Erica Miller- A Legend in Aesthetics It is with deep gratitude and respect that we are able to share with you the story of Erica Miller and her growth and contributions in the world of esthetics. Many of you will be able to relate to some of the times and events we describe, because you were there! So join us as we travel with Erica…

Elizabeth Grady- A Legend in Aesthetics While Americans have become more beauty, health and fitness conscious in the last 20 years, it is only recently that they have begun to recognize the need for skin care that goes beyond soap and water or drug store remedies. This growing concern and appreciation of professional skin health care can be direly attributed to Joseph and Elizabeth Grady…

Dr. Michael Nealeigh- A Legend in Aesthetics Raised in a family of nine cosmetologists, including his father, stepmother and twin sister one would think that his future and career were pretty much decided. But following high school graduation in 1960, he planned a career in the theater and trained at famed Pasadena Playhouse in Southern California. As fate would have it, Michael decided to spend…

Diane Young - One Success After Another Coming from a family of teachers, Diane Young always believed her future would involve teaching. However, as a teenager growing up in San Antonio, Texas, she became known as the “beauty expert” in her neighborhood. She was often asked by friends and neighbors to do their hair and makeup for special occasions. Her reputation carried over to the…

Denise Miller- A Legend in Aesthetics Denis Miller interview: “I have been asked to give a brief biography of my life by DERMASCOPE MAGAZINE; it seems I have been declared a legend in our industry. What constitutes a Legend? Endurance, talent, timing, all of this, however, I believe it takes more than this. I think it takes an inheritance of Bulldog Tenacity! To know when…

Christine Valmy-A Legend in Aesthetics Christine Valmy has dedicated her life to youth and the ultimate in skin care. She is the originator of the skin care industry in this country, a fact which led the 92nd Congress of the United States to award her a citation for fostering skin care as a profession in America. Because of this and countless other international and national…

Catherine Hinds- A Legend in Aesthetics If there is such a thing as destiny, then surely it has shaped the work of Catherine Hinds, names 1989 Women of the Year by New England Women Business Owners. Hinds’ three-decade career has included founding a chain of salons in Boston and New York, establishing the Catherine Hinds Institute, the first free standing accredited school for estheticians in…

Carole Walderman- A Legend in Aesthetics I can’t think when I’ve been more excited about writing a story than having the opportunity to write Carole Walderman’s story… A true Legend in Aesthetics!... and a true legend in humanity! I still clearly remember the first day I met Carole over ten years ago. Carole is one of those special people you remember even after meeting for…

Carmen Delgado- Paving the Way for Others with a Legendary Career Carman Delgado, who has been instrumental in bringing the science of aesthetics to the forefront of the beauty industry, embraces her profession with a vigorous passion and commitment. As one of the industry’s true pioneers, Delgado epitomizes the spirit of a rewarding, yet demanding, profession. Her demonstrated commitment and dedication to the aesthetic industry…

Yvonne Berg- Learning with a Legend Minnesota Cosmetologist of the Year, Yvonne Berg, credits education as the key to her success. When you are talking about a “Legend,” where should the recap begin? When it is Yvonne Berg, of Minneapolis, it begins with a sense of gratitude. “My mother started it all,” she says, “and showed by example the truly committed spirit. She was a…

Serena Khambatta- Teaching the Concept of Beauty Her father’s family was Jewish refugees from Iraq; her mother’s family originated in Singapore. But it was no accident that Serena Khambatta was born in India. After all, India is the land of legendary beauties, and Serena Khambatta certainly fits that description. Even as a girl, Serena David (as she was then known) was strikingly attractive. At 5-foot,…