We’re looking forward to introducing you to Fehia Tangitau. Check out our conversation below.
Fehia, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first 90 minutes of my day are all about grounding myself before the pace of work begins. I start with a short meditation and breathing exercises to center my mind and regulate my energy. This quiet time helps me check in with myself, set intentions, and create a calm mental space.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Fehia, the founder of Restored Beauty.
I come from a background in professional makeup, where I worked on indie films, editorial, and Prime productions in Los Angeles. When the film industry paused during COVID, I followed a new calling and stepped into the funeral service profession and became a mortician.
Restored Beauty is a cruelty-free, vegan beauty brand made in Canada, built to serve both the living and the departed. Our products are designed with high-performing pigments and ethically crafted formulas that work beautifully for everyday wear, but also hold up in the delicate work done in mortuary cosmetics.
What makes our brand unique is our purpose: beauty with compassion. Through our Forever Love Project, we support families and honor those who have passed by providing gentle, respectful cosmetic solutions and partnering with local funeral homes to help families pay for their loved ones services.
Right now, I’m working on expanding Restored Beauty into retail and professional spaces, from beauty boutiques to funeral homes, while also building more awareness around our mission-driven work. My goal is to show that beauty can be ethical, purposeful, and connect us all in a deeper sense.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
A moment that really changed how I see the world was the first time I got someone ready for their final viewing.
Coming from the beauty and film world, I was used to helping people look good for the camera. But in the funeral industry, it felt completely different. I realized that my work was helping a family say goodbye and find a little peace.
It was quiet and emotional, and it made me understand that beauty isn’t just about looking nice, it can be an act of love. That experience stayed with me and is a big reason why I created Restored Beauty with so much purpose.
It taught me that small, caring actions can mean everything to someone who’s grieving.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
It taught me patience, humility, and how to truly understand people. When you go through hard times, you learn what really matters and who really shows up. You become softer in some ways and stronger in others.
Success feels good, but suffering is what built my character. It taught me empathy, the kind you can only gain by feeling pain yourself. It made me appreciate small wins, slow growth, and quiet moments of peace.
Most of all, it taught me that strength isn’t loud.
Sometimes it’s just getting up, trying again, and believing there’s still a purpose for you, even when everything feels heavy.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
A cultural value I protect at all costs is respect.
It’s something I was raised with growing up with both my Tongan and Samoan sides, respect was taught to me from a young age. Respect for family, for elders, for community, and for the people who came before us. It’s a value you don’t just talk about in the islands, you live it.
No matter how much life changes, that value stays the same for me.
It guides how I treat people, how I carry myself, and how I represent where I come from in everything I do.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
Something I understand deeply that most people don’t is how fragile life really is.
Working in the funeral industry has shown me firsthand how quickly things can change. Most people don’t see what I see. The quiet moments, the families, the reality of how short our time can be.
Because of that, I value people differently. I move slower. I listen more. I don’t take small moments for granted.
It’s taught me that kindness, patience, and compassion matter way more than we think, because we never know what someone is carrying or how long they’ll be here.
That understanding guides how I treat others, how I run my business, and how I show up in the world every day.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.restoredbeauty.org
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