YOUR EDUCATOR

Aleah Thomas

Hi, I’m Aleah! I’m an Advanced Esthetician and the owner of The Skin Connoisseur in Akron, Ohio. Before esthetics, I worked as a banker. I was already getting sugared, but an appointment meant driving about 40 minutes because there were so few options nearby. When I became licensed in 2019, sugaring was the first service I wanted to focus on. It became something my clients loved, and now it’s what I’m known for. I love that for me.

I’m a girls’ girl. I care about finding services that fit my clients and helping them feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. Some women have shared how self-conscious they felt about their intimate areas, even with their partners. Watching their skin and their comfort with themselves change over time has been one of the most meaningful parts of my work.

Class with me is upbeat, fun, casual, and very hands-on. I like structure, with room to move at the students’ pace. I can explain something a thousand times, but it often makes much more sense once you get to do it yourself.

I teach several ways to get unstuck, but helping students build confidence is my strongest point. For about my first year and a half, I could perform the service and still get overwhelmed by a new client, a lot of hair, or an unfamiliar situation. I remember the things I wish someone had taught me then.

That’s why I pay attention to your mindset and frustration level while you practice. When you start to feel overwhelmed, I’ll help you slow down, stay calm, and work through it. Getting stuck doesn’t mean you can’t do it. Confidence comes from doing the work and realizing you’re more capable than you thought.

If you’re nervous, give yourself room to learn and go for it. You’ll surprise yourself. And a few things about me before we meet: I love superheroes, I’m absolutely terrified of mushrooms, and I’ve never been hard waxed!