Today we’d like to introduce you to Georgina Del Real.
Hi Georgina, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Hello my name is Georgina and growing up my family called me Geo. When I was in 5th grade I had my graduation and I remember my mom doing my hair and makeup. I felt like an absolute princess. Fast forward to high school I loved playing with makeup, it made me feel so beautiful. The roles reversed because my mom started asking me to do her hair and makeup when she would go out. I loved that girlhood moment when we would catch up and I got to do her hair and makeup. My mom would come home telling me she got tons of compliments. I shortly after started doing her friends makeup and my grandma’s hair. I would also do my friends makeup for homecoming and prom. Makeup was the thing I was naturally good at. After high school I decided to follow the crowd and go to college but I was never fulfilled. I kept changing majors and always had the tug to revisit glam. Years later I took private lessons with makeup artist from San Antonio and online master classes and decided to start my own business, Glam by Geo. Being a bridal hair and makeup artist has changed my life for the better. My work day is someone’s best day and I get to see a fiancé transform into a Bride. I do makeup for all occasions and it allows me to be a part of someone’s big life moments. I’ve done professional headshots for new and existing business owners, maternity photo shoots, birthday glam, engagement sessions, vow renewal, Quinceañeras and the list goes on. I have worked with extremely talented artist who inspire me to do my best. I’ve met amazing people along the way and visited breathtaking places. It is girlhood at its finest. Not to mention the juiciest of stories clients tell me while in my chair. I have the best clients and the best team, I can honestly say I have found my calling.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Entrepreneurship is not easy at all but your passion is your drive. It has not been easy but it has been rewarding. Building my clientele and networking from the bottom up was challenging. I came into the beauty industry not knowing a single soul. My first 2 years were all about building my portfolio and doing work practically for free. I remember telling myself I can’t wait until I get an inquiry in my inbox. There was a point where I just wanted to shadow other artists and assist them for free so I would learn real life experiences and meet people. I worked in a mall at the time and the store across was Morphe and I went in and God let me to the associate with the prettiest makeup and I was in awe. He took me under his wing and gave me do’s and don’t early on in my career. He invited me to his makeup class where he would be doing a live demonstration. I signed up and met other artists there. And then my now best friend slid into my IG DMs. Turns out she’s been in the beauty industry for years and was able to give me guidance. I started following local artists and engaged in their social media profiles. I wasn’t afraid to ask questions. I had a coordinator friend who also was growing her business alongside mine and we would exchange events and contacts. At a venue open house I met a DJ and photographer who told me about a networking association. He said “your business will grow as much as you want it to grow”and that pushed me to keep being friendly and meeting people. Your business is your baby and no matter how hard it is you have to believe in it and keep it alive. I then started noticing other small businesses and thought of possible collaborations. It was all about getting the word out. Till this day there are growing pains but they all point me in the right direction. I want my business to be a safe place where all people who get their hair and makeup done feel beautiful and safe. And I live by this motto “people may not remember what you said but they remember how you made them feel.”
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Glam by Geo specialize in soft glam makeup along with hairstyling. My clientele consists of the bride-to-be who wants to enhance her natural beauty and look like herself. I always want my clients to feel beautiful and safe so what sets me apart from the rest is client experience. Wedding mornings are so hectic so my team and I provide our brides a calming presence by being timely and organized. Most of my brides do preview appointments prior to their wedding day so we both have an idea of their look. I am in constant communication with my clients prior to their wedding day and I make sure I send them a timeline so we are on the same page. I make sure all my appointments are client focused, this is their time to chat and get pampered. I also do get ready for grooms. Make sure they look their best since it’s their day too. I brush their beard, clean their ears, comb their eyebrows, fill in their beard and do concealer if needed. I do soft glam for Quinceañeras, prom, maternity photo shoot, baby showers, professional headshot, birthday glam, vow renewal, corporate events, runway shows, galas and more. That’s what Glam by Geo is known for soft glam for all occasions. If there’s a need to get all dressed up I’m there. I’m most proud of holding a safe place for my clients and allowing them to fall in love with themselves again.
How do you think about happiness?
My family makes me so happy! They are my why and my pride and joy. My family has been there for the fun times and the not so fun times. No matter what happens I know I can count on them. They are my rays of sunshine along with my friends. Going out for a coffee and catching up makes me oh so happy. Booking the right clients make me happy because there’s no better feeling than becoming friends with my clients.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Glambygeo.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glam_bygeo?cplk=bHFnMzJhMXJvZHVl&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: @glam_bygeo
