The Beauty Effect made owner’s youthful dream come true

Just before her 21st birthday, Murphy of Bristow opened The Beauty Effect in the heart of Haymarket. A year later, it had gone so well she was able to purchase her first home.

“If I could impart anything, it’s that hard work pays off and that we should always chase the dreams in us,” she said.“They will either work out or you’ll learn something from it.”

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