Jalia Pettis began her journey in the beauty industry in 2008. After much trial & error she relocated from South Carolina to Arizona in 2012 which catapulted her career. In July 2015 she became a Beacon Award Winner, just two years later she was named NAHA 2017 Finalist for Makeup Artist of the Year and in July 2018 returned to Beacon as an Alumni to offer insight to budding future professionals, each accomplishment through the Professional Beauty Association. In 2020 she was awarded an International Beauty Industry Award through IBI and in 2021 earned another licensure as a Hair Stylist.

As a Licensed Esthetician and Professional Makeup Artist, Jalia educates her clients on having healthy skin; the skin that lives under the glitz and glamour. Jalia is also the Visionary of 3Jay Productions which caters to creatives across industries in assisting them with business and brand marketing.