About Us
Makeovers and cosmetics can be expensive, making them inaccessible to many teenagers and adults. For young people, becoming familiar with makeup and skincare can be an important milestone, and not having access to these products can sometimes lead to feelings of isolation or insecurity among peers. Although beauty products are not considered necessities, they can play an important role in self-expression and self-esteem.
Beauty Birds aims to provide free makeovers, skincare, and basic manicures to students throughout Philadelphia, particularly those from low-income communities who may need makeup for school pictures, dances, or special events. We hope to create a welcoming space where individuals can enjoy beauty while feeling confident and cared for. In the future, we plan to expand our services to homeless shelters and safe houses.
Alongside serving our community, Beauty Birds will help club members develop valuable beauty and client-facing skills. Members will receive basic training in cosmetic sanitation, makeup techniques, manicure techniques, and client interaction. Through these experiences, we hope to encourage our members to give back to the Philadelphia community while building beauty, communication, and professional skills that they can carry into their future careers.
Read more about us on the Temple University Fox School of Business website.
OUR PURPOSE
At Beauty Birds, we believe everyone deserves the choice to be pampered. We create beauty experiences that uplift the spirit, encourage self-care, and celebrate beauty as a form of self-expression. Our products are tools for empowerment, but the true value lies in how we make our clients feel. Products expire, but confidence, feelings, and memories last.
ABOUT OUR BENEFACTORS
The Beauty Birds are currently in a cooperative effort with; The Youth Marketing Connection, an organization that works with college students in order to promote various brands including Sephora, NYX, and Maybelline; Neiman Marcus, a chain of luxury department stores that carries beauty brands such as Dior and Giorgio Armani; and Priia Cosmetics, a cosmetics line specifically made for acne prone skin.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
We prefer members to have at least basic beauty knowledge (the ability to paint nails and apply makeup to oneself or others). Membership will be offered to full or part-time Temple University students. A member is free to go at any time. Membership can be terminated if a member is not following the Beauty Birds standards of professionalism and commitment.
