A career in hair was always in the plan for Elia. From a young age, Elia was in love with the art of hair. 

“When I was a kid my mom would take me to a hair salon in the mall. I used to flip through the big hair books (remember those?) and pick the craziest editorial look and ask the hairstylist to cut and style my hair like that.”

It didn’t stop with her own hair though. Growing up, Elia would insist on doing everyone’s hair. 

Although Elia had always known that hair was her true calling, she didn’t actively pursue it right away. Instead, she went to The University of Arizona where she received a degree in Psychology and Business. Following her graduation, Elia worked in a corporate career, for Target and then for Amazon. During this time, she made her first move to California. 

After 8 years of corporate life, Elia decided it was time to pursue her life long passion - hair. She quit her corporate job and moved back home to Arizona to start cosmetology school in 2019. 

Elia was then presented the opportunity to assist a celebrity hair stylist, Anh Co Tran. This opportunity quickly moved her to Los Angeles. After putting in a couple of years as an assistant, Elia decided to reach out to Kiki Tobar, owner of Kashmir Extensions, and shoot her shot for the open assistant role. 

Kiki was quickly impressed with Elia’s work ethic, professionalism and passion. Elia joined the Kashmir team earlier this year and started her NBR journey to become a licensed artist.

One roadblock that Elia hit early on in her career was believing in herself. Elia deeply knew her passion was rooted in the artistry of hair but didn’t pursue it because she felt she needed to use her degree and try out corporate life. What she didn’t realize was that the definition of success was different for everyone. 

“If I could tell my younger self anything, I would tell her that you will be much more successful doing something you love to do and what makes YOU happy.” 

And today, that’s exactly what Elia is doing. She is putting in her time in a job and environment that makes her happy and fulfills her passions. She’s growing and learning the art of NBR every day. 

“I just love the method and I believe in it! I couldn’t see myself doing something that I didn’t believe in. I love the transformations in the client’s appearance but even more so in their confidence!”

Elia has already learned a wealth of knowledge from the Kashmir team she gets to work with every day. 

“I’m excited to take all the skills I learn from each and every one of them and apply them to my own clients!” 

Elia is more notably known for her love of murder podcasts and ability to tell the most captivating story, making her a source of great entertainment for Kashmir clients.

Not to mention, Elia also has some of the best hair around - talk about an expensive brunette. Her natural locks, of course enhanced by Kashmir Extensions. Here are some of Elia’s tips to promote natural hair growth. 

Elia’s Tips For Promoting Hair Growth 

• Massage your scalp to increase blood flow and promote hair growth.

• Avoid over-styling your hair with heat tools and tight hairstyles that can damage and break hair.

• Get regular trims to prevent split ends that can stunt hair growth.

• Consider taking supplements like biotin, collagen, and omega-3 fatty acids that can promote hair growth.

• Manage stress through meditation, exercise, and self-care, as stress can impact hair growth.

Elia is currently open for NBR models as she continues her training. If you’re interested in being her model or know someone who is, send her a message on Instagram at @eliarenegal. 

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