Elleebana Korean Lash Lift Hands On Educators
Elleebana Korean Lash Lift Hands On Educators
Pacific Time Zone
Reid Nikki Ryan
Reno, Nevada
Reid Ryan is a multi-award winning brow and lash artist, the owner of Polymorph Beauty, founder of Bow and Beam Basics, Reiki Master Practitioner, and Authorized Trainer and Distributor for Elleebana USA.
Over her career, Reid trained extensively with, and for multiple professional brands across the US.
Mountain Time Zone
Alex Brown
Boise, Idaho
Alex is a born and raised Idahoan who found her love for skin and all things beauty when she went away for college. She attended Oregon State University and in 2 years at the age of 19 decided to attend a beauty college during her summer. After another year of college while working in a spa, she learned that she wanted to pursue her career in the beauty industry. Alex returned to her home in Meridian, Idaho and immediately transferred her license to begin taking clients. She jumped right in leasing her own place at the age of 21. What started out as just skin, turned into a passion for eyebrows and lashes. Shortly after certifying in lash lifts with Elleebana, Alex realized just how much she loved not only the service, but the products as well. Immediately, she knew she wanted to share her love for Elleebana and become a trainer!
LOANA BARKER
Spanish Fork, Utah
Loana began her journey in the world of beauty by obtaining her Cosmetology license over 30 years ago and focused the hair and nails industry. She witnessed for herself what joy this industry can bring to her clients and quickly knew she had found THE BEST job ever!
Sharon Simpson-Dogon
Colorado Springs, Colorado
What a joy it is to be a part of the Elleebana family! Who would have guessed that at this point in my life, I would be where I am? The route certainly has been circuitous. For 33 years, I taught French (and sometimes English, Spanish, and/or P.E.) in a public school system in Colorado Springs.
Central Time Zone
Alicia Vadnais
Benson, Minnesota
Alicia has had a passion for beauty and skin her whole life. It started with her love of makeup and it’s ability to transform, lift spirits, and change attitudes. She was quick to add a love of skincare and it’s ability to create that ideal canvas.
Kasia Baran
Dallas, Texas
Kasia Baran is a skilled beauty specialist and the lead technician at DALLASH. Paying strict attention to detail with plenty of patience and an eye for perfection.
Kasia Baran, polish native has been working in beauty industry since 2003.
TAYLOR STEWART
Brentwood, Tennessee
Taylor is a lash artist, salon owner, and lash educator in Nashville, TN. She grew up in Homer, Alaska, and has had an interest in the beauty industry as long as she can remember. She opened her salon, Remedy Lash Co, in 2018, and was crowned “Best Lash Salon” in 2023, 2024, and 2025 by the Nashville Scene.
Yasmine Farooq
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Yasmine found her love for beauty at the age of twelve, doing makeup for friends and family, and has remained committed to her career ever since. She graduated from her esthetician program in 2017 and quickly established herself as a freelance makeup artist, specializing in bridal and editorial makeup throughout the Chicago area. In 2019, she channeled her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for beauty by launching her own cosmetics line.
Eastern Time Zone
Amanda Honeycutt
Orlando, Florida
Amanda is an award-winning esthetician in Central Florida/Orlando. She has been making women feel beautiful & her students feel empowered since 2005. Throughout her career she has educated for some of the top makeup & skincare brands. Amanda has been an Educator with Elleebana since 2018 offering both online & in-person courses. In 2020 Elleebana held its only award show for their Educators around the globe where she was the only USA Trainer to be nominated in three categories: Educator of the Year, Mentor of the Year & Best Promoter.
Anna Abraham
Plainfield, New Jersey
Anna is a NJ licensed esthetician with knowledge and expertise specializing in individual eyelash extensions, lash lifts and brow care. Being in the beauty service industry for over 10 years, Anna is also a COO and director in training. She has developed a devotion to be able to share her experience and knowledge to aspiring artists.
Jessa Cook
Charleston, West Virginia
My name is Jessa Cook, and I have lived in West Virginia all my life. I have a strong passion for my state and its people, and have always felt I belonged in an industry that focused on helping others. After switching careers several times, I finally found where I belonged when I became a licensed aesthetician. I chose this field at the age of 26 based on a love of science and a desire to serve others in a way that helped them feel confident in themselves. I had two children and knew I wanted to be a role model to them and create the life I wanted. It has allowed me to have the freedom to be there for my kids whenever I need to be, and has also given me a deeper purpose personally.
KARIN BESSER
Greeneville, Tennessee
Karin Besser has been a licensed esthetician since 2002 and has dedicated her career to helping clients look and feel their best. After graduating from esthetics school in Daytona Beach, FL, she built a thriving practice that eventually brought her to Greeneville, Tennessee, where she owns The Green Bamboo Skin Spa & Education Center.
KRISTEN MONEY
Fairfield Township, Ohio
Kristen Money is the owner of Elleebana Shop and Paradigm Beauty Supply, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she was born and raised. With over 20 years of experience as a licensed esthetician, Kristen’s journey in the beauty industry began during college at Miami University, where she worked for Lancome Cosmetics. Her passion for helping customers feel confident and exploring her creative talents prompted her to attend the Aveda Fredrics Institute in Cincinnati after earning a degree in Business. For 11 years, Kristen honed her skills in a corporate salon’s spa before transitioning to a smaller salon for greater flexibility as her family grew. Her pivotal moment came when she attended Elleebana trainers training in Las Vegas with Otto Mitter, marking a transformative shift in her career.
Renee Gilanshah
Vienna, Virginia
Renee is a licensed and practicing Master Esthetics Instructor, Cosmetology Instructor and a Gubernatorial Esthetics appointee to the Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetology. Renee has had a long career specializing in Esthetics, performing facials for nobility and diplomats in the Metropolitan Washington DC area for over 20 years.