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Ohio
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.
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.
Shari Miller
Fairfield Township, Ohio
Shari’s career path has been anything but ordinary. She’s worked in education, owned a small business, and even helped launch a nonprofit. While each role was rewarding, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. Her heart kept pulling her toward the beauty industry—helping people feel confident and sharing knowledge with others in the field. Several years ago, Shari joined The Elleebana Shop distribution department. Watching students light up as they learned lash lifting—and seeing the trainers in action—sparked something in her. She knew it was time for a change. At 45, she took a bold leap and enrolled in esthetics school, ready to start a brand-new chapter.