CandleLux was born out of love, resilience, and a search for true wellness. Husband and wife team Lance and Tammi McBrayer had already spent nearly three decades building thriving salons together, creating beauty and connection for their community. But in 2020, life changed dramatically.

During the pandemic, Tammi faced a health crisis that left her fighting for her life. With her body extremely sensitive to chemicals and artificial fragrances, even simple daily comforts became unsafe. Determined to bring light and healing into their home, Lance began experimenting in their kitchen, crafting candles from natural soy wax and pure essential oils.

What began as Lance’s self-care revolution, rooted in protecting Tammi’s health, soon blossomed into something far greater: a movement for clean, intentional, and restorative self-care.

As Tammi healed, her vision and guiding spirit shaped CandleLux’s identity: a brand devoted to wellness, intention, and luxury as a feeling. Lance’s creativity added nature-inspired beauty, candles adorned with crystals, herbs, and botanicals that elevated them beyond ordinary fragrance. Together, they gave birth to CandleLux, a brand where every product carries both love and purpose.

In 2022, the couple launched the CNDL BAR, an in-studio and mobile experience where guests create their own custom candles. It quickly became a gathering space for individuals, corporate teams, and private groups to slow down, connect, and create something meaningful.

Today, CandleLux is more than candles. It is a living testament to the McBrayers’ journey and a reminder that from even the hardest seasons, beauty and light can emerge.