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ALISHA RIMANDO BOTERO
Alisha is recognized as one of the nail
industry’s leading experts in training and
education. In her first two years as an educator,
Alisha taught classes in over 100 beauty
schools and vo-techs across the U.S. In her
14 years of experience, her work has been
described as “groundbreaking”; she has been
a platform artist and motivational speaker for
more than 1,500 promotional and educational
events, and has competed in over 100 nail
competitions around the globe, winning
a World Championship in 2005. She has
worked with R&D chemists to develop artificial nail enhancement products,
nanotechnology skin care and cuticle treatments, polish collections, and
natural nail treatments. One of her innovative product lines was awarded an
industry ABBIE for best packaging, and several others have been recognized
with readers’ choice awards for best products.
About the Authors
Alisha’s artistic creations have been sought after for numerous ads and
campaigns where hands and feet play a pivotal role for product sales. She
continues to achieve notoriety as “manicurist to the stars,” and recently was
featured with Jennifer Hudson in her video “Spotlight.” At NYC Fashion
Weeks, Alisha has worked with designers Isaac Mizrahi, Diane von Furstenberg,
Zac Posen, Tony Cohen, and many others, creating innovative nail
looks for their runway shows.
CATHERINE M. FRANGIE, SERIES EDITOR/
CONTRIBUTOR
Catherine M. Frangie is the owner of
FrangieConsulting, LLC, a marketing and
communications firm that specializes in
creating innovative strategies for business.
FrangieConsulting’s clients include some of the
largest and most successful companies in the
professional beauty business, and Catherine
and her firm are the recipients of seven ABBIE
awards, including two Gold ABBIES.
Catherine has been a dedicated and passionate
beauty professional for more than
25 years and began her career as a licensed cosmetologist, salon owner,
and beauty school instructor. Since then, Catherine has held prominent
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