Ami

Ami

A loan of $7,000 helps a woman-owned, conscious beauty business (and 3-time Kiva borrower!) expand services and reach more clients.

Ami

Ami's story

Since college, I've been an artist with a strong foundation in business. After leaving the film industry due to back pain, I struggled to find a career path combining my creativity and business skills. In 2023, I discovered cosmetic tattooing, and it felt like the answer I had been searching for over a decade.

Cosmetic tattooing allows me to use my artistic talents while building a business model that excites me. Since discovering it, I’ve developed a sustainable plan to grow this passion into a long-term business while honing my skills and building the company's foundation.

Seeing the transformation in each client brings me so much joy—especially starting with eyebrows, which are vital in facial communication. My goal is to grow this business into something much bigger, helping people in many ways: from working with individuals who have hair loss or scarring to offering opportunities for foster youth to learn new skills and removing tattoos from people who were formerly incarcerated, human trafficked, ex-gang members, or have a hate speech tattoo.

The creativity and potential in this industry inspire me every day. I’m thrilled to explore scar camouflage, areola tattoos, and other services that can impact people’s lives. Cosmetic tattooing is more than just a business for me; it’s a way to make a positive difference in the world.

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