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Tori Herrera has proudly been a licensed esthetician for 17 years. Her commitment to the beauty industry and her community are unparalleled. She is an educator and mentor to many in her area. Tori regularly guest teaches at her local beauty colleges showcasing her waxing skills and breaking the stigma surrounding brazilian waxing at the same time. She is no stranger to the beauty competition world. Tori began competing in 2010 and holds titles from The Makeup Show LA, Best of Bakersfield and The Skin Games. She has an impressive 11 titles from The Skin Games and is recognized as the 2023 Waxer of the Year. Born and raised in Bakersfield, CA Tori can always be found giving back to her community. She uses her large clientele and connections to other leaders in the industry to organize multiple fundraisers to help out where it matters most, home. Her passion for helping others is genuine and radiates from her from the second you meet her. When Tori is not working in the studio she can be found spending time with her 2 children.

Tara Whitaker is a licensed cosmetologist for 17 years and an esthetician for the last 8, with over 20 years of experience in the beauty profession. She has been a Platform Artist & Educator for numerous Professional products & brands. She proudly holds The Skin Games Best Leg Waxer Of the Year, Brazilian Wax Player of the Year, & Wax Artist of the Year titles for 2021-2022 and is the 2x Reigning #1 International Brazilian Wax Artist of the year for the Year 2021-2022 & 2022-2023. She has earned her spot as 1 of the Best Of The Best in the World of Waxing and is the owner of The Waxing Spa located in Jacksonville, Fl.

Global Waxing Expert | President of ASCO UK – International Cosmetologists Association | The Meta-Awareness Beauty Business Mentor| Certified Business Strategist | Best-Selling Author | International Speaker & Judge | Campaigner for Raising Standards in Waxing, 

With over 20 years in the beauty industry, Marta is a global waxing expert, entrepreneur, certified business strategist, and the visionary behind The Meta-Awareness Beauty Business Mentor. She is internationally recognised for introducing specialist pregnancy waxing to the UK, pioneering a new standard in care and education.

She is the best-selling author of The Art of Pregnancy Waxing—the world’s only book on this subject—and has spent over 13 years running a multi-award-winning single-service waxing salon and training academy, setting benchmarks in service and education. Marta also developed her own professional waxing brand Zakawax, rooted in safety, quality, and innovation.

As President of ASCO UK (International Cosmetologists Association UK), Marta leads with a mission to raise industry standards, mentor beauty professionals, and champion ethical business growth.

She is an international public speaker, industry judge, and consultant, sharing her expertise globally. 

Marta is the founder of The Beauty Connect Event in London, which unites professionals seeking to grow, connect, and lead.

Through her signature mentoring style—combining strategy, emotional intelligence, and leadership—Marta empowers beauty business owners to build resilient, purposeful, and profitable businesses. Her global influence continues to transform the waxing & beauty industry through education, innovation, and legacy.

I am a licensed aesthetician with over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry. I proudly own and operate two locations—one in Tampa, Florida, and another in Clifton, New Jersey—where I have trained over 100 aspiring aestheticians to become expert waxers. Many of my trained professionals have gone on to open their own salons and studios, a testament to the quality of my mentorship and techniques.
My love for waxing shines through during every service, class, and event I participate in. I am passionate about sharing my signature waxing techniques and teaching the proper use of wax to ensure safety, efficiency, and exceptional results. I am renowned for my speed waxing skills, capable of completing a full waxing in just eight minutes without compromising quality.
While anyone can wax, not everyone can be a true Waxer. I believe that dedication, skill, and a genuine passion for the craft set apart the best in the industry. I love giving back to the community by hosting classes at local beauty schools and participating in the International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) every year, where I teach multiple sessions on Brazilian and full-body waxing.

RaeAnne Richards is a licensed esthetician with over 10 years of experience in the beauty and skincare industry. Known for her gentle touch and exceptional results, RaeAnne is proud to be the 2025 International Waxer of the Year, awarded by The Skin Games—one of the most prestigious honors in professional aesthetics.

Specializing in Brazilian waxing, brow shaping, and skincare for sensitive and acne-prone skin, RaeAnne is passionate about helping clients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for. Her services are tailored to each individual, using high-quality products and expert techniques that minimize irritation and deliver smooth, glowing results.

As a certified oncology skincare provider, RaeAnne also offers compassionate care for immune-compromised individuals and those undergoing cancer treatments, creating a safe and nurturing environment for healing and self-care.

With a reputation for excellence in waxing, facials, and holistic skincare, RaeAnne is dedicated to making self-care accessible, luxurious, and results-driven.

Hello! I’m Dalia Wagley, a licensed esthetician and owner of Spa W in Irving, Texas. With 18 years of experience as an esthetic educator and consultant, my journey into entrepreneurship began in a small Texas hill country town, where I was actively involved in fundraising for local schools and community organizations. At the age of 23, I opened my first spa and have cherished every moment since. As a dedicated esthetician, I stay updated on the latest trends in skincare and product knowledge, ensuring that I provide exceptional care to my clients and students. My passion for skincare and hair removal, particularly in sugaring, drives me to educate and manufacture within the esthetic community. I have had the privilege of working with individuals from Texas, Oklahoma, Mexico, and even Vietnam, fostering a love for hands-on education. Not only have I judged at Skin Games, but I have also competed, gaining valuable insights from both perspectives. I look forward to sharing my sweet sugar knowledge with the Skin Games community, it’s truly a family!

Deborah, a former executive,  current owner at Sugarmamapro and the Skinden by Sugarmama returns as a judge to the Skingames 2026. What brings Deborah back year after year to the Skingames? The desire to surround herself with like-minded passionate beauty professionals, as well as support excellence in hair removal

With over two decades of expertise in professional hair removal, Mena is recognized for her refined artistry and elevated approach to the ancient technique of Sugaring. After becoming certified in 2015, she further distinguished her craft through advanced training, hands-on education, and collaborative work with leading Sugaring professionals across the United States.

Mena has demonstrated her technique and taught master-level workshops at renowned Esthetic Congress events in Miami, Palm Beach, Chicago, and Texas. Her dedication to skill, precision, and skin integrity earned her 2nd Place at The Skin Games 2022, an achievement that reflects her excellence and artistry in her field.

Today, Mena offers exclusive mobile sugaring services, bringing a private spa experience directly to her clients’ homes and luxury accommodations. Her approach is gentle, meticulous, and tailored to each individual — prioritizing comfort, elegance, and consistently flawless results.

Rasheedah is the CEO and Founder of Naturals’Republic® Hair.Face.Body, a luxury personal care brand, and CaribbeanCandy® Professional Sugaring, a manufacturer and supplier of body sugaring products.

As a CIDESCO graduate, Master Sugarist, International Educator, Skin Therapist, and Cosmetic Formulator Rasheedah has established herself as an Industry Expert.

With over 20 years of experience, she has revolutionized sugaring education by transforming the traditional learning model to offer a comprehensive curriculum with unparalleled convenience through the launch of The SugarAPP™, the first Sugaring Education App.

Her San Francisco Bay Area salon has been named “Best in the Bay” East of the Bridge by SF Magazine and “Best Sugaring Salon” by Oakland Magazine. With a five-star review, It is undoubtedly a client favorite of Bay Area residents and visitors alike.

During its inception stages, Rasheedah envisioned the brand CaribbeanCandy® to be more than just the manufacturer and supplier of sugar paste, or even simply an educational resource. She envisioned it to be a catalyst that amplifies the careers of other tenacious beauty professionals.

With the opening of the CaribbeanCandy® Professional Body Sugaring Academy and the CaribbeanCandy Suites™ in Oakland, CA, she offers training/certification, employment opportunities, individualized working spaces, and business coaching to the community through her apprenticeship program.

Her philanthropic deeds in the form of tuition matches and scholarships, also provide an opportunity to give back, which remains a core component of her business model. Her brands, CaribbeanCandy® Professional Sugaring and Naturals’Republic®, can be found in treatment rooms across the country, and distributed throughout select Caribbean islands.

Today, as one-third of her family trifecta, consisting of her Husband and their daughter, Rasheedah travels throughout the U.S. and internationally along with her team of certified educators to facilitate hands-on training workshops for Day Spas, Salons, Cosmetology Schools, and licensed beauty professionals who wish to learn the art of body sugaring.

With a continual pursuit of knowledge and passion for natural skin treatments and all things sugaring, she moves forth as a forever student, Educator, and Mentor to many.

Aimee is the visionary leader behind four thriving sugaring companies and is a distinguished expert with almost two decades worth of experience in the skincare industry.

She is CEO and a founder of Savvy Certification, a recognized sugaring certificate program reviewed and endorsed by CIDESCO International; Additionally, offering comprehensive marketing support and resources to assist in amplifying the success of beauty school partners and online students.

Previously, Aimee had founded SugarMe Esthetics, a spa in Sweden that quickly grew into a top-rated destination for advanced skin treatments. She also co-founded Savvy Sugaring and Sugaring Canada, two regional distributors specializing in hybrid education models and premium products.

With a global mandate, Aimee has been distinguished as a sugaring guru, leading esthetician, and dedicated leader, managing a team of high-performing educators who instruct at cosmetology schools and private practices. Her achievements are underpinned by a commitment to continual learning, as evidenced by her multiple certifications and status as a licensed esthetician.

Through her ventures, Aimee serves as a mentor, fostering the next generation of estheticians and helping them to achieve their full potential. She looks forward to reconnecting with peers and welcomes your introduction at The Skin Games.

Amber Franklin is a Master Esthetician, Master Sugarist, and nationally recognized educator based in Washington State. With over 20 years in the industry, Amber’s career began in 2004 when she became certified in the art of Professional Body Sugaring, a technique that quickly became her passion and professional focus.
By 2005, Amber began sharing her expertise through education, and soon after, she recognized the need for structured, high-quality sugaring training. She developed a comprehensive two-day Sugaring Certification curriculum and authored a detailed manual that is now used in esthetic programs throughout Washington State.
Over the past two decades, Amber has trained and certified more than 2,000 estheticians across the United States. She has worked closely with esthetic schools and professionals to raise the standard of sugaring education and help students excel in the art of natural hair removal.
As the U.S. National Educator for Sugar of the Nile and co-owner of Legend Aesthetic, the largest distributor of Sugar of the Nile products in the U.S., Amber remains at the forefront of the industry. She is deeply committed to empowering the next generation of Sugarists with practical, compassionate, and expert-led training and premium sugaring products.
In her role as a 25/26 Skin Games Judge, Amber is honored to evaluate and celebrate excellence in the Sugaring category. Her involvement reflects not only her passion for the craft but also her commitment to recognizing and uplifting estheticians who are advancing the art and science of professional body sugaring. As an expert judge at the Skin Games, it is both a privilege and a powerful opportunity to inspire, educate, and support a thriving community of professionals dedicated to skin health and holistic beauty.