Beach Bum Beauty

Hi, I’m Ashley -- founder of Beach Bum Beauty and the creator of immersive candle making experiences rooted in self-love.I don’t host typical candle workshops -- I create intentional self-love experiences through candle making.I built Beach Bum Beauty from the ground up in 2019 with one mission: to help women slow down, reconnect, and create meaningful moments for themselves.My candles aren’t just candles. They’re a self-care tool. Each one is vegan, non-toxic, and melts into a warm massage oil designed to be poured onto the skin as a body serum. That purpose is the foundation of every class I teach.Over the past six years, I’ve hosted immersive candle making experiences across New Jersey for girls’ nights, birthdays, corporate team-building events, private celebrations, and wellness gatherings. I’ve taught hundreds of guests and thoughtfully design each experience to feel elevated, welcoming, and memorable.Beach Bum Beauty has been featured in a small business spotlight at Brookdale Community College and in Home & Garden Magazine, and our candles are carried in curated retail storefronts across New Jersey.This isn’t a basic craft night.We blend beautiful fragrances and hand-pour luxury candles, and while they set, we incorporate interactive self-care moments -- affirmation cards, connection activities, and reflection exercises -- so guests leave feeling grounded, connected, and proud of what they created.Teaching is the heart of what I do. I love seeing someone walk in needing to be poured into -- and leave with their cup full. Watching guests relax, soften, laugh, and take intentional time for themselves is what makes these experiences meaningful. It’s not just about making a candle -- it’s about how you feel when you leave.Whether you’re booking for a celebration, a team experience, or simply a night to reset, my goal is always the same: to create a space that feels personal, elevated, and unforgettable!