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Explore our school and skin care product announcements, as well as editorial about Christine Valmy and our alumni!

CV Alum, Raquel Medina-Cleghorn, Lead Esthetician and Spa Owner, Featured in Tribeca Citizen Article

12/4/2023 – Congratulations to CV esthetics grad Raquel Medina-Cleghorn for being featured in a Tribeca Citizen article! Raquel is an esthetician with impressive certifications in skincare, which have helped her […]

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CV Alum, Desiree Delia’s Spa, The Skin Lab, Named the Ultimate Facial Destination in NYC by Forbes

11/7/2023 – Congratulations to CV Esthetics grad, professional make-up, and facial artist Desiree Delia for being featured in a Forbes magazine article! Desiree is the lead esthetician at The Skin […]

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CV Alum, Michele Convissar, Opens Luxury Spa with Celeb Clientele

6/26/23 — CV alum, Michele Convissar, is a passionate esthetician who took her love for skincare to new heights. After completing her esthetics training at Christine Valmy, Convissar opened her […]

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Inside of Sachi Nails Spa in Yonkers
CV Alum, Tenisha Rae, Celebrates Two Years of Wellness and Rejuvenation at Sachi Nails

5/8/2023 – A huge congratulations to CV alum, Tenisha Rae, for celebrating two years of owning and operating Sachi Nails in Yonkers! With over 300 glowing reviews and 4.8 stars, it […]

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CV Alum, Ellen Lange, Explains Her Dedication to a Single-Product Vision

5/7/2023 – She comes from a line of plastic surgeons, so it was only fate that she entered the beauty industry too! After attending CV, Ellen opened up her own medical […]

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CV Alumni, Serena Licastro, Accomplishes Long-Time Dream of Opening a Luxury Spa

 4/7/23 – A huge congratulations to esthetics grad, Serena Licastro, on accomplishing her dream of opening her own spa studio, Serene Maria, in Staten Island! Upon graduating from CV, Serena’s […]

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CV Alumni, Jacklin Price, Featured in the NJ Digest

 1/6/23 – Congratulations to Christine Valmy graduate and Skincare Specialist at DRIP MedSpa, Jacklin Price, for being featured in the NJ Digest! A local journalist was inspired to take better […]

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CV Alumni, Karen, Opens The Alchemie Studio!

 11/8/22 – Congratulations to Esthetics Alum, Karen Aidala, for opening The Alchemie Studio! While her career path began in the medical industry she soon realized she wanted to pursue her […]

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CV Alum & Owner of Hudson Beauty Bar, Esther Yim, Thrives in Her Passion for Permanent Makeup

7/13/2022 – Hudson Beauty Bar, founded by Esther Yim, a CV Esthetics grad, is bulking up their portfolio to provide clients a variety of in-demand services! Their newest offering is the […]

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Alcieli Director, Owner of Wild Bird Beauty in Longmout
CV Alum, Alcieli Director, Opens Wild Bird Beauty in Longmont!

5/17/2022 –Congratulations to Esthetics Alum, Alcieli Director, for the grand opening of her new Longmont boutique, Wild Bird Beauty, and for being featured in the Longmont Ledger! She was 20 […]

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CV Alum, Svetlana, Creates Signature Lash Lift Technique!
CV Alum, Svetlana, Creates Signature Lash Lift Technique!

3/8/2022 – Congratulations to Esthetics Alum, Svetlana Danilina, for creating her own lash lift technique – Lashlift Pro! According to a recent press release published on numerous media properties, her journey in the […]

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CV Alum, Kristen, in her esthetics practice and giving a client a facial treatment. Photo Credits: Staten Island Advance and Matthew Mullin
CV Alum, Kristen, Opens Island Esthetics in Staten Island!

8/23/2021 – Sending our sincerest congratulations to CV alum, Kristen Mullin, for starting her own esthetics practice, Island Esthetics, in Staten Island! We’d also like to congratulate her for being […]

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Gabrielle in her spa, Glow by Gabrielle
CV Alum, Gabrielle, Celebrated for Successful Spa Opening!

4/7/2021 – Sending our congratulations to CV Alum, Gabrielle! Her spa, Glow by Gabrielle, is being featured for its offering of skin care treatments and praised for the effort and […]

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CV Alum recognized in Thrive Global's celebratory International Women's Day article
Tayelor Kennedy Featured in Thrive Global’s Celebration of Women’s Achievements

3/5/2021 – For International Women’s Day 2021, Thrive Global recognized powerful women working on unique and innovative ventures and breaking glass ceilings. We’re thrilled to share that Christine Valmy alum, […]

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Samantha Mims Interviewed for Vogue

10/8/2020 – Very exciting to see CV alum, Samantha Mims, interviewed for Vogue! She dives into how she adapted her business and relationships with clients throughout the pandemic, including offering […]

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June’s Unisex Hairstyling & Skin Care Clinic Celebrates 60 Years of Business

11/23/2019 – Christine Valmy Alum, June Corina, reached a major milestone in her career – she has been operating her salon uninterrupted for 60 years! June goes through the challenges […]

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The Lash Lady Opens with Style

10/17/2019 – Nicole, Christine Valmy alum, celebrated the official grand opening of her new salon, The Lash Lady, in Caldwell, NJ! We’re so proud of her for fulfilling her dream, […]

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