Two Things That Shocked Me the Most When I Came to America This is a little personal, but it is one of the reasons I became a teacher. Just to be clear, I’m not judging anyone’s personal style. When I came to America 33 years ago as a 19 year old, seeing a fur coat with sneakers was simply something I had never seen before, and I just couldn’t make sense of the combination. Even after 34 years in America, it still stays with me. I realized that my mission is not only to help you achieve better facial results but also to help change the culture of esthetics. I grew up in a family where being an esthetician was a profession to be proud of. My grandmother was an esthetician, and she carried herself with dignity. I remember when we visited her esthetician friend, Lena. My grandmother dressed me in my nicest clothes because we were going to visit another esthetician. That meant something. Those values have stayed with me my entire life. But I also believe that respect must be earned. ...