ERIN HENDERSON

"She believed she could, so she did."

ERIN

HENDERSON

Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do?

A. I am a 22-year-old entrepreneur from Statesboro Ga looking to network and grow my brand and achieve my goals, I’m the owner and founder of ClassE Cosmetics LLC I sell cosmetics such as press on nails, lashes, shades, and lip gloss.

Q. What made you want to pursue a career in beauty and cosmetics?

A. Originally, I wanted to be a fashion model. Growing up in middle school I just knew that I was going to be a model and I had my mind set out to be just that. As I got older in high school things started to change and I started to get into make-up and wear foundation every day. Then Kylie Jenner makeup line had dropped, and I instantly became inspired. I always knew that I wanted to be my own boss, but I just didn’t know where to start and I couldn’t choose between apparel and cosmetics. So, my friend just came to me one day and said try selling lip gloss so ever since then I gave it a shot and I’ve been stuck with it ever since and here we are with ClassE Cosmetics.

Q. Let’s talk about “ClassE Cosmetics” and how it got started.

A. ClassE Cosmetics is my brand, I see it as my little baby. For every anniversary I have to do something for my brand whether it’s a family dinner or dinner date or little party etc. As mentioned previously my friend played a major part in helping me start my brand. Everyone always calls me bougie or classy or prissy and at the time I didn’t have a name I just knew gloss is what I was going to sell so we decided to name it based off of what people know me as. I launched ClassE in 2019 and the E in ClassE represents the first letter in my name. In the beginning people couldn’t get the hang of the name. They would always say “Classy-E” and I would always correct them but now they have it down pact. In 2019 we started off with just gloss, later on that year we branched out to hats and jewelry and now we’re selling press on nails and lashes.

Q. Where do you see your brand in the next five years?

A. In the next five years I can see my brand bringing in 6 figures if I keep putting in the hard work. I would like to have my own office and at least a team because working alone is a bit tough when you’re trying to juggle so many hats. I would like to add my own apparel to my brand because that is still something that I would like to do that’s another goal. I would love for my brand to just be an inspiration to all creators or upcoming creators and entrepreneurs. The sky’s the limit and wherever God decides to lead me, that’s where I shall go. I’m optimistic about the future and trusting God’s timing.

Q. What are some of your top sellers?

A. My best selling is my “Clear the air” lip gloss and my “Caliber” press on nails. Everyone loves my clear gloss because they love the consistency of it, and it has the perfect shine and the name of it. Every time I do a pop up shop, I have to make sure that I have enough clear gloss because they go so fast.

Q. Tell us what keeps you passionate about helping people look beautiful?

A. What keeps me passionate are the reviews people give me or their reactions after they have used any of my products. It makes me feel good inside because I want everyone to feel their best selves and want everyone to know that you’re gorgeous with or without makeup. Sometimes people reach out to me just for encouraging words or just to make them laugh or to help motivate them to start their own brand and that’s what I want ClassE to be about.

Q. What makes your brand different than other brands?

A. What makes ClassE Cosmetics different from any other brand is the creativity that I have and the context behind each of my products. I name my products based on events that have happened in my life good or bad. I do that because I like to look back and say, “remember you went through that” or “remember that happened it was a blast” and sometimes my products are just relatable. I make sure to bond with my customers and I try to make sure every age range is satisfied. What also makes ClassE Cosmetics different is that all my gloss is handmade, vegan, and cruelty free. If an order is placed for 100 different gloss shades, then I sit and make the gloss. I’m a bit of a perfectionist so I have to be hands on with my products, especially my lip gloss.

Q. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?

A. My dream place to visit is Bali. I would love to go there because it’s so nice and I would love to experience the food and the culture. The nature there is beautiful as well and it just seems so peaceful and healing. I think if I go there, I may never want to come back.

Q. Are you working on any new projects or upcoming events?

A. I’m currently working on expanding my brand by getting out into the community more and trying to give back more. I’m also working on networking more and attending more business events to bring more attention to my brand.

Q. Where can the readers follow you?

A. Everyone can follow me at @classe.cosmetics & @eerinnn_.