EL PASO BEAUTY AND BARBER ACADEMY
The team
Soleil Hernandez
Soleil Hernandez
Soleil Hernandez
Soleil Hernandez serves as the Director of Operations at El Paso Beauty & Barber Academy, bringing a strong background in education, esthetics, spa management, and luxury client service. She has worked as an instructor and licensed esthetician, helping guide future beauty professionals with both technical knowledge and real-world industry
Soleil Hernandez serves as the Director of Operations at El Paso Beauty & Barber Academy, bringing a strong background in education, esthetics, spa management, and luxury client service. She has worked as an instructor and licensed esthetician, helping guide future beauty professionals with both technical knowledge and real-world industry experience. Soleil has also managed professional spa operations and previously served as Director of the Spa at the El Paso Country Club, where she developed a high standard for professionalism, service, and team leadership. Her experience allows her to support students, instructors, and academy operations with excellence, organization, and a passion for the beauty industry.
Brian Hernandez
Soleil Hernandez
Soleil Hernandez
Brian Hernandez is a Master Barber Instructor at El Paso Beauty & Barber Academy, bringing over a decade of experience in barbering, instruction, and shop ownership. As both an educator and business owner, Brian has trained aspiring barbers while also understanding the real-world demands of running a successful barbershop. His background
Brian Hernandez is a Master Barber Instructor at El Paso Beauty & Barber Academy, bringing over a decade of experience in barbering, instruction, and shop ownership. As both an educator and business owner, Brian has trained aspiring barbers while also understanding the real-world demands of running a successful barbershop. His background gives students valuable insight into professional cutting techniques, client service, shop operations, and the discipline required to build a long-term career in the barber industry. Brian is dedicated to helping students develop confidence, skill, and the professional mindset needed to succeed behind the chair and beyond.
Brenda Montanez
Soleil Hernandez
Brenda Montanez
Brenda Montanez is a Master Nail Technician and Instructor at El Paso Beauty & Barber Academy, bringing decades of experience in the beauty industry. As a seasoned professional, educator, and shop owner, Brenda has built her career on technical excellence, creativity, professionalism, and client care. Her experience gives students valuabl
Brenda Montanez is a Master Nail Technician and Instructor at El Paso Beauty & Barber Academy, bringing decades of experience in the beauty industry. As a seasoned professional, educator, and shop owner, Brenda has built her career on technical excellence, creativity, professionalism, and client care. Her experience gives students valuable real-world insight into nail artistry, salon service, sanitation standards, customer relationships, and the discipline needed to build a successful career in the beauty industry. Brenda is passionate about mentoring future nail professionals and helping them develop the confidence, skill, and work ethic needed to succeed.
Cecy Luna
Soleil Hernandez
Brenda Montanez
Cecy Luna is an Esthetician Instructor at El Paso Beauty & Barber Academy, bringing experience as both a professional esthetician and educator. Before entering the beauty industry, Cecy served as a teacher, giving her a strong foundation in instruction, communication, and student development. After transitioning into esthetics, she built
Cecy Luna is an Esthetician Instructor at El Paso Beauty & Barber Academy, bringing experience as both a professional esthetician and educator. Before entering the beauty industry, Cecy served as a teacher, giving her a strong foundation in instruction, communication, and student development. After transitioning into esthetics, she built her own successful spa and developed hands-on experience in professional skincare, client care, and business ownership. Cecy is passionate about giving back through education and helping students learn the art, science, and beauty of esthetics with confidence, professionalism, and purpose.
the team
Jamie Ciotti
Candice Alpuche
Candice Alpuche
Jamie Ciotti serves in Admissions and brings many years of experience as an educator and school leader. Originally from Colorado, Jamie was part of a team that helped grow a small private school from just a few students into an educational organization serving more than 6,000 students.
Throughout that journey, Jamie played an integral role
Jamie Ciotti serves in Admissions and brings many years of experience as an educator and school leader. Originally from Colorado, Jamie was part of a team that helped grow a small private school from just a few students into an educational organization serving more than 6,000 students.
Throughout that journey, Jamie played an integral role in many areas of school growth and operations, including record keeping, admissions, administration, budgeting, student support, and overall organizational development. Her hands-on experience in helping scale an important educational project gives her a strong understanding of what students, families, and schools need to succeed.
At El Paso Beauty & Barber Academy, Jamie brings professionalism, care, and deep educational experience to help guide future students as they take the next step toward a career in the beauty and barber industry.
Candice Alpuche
Candice Alpuche
Candice Alpuche
Candice Alpuche is a Nail Technician Instructor, shop owner, and talented nail artist with a strong following and reputation in the beauty industry. Known for her creativity, precision, and eye for detail, Candice has built a successful career by turning nail artistry into both a passion and a profession.
As an instructor, Candice brings r
Candice Alpuche is a Nail Technician Instructor, shop owner, and talented nail artist with a strong following and reputation in the beauty industry. Known for her creativity, precision, and eye for detail, Candice has built a successful career by turning nail artistry into both a passion and a profession.
As an instructor, Candice brings real-world salon experience, business knowledge, and artistic excellence into the classroom. Her students benefit from her hands-on approach, industry insight, and ability to teach not only technical nail skills, but also the creativity, confidence, and professionalism needed to succeed.
At El Paso Beauty & Barber Academy, Candice is dedicated to inspiring future nail professionals and helping students develop the skills they need to build their own successful careers in the beauty industry.
Gustavo Luevano
Candice Alpuche
Gustavo Luevano
Gustavo Luevano serves as Registrar at El Paso Beauty & Barber Academy, bringing more than 20 years of experience in records management and administrative operations. He is responsible for supporting student records, enrollment documentation, compliance, and academic file accuracy. With a professional, organized, and student-focused appro
Gustavo Luevano serves as Registrar at El Paso Beauty & Barber Academy, bringing more than 20 years of experience in records management and administrative operations. He is responsible for supporting student records, enrollment documentation, compliance, and academic file accuracy. With a professional, organized, and student-focused approach, Gustavo helps ensure that each student’s journey is properly documented and supported from enrollment through graduation.
Aly De La O
Candice Alpuche
Gustavo Luevano
Aly De La O serves as Administrative Assistant at El Paso Beauty & Barber Academy, where she supports daily office operations, student services, scheduling, documentation, and communication. Known for her organization, professionalism, and welcoming approach, Aly helps ensure that students, staff, and visitors receive attentive and efficient support throughout their experience with the academy.