of options to make sure we always have something that works for you.
We also offer virtual services to help clients reach their skincare goals from the comfort of their own home, whether they can’t make it in for in-person treatments or simply live too far away.
What makes you happy?
What makes me happy is knowing that I was able to start and grow a business that not only brings in income but is something I truly enjoy. My work is fulfilling. Waking up everyday to go to a job I love is something I never thought possible, but here I am, living that reality.
Beyond my business, my family brings me the most joy. Since 2020, everything I’ve done has been for my son. Without him, I may have never ventured into esthetics and been able to give him a lot of the things I’m able to today.. I’m also incredibly grateful to my husband, who has always supported me through everything, even when my goals seemed out of reach, he’s always there cheering me on.
Those are the two things that bring me the most happiness.
Pricing:
- New Client Virtual Consult $50
- New Client Consult + Custom Facial $200
- New Client Consult + HydraFacial $260
- New Client Consult + Glo2Facial $260
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.deztheticsco.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dezthetics.co
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deztheticsco
Image Credits
Headshots: Ajia Newhouse, NewHausKollection
