(WXYZ)-When the pandemic hit Annette Perryman (Annette Perryman), she didn't even blink her eyes.

"I have these now, these are my charming eyelashes, my favorite," Annette said.

After losing his job at an automobile manufacturer during the pandemic, the Macomb resident started his own boss and opened a vending machine mascara and cosmetics business.

"One day I was just thinking,'What do I want to use my life for?' I scrolled on Instagram and I thought,'Oh, a vending machine with cosmetics? Oh, okay. So maybe I can Bring it to the U.S. because it's in the U.K.,'" she said.

Previous work experience in the automotive industry came in handy and helped her turn an old vending machine from a monotonous into a factory.

"During the pandemic, I was in the garage and I was indeed repairing my machine. And... you should see me like a mechanic," Annette said.

Soon, LashTower was born-her first store was located in the Lakeside Shopping Center.

"When I saw my vending machine upright for the first time, I thought,'This is too surreal, okay?' I have this vision in my mind. But to really see it, it's totally another That's it. I did it. You know, I stay up at 4 o'clock every morning," she said.

Vending machines provide customers with a variety of eyelash options.

"I sell all kinds of eyelashes, 3D, 5D mink eyelashes, and silk eyelashes," she said.

Annette said that she also sells lip gloss and shea butter in the machine, which she makes herself.

"I did make lip glosses with real fruits," she said.

Annette said that the first vending machine was very popular, and she installed another one at the crossroads of the Great Lakes. She is also developing a children's series to include.

"You know, if mom gets something, you also have to get some for the children, right," she said.

Annette said that her plan for the next five to ten years is to continue to expand LashTower's footprint.

"I want to be all over the world. I really want to go to Atlanta...Chicago...just to increase my audience," Annette said.

If others are thinking about pursuing their dreams, Annette will provide you with the following information:

"We tend to ask...ourself.'Do I want to do this? Do I want to do that?' Just do it, just do it," she said.

This story was originally reported by Alexandra Bahou on WXYZ.com.