Opportunity sometimes presents itself in a funny way.

While working as a certified dental assistant, Sheryl Corrigal - Snider developed a severe allergy to latex. In those days, as vinyl was not yet an option, this discovery left Sheryl with no other solution than to resign from the career she had worked hard to obtain. 

Without a path to follow, she thought her future seemed faint, until a glimmer of hope arrived, directly on her brow.

“While having electrolysis done on my eyebrows, I shared that I was going to have to quit my job and did not know what I was going to do,” said Sheryl Corrigal - Snider. 

“Well, buy my business,” the Electrologist replied. 

Upon reminding her that Sheryl was not Electrologist, she casually suggested that she go to school to become one and gave her the name of an electrolysis school in Clearbrook.

Six months later, certified in Electrology, Sheryl bought her business in 1984.

Having grown up on a ranch in Southern Alberta, this newfound interest in the beauty industry came as a surprise to the former tomboy.

“My friends and family from the country insisted that somebody like me had no place in the beauty industry.” 

Not the type of person to be told they can’t do something, Sheryl had something to prove.

So, the journey began. By 1991, the former farm girl had expanded and completed a laser hair and vein removal certification course. 

Since that day, when all hope seemed dim, Sheryl Corrigal - Snider, owner of Beautiful U Medi-Spa has offered laser hair removal and electrolysis treatments longer than any other business in Kamloops. Over the years, Sheryl has expanded and developed her practice to incorporate anti-ageing services, chemical peels, permanent fat reduction and many other aesthetic services too.


35 years later, the former tomboy turned Kamloops Face of Beauty shares her inspirational story and experience. “Being brought up on a farm taught me that there will be ups and downs in all aspects of life, the secret is to embrace the changes and figure out how to come out on top.”

 



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