My Story
I'm from Tampa, Florida, but moved to Glenwood, Minnesota in fall of 2020 because of a certain virus you may be familiar with. I'm also a flight attendant for one of the world's largest airlines; so during the pandemic, I was furloughed and chose to take the time away from flying and spend it with my grandparents in Minnesota.
I didn't get my start in esthetics because of my interest in skincare but actually for lashes! I had been getting lash extensions for two years prior to the pandemic, and just loved how beautiful I felt wearing them. I've always struggled with self-confidence, and lashes were a game-changer. After finishing school in Florida and opening my lash business in Minnesota, I realized I missed skincare. It is such a transformation to help someone along in their skincare journey; after all, the skin is the largest organ in the body! It makes me feel so lucky to be able to give women the confidence of being comfortable in their skin without makeup.
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While pursuing my esthetics license in Minnesota, I was following a fellow Beauty and Health Graduate in her waxing journey, with a specialization in Brazilians. Since I had been getting a Brazilian myself for the past three years, I thought that was something I would like to specialize in too because that was also a game-changer in my life; no more razor bumps or the five minutes in the shower every other day.
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After meeting my husband, I decided to open up a spa in Barnesville, Minnesota where I look forward to offering all of my favorite services and serving you!
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My education has consisted of:
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320 hours of education at Beauty and Health Institute in Tampa, Florida (resulting in my Facial Skincare Specialist license in Florida)
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38 hours of education at Petra v Pro in St. Paul, Minnesota (resulting in my Lash Extension Technician license in Minnesota)
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Classic Lash Extensions Certification by Nichole Lancaster Aesthetics in Tampa, Florida
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An online Volume Lash Extensions Certification by Borboleta Beauty
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An online Volume Masterclass Certification by Maggs Lashes
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300 hours of education at Ridgewater College in Willmar, Minnesota (resulting in my basic Estheticians license in Minnesota)
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A 1-on-1 Brazilian and Underarm Waxing Certification with Rachel of The Wax Bar of Tampa in Tampa, Florida
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500 hours of education at Ridgewater College in Willmar, Minnesota (resulting in my Associate's Degree in Advanced Practice Esthetics)
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My future education plans include:
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An in-person 1-on-1 Volume Masterclass with Nicole Rivera of Coco Lash Lounge
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Becoming an Acne Expert with Face Reality
My approach
It's pretty simple. I have two golden rules that I apply to all aspects of life. One: Leave it better than you found it. Two: Treat others how you want to be treated. These both can be applied to the day in and out of skincare, waxing, and lash artistry. I promise to leave your skin and lashes more beautiful (possibly more hairless in the case of waxing) than I found them, and I'm going to treat/ wax/ lash wax with the detail and precision that I want my skin to be treated/ waxed or lashes lashed.
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I'm a very honest person, sometimes too honest. I'm not always going to tell you what you want to hear, but it will be the truth.
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In regards to skincare:
The number one thing is to remember that skincare is a journey, not a destination. Acne isn't cured, it's controlled. Aging isn't stopped, it's delayed. I'm here to develop a treatment plan and a home care regimen that is customized to your skin's needs. Results are 75% home care and 25% treatments. It's like going to the gym without eating well or eating well without going to the gym. The best results are achieved when both are done simultaneously. However, if you're going to choose only one, come see me for a customized facial and leave with a home care regimen. If you're committed to treatments, my favorite result-oriented treatments are an OxygenRX treatment - especially for acne and rosacea; and for aging - SWiCH treatment series with follow-ups or a series of Procell Microchanneling Therapies treatments.
In regards to lashes:
Lash extensions are amazing to make your lashes appear longer than they are; however, there is still a limit on how long your lashes can be extended while maintaining the health of your natural lashes. Also, are you familiar with the phrase: "Beauty is pain"? Well I'm here to tell you that is not the case with lash extensions. If your lash extensions are pulling, itching, or burning, something is wrong. These are just two examples of things you may not want to hear, but you need to. If you've ever had issues with lash extensions in the past, I encourage you to reach out to me! Together we can try to identify where something may have gone wrong, and how we can make them work for you this time around!
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