Leah is a development coach providing encouragement and guidance to help students become constructive, successful professionals. Her winning formula for a results-driven education utilizes a combination of 16 years of beauty industry success as a stylist, makeup artist, educator, lawyer, and business development manager. Leah's goal is to meet each student's needs and objectives by providing a comprehensive curriculum taught by a team of successful, passionate instructors. Leah and her team empower and inspire through an engaging learning experience, preparing students to become the elite industry leaders of tomorrow. Interested in learning how Leah can help you get started on your beauty career plan? Contact her directly at:
Leah.Christian@salonboutiqueacademy.com

Brianna is a certified Makeup Artist, Licensed Esthetician and Esthetics Educator. A Makeup Artist for over ten years, she started her business career in the corporate realm after graduating college with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing. Her passion for Makeup Artistry stems from a need to make every woman feel like a more glamorous version of themselves. She believes glamour is within arm’s reach and achievable everyday with a few basic techniques. She has worked for the most notarized professional makeup brand and taught numerous makeup classes and seminars to cosmetology students and educators. Brianna’s goal is to provide each student with a cohesive understanding of esthetics and professional makeup artistry through superior education and theoretical knowledge. Through the PACE Makeup program she provides burgeoning artists the tools needed to succeed through professionalism, artistry development, creativity and education.

Teresa is a licensed Cosmetologist and Instructor who specializes in the training and development of leading beauty professionals. She has been a licensed cosmetologist for 23 years, excelling as a designer, salon manager, and educator. Teresa brings vast experience from many reputable corporations and training programs. She is a life-long learner who is passionate about education and excited to breed a new caliber of beauty industry professionals at SBA. She enjoys mentoring students on becoming successful business professionals, combining well-structured curricula with her history of personal success as a practitioner and coach. Teresa’s goal is to help each student achieve his/her career goals. She does this through the execution of an intense curricula facilitated through a mixture of teaching methods that challenge students, influence creative thinking, and expand practical and theoretical abilities.

Anthony brings to Salon Boutique Academy 34 years of stylist experience. He has been educating students and professional stylists for 27 years. Anthony is an expert in all areas of cosmetology, with particularly strong skills in cutting and coloring. He shares his experience as a stylist and salon manager with students, providing real world examples of career options and opportunities along with advice and direction. Anthony is a true believer in passing on all that he knows. His goal is to bring out the best in each of his students, making them think outside of the box, and coaching them to become technically and artistically sound.

Kriss is a career coach specializing in helping others enter the industry. Her background includes sales, social media, web development, and copywriting. She became an admissions representative more than 8 years ago, and while being trained by a hairdresser, she gained her own passion for the beauty industry. Kriss uses her experience and knowledge to guide others in their career paths. She has helped over 500 men and women turn dreams of entering the beauty industry into reality. Kriss’s goal is to provide support and direction for those who are passionate about hair, skin, and/or makeup. Whether you are just entering the work force or considering a career change, Kriss can answer your questions and guide you as you pursue a rewarding career doing something you love. Contact her today at:
kriss.lamar@salonboutiqueacademy.com