Ep 35 - Eyelash Extensions and the Glue That Binds Them

Lash extensions are lovely and luxurious. But have you ever wondered what they’re made of, or how exactly they’re able to stick to real lashes? In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Ella Cressman chats with the owner of AW Lashes, Alexis Weisenburger, and explores everything lovely and lashy!

 

About Alexis Weisenburger:

 

Alexis is a licensed cosmetologist and owner of AW Lashes. She is a major influencer in the lash extension world, with more than 50,000 lash artists following her work and seeking her out for advice and help with their lash skills and building their businesses. She found her passion, natural flair, and ability for lash extensions early in her career and quickly earned both her classic and volume lash certifications. Since 2013, Alexis has become renowned throughout the world for her mega-volume lash work, has been featured in Birdie Magazine, and has been a speaker at several major beauty industry trade shows.

 

Connect with Alexis:

 

Website: www.awlashes.com

 

Email: alexis@awlashes.com

 

Phone: (720) 805-9555

 

Facebook (Personal): www.facebook.com/alexisawlashes

 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/awlashesco

 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/awlashespro

 

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCAYyU98Ti7q_tVsNZdDwkSw

 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-weisenburger-b93627199

 

About Ella Cressman:

 

Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician, certified organic formulator, business owner, and absolute ingredient junkie! As an educator, she enjoys empowering other estheticians and industry professionals to understand skin care from an ingredient standpoint rather than a product-specific view.

 

She has spent many hours researching ingredients, understanding how and where they are sourced, as well as phytochemistry, histological access, and complementary compounds for intentional skin benefits. In addition to running a skin care practice, Cressman founded a comprehensive consulting group, the HHP Collective, and has consulted for several skin care lines, including several successful CBD brands.

 

Connect with Ella:

 

Website: www.ellacress.com

 

Website: www.hhpcollective.com

 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/HHP-Collective-105204177682777/

 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/hhpcollective

 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ella-cressman-62aa46a

 

About Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP):

 

Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) is the nation’s largest association for skin care professionals and your ONLY all-inclusive source for professional liability insurance, education, community, and career support. For estheticians at every stage of the journey, ASCP is your essential partner. Get in touch with us today if you have any questions or would like to join and become an ASCP member.

 

Connect with ASCP:

 

Website: www.ascpskincare.com

 

Email: getconnected@ascpskincare.com

 

Phone: 800-789-0411

 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ASCPskincare

 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ascpskincare

 

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Email: info@celluma.com

 

Phone: (714) 978-0080

 

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Email: info@facerealityskincare.com