People often ask me, “What does FH2 stand for?” It’s short for “For Him & For Her: 2 F’s and 2 H’s.” The name represents my passion for creating beauty accessories that make everyone feel confident and shine—whether it’s on stage or in everyday life.

It all started with a trip to Korea and a pair of lashes. I bought these stunning rhinestone lashes in Seoul to wear to my husband’s company Christmas party in Toronto. When I showed them to a makeup artist and asked her to apply them, she couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful they were. Then, out of the blue, she asked, “Would you want to go into business with me?”

I was shocked! At the time, I was working as a software QA and had never sold anything before. But she owned a bridal makeup business and saw an opportunity. With her encouragement, I imported those lashes to Canada, and we started selling them to salons and spas through her network.

One day, I brought the lashes to a salon in downtown Toronto, and the owner was amazed. She said, “Maria, these are incredible! You should sell them to dance stores!” I had no idea such stores existed, but her reaction inspired me to dive into this new world.

That’s when I met a dance store owner who became my mentor. She was so generous with her knowledge, teaching me about the industry and what dancers truly need. Following her advice, I flew back to Korea, visited factories, and found partners who shared my commitment to quality.

And that’s how FH2 was born. Today, we are focused on creating beautiful yet affordable performance lashes and jewelry for dancers and performers across Canada, the U.S., and beyond.