Originally my capstone project was about making prom dresses, but due to the circumstance I was unable to gather the materials needed to finish. I decided to change my focus on eyelash extensions due to its popularity gain in the beauty industry. I've never done eyelash extensions before, so I decided to start from scratch. I learned independently by watching the process on youtube. I followed a professional lash trainer's tips for eyelash extensions and got familiar with the techniques used. Since I have relatives in the beauty business I was fortunate to have all the materials needed to get me started. After becoming familiar with the process, my mom allowed me to practice on her. Through this experience I learned what motivates me in the beauty business, and I learned to have more patience. The entire process took 2-3 hours per session. If I had more time and without this circumstance I would have interviewed different people in the beauty industry to give their take on how a small change like eyelash extensions can transform someone's confidence. The main goal of this capstone was to find my passion in beauty and take this with me to my future career. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sqvuS9QetFAZx1Pyp2mNR-veBifmQbKwKJX8FEdls88/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sqvuS9QetFAZx1Pyp2mNR-veBifmQbKwKJX8FEdls88/edit

Originally. my project was a wall scrapbook of SLA filled with things from SLA students. Due to the pandemic, I was left unclear about what my capstone was. Everything was getting messy and I just felt confused and useless. That's when I was inspired by a friend to make and donate masks to a place in need. I then began to do research and ask questions on what I would need to make a mask. I watched videos on how to make them and started. After overcoming some challenges during the process, it was all worth it when I finished over 30 masks in less than two weeks. I researched facilities in need and decided I would donate to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It felt great giving back in a time of need to a hospital that helped me when I was younger. I wouldn't have been able to do this without the help of some amazing SLA staff.