The Elite Cosmetics Team

“the best kind of friendships are the ones that turn into family”

  • Alyssa Kostenko

    FOUNDER, MASTER ARTIST & EDUCATOR

    Alyssa the owner of Elite Cosmetics has always had a passion for all things beauty. From the early age of 10, she was fascinated with the beauty community. After high school she moved to New York City where she attended Makeup Designory, completing the Master’s Program. While living in New York she grew an attachment with lashes. She came back to Connecticut to become licensed as an Esthetician and Eyelash Technician.

    At only 21 years old Alyssa decided to quit her job to take the leap and open her own beauty salon. Within 2 weeks she had successfully opened a location in Woodbury, CT. Elite Cosmetics became so much bigger than she ever intended.

    With how fast things were blossoming Alyssa had decided it was time to create a safe space for others artists. She became an educator to help other artists get a better education.

    She is beyond excited to see what Elite Cosmetics becomes in the future!

  • Samantha Grela

    ASSOCIATE LASH ARTIST

    Samantha began her lash journey by getting them done herself. When she found that the studio was a quiet and peaceful place she decided to try lashing for fun. She quickly found that it was a way to relax from a long day of work and decided to take lashes from just doing friends at home to become a licensed artist.

    While working at her family’s business she has been lashing as well . Everyone would describe her as a workaholic , when she is not working she is with family.

    Elite Cosmetics has become her home and she can not wait to see where her career leads her here.

  • Summer Mills

    JUNIOR LASH ARTIST

    Summer, a number of years ago, had taken an interest in lash extensions. She loves how much they can compliment someone’s eyes and the confident outlook they can give an individual.

    With the right people behind her, she decided to become a licensed lash artist so she can pass the way lashes make her look and feel onto others.

    The Elite team has taught her so much and she can’t wait to see where her lash career takes her!