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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
Cincinnati, 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 journey has been a dynamic one, spanning education, small business ownership, and nonprofit startup. Despite finding fulfillment in these roles, she always felt there was a missing piece. Her true passion lay in beauty—helping people feel beautiful and teaching others in the field. Three years ago, Shari joined Elleebana Shop’s distribution department. She saw the joy others experienced as they learned lash lifting and as the trainers taught the students lash lift techniques and decided to pivot toward becoming an Esthetician. At 45, she took a bold step by enrolling in Esthetics school, starting anew with determination.