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Alumni Spotlight: Lilly Rojas, Owner of Lilli and Cata Nail Saloon!
Alumni Spotlight on Nail Specialty grad, Lilly Rojas! Her dream of owning a nail salon led her down an exciting path full of insight, including an education from Christine Valmy. […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Natalie Martinez, Owner of Skin Vanity Beauty Studio
Alumni Spotlight on Esthetics grad, Natalie Martinez! In her interview, Natalie emphasizes how every experience is a learning opportunity that shouldn’t be taken for granted! This is why she encourages […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Francine Cotona, Owner of Afterglow Aesthetics
Alumni Spotlight on Esthetics grad, Francine Cotona! Francine knew that to turn her passion for beauty into a fulfilling career, she had to work hard and remain determined. Even though […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Shondrea Barmore, Owner of Snatched Pro Studio & You Cosmetix
Alumni Spotlight on Esthetics grad, Shondrea Barmore! From a young age, Shondrea found herself fascinated with skin care and beauty – from pimple popping to scalp massages. As she got […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Desiree Delia, Medical Esthetician at Dr. Dennis Gross
Alumni Spotlight on Esthetics grad, Desiree Delia! Opens up about her career change during an uncertain time that turned the world upside down. While it was not an easy journey, […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Shanae, Owner of The Wax N Beauty Bar
Alumni Spotlight on Waxing grad, Shanae! Her journey began when she was working as a receptionist during the day and attending night classes at CV. Soon after, Shanae channeled her […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Karla Prosperi, Esthetician at Bangz Salon & Wellness Spa
Alumni Spotlight on Skin Care grad, Karla Prosperi! Karla discovered her passion for skin care after working for Clarins and as a freelance MUA and Beauty Advisor for Nordstrom. She […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Tomás Glenn, Lead Face Therapist at Chillhouse
Alumni Spotlight on Esthetics grad, Tomás Glenn! After working a corporate job, Tomás decided he wanted a more meaningful career that allowed him to help others, so he embraced his […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Francesca Hahn-Galioto, Licensed Skincare Specialist
Alumni Spotlight on Skin Care grad, Francesca Hahn-Galioto! She considered CV her “happy place,” where she connected with instructors and formed lasting friendships with classmates. Since graduating in 2019, Francesca […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Shanae Davis, Owner of Cotton Candi Colors Nail Spa
Alumni Spotlight on Nail Specialty alum, Shanae Davis! Shanae shares how she enrolled in CV to be able to provide an exceptional life for her daughter. By the end of […]
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