welcome to
the chat, here’s the tea…
If you made it here, you’re likely curious about who I am, what I’m up to, and how I got here, or you just feel like being a little nosey and that’s okay too. Either way, welcome to the chat, and here’s the tea. My name is Latarra Davis, and I’m working around the clock to advocate for women of color in business and the beauty industry.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, I’ve always been a multi-faceted creator. In high school, I majored in Graphic Design at the Douglas Anderson School of Arts. I had an eye for design and brand awareness, so I applied to the Atlanta College of Art and was accepted. Your girl was gifted! Unfortunately, I had to make the challenging decision to pivot into the healthcare industry.
As time passed, my mental health pulled a full stop to the healthcare journey, and I continued pursuing my long-term dream of attending Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). And while I wasn’t accepted the first time around. I dusted myself off and tried again (stay tuned!). The next move was pivotal. I applied, was accepted, and completed my undergrad degree at the Southern New Hampshire University, built an exceptional portfolio, and graduated with honors.
The creator and boss in me have a great relationship, so I launched a Graphic Design firm that still operates today. Each day, I work with clients that motivate me to continue innovating and keep me tapped into the digital climate. To stay current and persistent in my goals, I re-applied to SCAD-my dream school— for a master’s degree, and I just secured my MA in Creative Business Leadership.
Don’t you dare give up
on your goals!
and now…
I currently live in Miami, the art capital, working on my newest baby, NuMannequin Co— an inclusive mannequin head brand designed to represent the melanated girls. The brand offers one-of-a-kind mannequin heads mirroring the diversity and slayage that is Black women.
Tarra xo
My brand was born…
I LAUNCHED NUMANNEQUIN CO.
TO SHAKE UP THE INDUSTRY.
NuMannequin Co’s vision is to challenge the colorist and aesthetic bias in the beauty industry while uplifting Afrocentric beauty.
NuMannequin Co. heads, AKA “Nummies” come in dozens of shades. Now women of all shades and features can see themselves serving with the wigs, the sunglasses, the hats, the jewelry, etc. before spending their coins. Representation matters, it ignites an energy of confidence and self-assurance. For so long the beauty industry has fumbled the majesty of women of color— leaving them craving brands that are inclusive and empowering but Stop searching sis. You found it.
My mission…
I am dedicated to inclusivity and being a voice for the underserved in the beauty industry and beyond. NuMannequin Co. will be the leaders of diverse mannequin heads, and I will continue to inspire women like me to go after their dreams relentlessly and take up all the space they need.
Signing out.
FOUNDER & CEO NUMANNEQUIN CO.