Believe In Breakthrough

“Breakthrough is on the horizon for The Bartletts.”

Even from a federal prison, Brett—the eternal optimist—makes sure to include that line in almost every nightly letter he sends me.

I’m going to be honest with you though…

There are days where I feel like a warrior wife ready to take on the world.

And then there are days where I feel like I’m barely keeping my head above water… just trying to survive the weight of everything life is throwing at us.

And every single time I let Brett into that space—every time I tell him how overwhelmed or stretched I feel—he responds the exact same way:

“Noél… I HEAR YOU. I SEE YOU. I LOVE YOU. And I BELIEVE IN YOU.

What we’re walking through is REAL and it’s HARD.

But…

Breakthrough is inevitable.

Because you’re a Bartlett… and WE NEVER GIVE UP.”

And here’s the wild part about his cheesy (but very sweet) response…

He’s right.

Because somewhere in the middle of all this chaos—because I’ve made the decision to not give up—

breakthrough is starting to bloom.

For the past 14 months, I have been praying and asking God to make a way for me to provide for my family.

And last week…

He answered.

In the most unexpected way.

Korean Lash Lifts.

Yes… you read that right.

Korean. Lash. Lifts. 😅

Below are a few before-and-after photos from some recent clients (friends and family), and I’m not even going to lie… I was SHOCKED at how beautiful they turned out.

Like… STUNNING.

And in those quiet moments while I was working…

I felt it so clearly:

“I see you.
I hear you.
I’m with you.
Keep going. I will make a way.”

I’m honestly sitting here as one very proud (and slightly exhausted) wife… because I taught myself this entire process from scratch.

Thank goodness I’ve been a cosmetologist for almost 20 years 😅

And as I’ve stepped into this, I’ve started offering a full range of services—

Lash lifts (including the newer Korean lash lift technique),
Lash tints,
Brow Laminations,
and Brow Tints.

It honestly feels surreal to even say that out loud… but it’s real, and it’s happening.

I’m slowly building this from the ground up, and if you feel led to support me in this season, one of the biggest ways you can help is simply by spreading the word.

Tell a friend. Send my number. Share this post.

That kind of support means everything right now.

And the best part?

I can come to you.

But more than anything…

I am so, so grateful.

Grateful for an opportunity.
Grateful for a skill.
Grateful for a way forward.

Do I think building this from the ground up will be easy?

No.

But I do believe with everything in me…

it will be worth it.

And if you’re reading this right now and you’re in your own storm—

I just want you to hear this:

I see you.
I feel you.
I hear you.
I believe in you.

Your breakthrough might not look like you expected…
but that doesn’t mean it’s not coming.

Sometimes it shows up in the most unexpected ways.

With so much love,
Noél
(A wife who is constantly borrowing optimism from her husband 💛)

P.S. If you (or someone you know) are in Orange County or nearby and have been thinking about trying a Korean lash lift or brow service… I would absolutely love to take care of you.

Feel free to text me at (714-210-9014) and I’ll send over all the details. I promise… you’re going to LOVE the results 😉