TSG2021-22
Check out our list of amazing Judges for The Skin Games 2021
Expert Skincare Judges
Kelly Wolcott
Award-winning, licensed esthetician Kelly Wolcott is passionate about granting a beautiful WISH: achieving Wildly Intense Skin Health. With over two decades at the forefront of the professional skin care industry, Kelly addresses the skin’s unique needs by creating custom treatments and utilizing the latest advanced cosmetic formulations and esthetic technologies to maximize results. Her ongoing pursuit of education and passion for the skin care industry has led her to obtain three advanced certifications: CIDESCO Diplomat - the world’s most prestigious qualification in the field of esthetics and beauty therapy, ITEC - an international education standard recognized in over 40 countries, and an NCEA certification - the highest skin care credential available in the United States. She also has specialized certification in Oncology Esthetics.
Kelly’s passion lies in helping to elevate the esthetic industry through her contributions as a licensed esthetician, advanced educator, and successful business owner. Her mission is to educate, mentor, and share her esthetic journey in order to grant her client’s skin care WISH and help professionals achieve success.
Kelly is something of a skin care fairy godmother to her long-time, loyal clients who voted her Gwinnett magazine’s “Best Esthetician” in both 2016 and 2017. To quote a few, “She’s the first esthetician that has been able to get me results.” and “I never feel pressured or sold to, she just tells it like it is.”
In 2020, Kelly participated in The Skin Games, the industry’s first and most prestigious competition and awards show, as a contestant and educator. This was one of the most inspiring and pivotal moments of her esthetic career. Her highly attended presentations included an advanced skills class incorporating technology into esthetic treatments and Institut DERMed product knowledge. She had the honor of placing 1st in Age Management, 2nd in Acne, and 3rd in Pigmentation categories. Kelly has been selected as the Director of Judging - Skin Care in The Skin Games 2021 and is looking forward to serving in this distinguished role.
When not granting skin care WISHes or teaching advanced education, Kelly is busy exploring the beauty of Georgia, her home. An avid outdoor enthusiast who loves to travel, she finds joy in the moment, regardless of whether it’s work or play.
Lincoln Lee
Mr. Lee serves as a Director of International Development at Dermaesthetics Beverly Hills, Inc. He began his career as a financial manager in 2001 leading him to Asia where he worked internationally as a Director of Operations negotiating contracts and directing marketing in the major markets of China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan. Prior to joining Dermaesthetics, Lincoln has worked for various legal and financial institutions in the private equity and investment banking industry, Ministry of Legislation Republic of Korea, CGV Entertainment, and is currently the director of the Beauty MBA Program and Pacific States University, Los Angeles.
Mr. Lee also works with MUD, Cinema Make Up School and various Esthetic and Advanced Esthetic institutions across the world engaging in skin care topics and legal compliances. He is further experienced with the laws and statutory requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act and has been directly involved in implementations of SOX regulations. As a hobby, he enjoys researching new ingredients and extracting various nutrients from plants to infuse and combine with his love for cooking and food.
Andrea McCollough
“With a passion for esthetics and a desire for making others feel their best, this industry will forever have my heart. Being a laser technician for 10 years and an esthetician for 9, I’ve started a new journey with permanent makeup. What an immediate satisfaction it provides! Like my success with esthetics, I have a subtle and conservative approach with permanent makeup- we can always add more. I’m extremely greatful for education & being well rounded in this industry!
Cheryl Miller
Owner of The Zen Lounge & Institute for Higher Learning, Massage Therapist, Master Esthetician, Oncology Esthetician, Respiratory Therapist, Group Fitness Instructor and Continuing Education Provider.
*Zen Butter is a proprietary custom blended formulation developed and trademarked by Cheryl Miller.
Michelle De Leon
Training @ Your Practice - Nationally Available Device Advice 17 Years practical
experience Injection Trainer Consumer ReAlignment
Business Coaching Membership Injection Training Plasma Pen- Demo Avail Laser Training 360 Power House Device Advice with 17 years of practical direct hands on experience
Med Spa Business Success Coach ReAlign Consumer Trainer- get clients spending again
ROI producers reinvent perspectives with positive growth solutions that reinvigorate passion and drive sales.
A true creator Michelle R. De Leon developed MD Skin Lab to bridge the gap between laser world and PMU.
Our universes are crossing paths with devices in the aesthetic market. We must understand the practical
and medical differences and likeness.
MD Skin Lab provides membership services to assist with consistent need for mentorship & education
throughout the duration of your career. MD Skin Lab assists the aesthetic market with communication
for consumers and providers alike.
The communication to clients assists with a client making an informed decision, based on what your
office CAN help them with a treatment plan, the power and knowledge to know when and how to refer to
and where. The key is to know how to work within your "zip code" to achieve retention with clients.
Whistle Blower~ I get "hidden" information to those not only receiving treatments assisting the consumer
on device and product knowledge, also, that same information especially to those that did not get
the MDSkinLab aesthetics business course. Testing equipment, products, protocols, aftercare, PIH is my speciality.
Before you purchase anything isn't it worth getting the advice from someone who has the experience?
A respected professional in the industry of aesthetics, sought after & flown out nationwide to help
train top companies' staff to propel to the next level, my enthusiasm and passion in this industry is infectious.
Extensive knowledge about the beauty industry, devices, injection training & safe work practices
increase your bottom line growing and building your own business.
Stephanie Locklear
Stephanie Calhoun, owner of Stelo Boutique Spa and Education, is an industry veteran who holds multiple licenses and advanced certificates, including being a licensed esthetician, a licensed esthetician instructor, and licensed massage therapist.
Stephanie began her career in 1998 after graduating from the Esthetics Program at Citrus College in Glendora, California. Her commitment to advancing the field of esthetics led her to continue her training and perfect her technique by working with top dermatologists in the medical spa industry.
In 2002 Stephanie co-founded the Society of Dermatology Skincare Specialists, a professional skincare society dedicated to raising the bar in dermatological skincare nationwide. In 2005, she proudly opened her first spa in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Now a happy resident of Phoenix, Arizona, Stephanie expanded her treatment room into Stelo Boutique Spa and Education in 2016, a full-service skin, body and wellness spa that also teaches advanced esthetic education courses in-house and off-site at national and international schools and trade shows.
In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys gardening, traveling and expanding her knowledge of conventional and homeopathic skincare solutions.
Joanne Berry
Joanne Berry brings over 25 years of professional international experience to the luxury and medical spa industry.
Joanne’s positions have focused on business management and education in many different segments of the spa industry including, cruise ships, multiple day spas, resort/destination spas and medical spas.
Joanne has conducted extensive training and product seminars, including training over 400 staff in all aspects of spa treatments and customer service while serving as the Education Manager with Steiner in San Diego. She also gained broad operations management experience overseeing spa services on 125 cruise ships. In addition, she also has a successful sales background with a history of consistently increasing sales and revenues.
Joanne substantially increased revenues as the Spa Director of La Jolla Spa MD. La Jolla Spa MD was awarded Medical Spa of the Year by American Spa Magazine under her leadership as Director of Spa Operations.
\In 2006, Joanne launched Spa Remedies, sharing her years of industry experience with others. Since launching Spa Remedies, she has travelled extensively and is highly regarded in the area of spa education, spa operations, and spa management. She is also an experienced presenter and public speaker with noted conference speaking engagements at the Aesthetic Medical Conference, Santi Spa Conference, and the Professional Beauty conference in the UK.
Joanne’s technique concentrates on gaining a full understanding of the day to day operations of the spas she has the opportunity to assist. She ensures that every client has the best experience possible. Focusing on client care, retail, spa operations, training of staff and customer service, Joanne brings to her clients a wealth of customized knowledge to implement into their own spa ensuring client success and customer satisfaction.
Tammy Witt
I own and operate Simply Skin with Tammy in Jacksonville, FL.
I have over 30 years experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
I began my medical career in pulmonary as a Clinical Research Assistant and CMA for 10 years. I then moved into emergency medicine and OBGYN. After relocating from Spokane, WA to Kansas City, MO, I started working in Dermatology. I worked for Lee’s Summit Dermatology for 10 years. During this time, I went back to school while working to earn 1250 hours as an esthetician. After passing state boards I was promoted to MedSpa manager. My dream and passion was to open my own solo spa which opened in 2017. My Business was very successful for 3 years until I sold my business to relocate to Florida.
My business just opened and I am excited to develop a new customer base and make new friends. I love the beach, hiking and have a two beautiful grand daughters and a grandson on the way.
Jennifer Dover
🧚🏻♀️Owner Luminosity Skin Boutique
🏆Award Winning Esthetician
🦋 Multi Faceted Skin Care
👩🏻🔬Advanced
🧪Clinical
🧬Oncology
🧖🏽♀️ Educator
Melissa Cundriff
Melissa's career extended from cosmetics to day spas, medical spas, account coordinator positions in cosmetic sales to skincare and spa equipment educator and sales representatives for Alabama and the southeast. Melissa had such a passion for the industry and her goal and desire was to help others make a career change to the esthetic industry. She went back to college and received her instructors license to fulfill her dream and goal of opening Birmingham, Alabama's first Esthetician School in 2002. Skinactics School of Aesthetics; inc. Alabama's only state in the nation with a 1500 hour Esthetician Program. The school was such a huge success she opened Daphne, Alabama's and South Alabama's First Esthetician School in 2006. Melissa led the state with the most knowledgeable estheticians in the nation and a 100% pass rate for state board testing with scores in the high 90's. Melissa later opened a skincare center and advanced makeup school during this time. The state of Alabama lowered esthetic hours to 1000 hours and Melissa introduced Skintrenzixs in 2012 which started off as a spa then later a SkinSchool. Her lifelong goal was to move to the beach and finally made it happen in 2016 when Melissa and Greg relocated Skintrenzixs to Fort Walton Beach, Florida as a skincare center for clients to come and relax by appointment only. In 2016 Skintrenzixs Skincare Products were introduced and a huge success. In 2018 Melissa won Destin's Best Aesthetician. In 2019 Skintrenzixs Cosmetics were introduced and the new Cosmetic Studio. Melissa has been selected to be on the judges panel for 2020 The Skin Games Competition which is an international competition of the best esthetician, makeup artist, waxer and lash artist in the world. This has been such a huge honor for her to be a judge for The Skin Games. Melissa thoroughly enjoys and has such a huge passion for the esthetic industry and helping others achieve beautiful skin results.
Julie Resce
Julie Resce is a licensed esthetician, educator, product formulator and market influencer who's breakthrough online educational content has captured the imaginations of skin care professionals around the world.
Founder and CEO of skincoachjulie.com and The Six-Figure Esthetician Virtual Courses, Julie leverages her lifetime of experience including both her impressive esthetics knowledge and her years serving as HR Director for a Fortune 500 company to help her students cut through the noise and achieve successful careers full of purpose, viability and confidence.
Inside her courses and super popular social media channels, Julie partners with top skin care companies and industry leaders to create communities built on common goals and genuine support. Her free and paid training has positively impacted 20,000 professionals already.
Julie is also the Formulater and CEO of Envy Oil, a proprietary skincare line which she wholesales to professionals and retails to consumers across the globe.
Having owned and operated a popular Chicago day spa, Julie understands the business side of the industry as well as she understands the science. Julie is a graduate of DePaul University, The Dermal Institute and USTA and holds 27 unique esthetics certifications with a heavy emphasis in the medical side of the industry.
emphasis in the medical side of the industry.
Lisa Esquivel-Clark
Lisa has been a licensed Esthetician, multi-spa owner, and Educator for 14+ years.
A severe need for quality advanced education for estheticians ignited Lisa to share her wealth of knowledge. It has been her passion ever since.
Lisa hails from beautiful North Carolina and firmly believes in fighting for and protecting the rights of NC Estheticians. She works hand-in-hand with legislators to advocate for our career field.
Darnell Wise
my goal is to provide a safe place for all, without judgment. I do not view spa therapy as a luxury. You will never hear me refer to any of my services as "pampering" or "relaxing." My services are all therapeutic for the body and the mind. My approach is interactive. Every treatment will be created with you in mind. Open dialogue is essential so, together, we can construct the perfect treatment plan for your skin and body.
Andrea Snyder
Andrea Snyder has been in the beauty industry over 25 years. She’s a Licensed Esthetician for 17 years, a licensed nail tech & certified Laser Technician. Andrea began her career working alongside a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, receiving credentials to assist in the OR for plastics as well as being the lead Esthetician for the MedSpa. She has opened full service salon & spas, State of the art fitness center & boutiques over the years. Andrea began her journey as an educator in 2016, developing & writing curriculums. She has traveled the country teaching advanced techniques. She established her business, Advanced Aesthetics with Andrea in 2018 teaching licensed professionals about new products & modalities as well as business mentoring & consulting. She developed her product line, Skin Remedy, manufactured in South Korea and launched here in the states in 2021.
Jenni Shires
“At my core, I desire to connect deeply with other people. I believe everyone deserves to see and feel their own strength and beauty. True wellness comes from the soul, and I believe it is a privilege to journey with people opening their vulnerabilities to me, whether it is for skin repair, nutrition counseling or coaching my staff. The hope for my legacy is that I led my company with my whole heart and I didn’t waver, even in the face of fear.”
Jennifer Shires, LMT, LE began her journey as a Massage Therapist and Esthetician over 28 years ago. A few years into her career, Jenni and her husband moved from Seattle to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, where they lived for 3 amazing years. She managed world class spas on the islands of Tortola, Necker Island, and Virgin Gorda, where she turned her skill into a craft and a life-long dedication.
Upon returning home to Seattle, her passion to create, educate and connect led her to open the award-winning Solei + Co., a full-service day spa, which has 2 locations with a 3rd coming, and has been operating successfully for 13 years. She serves on the advisory board for Washington Massage/Esthetic schools, consulting on the spa industry as a whole and how the schools can help support the market.
With 50 employees, Solei is a force in the spa market and has won numerous accolades, including Best Day Spa in Washington, Best Day Spa in Auburn and MindBody Visionary Award.
Known as The Barefoot Boss, Jenni loves to feel the energy of living to the fullest, dreams big, needs to feel the ground beneath her feet and fancies herself a wicked funny chick. She loves to hug strangers, embarrass her kids, and truly believes she’s not a regular boss, she’s a cool boss. She sometimes talks with a bad accent for no reason and says words like fancies and wicked, even though she is neither British nor from Boston. But what she is, is a very real and passionate person who will jump at the chance to mentor, coach and learn from anyone who will sit with her. Because everyone deserves a seat at the table.
Holly Brown
Debbi Fink
Debbi Fink has been an award-winning Esthetician, Certified Massage Therapist and Licensed Manicurist
for over 21 years. She also works as an Esthetics Instructor at a Beauty College in Concord, CA, helping to prepare the industry with future estheticians. She has trained extensively in Oncology Esthetics to
provide facial treatments for those with cancer. She owns her own business within a Senior Living Community and works part time in Spa in a historical downtown community.
Always looking to educate, Debbi participated in The Skin Games to help educate the industry for the need to be trained to work with clients battling cancer and received the Game Changer Award for
her efforts. She went on to inspire and co-create a The Compassionate Category, to highlight the efforts of Estheticians around the globe and how they help their local communities and the world as
a whole.
Debbi also competed in The Beauty Business Summit and won the $10,000 prize for the beauty college where she works to begin a program serving the community and the local Veterans Hospital. The program provides free services to veterans with health issues and others in the community with cancer. Debbi also received a scholarship from Beauty Changes Lives by demonstrating how we can
reach out to our communities in need, allowing herself further training with the scholarship.
Tracy Daly
Traci Daly-Smith
- Licensed Esthetician 26 years
- Licensed Esthetic Instructor 13 years
- Licensed Massage Therapist 21 years
- Oncology Esthetics Certified 6 years
- Oncology Massage Certified 3 years
Traci’s path to Oncology Esthetics began when a longtime client stopped coming for her regular monthly appointments. She discovered after reaching out to her, she had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. At the time there wasn’t enough information or trainings on what type of skincare treatments could be performed without causing harm. Traci used personal research and compassionate intention to make home visits to service her client. Her client was so moved by Traci’s willingness to serve and her loving support to “show up”, at a time when her family members and friends couldn’t deal with her diagnosis. This story was the catalyst that lead Traci to pursue becoming a certified oncology esthetician, an oncology esthetic instructor, and starting “A New Daly Beginning” a non-profit in Georgia. Her non-profit will allow cancer patients, survivors and caregivers the opportunity to receive complimentary or low-cost , safe and relaxing skincare, massage, and wellness therapies along with life changing education.
Tracy Lacina
Greetings! I'm Tiffany A. Roy from Abbeville, Louisiana. After Graduating High School I ventured off into the medical field becoming a nurse assistant , medical coder and doing activities I found myself not complete. So in 2008 , my career path changed and started. I attended Aveda Institute in Lafayette, Louisiana. Completed with my license for esthetics. I wanted to thrive , make a difference and help others. My education consists of learning laser, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and dermaplane. In 2012 I attended school for massage therapy. I opened my small spa near my home where I practice solo and now just do esthetics because it's my passion. I continue my education as much as I can in all directions lash lifts, brow Lamination, microchanneling,Reiki, Sugaring and my list continues. I was even planning on working for Zen Miller before Covid.I have tons of great mentors and they push me to never settle!
In 2014 I created the Facebook Group..Estheticians of Louisiana. My vision was to bring us together where we can learn and grow together and ask questions. To have education in Louisiana. This September I held my 1st Estheticians of Louisiana Conference which was a huge success. I'm super excited & thankful for this opportunity to judge
Tracy Lacina
Tracy A. Lacina – Licensed Esthetician since 2009 and Oncology Trained since 2010. I own and operate Skin Deep Salon & Spa in Coralville, IA. We are a full-service day spa with a special interest in caring for those whose lives have been affected by cancer. We have a private wig room and a post mastectomy boutique.
In 2016 I became the Midwest Regional Trainer for Oncology Spa Solutions and since then have taught over 100 estheticians how to safely care for those living with a cancer diagnosis. I spent part of my week providing specialized skincare to the residence at our local hospice home, (The Bird House – Hospice Home of Johnson County). I also work at the Helen G Nassif Community Cancer Center where I provide skincare services and hold monthly classes to help educate newly diagnosed patients with skin regiments to ease the side effects of cancer therapies.
In 2019 I attended my first Skin Games as a player in the Compassionate Category and am so pleased to announce that I did win first place and the $20,000 was donated to The Bird House where the funds were used to help pay for our patients care.
I am honored to return to The Skin Games as a judge this year.
Nicole Cocuzza
Nicole Cocuzza has been a practicing Esthetician and revered licensed educator for over 25 years. Her passion for skin care, and overall well being fueled her desire to set out on a quest to study and develop a professional skin care line that would appeal to Esthetician’s and beauty professionals everywhere. Skin Religion offers the most active, safe and effective performing ingredients nature has to offer.
The motive of each unique formulation was to be compatible with the most up to date treatments, modalities and protocols to meet and match each of their clients needs. Skin Religion was also a recognized "Game Changing" finalist at the 2017 International Skin Games Competition in the category of Age Management.
Becky Kuehn
Becky Kuehn is the inspirational founder of Oncology Spa Solutions®, the author of, Life-Changing Esthetics®, the founder and current President of SPOT ON (Spa Professionals Oncology Trained). Her mission is to educate spa, salon and medical professionals in remedying the devastating side effects of cancer treatments. She is the premier, leading educator and liaison for holistic and oncology trained estheticians, working in treatment centers within hospitals, or alongside the oncology team.
As a cancer survivor herself, Becky overflows with warmth and compassion while aiding and inspiring those in the groundbreaking field of Oncology skincare. Becky is a popular speaker and writer in the field of Oncology and is able to draw from her personal experiences, as well as her Master Esthetician and Cosmetology license. She is also a Hope and Holistic Cancer Coach, which truly makes her an ambassador of hope, compassion, and inspiration.
Gigi McConnell
Gigi McConnell, Master Esthetician
Gigi McConnell is the Owner and Master Esthetician at South Bay Beauty, Redondo Beach, CA. Gigi started South Bay Beauty in 2016 and has worked in the paramedical field since 1996. Specializing in needle-free skin rejuvenation, anti-aging, and acne care.
Gigi was a player and finalist in TSG 2018 Compassion Category and a TSG Judge in 2020. She is a huge influencer in our industry and mentors many.
Annemarie Ausland-Krifka
Bio:
licensed Esthetician in Michigan & California.
President emeritus of European Spa.
Reiki Master.
Podcaster.
certified Tourguide in German.
Membership Chairwoman of SDPTGA.
Stella Maris volunteer.
loves People.
Candace Holyfield
Candace Holyfield, affectionately known as The Six Figure Spa Chick, has broken new ground in the beauty and spa industry for African American Spa professionals with The Queen Spa Expo and The Black Spa Magazine.
The millennial business mogul has been featured on BET, FOX and ESSENCE Music Festival as a trailblazer who has assisted in launching and creating six figure income for over 500 spas and secured a clientele base of over 15,000 since beginning her journey in 2011.
Melissa Bivelacque Mercado
Melissa Bivelacque Mercado, LE is a 2003 graduate of Gal-Mar Academy of Cosmetology with a certification in esthetics. Over the past 19 years she has worked as a licensed esthetician, salon and spa manager, day spa owner, esthetics educator as well as a leader and mentor to many.
Melissa is based out of Wallingford, CT and currently owns The Nail & Wax Room where her and her staff offer a variety of services to the public. She is also the owner and one of the educators at The Skin & Body Network where her and other beauty educators offer many advanced modality technique certifications to those already licensed in the beauty world.
Melissa is a 2018 & 2019 Award-Winning Esthetician and international finalist at THE SKIN GAMES competition. Her specialties include body waxing and skincare treatments.
In addition to running a successful spa and an advanced training facility, Melissa is the co-founder of the Connecticut Coalition of Esthetics. This coalition fought for and received licensing for esthetician’s, nail technicians and lash artists in 2020. Previous to 2020, none of these professions were regulated by the CT state board of health.
Melissa is also an educator for a handful of professional brands such as Hale & Hush, Thalgo, Esthederm, Rezenerate, Bombshell Wax and more.
Pam Huck
Pamela Huck
President of MedSpa Distributors & Licensed Master Esthetician
Pam Huck is the founder of MedSpa Distributors, Inc., established in 2005. Pam enjoys sharing educational tips with her fellow estheticians to help them succeed in their own skin care practice. Prior to starting MedSpa Distributors, Pam was the Vice President of a skin care distributorship. Pam also holds experience as a medical spa director and has retained knowledge from more than 20 + years as a licensed master esthetician. Over the years, she has written multiple articles, CE courses and training manuals on various skin care subjects. She also provides many lectures and classes on microdermabrasion, microcurrent and award winning product brand education.
Nichelle Mosely
Nichelle is an award winning North Carolina + California board certified aesthetician and certified laser technician. She owns Queen City Beauty Group and Wellness in NC and CA. She is the inventor of The Queen’s Cloth™ - Reusable PreCleansing tool! Nichelle is developer of her own private label, Rooted Queen ™ Skin Care, and she has a new product line out with sustainable and biodegradable CBD sheet masks, Queen City Beauty Co!
Nichelle’s expertise in skin care products has also seen her consulted multiple times by O, Oprah Magazine! In 2020, Nichelle was chosen by Dermascope Magazine as one of "48 Estheticians to Know".
Nichelle specializes in treating diverse skin tones with life changing results. Nichelle sees esthetics as a way to celebrate our differences, and empower her clients to be their most confident!
Nichelle’s clients seek her expertise with barrier repair due to her commitment to The Association for Applied Corneotherapy. Clients come to her for help with hyper-pigmentation, sun damage, acne, rosacea, anti-aging, or just integrative wellness and self care.
At Queen City Beauty Group + Wellness, Nichelle’s focus is providing professional, results-oriented wellness. Nichelle enjoys educating her clients on how to maintain continued results and she takes pride in exceeding her clients’ expectations.
Expert Makeup Judges
Alma Valladares
Alma started her journey 15 years ago as a make-up artist while working with both photographers and model agencies. She worked with some national make-up artists like Jody Formica at Laura Mercier, then worked her way into the International Make-Up Team with Darius at Lancôme. She became fascinated with skin care and began working with luxury product lines like Tata Harper, La Prairie, Darphin, and Omorovicza. Alma brings her previous life, work experience and health-giving spa and beauty treatment to her profession as a Lash Extension Stylist. After all those years in the beauty and make-up industry she began to take a liking to eyelash extensions. Alma absorbed all that she could about eyelash extension under the guidance of volume lashes pioneer to the US, Irina Levchuk, and “Lash Coach” Petr Lhotsky. With a keen eye to new trends and high quality Alma flew to train with Loreta Jasilionyte, a Master Lash Artist and Judge, as well as founder of Flawless Lashes. Alma is a participant of the Global Lash Summit and is now a leader and innovator of Volume Lash Training and Technique. She has trained at Swina: The Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics and is currently training future students both nationally and internationally with her integrative style and design. Alma strives for perfection as well as finds joy in teaching others. She incorporates her strong belief in the benefits of full relaxation with her esthetician background, which creates a spa like experience in addition to the expert technique of the application of the lashes.
Robyn Newmark
Robyn Newmark is the owner of Newmark Beauty and the Newmark Beauty Pro online Academy. She has over 20 years of experience in permanent makeup, eyelash extensions, skincare, Permanent hair reduction, hair regeneration and more. Her company specializes in training and supplying to aesthetic and medical professionals worldwide. Robyn is also the Beauty Director for Mr. Warburton Media who specializes in digital media and Celebrity PR, and is a contributor for multiple magazine publications as internationally known as "The Hollywood Beauty Guru" . She is a well rounded entrepreneur having also Co-founded 3 technology companies and owned a restaurant,is a writer and public speaker giving her much experience across multiple business platforms. It is this experience that drives her passion for empowering other entrepreneurs and creating online education tools and streamlining online resources. Robyn is also honored to be Co Founder for the Beauty Business Conference and does private consulting for growing medspa's and beauty brands.
Heather Nicole
Conor McCullagh has been creating creatures and characters for film and television for 30 years. He spent the first 15 years of his career as a freelance sculptor and makeup effects artist in Los Angeles, where he worked on productions such as Casper, Mars Attacks, Seed of Chucky, & Freddy VS Jason. After relocating to the East coast, Conor maintained his contacts in L.A., Vancouver, and New York, where he still works, on a project to project basis, to this day. In 2011, Conor McCullagh became the first champion of the international televised series, Face Off. A competition that pits makeup artists against each other in a wide range of challenges. From there, Conor developed a working relationship with Face Off judge, and 2 time Oscar winner, Ve Niell. Ve invited him to work on The Hunger Games, as well as Mockingjay 1 & 2, earning him guild awards for both films. Since then, Conor served as makeup effects key on season 1 of Constantine, dept headed makeup effects for 2 seasons on Outcast, and was 2nd unit key on Avengers, End Game under John Blake and Douglas Noe.
In 2018 Conor began construction on his new studio, based near Atlanta, Georgia. Conor McCullagh Designs is now open for business!
Derek Warbuton
Robyn Newmark
Robyn Newmark is the owner of Newmark Beauty and the Newmark Beauty Pro online Academy. She has over 20 years of experience in permanent makeup, eyelash extensions, skincare, Permanent hair reduction, hair regeneration and more. Her company specializes in training and supplying to aesthetic and medical professionals worldwide. Robyn is also the Beauty Director for Mr. Warburton Media who specializes in digital media and Celebrity PR, and is a contributor for multiple magazine publications as internationally known as "The Hollywood Beauty Guru" . She is a well rounded entrepreneur having also Co-founded 3 technology companies and owned a restaurant,is a writer and public speaker giving her much experience across multiple business platforms. It is this experience that drives her passion for empowering other entrepreneurs and creating online education tools and streamlining online resources. Robyn is also honored to be Co Founder for the Beauty Business Conference and does private consulting for growing medspa's and beauty brands.
Expert Waxing Judges
Ceven Loochi
Ceven Loochi started his passion for skincare through MAC COSMETICS and learning corrective skin methods. He has been practicing esthetics for over 9 years with a focus on hydration and texture composure. With a academic studies focused in marketing he is able to currently own and operate CEVEN SKIN & SUITES, a full service day spa with other beauty service businesses from local entrepreneurs. He has helped serval companies in big box platforms formulate skincare regiments and products for corrective skin. With managing clients, marketing, and every aspect of his business he also teaches esthetics. Ceven also works full time as an instructor at a beauty school teaching esthetics basics. With a B.A. in Education and a M.A. in Marketing he is utilizing both daily through skincare and esthetics.
He also offers 1on1 advance treatment training through his spa. Inside his training he also tells how he became such a social media wiz and sensation over night by teaching you marketing tactics that go with your brand. This is all laid out his Marketing Workbook specifically for beauty services available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. He is currently in the process of opening 2 more full service day spa locations in both Orlando & Houston with a opening dates of SPRING 2022. With 2 locations in the greater Atlanta area he is more committed to evolving by adding medical esthetics to his practice. With having accomplished several achievements throughout his skincare, recently being voted Best Esthetician & One To Watch Black Entrepreneurs he continues to dedicate his passion to his clients and students of esthetics.
Heather Nicole
Heather Alton, aka The Mermaid Esty, is a licensed esthetician and educator with a multi six figure earning brand and owns a mermaid-themed spa in Santa Cruz, CA.
She is a hard wax expert that offers hands-on and online trainings. Over 1000 beauty professionals worldwide have taken her classes in the past year, including her very popular class. Other classes include: Fanny Facials, Hard Wax Brazilians, and How to Grow Your Solo Esty Business, with new classes coming in 2022.
She is the creator of Glitter Wax Creations, which are specialty glitter blends safe to add to any wax type or brand to spice up the waxing experience for clients and waxers.
She also created The Waxer’s BFF Box, which is a subscription box just for waxers, helping to address frequently asked questions in the beauty industry.
The Mermaid Esty has built her brands through creativity, determination, networking, and collaboration with others.
Rene De La Garza
Rene De La Garza
CELEBRITY MASTER BROW ARTIST - René de la Garza, founder of Brow Down Studio, is a brow artist, licensed esthetician and National Trainer known for his classic brow shaping, brow lamination method and top-rated, buzzing beauty studios in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.
His ever-growing Celebrity Client list includes: Cardi B, Lizzo, Noah Cyrus, Latto and HAIM, to name a few. His work can also be seen on Several High Fashion Runways, International Beauty Campaigns, and press including: Vogue, BET, Wall Street Journal, Zoe Report and Harper’s Bazaar.
He has worked in the industry since 2006 and has been waxing poetic about beauty since he was 16. René is represented by The Only Agency-LA/NY/LDN as their first Brow Artist/ Esthetician.
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LaTanya Sanders
Tanya Sanders-Kelker is a wife, mother and Boss! She is the beauty entrepreneurs’ profit and growth strategist, CEO of Body Party Wax & Beauty Studios, Intimate Skincare product developer, Well sought after esthetic trainer, Managing partner of Profit and Growth Accounting and Business Strategy firm, Beauty and business Podcast Producer and host, Speaker, Member of Facebook Leaders Network, brand manager, licensed esthetician and experience curator.
Expert Lash Judges
Emily Lee
Emily Lee, AKA The Queen Bee, is an Award-winning Esthetician and Lash Professional in Vancouver, Canada. She is the Founder of Vancouver-based studio, Queen Bee Spa; an International Judge, Educator andLash Mentor; an Advisory Board Member of NALA; a freelance Competition Consultant and a passionate Content Creator. Emily is the current Competition Director of the Royal Canadian Lash Championships, and was the Supreme Overlord of Lash Wars(North America’s first live lash competition) and Executive Director of NEESA for four years.
These days, Emily can be found providing impartial product and training reviews, event coverage, and tips and tricks videos on BeautyPro Media’sYouTube channel; and curating awesome products for BeautyPro Box, a subscription-based discovery box for lash professionals.
Emily believes in being honest, real, integrous, uplifting, ethical, fun, authentic, inspired, passionate, and most of all, she believes in being the change.
Connect with Emily here:
www.youtube.com/BeautyProMedia
www.instagram.com/BeautyProMedia
www.instagram.com/BeautyProBox
Levi Shephard
Levi Shephard has dedicated her entire career to supporting lash artists and educators around the world. Levi is a key contributor to the advancement of the lash trade and will continue to hold a strong presence in the industry for decades to come.
“I love the lash industry and feel truly blessed to be a part of it. I look forward to what the future has to hold for us, and I am honoured to play a role in the growth and evolution of the professional lash trade.”
Over the years Levi has gained experience in many aspects of business; successful lash artist, lash extensions educator, lash and brow studio owner, professional product developer, magazine columnist, founder of an accredited training academy, international stage presenter, author of business-building ebooks, creator of an international industry awards program, and founder of an international association. Her focus on industry standards, business integrity and global consistency inspired the launch of NALA in 2016.
Levi encourages all lash artists to maintain strict standards for themselves and their services. “Never leave any room for doubt. Consistency, integrity, and safe practice - every single day - no exceptions.”
Levi Shephard
NALA President
www.nala-lashassociation.com
Levi Shephard
Julia Mann is the CEO of Lash Tribe and lives in beautiful Australia. She is a lash trainer, judge, business growth coach, best-selling author and multi-award winner, training thousands of artists worldwide. Her passion for lashes started in 2010 after a terrible set of lashes were applied to her own eyes.
Since then, she has made it her mission to bring the best of the best training and trainers to the whole world, unite stylists and create successful pro lash artists. Julia is the Official NALA Trainer Trainer in Australia and helps elite Lash Artists to become well-known Trainers themselves.
Achievements:
* 2016 Most contributing Lash Artists Australia and New Zealand
* 2018 & 2019 - Academy of the Year
* 2019- ABIA Awards Finalist in “Trainer” Category
* 2019- NALA Mentorship Award
* Featured in FORBES Magazine
* 2019- Cover Feature in “The Powerful”
* 2020- 1st place Winner in the AUSMumpreneur Awards in the “Beauty Category”
* 2020- 3rd place Winner in AUSMumpreneur Awards “Global Brand”
* 2021 - 7 figure Business Award “Mogul Mastermind”
Julia is most well known for her online lash courses, social media presence & business knowledge within the Lash industry.
Her newest program is the “Lash Tribe Elite Academy”, where she works with artist and salon owners 1:1 on all things business and branding, to get them to 10k, 20k, 30k per month and beyond.
Levi Shephard
Miranda Tarpey is an international & world‐famous Lash Expert, CEO and founder of The UK Lash
Institute, UK Lash Global & Amazing Henna Brows Group. She is a product developer, working closely
with chemists to test and bring new and evolving safer products to our industry. A multi award‐winning
expert, Miranda has developed and created many innovative products and systems, authored
educational reference lash books and articles, spoken, judged, and educated at lash conferences,
competitions and held sold‐out courses all over the globe. Miranda is a highly respected mentor in our
lash community, and here is just a tiny sampling of her career highlights:
International Lash Expert
First Lash Researcher in the world
First Lash App developer (Volumetric Calculator)
Innovator of The Lash Size Program
Innovator of The Lash Ruler
Product Developer with a passion for animal friendly ingredients
Author of many Lash books and programs
Won 1st place titles in both business and lashes
Amazon Best seller 2018
Nala winner for most Innovative Lash Products 2019
World Conference Speaker
International Judge
Frankie Widdows
Frankie Widdows is a UK based award-winning International Lash Trainer, Speaker and Judge at the world’s largest lash events. She is founder and CEO of her International lash brand, Eyelash Excellence. Frankie’s passion is working closely with manufacturers to ensure that she produces only safe lash products, as well as educating lash artists on the importance of using safe products.
Frankie has trained thousands of students worldwide through her in-person and online courses, which are the most technical ones available, teaching her students even at beginners’ levels to strive for competition standard lashes.
As a real perfectionist when it comes to lashes, Frankie’s techniques are all about creating technically perfect sets.
Frankie is well known for her down to earth, approachable personality. She loves to speak to all that share her passion and will assist anyone that reaches out to her. She enjoys sharing her tips and tricks on SM, as well as her YouTube channel, Eyelash Excellence. Interestingly, she was one of the first lash artists to create YouTube videos and share her skills. Frankie’s success is due to her openness to share her techniques, as well as her passion and dedication to an industry she loves.
Carla Giannotti
Passionate about the world of Fantasy Lash Art she is known for her strong artistic knack in the field of eyelash extensions.
-Multiple fantasy lash art award winner
-BEST FANTASY ARTIST 2021 - Elite Lash Awards- Master Lashing World Association.
Guest Speaker, Judge, sponsor in over 60 international championships and events.
-Administrator of the fb group Fantasy Lash Art Italia F.L.A.I which aims to support the Fantasy Lash Art enthusiasts by advertising competitions, providing information and advice.
-Organiser of the first “Diretta Fantasy Live” - Fantasy Lash art live interview with some of the best International Fantasy Lash Artists in the world.
-Co-organizer - Miss World Lash 2020
-Editor for Lash Inc Italia - the magazine aimed at Lash Artists and beauty professionals that offers informative articles by the greatest experts in the sector at an international level and provides targeted advertising. LASH INC is currently the world's largest eyelash publication.
-Her Fantasy Lash Art has been featured in Lash Inc United Kingdom, Lash Inc Macedonia, Lash Inc International, Cilmag L’univers du regard - France and Lash Global- magazine by Angel Wings - Canada
Otto Mitter
After two decades of studying the art of beauty therapy, lashes, brows, cosmetic chemistry and personal care formulation, Otto Mitter and his team at Ex-Import currently produce and supply lash & brow enhancement ranges for professionals and develop educational programs to over 60 countries across the globe.
Otto’s dedication to education has seen him as a guest speaker and educator at the world’s most prestigious beauty and lash events, learn from the world’s best lash masters and judge at leading global beauty & lash competitions.
Over the last few years Otto has been recognised in the industry from his peers by being presented with some of the most sought-after industry awards:
2017 Educator of the Year at the ABIA’s - Australian Beauty Industry Awards.
2018 Educator of the Year at NALA - National Association of Lash Artists.
2019 Product Integrity Award at NALA - National Association of Lash Artists.
2020 Lash Brand of the Year – Lash Open Australia.
2020 Innovative Product of the Year at NALA - National Association of Lash Artists.
Otto has a passion for continuing education, working with leaders in the industry and helping up and coming beauty therapists, lash artists and educators develop their profiles and careers, which is appreciated by his team and colleagues around the world.
Liz Bussey
Liz Bussey is from beautiful British Columbia, Canada, where she runs a Home Based Lash Studio and successful Lash Training Academy. She enjoys life in the Okanagan with her husband and 2 small kids. She started her lash career in 2012… to a bit of a rocky start and some questionable techniques! She has since made it her mission to help provide excellent training to other aspiring lash artists. Health and Safety is a big priority, as well as maintaining the health of the natural lash.
She has been awarded the NALA Lash Artist of the Year for 3 Years in a row, competed in numerous live lash competitions since 2015, including being awarded 1st Place in the Classic Category at Lash Wars, Las Vegas in 2016!
“I truly believe that Lash Competitions are the absolute best way to meet other lash artists and to get the most useful, personalized, relevant feedback from judges and your peers! Take the feedback you receive and use it to grow and improve your application skills. You will benefit greatly, and so will your clients!” -Liz Bussey
Michell Nguyen
Michelle Nguyen is the founder and director of Paris Lash Academy. Originally self-taught, Michelle is passionate about using her platform to teach lash artists how to run their business, build their skills, and learn the science that is lashing. For the last 10 years, Michelle has perfected her craft, launched two successful lash salons, taught all over the USA, and in 2018, Michelle founded the Paris Lash Academy to provide lash artists with high quality products that meet her exemplary standard. She strongly believes that studying the science, safety and discipline associated with eyelash care elevates expertise to create lasting beauty for the client and a brand based on integrity and professionalism.
Founder/ Director of Paris Lash Academy
Founder/ Director of PLA Inc.
Founder of PLA Manufacturer Inc.
Lash Inc Educator
Product Creator
Founder of PLA Scholarship
Michael Moore
Michael Moore has worked in the cosmetics industry since 1988 with brand leaders such as Bobbi Brown Essentials, Chanel, and Estée Lauder. In New York City, he was often seen backstage during fashion week, supporting major designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie, and Vera Wang. Michael's client list included Oscar winners, First Ladies of the United States, and royalty.
Eventually, the quality of the Colorado lifestyle—the healthy, natural atmosphere that inspires his technique—drew him out west, where he opened Moore For Life in Denver’s own center of chic, Cherry Creek North.
Today, Michael works regularly with print and television media for photo shoots, fashion content, and special events. His makeup artistry has graced numerous publications such as INStyle and The New York Times, and television shows Oprah and The Today Show.
Michael Moore
Michael Moore has worked in the cosmetics industry since 1988 with brand leaders such as Bobbi Brown Essentials, Chanel, and Estée Lauder. In New York City, he was often seen backstage during fashion week, supporting major designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie, and Vera Wang. Michael's client list included Oscar winners, First Ladies of the United States, and royalty.
Eventually, the quality of the Colorado lifestyle—the healthy, natural atmosphere that inspires his technique—drew him out west, where he opened Moore For Life in Denver’s own center of chic, Cherry Creek North.
Today, Michael works regularly with print and television media for photo shoots, fashion content, and special events. His makeup artistry has graced numerous publications such as INStyle and The New York Times, and television shows Oprah and The Today Show.
Candace Holyfield
Candace Holyfield is a certified Medical assistant, holistic practitioner, retired massage therapist, CEO of her personal spa boss tribe, author of the first Black Spa magazine, creator of the first Black Spa Expo Awards, and motivational speaker. Candace strives to exemplify excellence while educating, empowering, and uplifting spa professionals across the globe.
Candace holds the title of award-winning spa owner of, “I love Candy Spa Parties”. As a prized spa owner, Candace has secured a clientele base of over 15, 000 since she began in 2011. Spa services offered by Candace include: massages, facials, lash extensions, body waxing, teeth whitening and v-steams. The services of “I love Candy Spa” have been featured within celebrity lounges held at the highly anticipated annual Essence festival and have been deemed as “The Best Spa Services” for two consecutive years.
Furthermore, Candace is an author of over 30 eBooks written specifically for spa professionals in order to upsurge their entrepreneurship knowledge and revenues. Candace has devoted her time to helping over 500 spa professionals build, grow and launch their own successful businesses. Her continuous efforts and international involvement have been spotted in the American Spa Magazine two years in a row, Fox 13 News and Fox 54.