Daily Inspiration: Meet Motoki Kinjo

Today we’d like to introduce you to Motoki Kinjo. Them and their team share their story with us below:

Moto moved to the United States from Japan in 1994, attending college on arrival. Following successful graduation, Moto received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and his Graduate Degree in Taxation. He then become an International Tax Consultant, a role which he practiced in New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. 

After a number of years successfully practicing tax accounting, he realized he would be happier helping people feel better on the inside and out, so he set out to become an Arizona Licensed Aesthetician in 2019 and took the opportunity to join with his partner David to develop and grow their own Salon. The Moda Pelo Salon Spa has been a business success and has flourished and grown into two branches operating in two locations in central Phoenix. 

Following intensive training and qualification as a professional Aesthetician Moto set about adding a number of additional technical specialties to his portfolio of skills, and is now fully qualified to provide the following services: 

• Customized Facials depending on a client’s personal needs;

• Hydrafacial services;

• Artisan Body Sculpting;

• Skin Classic treatments (treats irregularities of the skin); and

• Chemical Peel (including VI Peel) services.

In addition to operating Moda Pelo Salon Spa, he is an aesthetic instructor at the Institute of Medical Aesthetics (“IMAJ Institute”) in Scottsdale, AZ. The Institute is the leading laser and aesthetic high-technology school in the United States. Moto’s goal as an instructor is to ensure that all of his students have the knowledge and expertise, they need to pass the state board examination and to be successful in their individual professional careers. One of Moto’s passions is to be a great educator and mentor and he enjoys helping create future industry leaders. 

Always seeking to improve his skillset, Moto is currently devoting his evenings to attending the cosmetology school at the Avalon Institute of Beauty in Phoenix. 

Moto strives to become more proficient in his field and always works hard to improve his knowledge in all areas of the beauty industry by attending classes and workshops around the country. He cannot help himself and is driven to constantly strive to become better at everything he sets his mind to each and every day. 

Moto is planning to develop and create another salon focused on training and technical development where he can share his knowledge and assist other aestheticians and hairstylists in their careers. His passion to inspire and be inspired is evident in all aspects of his life. 

You can follow Moto on his Instagram @Moto Kinjo and his Facebook @Moto Kinjo 

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
When I came to the United States for the first time in 1994, I needed to attend English as a Second Language classes in order to communicate and survive in this country. 

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Salon Owner, Aesthetician, Aesthetic Instructor, and Cosmetology Student. 

Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
Since I came to the United States, I have met many amazing people; teachers, mentors, co-workers, friends, and above all my partner David. People around me have always supported me. 

Contact Info:

• Email: motoskinjoy@gmail.com
• Website: modapelo.com
• Instagram: @Moto Kinjo
• Facebook: @Moto Kinjo