Meet the Founder of Canfidence and Quirks Beauty

The Houston-based Momprenuer who wants you to get what you deserve in a beauty experience.

Hey Girl, Hey!

My Name is Garesia ( Shay). I am your beauty bae and visual creative here at Canfidence and Quirks Beauty. As a wife and mother, I know all too well about the struggle women experience with making time for yourself and being in tune when life gets hectic. I started Canfidence and Quirks with the mission in mind to serve brown beauties and fill their cups by using my beauty expertise, inspiration and eye for capturing them on camera. I have been a natural hairstylist for 10 years and a professional photographer for 6 years. My purpose is rooted in being the black woman who helps other black women take care of their hair, hearts and grow into best version of themselves. And they help me do the same. It’s a beautiful exchange of energy. I love it here. I know you will, too.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
— Maya Angelou

Welcome to Canfidence and Quirks

Stop putting off the much-needed haircare and self-care that you deserve, sis. You pour into everyone else’s cups, so it’s time to do the same for yourself. Come to our Houston-based natural hair haven and photography studio to take care of your beauty needs. Here we have:

  • Private Rooms

  • Office Space

  • A Coffee Bar

  • Complimentary Water

  • Merchandise

  • A calm space to DO and BE YOU

Houston-Based Natural Hair and Photography Studio

Taking the Canfident Approach to Beauty

The more you know, the more confident you will become. As a former educator and writer, I use this understanding and approach to help empower my clients in their beauty sessions with me. Educating them about their hair or taking them step by step during a photography consultation/session ensures that my Canfident Queens leave their experience better than when they came in to see me. It’s labor of love. And I most certainly love what I do. If you need a professional like this, I got you, girl.

I Work With …

  • Creatives

  • Influencers

  • Authors

  • Business professionals

  • Educators

  • Beauty Brands

  • Consultants

  • Photographers

  • Boutique Owners