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Jessica Benka

“Ms. Crystal is passionate and knowledgeable! She approaches teaching to address different learning styles and goes above any beyond for every student. My nerves were in shambles for my State Boards! Not only was Ms. Crystal supportive throughout the process, but we were also prepped beyond compare! From presentation to execution, we were set up for success (I could literally hear her voice on points. That’s how much she “stressed” the importance of things). She keeps herself up to date with laws/changes and shows us how to as well. Was an honor and a pleasure to be her student and forever mentee!”

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Faye Bustos

“Ms. Crystal is the best of the best when it comes to education in Esthetics. One of the first things I quickly realized about her is that SHE KNOWS HER STUFF and she knows it all very well. And she doesn’t play so when it comes to class time, expect to learn something every single minute you’re with her. I’m absolutely thankful that I had her as one of my esthetics instructors in 2022 at Paul Mitchell. Bonus, she’s hilarious, has stories for days, and genuinely cares about your success. Just like every esthetician, I was so nervous about the State Board but I was beyond prepared when it came to the State Board written and practical exams. She even offers to pack everything for you, which was a huge weight off my shoulders and helped me feel confident to know that everything was packed and labeled correctly. Thanks to that confidence that Ms. Crystal equipped me with, I now work at one of the best luxury Spas in Charleston!”

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Jamila Nichole

“Speaking as one of her very first students while she had tenure at Kenneth Shuler, (I graduated in 2017) I can attest that Mrs. Crystal took teaching and practicals very seriously. There was no stone left unturned; she was extremely meticulous in her lesson plans and demos. If there was ever a question, even the ones she didn’t have answers to, she made it her business to provide clarity. When I went to take my practical I immediately saw how much more prepared I was than many in the room. There was an ease, and nothing asked of me left me afraid or unprepared. In fact, I felt over prepared. Mrs. Crystal is a gem to say the least and continues to supply South Carolina with some of the best estheticians the state has to offer!”

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