Inspired by her daughter, CEO Shakiyah Gravenhise commenced her entrepreneurial journey in the beauty industry. Vastly influenced by her Brooklyn, New York roots KHLOÈ BELLA Skincare was born. Converting and growing in her motherhood she desired to establish an entrepreneurial foundation for her daughter, Khloè Bella. KHLOE BELLA SKINCARE, was that foundation she began to build.
Shakiyah always held an immense zeal for mixing ingredients to create hair masks, face masks, & body butter. She quickly converted her hobby into a fully operational business and brand. She began vending at local events. The feedback she acquired from clients ignited a passion within to continue to construct her skincare brand.
Growing in her notoriety she acquired a depth of top tier publications covering her brand. KHLOÈ BELLA SKINCARE is featured on, Spotify, GLAMBITIOUS podcast, and in magazines such as SHEEN MAGAZINE, GLAMBITIOUS MAGAZINE, FASHION GXD MAGAZINE, ONE WEST MAGAZINE, Hustle & Soul Magazine, among others. She was also requested to attend the red carpet for “The WuTang on Hulu ” premiere. With the growth of her brand Shakiyah decided to further her education. This led to her enrollment in Aveda Arts Institute; majoring in esthetics. She acquired her esthetics license in 2022 where she specialized in corrective skincare for multicultural skin. Currently, she’s conspiring to launch an innovative line of products and a skincare line just for men. Follow online @khloebellaskincare
Why did you decide to start your own business? To build a foundation for my daughter, I always feel the beauty industry lack professional estheticians & skincare brand for skin of color.
What advice would you give to someone just starting their own business? Have a plan and try to stick with it. Pace yourself , there no race to success. Believe in yourself don’t worry about what others may say or think. Always educate yourself, ask questions get a mentor in your field and have all the necessary knowledge to pass on to you. What routines do you follow each day? Each day I wake up I give thanks to the higher power, listen to uplifting affirmations as I prepare myself. I don’t accept calls if unless it’s business related until 1pm. People can sometimes detract me or alter my mood. I follow my daily to do list. What is your favorite part of being an entrepreneur? The relationship I build along my journey with clients & like minded entrepreneurs.
How do you deal with fear and doubt? I feel long as I stay focused & work hard to conquer my goals, there no need to worry about fear & doubt. There will be bumps in the road to success, its up to me to let that stop me. I know I can accomplish anything I set my mind to do. If I focused on fear & doubt I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Where do you see your business in five years? I see KHLOÈ BELLA products being sold world wide. With spa’s throughout the United States.
How do you set your business apart from others in your industry? My brand was created with a purpose to bridge the gap in products and services for skin of color.
How did you market your business when it was brand new? I utilized social media & did a lot of vending at local events.
