Meet Lashelle Ullie | Men’s self care /skin care expert – Master Esthetician

We had the good fortune of connecting with Lashelle Ullie and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lashelle, do you have any habits that you feel contribute to your effectiveness?
the habits that I had to acquire that helped me succseed would have to be perserverance , purpose and passion!! understanding that what I have chosen to gift this industrty with is to be of service to people in a way that honors the best of who they are , in short knowing that ” its not about ME”!

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My business is top provide and inspire self care services through skin care to men. . I try to help men from all backgrounds and ethnicities, transcending how they may identify sexually, their careerpath or family dynamic, and regardless of what other issues they may be encountering — mentally, physically or spiritually. Skincare is a great way to do this. We all need to feel human, be cared for and have a sense of community, regardless of gender.

In my opinion, where it starts for men is helping them to feel comfortable in the chair, receiving skin treatments, seeing results ( over time) and feeling more like themselves than when they walked in the door. I use their treatment time to generally educate my male clients on the importance of skin health and getting them introduced to preventative routines and the idea of process ( through athier home care regime).. Most importantly, it’s about creating a self-caring connection with themselves (and not considering this type of experience or self-care ritual as feminine or mundane.

My background began in makeup. I’ve been doing this since I was just a kid. I started right at the ground-level in retail at age 17.

What’s beautiful is that before I held positions at the cosmetic counter as a resident artist, sales artist or account executive, I started out in the stockroom. I know it doesn’t sound glamorous, but when I think about it now, it’s quite full-circle. That hands-on stockroom experience was everything, working with the counter manager, seeing SKUs come in, learning how inventory was managed, merchandising shelves and seeing what was moving and what wasn’t. I got to handle it all.

Looking back, I now have more than 20 years of industry experience. It started with my love of makeup and wanting to help people feel and do thier best through looking good.

My bigges challenge is tio have men see skin health as a necessity rather than a luxury . By emphasizing my three c’s poliocy committment, consistency and compliance I do have to remind them; skincare is not instant gratification. Similar to working out, you can have a one-off weight lifting session to look in the mirror and feel better in the moment or, likewise, get a facial to capture instant gratificiation through ”glow -up ”for a special event. But, if you want to see your body or your skin truly change, it’s a process and commitment to yourself that requires accountability. I can be their accountability partner!

my overall goal is to be the leader in bringing skin health with other wellness practices as a form of continium care. through consulting , partnerships , educational talks and most importanlty
The other is larger scale, similar to Refinery in London, being an all-encompassing male salon/wellness center. Yet, I would like to go a step further and provide mental and physical healthcare, nutrition and spiritual resources. Resources to feed the soul + spirit + mind + body. This approach connects to the known challenge that many men don’t like going to the doctor. What if there was a world where they could live in the barbershop world, but have all these services readily available? One destination to feel self-respect as self-care with a focus on total wellbeing.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
when I have people visit there are a few places I love to take them and have them experience first the coast of Malibu. I love the drive up the Pacific Coast Highway. Then after that drive we would stop at Caribbean Soul kitchen restaurant on detriot and wilshire blvd for a kick -ass meal then lastly take them down town to LA Phil for a beautiful concert

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want always give my thanks to God, my higher power first. Second the truth and clarity I have recieved from the women and Men in recovery! Lastly all the men that I have had the blessing to encounter in my journey that has inspired and help me heal on my own journey in “soul care”!

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