Meet Ayanna Williams!
Candy Kids Spa was founded by Buffalo Native, Ayanna Williams, whose daughter, Annaya, dreamed up the idea for the spa and its candy-inspired service menu when she was just seven years old. A former school nurse, Williams built success the old-fashioned way – with perseverance, faith and her personal savings account. Her enterprising daughter conjured up the inspiration for some of the spa’s most popular beauty treats today, such as the Candy Facial Masks, Gummi Worm Float Pedi‘s, and Make-Your-Own Candy Bath & Body products like lip gloss, sundae scrub, bath gel, perfume and more. Williams arduously researched to find natural and non-toxic ingredients to match her daughter’s vision, and the first Candy Kids Spa location quickly grew from 600 sq. ft. to 2,000+ per unit. Today, the site boasts pampering spa areas, fun-filled party rooms, a Pixi Stix Pedi Bench, a Nestle Crunch Lounge, a contract with WONKA , a Karaoke recording studio and plenty of candy.
Candy Kids Spa is a stylishly sweet spa and birthday party experience for Kids. Since it first opened in 2010 with its flagship location in Tonawanda, NY, Candy Kids Spa has treated kids ages 2 to 15 to a sweet escape filled with high-quality, non-toxic sugary spa treats in a whimsical, candy-themed setting – complete with “eye candy” like life-sized lollipops, gum balls, and gummy bear décor. Whether children want to drop in to make their own candy-inspired bath & body products or celebrate with a private party filled with spa goodies, Candy Kids Spa gives every kid their sugar fix with premium products and professional, personalized attention.
Since launch, Candy Kids Spa has expanded into to 3 corporate owned stores and has franchised 3 locations with a new franchised location currently under construction.
Ayanna is also a member of the Buffalo Niagara 360 partnership, A mentor for the UB Leadership and Junior Achievement of Western New York. You can also find Ayanna speaking/coaching to the Inspiring Entrepreneurs at the Buffalo economic training center in Downtown Buffalo. With all of Ayanna’s contributions you wouldn’t think she would find time to start Buffalo New York’s 1st inner city All star cheerleading organization. But she has. Along side her niece, Ayanna has launched (B.A.S.E ) Buffalo All star Extreme this fall 2013. A non-for-profit organization for low to moderate income families living in Buffalo, NY and its surrounding areas.
For more information on Ayanna Williams visit her site at www.ImJustAyanna.com
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