
How to Build a Sustainable Beauty Career Without Burning Out
LifeSpa leader Ali Yanez explains why strong mentorship, predictable income, meaningful recognition and the right work environment help beauty professionals build careers that last.
Isabella Vázquez became a licensed cosmetologist in 2000, and she hasn’t slowed down since. She has been a Redken artist, a DevaCurl artistic director and is the founder of curlpopnhair.com, a platform for sharing curly hair inspiration and education.

Isabella Vázquez became a licensed cosmetologist in 2000, and she hasn’t slowed down since. She has been a Redken artist, a DevaCurl artistic director and is the founder of curlpopnhair.com, a platform for sharing curly hair inspiration and education. On Instagram, Vázquez posts creative and dimensional color on curls, as well as inspiration and tips on embracing natural texture.

Vázquez splits her time between Miami and New York
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Instagram: @curlpop_n_hair
YouTube: curlpop_N_hair
Facebook: Isabella Vazquez (curlpopnhair)
Pinterest: Curlpop_n_Hair Isabella
Twitter: @Curlpop_n_hair
Snapchat: @IzzyhairArtist
Periscope: @IzzyhairArtist
Best known for: Elevating the #curlworld
Favorite apps: Phonto for watermarking. “It’s very easy to ruin a picture with watermarking. You never want the watermark to overpower the picture, however, you want to make sure it’s noticeable. With Phonto, you can move the watermark in different directions, adjust sizing or create 3-D effects.”
Tip to get the best results on a post: “Lighting, understanding the strength of the model’s angles, clean wardrobe, light backgrounds, precise imaging. Tell a story. Include a summary of the work that was done on the picture, and include hashtags.”
Favorite hashtags: #curlboss #curlambassador
Passions other than beauty: Fashion, travel and art—especially graffiti.
How social media changed your life: “It’s helped me to connect with people across the world.”

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