Head to Toe beauty means looking at yourself from the inside out.Hair was something that came naturally, in my teens I would gather the little girls on my porch and dress their hair. It wasn’t long before their mothers started sending them to me with dollar bills in their hands. Shortly thereafter, the boys on the block, family and friends, also lined up for “Hair By Marcey”. I never imagined this would be the skill that would facilitate my own makeover.Leaving the country I loved so dearly was heartbreaking, but I knew I had to in order to step into my true purpose and embrace my gifts. I received a degree in business and became a certified cosmetologist and professional hairstylist.

The beauty business introduced me to extraordinary women. My client list includes Golden Globe Award winning actors, celebrities and socialites. Women that have a true sense of purpose and confidently share their unique gifts with the world. Like attracts like, I started to see the parallels.

Marcia touches hair like it’s a piece of gold, something precious and that’s how I want my hair to be touched, like its precious. – Octavia Spencer

I want every client to feel that her hair is precious. Yes, I’m passionate about hair, but healthy hair, mind and body are all weaved in my mission.

I recently created my own signature healthy hair extension line. My innovative approach is to create healthy and natural looking extensions, while maintaining your God given hair follicles.

Why live your life in pieces, when you can be a whole you

In 2007, I started a self-exploration journey, I’d like to say I maxed my path, my soul yearned for change. I made the decision to enter the Miss California American pageant. I knew it was the next step and would fill the void that I believed was missing. I faced my inner beauty in the mirror and was ready to dim the lights on my fears inside/out.

The beauty pageant also sparked my inner child. I came to the realization that if kids were given the right foundation, we could stop the cycle of ignorance in humanity and limit the mental toxicity in the universe. This would allow us to gain more courage, strength, empowerment, and focus to be the highest version of ourselves

I have always known that I was a beautiful person on the inside, but I had difficulty accepting my outer beauty. Coming from a third world country, appearing voluptuous was considered beautiful. I was always teased for being skinny, it was the complete opposite here in the U.S. Because I didn’t know who I truly was, I allowed the outside world to define me based on stereotypes and generational standards.

The pageant gave me an outlet to work with different organizations. As a representative for the Domestic Abuse Stops Here (DASH) Foundation, I volunteered at children’s court and helped women with emotional and mental abuse, little did I know, it would be the catalyst for my own transformation.

After going national and being crowned the first runner up in Houston, I felt a new sense of self. I was the same person physically, but energetically, emotionally and spiritually, I had transformed. I finally knew what it meant to embody inner peace. My perspective on life had shifted, the crown was a gift from God to start a new beginning, reach for a higher level and live my truth with glory.

When I was crowned Miss California Queen 2007, I unveiled the Whole Me. It was the beginning of entering into an ocean of finding a deeper purpose of who I am on the inside. It was a deeper understanding of humanity. It made me recognize the importance in having confidence in everything I do as well as to love myself completely. I didn’t want to enter the competition and solely focus on outer beauty, perception is everything, but my inner beauty was truly the star of the show.

It’s your thinking that will transform your life

After completing the pageant, I further delved in self-healing. I read books, took classes, went to therapy and prayed every day. I embarked on my study of Integrative Nutrition. The conditions and experiences of my past allowed me to be a voice and vessel for people that wish to transform.

I know what it’s like to show the world my Half Self. I know what it’s like when the voice inside says you can’t, yet you remain stuck, but realizing it’s time to move forward. The fear of failure, and what if I can’t handle what’s on the other side, while also knowing, if I don’t push forward, I will die within. The challenge of leaving those behind who no longer share my core beliefs and what the world would be like, after I set myself FREE.

I understand when the thoughts in your head sabotage your success. When you grow, you instinctively want to see others grow. I feel a sense of responsibility to give back, helping people energizes me, its my birthright.

I am so thankful to have found this path. As a health coach and wellness expert, believe me when I say, I understand your needs, doubts, fears and desires to achieve your goals. I will support you on your journey and give you the steps to start a healthy lifestyle, are you ready to be a “Whole YOU”?