Jerry Weitzel- A Legend in Aesthetics “President Carter looked at me and said, ‘Please keep the makeup light, I don’t want the press to think I am totally unscathed,’” This is but one of the many interesting, anecdotal incidents that have occurred over the past 22 years in Jerry Weitzel’s fascinating and colorful career. Weitzel is President of CRO and Syd Simons Cosmetics, Inc. The…

Hans Koste- A Legend in Aesthetics American aesthetics owes a great deal to the work of the legendary Hans Koste, who provided the fledging industry with….. The Tools of Teaching Just as the growth of this nation occurred as a result of the explorations and daring initiatives of early European settlers, the American skin care industry owes a debt to the European aestheticians and industry…

Grace Doran Francis- A Legend in Aesthetics Grace Doran Francis changes the face of beauty care and education with her progressive skin care and make-up techniques. Her trophies and awards attest to her immeasurable talent and sincere dedication within the esthetics field. She is a multi-talented hair and skin care specialist who was by far one of the great pioneers in hair and skin care…

Geneva Wyatt- A Legend in Aesthetics Geneva Wyatt is a charter member of EstheticsAmerica of NCA and a 25-year member of Hair America of NCA. Geneva’s Beauty College has been a leading training institute for hair, skin, and nails for twenty years. As a cosmetologist, aesthetician, businesswoman, and educator, Geneva has enjoyed 51 years in the beauty industry and her career encompasses the full range…

Eve Gardiner- A Legend in Aesthetics Max Factor has always pioneered the way in cosmetics and skin care from the days when it was the “House of Hollywood” in the 30’s and 40’s. Today, although no longer strongly associated with the silver screen, Max Factor is still very much to the fore in terms of new ideas bringing color and magic into the lives of…

Eva Friederichs- A Legend in Aesthetics Say the words “American Esthetics” and watch Eva’s eyes light up. As one of the pioneers of esthetic training and services in the United States, she remembers how far we’ve come in a little more than 20 years. But she continues to dream of where esthetics will be in another 20. I have embarked on this adventure of recording…

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…