Barbara Salomone- A Legend in Aesthetics Barbara Salomone thrives on a tight schedule of achievement. She can be found at one of her showrooms in Chicago, Boston, or Los Angeles, teaching a formulation class at her school, the Conservatory of Esthetics, overseeing the creation of new products for her Bioelements skin care like, writing one … Read more

In Memory of: Arnold M. Miller- A Legend in Aesthetics President and Co-Founder of Matrix Essentials, Inc. Visionary, Entrepreneur and Hairdresser Arnold M. Miller, 60, the dynamic industry leader who co-founded Matrix Essentials, Inc., in 1980 with his wife, passed away on December 26, 1992, in Boston, Massachusetts, after a year-long battle with cancer. Non … Read more

Alice Thiel- A Legend in Aesthetics What do you do when you are about to write a story of a new Living Legend and you want to surprise her? You go to a close admirer who has the details.. How much of an admirer is shown in this wonderful story, written so beautifully by her … Read more

Alexander Desy- A Legend in Aesthetics Alexander Desy was concerned professional aesthetician who believed that only the best was good enough both for his profession and his clients. Alexander came to aesthetics shortly after receiving a B.A. degree in English from Michigan State University in 1971. In 1977, he received his aesthetician’s license from one … Read more

Adrien Arpel- A Legend in Aesthetics Adrien Arpel started in the cosmetic business accidentally, not with the intention of founding a dynast, but out frustration when she realized there were so few in the industry willing to take the time to teach an insecure beginner (or for that matter, more mature women) just how to … Read more

Lina Gleizer- A Legend in Aesthetics This Legendary leader in the skin care industry has combined Eastern traditions with success in the West. Lina Gleizer is making a difference in the way women see themselves and the way others see them. To understand why Lina is having such impact, we look to Romania and Russia. … Read more

Aida Grey- A Legend in Aesthetics She has drawn to her the world’s most beautiful women, advising them in the science of skin care and the art of makeup. Her personal clients include First Lady Nancy Reagan, Their Royal Highnesses Princess Caroline of Monaco, Queen Beatrice of the Netherlands, Queen Nor of Jordan, Princess Benedikte … Read more

Aida Thibiant- A Legend in Aesthetics Aida Thibiant is undoubtedly one of the world’s foremost authorities on beauty and skin care. Her Beverly Hills salon has welcomed come of the most beautiful and famous women in the world; and women in all stages of endeavor, of all ages and with all types of skin problems, … Read more

Michel Dumas is one of the best known French makeup artists in the world, having worked in over 30 countries. He has revealed his talents in numerous fields such as fashion, photography, film, theater, television, and advertising and has participated in over 70 makeup shows and events around the globe. This work has inspired him … Read more

Michelle D’Allaird Brenner is a New York State licensed aesthetician and International CIDESCO Diplomat. She is the owner of the Aesthetic Science Institute aesthetic schools in Syracuse and Latham, N.Y. She is a consultant and educator for international cosmetic companies around the world. D’Allaird is a contributing author to major industry trade magazines, as well … Read more