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Eighteen talented “lashionistas” have been selected to represent NovaLash in 2019.

Claire Dottin

Claire Dottin
Each year, the executives of NovaLash scour the globe searching for the world’s brightest, top-notch lash professionals to join its brand ambassador team. Eighteen talented “lashionistas” have been selected to represent NovaLash in 2019.

Zoe Kinnear
With stiff competition from leading lash extension professionals around the world, the road to becoming a brand ambassador is not an easy one. These lash artists consistently demonstrate excellent technique, flawless application, and gorgeous lashes.

Susan Van Horn
NovaLash’s 2019 brand ambassadors will have the opportunity to travel the world, mentor students and represent the brand by sharing their techniques and tips in magazines, social media, online, and at educational events.

Sophie Doughty
“We are so proud of this talented group of certified professionals," says Sophy Merszei, founder and CEO of NovaLash. "Their knowledge and technique in the application of lash extensions is outstanding. We are thrilled to have this devoted team of beautiful women representing NovaLash."

Rebeca Hurjui
Returning NovaLash brand ambassadors:
Claire Ogilvie, Ontario, Canada
Marte Fjeldberg, Trondheim, Norway
Michelle Mirizio, West Palm Beach, Florida
Raylene Cravens, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
Zoe Kinnear, Inverness, Scotland

Raylene Cravens
New NovaLash brand ambassadors:
Bianca Betancourt-Mercado, Fresno, California
Cherie Whitlock, Edinburgh, Scotland
Claire Dottin, Christ Church, Barbados
Jessica Gadzalinski, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Justine Ivaldi, Fresno, California
Lizeth Padilla, McAllen, Texas
Mattaley Thompson, Oklahoma City
Narcisa Gavrila, Northville, Michigan
Nikki Melillo, West Palm Beach, Florida
Ramona Bala, Romania
Rebeca Hurjui, Cagliari, Italy
Sophie Doughty, Suffolk, England
Susan Van Horn, Ada, Oklahoma

Ramona Bala

Nikki Melillo

Narcisa Gavrila

Michelle Mirizio

Mattaley Thompson

Marte Fjeldberg

Lizeth Padilla

Justine Ivaldi

Jessica Gadzalinski

Claire Ogilvie

Cherie Whitlock

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