Estheticians

 
 

Caci Di Russo - Lead Esthetician

Caci has over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry and provides excellent customer service through her exclusive, customized skincare treatments. After training at the Aveda Institute for Esthetics and Southeastern School of Massage Therapy, Caci began her career at Carmen! Carmen! Salon & Spa where she spent 12 years learning the industry and perfecting her craft. She then continued her journey for the next year and a half training and working for some of the most exclusive and top rated product lines on the market. In 2017 Caci opened Toccare Day Spa and developed a team of professionals who specialize in clean skincare and minimally invasive treatments. From highly skilled and personalized facials, to advice on at-home skin care rituals, Caci has all the tools to accomplish the fresh and natural look her clients desire.

Alessandra Hernandez - Lead Esthetician

Alessandra, an 8+ year esthetics veteran, loves all things beauty related. She is Toccare's go-to esthetician for the latest and most on-trend beauty treatments and techniques available. Originally from Venezuela, Alessandra began her career at the Ballantyne Resort and Spa after attending the Aveda Institute in Charlotte where she was awarded best facial in her class. Along with facials, her expertise lies in different methods of hair removal by utilizing hard wax, soft wax and sugaring, depending on the most appropriate for the area and type of hair. She also excels at makeup applications and achieving glowing results during facials by listening and assessing her clients needs and working to nourish their skin. Alessandra is also fluent in Spanish.

Meshelle Harris - Lead Esthetician

Meshelle comes to Toccare with esthetics experience spanning the country from the Pacific Northwest to Charlotte, NC. After receiving and falling in love with her first facial, Meshelle left her career in marketing and advertising to pursue her newfound passion in the art of skincare and gained her license in 2010. Before her journey began with our team, Meshelle spent the past four years as a top rated esthetician at the luxurious Ballantyne Resort and Spa. Meshelle found Toccare after seeking a smaller, more relationship-based experience to have with her clientele. She brings a wealth of education to her clients and specializes in result-driven facials by customizing exfoliation techniques and addressing their problematic areas. While Meshelle is busy focusing on improving her clients concerns, they tout her as giving the most relaxing facial they have ever received.

Alisha Cooper - Senior Esthetician

Alisha comes to us with 10+ years of experience in the skincare industry, and has a sweet, nurturing spirit and a true passion for helping her clients feel good. She encourages her clients to let go of unrealistic beauty standards and to see themselves as the beauty they seek. Her priority with each guest she has the opportunity to work with is to help them love themselves exactly as they are and to focus on nourishing the skin for a happy and healthy glow, inside and out. Alisha is passionate about connecting with her guests. Her encouraging presence, as well as her educational manner and personable personality, make her an excellent fit for clients looking for a truer understanding of how to care for themselves and their skin.

Nicole Rice - Senior Esthetician

Nicole, a skincare veteran with 16+ years of esthetics experience, is a master waxer specializing in hard wax Brazilians. She also has a keen understanding of working with acne-prone skin types. Nicole grew up mainly on Long Island, but has lived all over the US. She will claim that upstate NY has her heart but NC has truly become home for she and her two daughters. She enjoys exploring new places with them, with what they call, “surprises”.

Kaia Bryant - Esthetician

Kaia, a graduate from the Aveda Arts & Science Institute, has enough confidence and skincare knowledge that would have you think she’s been in the industry for years. She comes to us from Washington D.C, where she worked at a small retail store alongside estheticians and fellow clean beauty and skincare fanatics. This experience inspired her to make her way into the esthetics world by obtaining her license here in Charlotte — not far from her hometown of Greensboro — which prompted her journey with Toccare. Kaia’s gentle approach will leave you feeling like you are walking on air. She finds both passion and purpose through skincare and is always up for a challenge.

 

Cami Ippolito - Esthetician

Cami is a passionate Esthetician from Belmont, North Carolina. Her love for skincare began while she was studying to receive her Manicurist License. Upon graduating, Cami decided to return to school to achieve her Esthetics License and begin her journey into the skincare field. She has now been practicing for 3+ years, although her in-depth product knowledge and facial skills would have you believe that she has been in the industry much longer. While Cami’s expertise helps her clients to look and feel their best, her warm and welcoming personality also contribute to her clients continuously returning.

Sam Jenkins - Esthetician

Sam has newly joined our Esthetics team, though you may recognize her from the front desk team where her journey with us began! Her passion for skincare and wellness is what peaked her interest in becoming an Esthetician. She attended the Huntersville Institute of Cosmetic Arts and has been practicing her craft for just under one year! While she is still fairly new to the skincare world, her knowledge both in and out of the treatment room, as well as her technical skills, have helped her to quickly become a favorite amongst our clients!