Author: Candy Loh
Company: SPIC International College
Profession: Beauty
Position: Tutor
《My Life Purpose: Empowering and Brightening the Lives of Women and Youth》
When I was sixteen, during a school holiday, I accompanied my family to Kajang to visit relatives. What started as an ordinary visit subtly changed the trajectory of my life.
That day, I went with my mother to a beauty salon run by my aunt, who happened to be applying evening makeup for a bride. Watching the bride transform in the mirror—from anxious to confident, from ordinary to radiant—deeply moved me. In that moment, I realized that helping someone welcome an important milestone in life as their best self is a fulfillingly meaningful endeavor. It was also the first time I felt a true calling toward the beauty industry.
During the break, I stayed at the salon to experience working as a beautician. From greeting clients to learning basic skincare, every passing day reinforced that this was the path I wanted to pursue. After completing my studies, I returned to Kajang to formally train under my aunt. Among all the skills I acquired, massage therapy was my favorite; seeing clients unwind with satisfied smiles made me feel the genuine value of my work, and their trust became the driving force behind my persistence.
However, two years later, fate dealt me a heavy blow. Due to uncontrollable health issues, my doctor advised that I had to give up working as a beautician. At that moment, I thought the life direction I had worked so hard to find had come to a sudden end.
Fortunately, a friend said to me: “If you can’t work on the technical side, you can always become a consultant.” Those words rekindled my hope and made me realize that beauty requires not just technical skill, but professional knowledge. Driven by this, I threw myself into my studies and earned my Global, CIBTAC, and CIDESCO international diplomas within a single year. Later, I had the privilege of joining SPIC International College. Under the leadership of Principal Rehneel, I dedicated myself to beauty education, passing on my knowledge and experience to the next generation.
Looking back on this journey, I finally understand that setbacks are not the end, but turning points for growth. True resilience isn’t about smooth sailing; it’s about choosing to believe in yourself and push forward even after falling. As long as you never give up, you will eventually find your own light.