Elleebana Lash Lift Educators
Elleebana Lash Lift Educators
Pacific Time Zone
Brittnee Violet
Portland, Oregon
Brittnee Violet is an easy going Esthetician advanced in Lash lifting. She loves helping others polish their potential, reminding them of their beauty inside and out. Her genuine passion to always educate through fun down to earth techniques and provide extraordinary customer service is what sets Brittnee Violet apart in our industry.
Chaminade Ornellas
Maui, Hawaii
Chaminade Ornellas has been in the massage and salon industry since 1999. She has a love for starting businesses and helping others to achieve their goals. She founded Casino’ssage INC., Las Vegas in 2001. Born and raised in Hawaii, she knew that was where she needed to be. She then opened Lavish Beauty Boutique Maui in 2012. After many years of attending training and seminars across the United States she decided to open The Beauty Backbar in 2020.
Chanbo Plenkovich
West Seattle, Washington
Hello, my name is Chanbo and I am the owner of BoLavish Lash & Skincare Spa. My mission is to inspire, educate, and deliver a positive lash and skincare experience for clients as well as create a central place for other professionals in the beauty industry to begin or enrich their professional journey.
DAYNA LAIRD
Anchorage, Alaska
Dayna Laird graduated from Esthetics school in 2009 in La Mesa, California. She went on to become an Esthetics Instructor in 2016 in the state of Alaska. She is now licensed in Alaska where she resides in the small ski town of Girdwood with her two young boys.
KARIN IVANCIC
Carmel by the Sea, California
Karin Ivancic is a Licensed Esthetician, spray tanner, lash lift, henna stylist and educator with Elleebana. Karin has been a Trainer for Elleebana for 2.5 years and has trained hundreds of students.
Laura Dominguez
San Diego, California
Laura has been in the beauty industry all her life growing up in her mother’s salon. She began her career in 1994 after acquiring her cosmetology license at J Boutique College of Beauty. She later assisted in opening and operating her family’s second salon, Glamorous Look, where she learned and offered her first lash perms.
Megan Short
Hughson, California
Hello! My name is Megan Short, I have been a life long resident in the Central Valley of Ca, and a licensed cosmetologist for 14 years. I first began my beauty career as a hairstylist in 2008. In 2019 after taking a few year break to focus on my family I started following my passion in the ever evolving lash industry. I knew from the beginning I wanted to be able to offer something for everyone, lash lifts are a great alternative to lash extensions. Elleebana has mastered the industry of lash lifts, and in December of 2019 I was certified and the rest is history.
Melissa York
Oak Harbor, Washington
Melissa has been an Esthetician for 10 years. She started out as a Cosmetologist 12 years ago and quickly discovered skin was her thing when she was learning brow waxing in Cosmetology school. After finishing she found a job working part time in a hair salon and went right back to school for Esthetics.
Reid Nikki Ryan
Reno, Nevada
Reid Ryan is the owner of Elleebana Reno, founder of Bow and Beam Basics, and a Certified Official Trainer for Elleebana USA. Over her career, Reid trained extensively with, and for brands such as Aveda, L’occitane, Loreal Professional, Benefit Cosmetics, Smashbox and Dermalogica. During this time, she worked with over 400 salons, department stores and held trainings for over 800 salon and retail employees.
Veronica Salinas
Turlock, California
Veronica is a licensed cosmetologist and opened her own Lash & Beauty Studio in 2014. Her specialty is Lash Extensions and Lash Lifts. In 2019 she decided to focus her skills in the areas she loved the most and became a trainer with Elleebana.
YVETTE MENDOZA
Costa Mesa, California
Yvette has been a licensed Esthetican in the state of California since May 2006. She is the proud owner of a Southern California Beauty Bar, POP Society for the last 8 years now. Specializing primarily on the art of eyelashes. Quickly discovering her love of customer service and education.
Mountain Time Zone
Alex Brown
Boise, Idaho
I am a born and raised Idahoan who found my love for skin and all things beauty when I went away for college. I attended a university and 2 years in at the age of 19 decided to attend a beauty college during my summer.
Brandy Rich
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Let me tell you a little bit about me. I’m originally from a small town in Michigan, and I am the oldest and only girl of four children. I wish I could say I had a love for makeup and beauty at an early age, but I was a huge tomboy and my interest in anything makeup and beauty related didn’t come until after I was a teenager.
Kristen Dumas De Oliveira
Salt Lake City, Utah
Kristen de Oliveira is known as the lash lift MAVEN! Co-owner of Beauty Mavens Collective alongside her sister. Together their mission is to empower beautypreneurs to dream BIG & achieve their goals.
LOANA BARKER
Springville, 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.
Andrea Newberry
Effingham, Illinois
Andrea is a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Illinois. She specializes in the art of lash lifting and lash extensions, and also has a passion for brow treatments. Right out of cosmetology school, Andrea fell in love with the lash industry and soon became a full time lash and brow artist. After years of perfecting her skills and learning all aspects of lash lifting, Andrea decided to share her love of lash lifts and her love for Elleebana.
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Ashley Conlon
Lufkin, Texas
Ashley has 12+ years of experience in Aesthetics and 11+ years of Makeup Artistry for Bridal, Editorial, Film & Television. She received her Aesthetics License at the Aveda Institute Houston in 2008.
Aubrey Brown
Washington, Illinois
Aubrey Brown’s passion for the beauty industry blossomed in the midst of her teenage years. Upon graduating from high school, she made her decision to enroll in the first of many courses that would help shape the future of her career..
Carolina Eagan
Yukon, Oklahoma
As a licensed professional, she began in the cosmetology industry over 9 years ago, she aims to provide the best services in the State of Oklahoma. She believes in continued education for it is key as an artist to bring growth and developed skills in an industry always changing. Her current career path is focused on stepping into the lash and brow world which started with her education and being introduced to the Elleebana Brand in June of 2020 where she worked to obtain her One Shot Lash Lift and tint certification and her Brow Henna certification.
Crystal Thomas
Mentor, Ohio
Hello! My name is Crystal Thomas and I have been a licensed cosmetologist since 2005. I was interested in expanding my background in the cosmetology field. I attended my first lash extension training in 2011 with Xtreme Lashes and fell in love. In 2015, I trained with Elleebana and had a found appropriation for the brand and products.
Donna Yonta
Madison, Alabama
In 2008 I tired of my 9-5 job in the business world and took some personal time to reflect on “what I wanted to be when I grew up.” This time spent brought me back to my childhood dream which was to be an Aesthetician.
Erica Farrell
Algonquin, Illinois
Her career started with a focus on hair coloring with the prestigious Art + Science salon in Chicago, IL. She developed a professional network of clients and colleagues who recognized her talent and skills handling high volume business with positivity and grace. Erica enjoyed working with photographers and bridal parties, creating visual scenes that told a story. As a rising star she was personally mentored by owners and leaders and followed a natural path into a General Manager role for an award winning, 2 location Fox River Spa & Salon. With 35 employees and +$1million in annual revenue, Erica led the brand in culture, communication, and training. She drafted and implemented standards for operations to help solidify best practices for exceptional client experiences across all departments, especially hair, lashes, and makeup.
Gabriela Chavez
Dallas, Texas
I have been in the beauty industry since 2012, brows, lash lifts and lash extensions are my specialty. My passion is continuing education and being able to share the knowledge with students who are interested in learning proper techniques and about quality products.
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.
Kileigh Johnson
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Kileigh grew up around women who were in the beauty industry and were so inspiring to her. As she grew older into her teenage years, she started to picture herself as a beauty professional as well. When Kileigh graduated high school she worked as a Receptionist at a Luxury Spa in Tacoma, WA. She fell in love being in the atmosphere of the spa. While working here she learned how to do Spray Tan’s and did makeup applications for clients from time to time. Two years later in 2014 Kileigh graduated her Esthetics Program top in her class from The Bellus Academy in San Diego, CA. She moved to Las Vegas after graduating and started working at Sephora.
Magdalena Nellen
New Berlin, Wisconsin
Magdalena Nellen has been in the beauty industry since 2005 as a Wisconsin licensed Cosmetologist and Massage Therapist. She started her own business, Eyelash It LLC, in 2016 with her focus being eyelashes.
TAYLOR ELLISON
Nashville, Tennessee
My Interest in the beauty industry started in high school while I was doing hair & makeup for my hometown’s annual production of the “The Nutcracker”. I moved from Alaska, where I was raised, to Nashville to go to hair school, then took an apprenticeship in New Orleans.
Eastern Time Zone
Amanda Honeycutt
Orlando, Florida
I have happily been making women beautiful as a licensed Esthetician since 2005. I absolutely love all things beauty and therefore have dedicated myself to this industry. My journey has blessed me with training positions for some of the top beauty companies in the world.
Andrea Alvarez
Deltona, Florida
Andrea Alvarez is a Licensed Esthetician, 4x Certified Lash Artist, Elleebana Lash Educator, and Aesthetic Medical Assistant. Andrea began her career in the beauty and skin industry in 2017 when she graduated as an Advanced Medical Aesthetician from the Academy of Massage and Bodywork in Bear, DE. While she was still a student, Andrea discovered her passion for lashes and in the same year was certified in Elleebana Lash Lifts and Classic Lash Extensions. Andrea immediately fell in love with the lash lift service and Elleebana products and knew she wanted to expand further and become a trainer.
April Burch
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina is known for hosting some of the fastest growing companies in the country. We can now add Durham native and celebrity esthetician April Burch to that list.
April’s upscale beauty bar studio, Skincare Solutions, is located in North Raleigh and her services have fast become a major necessity for celebrities, trendsetters and tastemakers all across the U.S.
Jennifer Fernandez
Miami Springs, Florida
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Jenny’s career started not in the salon but in the classroom. After more than a decade as a certified classroom teacher for the State of Florida with advanced college degrees, Jenny went back to school to fulfill a lifelong dream of owning and working in her own salon.
Julia Hofmeister
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
When I ventured into the beauty industry in search of lash lifting products, I had done some research that led me to Elleebana. I knew the products were extremely reputable, but I was even more thankful when I really got to see their brand’s integrity. Owning a lash and brow salon, this is very important to me and I truly couldn’t have been any more solidified in my decision.
Julie Gottlieb
Pikesville, Maryland
After graduating with a bachelors degree in fashion merchandising from Stevenson University, Julie went on to spend the next couple of years working in the Cosmetics department at Nordstrom launching her esthetics career. In 2018 she was first certified in eyelash extensions through the company Lavish Lashes. Shortly after becoming certified in Elleebana lash lifts and tints.
KRISTEN MONEY
Cincinnati, Ohio
My name is Kristen Money. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am a licensed esthetician of 17 years. I began my beauty journey in college where I worked for Lancome Cosmetics. I found so much joy in helping customers feel good about themselves. I also discovered my creative side.
Laura Reichel
Manassas, Virginia
Laura Reichel is a spa owner and professional beauty educator in Northern Virginia, USA, where she has been an esthetics professional for over twenty years. Her passion for the industry and devotion to continuing education have guided Laura throughout her career, resulting in a successful business, recognized across the greater Washington, DC area.
Merissa Watson
Newington, Connecticut
Merissa began her career in 2006 when she graduated from Cosmetology school as a Nail Technician. She always had an artistic talent and loved the world of beauty and thought this was a great way to start out in the industry.
Michelle Alghoul
Detroit, Michigan
I have been in the beauty industry for over 13 years, located in The Metro Detroit area, Michigan. I graduated from Virginia Farrell beauty school and Afterwards continued my education and attended MD Makeup Academy for certification in Microblading Foundations and permanent makeup.
Onisha Claire Williams
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Onisha Claire is the Creative Director and Founder of Bossy Brows. The magic of what makes Bossy Brows great…also works for Lash Lifts! As an Educator with Ellebana, not only does Onisha teach you how to ‘Wow’ your clients with their own flawlessly lifted lashes, but she shows you the secrets to how she built a Six Figure Solo Practice with Elleebana!
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.
STEPHANIE BRANHAM
Lexington, Kentucky
Introducing Stephanie Branham, Licensed Esthetician and Owner of Skin Esthetiks. Stephanie began working in the beauty industry right out of high school and showed great skill and passion along the way.
Susan Houde
Chester, Connecticut
Susan Houde is a spa owner, licensed esthetician, makeup artist and lash lift and henna stylist and educator with Elleebana. For over 28 years, Susan has worked in all facets of the beauty industry from free-lance makeup artist, skin care pro to business manager and now spa owner.
Sydney Hall
Valdosta, Georgia
Hey, ya’ll! I’m Sydney! A sweet, southern soul with a transformative eye. My passion for esthetics developed at a young age. I had my first facial in middle school, and my skincare pursuit blossomed from there. After high school, I leapt headstrong into a biology/pre med major as an aspiring dermatologist. Three years in, I was unfulfilled in my endeavors. There was a side to beauty and skincare my heart longed for that I was forfeiting while studying medicine. Following my heart, I withdrew from my university, enrolled into the esthetics program at Lanier Technical College, and never looked back.
Taylor Thomas
Indianapolis, Indiana
Taylor Thomas is a certified lash artist with 5 years of experience in the art of the Lash & Brow Industry. Licensed cosmetologist with 7 years of experience in the beauty industry. Volumabeauty, focuses on volumizing your natural beauty. In an era for the passion of sharing knowledge and further supporting the brand.
Tysheka Lanier
Charlotte, North Carolina
Tysheka D Lanier currently resides in Charlotte, NC. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and worked in customer service and sales for 10 years upon graduating from college. In 2012, she decided to follow her dreams and passion of becoming a licensed cosmetologist professional.
