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Mission

As the beauty industry continues to boom, The Beauty Board is dedicated to providing our local community with genuine recommendations, unbiased expert opinions, and creating a safe environment to explore inner and outer beauty.  

Purpose

The purpose of The Beauty Board is to recognize and genuinely honor individuals, practices, and businesses who have excelled and mastered their craft within the beauty and wellness industries. The Beauty Board plays a large role in the selection process for the Long Island Beauty Awards ballot. 

Future

 In 2024, the Beauty Board is poised for an exciting transformation as we chart a course toward greater diversification and expansion. We are committed to incorporating a broader range of knowledge and licensing to ensure our LIBA ballot stays ahead of the curve. As we embrace the future, our goal is to empower beauty professionals with a comprehensive platform that reflects the dynamic and inclusive nature of the beauty world. 

Meet the Beauty Board

Founder and Executive Chairwoman, Beauty Affair LI

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Beauty consultant, founder of Permanent Touch Cosmetics - NYS license aesthetician, KOL, and luminary for multiple global medical device companies.

Beauty consultant, founder of Permanent Touch Cosmetics - NYS license aesthetician, KOL, and luminary for multiple global medical device companies.

Beauty consultant, founder of Permanent Touch Cosmetics - NYS license aesthetician, KOL, and luminary for multiple global medical device companies.

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Networking Expert + Business Consultant

Beauty consultant, founder of Permanent Touch Cosmetics - NYS license aesthetician, KOL, and luminary for multiple global medical device companies.

Beauty consultant, founder of Permanent Touch Cosmetics - NYS license aesthetician, KOL, and luminary for multiple global medical device companies.

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Expert Cosmetic Injector at Boost Your Beauty Medispa + Trainer for Allergan & Galderma

Beauty consultant, founder of Permanent Touch Cosmetics - NYS license aesthetician, KOL, and luminary for multiple global medical device companies.

Expert Cosmetic Injector at Boost Your Beauty Medispa + Trainer for Allergan & Galderma

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Hair Extensions and Color Expert + Salon Owner at LuxCity Salon

Master Stylist at Bangz Salon + Co-Founder of Tri-State Beauty & Cosmetic Enhancements Information Group

Expert Cosmetic Injector at Boost Your Beauty Medispa + Trainer for Allergan & Galderma

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Master Stylist at Bangz Salon + Co-Founder of Tri-State Beauty & Cosmetic Enhancements Information Group

Master Stylist at Bangz Salon + Co-Founder of Tri-State Beauty & Cosmetic Enhancements Information Group

Master Stylist at Bangz Salon + Co-Founder of Tri-State Beauty & Cosmetic Enhancements Information Group

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Owner of Samantha Nicole Beauty + Creator of NY Cosmetic Surgery Info Network

Master Stylist at Bangz Salon + Co-Founder of Tri-State Beauty & Cosmetic Enhancements Information Group

Master Stylist at Bangz Salon + Co-Founder of Tri-State Beauty & Cosmetic Enhancements Information Group

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Networking Expert + Business Consultant + Mother of the Moms Groups

Expert Injector at Tenth Avenue Aesthetics + Trainer for Global Brands

Networking Expert + Business Consultant + Mother of the Moms Groups

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Spiritual Wellness Coach

Expert Injector at Tenth Avenue Aesthetics + Trainer for Global Brands

Networking Expert + Business Consultant + Mother of the Moms Groups

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Expert Injector at Tenth Avenue Aesthetics + Trainer for Global Brands

Expert Injector at Tenth Avenue Aesthetics + Trainer for Global Brands

Expert Injector at Tenth Avenue Aesthetics + Trainer for Global Brands

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Get to know The Beauty Board!

Lindsay Aliseo

In your own words, please highlight your beauty experience and expertise.

As the Founder and Executive Chairwoman of Beauty Affair LI, I have created some of the most coveted events in the Long Island beauty realm. I have orchestrated experiences like Beauty Affair Bougie Brunch, a soirée graced by Bravo celebrities, including Sonja Morgan and Melissa Gorga. The crown jewel of my endeavors is the Long Island Beauty Awards, an exclusive formal gala uniting the beauty industry across Long Island. I am getting ready to unveil the Long Island Beauty Expo, an exposition tailored for end clients, promising unique engagement with the beauty world. Beauty Affair LI serves as an informative platform to most and a powerful marketing platform to businesses, uniting professionals and enthusiasts alike, reaffirming my commitment to celebrating the beauty landscape with glamour and community spirit. 

Which beauty treatment, product, or service (outside of your business) has had the most impact on your beauty journey?

This is SUCH a hard question for me! I have been very fortunate to experience a huge variety of beauty treatments and procedures. I have my favorites, but they are all on different levels. The Mommy Makeover surgery I did with Dr. Greenberg was by far the BIGGEST with the longest recovery! I am only 8 weeks out (Dec 2023), but it has impacted my mind, body, AND soul in ways I that blow me away!💕 I couldn't live without my injectables with Mena at Boost your Beauty, my hair extensions from Lauren at Lux City Salon, or my SKIN treatments with Sharon and the gang at Permanent Touch Cosmetics!

 

Sharon Grasso

How many years have you been working in the beauty industry?

30+ years

In your own words, please highlight your beauty experience and expertise.

I have been working in the beauty industry, in-house with plastic surgeons since 1995 I have had the unique opportunity to observe many cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures, and learn the intricacies involved & the relationship between aesthetic laser and light devices & and how they can work with, and enhance the results of surgical cosmetic procedures. In addition, I am a certified instructor and preceptor with a specialty in medical micro pigmentation and cosmetic tattooing, including, but not limited to areola repigmintation post-mastectomy., complete Brow replacement, scar camouflage, and more. As a beauty, expert and consultant, it has become my passion to help guide potential clients/patients through the process and help them to achieve realistic goals and expectations through aesthetic procedures as well as help them to understand complex surgical procedures, and focusing on asking the right questions when consulting with a plastic surgeon if that is the direction that is needed to achieve their overall result 

Is there something specific that you hope to achieve or improve on in the beauty industry, by being a Beauty Board member?

 My goal is always to shed light on how important it is to understand the procedures and practitioners that you are choosing to achieve a realistic goal and expectation, and to help sort through and maintain the integrity of the aesthetic industry, which I have come to love. Previously being a single mom for many years as I built my business, it has become my mission to maintain the integrity of an industry that I absolutely love. 

 

Jennifer Fasano- Holgerson

How many years have you been working in the beauty industry?

Worked in industry for 15+ years  

In your own words, please highlight your beauty experience and expertise.

Corporate Salon Management + Nationwide Training/Operations Management  

Is there something specific that you hope to achieve or improve on in the beauty industry, by being a Beauty Board member?

My hope is to elevate the beauty industry on Long Island, share undiscovered talent, empower women in the industry and support local salon and spas across the island. 

 

What is your biggest beauty blunder? Is there something beauty, that you have done in the past that turned out horribly wrong?

Oh man. In a momentary lapse of judgement I died my hair red right before Covid and ended up with the worst orange hair for the entire length of quarantine. Lol.  

 

Jo Marie Sacco

How many years have you been working in the beauty industry?

 25 years  

In your own words, please highlight your beauty experience and expertise.

I am a multi skilled master stylist who is trained in all phases of hair color, cutting, updos & styling. I have worked for the best of the best and have had the honor to work on movie sets, tv shows, as well as many interesting people.  

Is there something specific that you hope to achieve or improve on in the beauty industry, by being a Beauty Board member?

 I hope to show people that it’s ok to share your talent and skills with others teaching them. I hope to spread positivity in knowing none of us are thee best were all still learning everyday!  

Jamie Gale

Is there something specific that you hope to achieve or improve on in the beauty industry, by being a Beauty Board member?

 I am passionate with helping others become their best selves inside and out.  The Beauty Board is an amazing opportunity to work with like minded others in this industry.  

Which beauty treatment, product, or service (outside of your business) has had the most impact on your beauty journey?

 Daily consistent skincare regimen was a game changer.  No excuses for day and night serums! 

 

Samantha Nicole

How many years have you been working in the beauty industry?

 15 years  

In your own words, please highlight your beauty experience and expertise.

I am a NYC-trained hair colorist with a 15-year journey in the industry. My abilities and technique were honed at prestigious institutions, including Warren Tricomi at the Plaza Hotel and The Loreal Academy Soho.  My craft revolves around my expertise in Natural Hand Balayage, various Hair Extension techniques, and the leadership of an acclaimed Bridal Hair & Makeup Team. My work extends beyond the salon, having graced events like NYFW, SNL, and the Met Gala.  For the past decade, I have provided exclusive services to private clients on Long Island. Beyond my professional achievements, I am the founder and creator of the NY Cosmetic Surgery Information Network, a supportive platform for women seeking honest insights into cosmetic procedures and practitioners.   

Is there something specific that you hope to achieve or improve on in the beauty industry, by being a Beauty Board member?

Being supportive of other women in business!  

 

What is your biggest beauty blunder? Is there something beauty, that you have done in the past that turned out horribly wrong?

My best friend dyed my hair black in my mothers white bathroom when we were 17. He didn’t wear gloves LOL 

 

Mena Abitino PA-C

How long have you been working in the beauty industry?

 I have been in the Beauty industry since 1995.  A Physician Associate practicing General and Cosmetic Dermatology since 2003.   

 

In your own words, please highlight your beauty experience and expertise.

 My journey in the Cosmetic industry began with the exciting era of Botox's initial FDA approval. At that time, conversations about these procedures were discreet and somewhat taboo. I've witnessed the transformative journey from injecting Botox between eyebrows and dermal filler exclusively in cheeks and lips for a youthful touch. Initially, these procedures were sought after by those reentering the workforce or diving back into the dating scene. Now, the art of injecting neurotoxin and dermal filler allows for natural sculpting, lifting, and rejuvenation, achieving a subtle, unnoticeable enhancement. It's incredibly fulfilling to be part of this transformative process, helping individuals feel and look youthful while embracing overall wellness. Offering a confidence boost and enhancing natural beauty is what I love to do for my patients. 

Is there something specific that you hope to achieve or improve on in the beauty industry, by being a Beauty Board member?

  In the beauty industry, my goal is to stay at the forefront of innovation by keeping up with the latest technology and trends. Additionally, I aspire to contribute to the growth of our beauty community by actively training and supporting my peers.  

 

Dawn Kostakis

In your own words, please highlight your beauty experience and expertise.

 I have spent the past ten plus years exploring the many avenues of anti-aging, experiencing everything from Botox to laser, to plastic surgery. 

Is there something specific that you hope to achieve or improve on in the beauty industry, by being a Beauty Board member?

Helping people find the best affordable way to fight aging and feeling great.

 

What is your biggest beauty blunder? Is there something beauty, that you have done in the past that turned out horribly wrong?

I box dyed my hair during Covid. Took a really long time to correct.  

 

Which beauty treatment, product, or service (outside of your business) has had the most impact on your beauty journey?

 My breast reduction has changed my life.  

Lauren Rosner

How long have you been working in the beauty industry?

 Over 30 years

In your own words, please highlight your beauty experience and expertise.

 Passionate, creative, and dedicated, I am a highly skilled hair stylist, salon owner, and extensions expert. My commitment to both my craft and the development of emerging talent within the industry is fervent. With over 30 years of experience, I have honed in on my expertise in hairstyling, specializing in extensions, transforming my clients look and boosting their confidence. As the proud owner of LuxCity Hair Salon , located in Huntington, I have cultivated a reputation for excellence in customer service and innovation. Beyond my work behind the chair, I am deeply passionate about education and mentorship. I take great pride in nurturing the skills of younger stylists, sharing my knowledge, techniques, and industry insights. 

Is there something specific that you hope to achieve or improve on in the beauty industry, by being a Beauty Board member?

 My passion to help improve the relationships between stylist, salon owners and salons as a whole. Create collaborations and bring the community together to create better service experiences for clients and bring awareness to many services on the market. 

 

What is your biggest beauty blunder? Is there something beauty, that you have done in the past that turned out horribly wrong?

 That’s a tough one .  I guess when I dyed my hair Ronald McDonald red and and then Jet black in the same week. It took me a year to get my hair back to a brown with blonde highlights wirh out jeopardizing the integrity of my hair.   I had about 15 different hair colors in that year getting back to me.   

 

Which beauty treatment, product, or service (outside of your business) has had the most impact on your beauty journey?

  I love a long relaxing facial with hydration. As a woman in my 40’s skin care had been the top of my list.  

Silvia Tuthill D-NP

In your own words, please highlight your beauty experience and expertise.

  Aesthetic medicine doctor of nursing practice, entrepreneur, national trainer and speaker. 

Is there something specific that you hope to achieve or improve on in the beauty industry, by being a Beauty Board member?

  Diversity and Inclusion as it relates to the beauty industry as a whole.  

What is your biggest beauty blunder? Is there something beauty, that you have done in the past that turned out horribly wrong?

  My favorite mantra is “hold onto your wigs”. That is because there was in incident where I was in an insolation room and I had to remove my PPE and when I went to remove the gown over my head, my wig came with it!  

Which beauty treatment, product, or service (outside of your business) has had the most impact on your beauty journey?

   I would say dermal fillers; strategically placed for facial harmonization has been the game changer for my overall facial aesthetic.  

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