Grace Tartaglia: That’s my next step. It should be running in 2017.
U.G. Digital Magazine: When I think of laser treatment, it seems that would be very costly.
Grace Tartaglia: Not at all. Certain things may be several hundred dollars, and the first time you do it, there’s an 85% success rate. We spend money on so many things that this would be very affordable. It’s cold laser as well, so it’s pretty safe.
U.G. Digital Magazine: That’s good to know in terms of safety.
Grace Tartaglia: Oh yes. You have to be well-trained. The company I work with is very well-trained. They already have 5 clinics running.
U.G. Digital Magazine: You’ve been doing television for 20 years. How would you tie that into the success of your new ventures?
Grace Tartaglia: For sure. Being on television, basically, it has pushed me into the success I want, as far as traveling, having my home, and so forth. I’m so grateful. People come from all over to see me.
U.G. Digital Magazine: I love everything you’re doing. You’re making such a big difference for so many people.
Grace Tartaglia: My purpose is to make every person I touch feel good and look and feel ten years younger. That’s the experience they will get with me.
U.G. Digital Magazine: Is there a timeline in regard to your next thing coming out?
Grace Tartaglia: I’m looking at January 2017 to have it up and running fully. It’s just a matter of getting it in and set up.
U.G. Digital Magazine: I have to make it a point to get there to see it all in action.
Grace Tartaglia: I would love that.
U.G. Digital Magazine: Where can people check you out online?
Grace Tartaglia: My Facebook is www.facebook.com/imagemakeover. Instagram is GraceTartaglia. The minute I put my name on it, things seemingly exploded. I did the most expensive haircut last year, worth $720,000.
U.G. Digital Magazine: I saw that. How did that come about?
Grace Tartaglia: I believe because of the notoriety I have, I was asked to be a part of a campaign devoted to cancer, called the “no hair selfie campaign”. I would be their spokesperson. Harley was the vice president of Deloitte. He requested me to cut his hair if he could raise $500,000, and he actually raised $720,000. I’m pretty lucky. I also translate runway styles into an everyday look.
U.G. Digital Magazine: People are really gravitating to you, but it’s because you’re organic and not forced.
Grace Tartaglia: That’s right. You have to be happy, and natural with yourself. To cross racial barriers, I don’t see anyone different than myself. My approach is like that, and my girlfriends and clients are from every walk of life. I don’t make color an issue, and everyone gets it.
U.G. Digital Magazine: They also look at your history, and you’ve done some amazing work.
Grace Tartaglia: For sure. They’re looking at everything.
U.G. Digital Magazine: Are there any final comments or words of encouragement?
Grace Tartaglia: I believe everything is image, and it’s one of the most important things we forget about. We have to give space to everyone. When people come in, I adjust myself to them. Everyone is special in their own way. I’m not trying to get people to live up to my ego. The most important thing is to try and create your best self, whether it’s in your mannerisms, or whatever. Everyday has to be better.