Tay, a Boulder native, has been immersed in the world of visual arts and expression throughout her life. Her journey as an artist is evident in everything she does, transcending the realms of mere hairstyling and makeup artistry to become a fervent advocate for mindful and conscious beauty practices. Educated at Paul Mitchell the School Denver, Tay became a licensed Cosmetologist in 2016. Further honing her skills, she earned a certification in microblading and permanent makeup services from the College of International Esthetics in 2018.

Since embarking on her beauty industry career in 2016, Tay has developed an extensive skill set. Her experience spans salon work, on-location services for weddings and events, assignments on production sets for film and photo, and nurturing her own venture, Cosmica Studio, where she specializes in natural-looking microblading and intentional hand-poke tattoos.

Tay's talent shines in creating lived-in colors, cuts, and styles that enhance the natural beauty of her clients. A maestro of textured cuts, she deeply believes in the transformative power of beauty to illuminate inner confidence. Her passion for natural hair textures is matched by her expertise in balayage and soft highlighting. Additionally, Tay loves assisting clients with everyday styling techniques, crafting boho and lived-in styles for special occasions, and creating avant-garde looks for fashion shows and photo shoots. As a makeup artist, Tay's approach is gentle and enhancing, focusing on elevating each person's natural allure. Her chair offers more than the latest trends; it's a hub of cruelty-free beauty products that reflect her ethical philosophy.

Her all-encompassing approach ensures clients look and feel their best, confident in the eco-friendly products used on their skin and hair. Tay's commitment to sustainability extends beyond product selection; she incorporates sustainable practices into every facet of her work, from reducing waste to mindful resource usage, ensuring her artistry beautifies responsibly. Kind to yourself, kind to others, kind to the earth.

In Tay's welcoming space, every individual finds solace and a place to celebrate their uniqueness. An advocate for authentic self-expression, she fosters a community spirit grounded in conscious living. Through her work, Tay inspires a movement of beauty that cares as much for the earth as it does for the soul.