Today we’d like to introduce you to Valentina Hernandez.
Valentina, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
From my teenage years to early adulthood, my skin was always an experience filled with the occasional highs and the usual lows. I longed for a support system that could help me quit the guessing game and guide me to better understand my skin needs. After finding out all my favorite products I had been using for over 15+ years were filled with harmful endocrine disruptors and toxins, I craved a beauty industry that supported my health and wellbeing.
That’s where Sana came in. I married my love for skincare with the purpose and passion for clean beauty and wellbeing. I want Sana to be a place where you could feel truly supported on your skin journey while switching out your products for cleaner alternatives one step at a time. We do not promise quick fixes or magic solutions because that’s not how true change happens. We’re more about a shift of mindset, a practice of patience and love towards your skin and embracing your imperfections.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Nothing worth doing is going to have a smooth road. For us, opening a business three weeks shy of a pandemic was an eye-opening experience. It made us work 10x harder, rethink strategies and build resilience. Although it hasn’t been easy, it has shaped us into a stronger company, so for that, I am so thankful.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Sana Skin Studio story. Tell us more about the business.
Sana is a skin studio made for you. Founded with a vision for a better kind of skincare experience, Sana aims to change your relationship with your skin and your products through goal-driven facials, real guidance and curated clean skincare. More than a skin studio, Sana is a movement towards acceptance, self-love and beauty industry that supports our health and wellbeing.
The name Sana, deriving from the Spanish word “Sanar,” meaning to heal, embodies the philosophy that everyone can become their own “Skin Healer.” Unlike traditional facials, Sana’s facials are rooted in education. Each facial is a chance to learn more about your skin and its needs. Our monthly Skin Membership ($85/month) provides a consistent support system on your skin journey.
Sana’s facials are designed to fit into your life (30min, 50min, 70min) and your wallet ($55 to $165). You can add a boost to your facial with any of our result-driven Add Ons like microcurrent, Gua Sha massage, or our personal favorite, the LED lightroom experience.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
There’s always a small factor of luck in everything but I don’t believe it can make or break your business. If you don’t have a good product, a strong brand and a loyal community, no amount of luck will change your outcome. I believe it’s more about how much love and attention to detail you put into things and what you do when circumstances (good or bad) are presented to you.
Pricing:
- Express Facial $55 (30min)
- Signature Facial $95 (50Min)
- SuperGlow Facial $165 (70Min)
- Sana Members Club $85 a month (includes 1 signature facial, 10% off products and more.)
Contact Info:
- Address: 167 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127
- Website: sanaskinstudio.com
- Phone: (305) 707-5176
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @sanaskinstudio
- Facebook: Sanaskinstudio
- Yelp: Sanaskinstudio
- Other: Tik Tok : @Sanaskinstudio
Image Credit:
Valentina Quijada
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