The Beautoria Story
The Beautoria Story
Founder
Viktoria Elkind
Viktoria has been working in the beauty industry for over 17 years, launching her first business, Beautoria, in 2018. Viktoria is a licensed Cosmetologist in Illinois after attending the Pivot Point Cosmetology School in 2007. Viktoria also received Special Effects Makeup Application and Master Makeup Artist certifications from the Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles, Calif. and the Airbrush Academy in Illinois, respectively.
Throughout her education, Viktoria also worked in leadership positions in the cosmetics departments at Nordstrom and Bloomingdales, in addition to years of professional experience focused on clinical skincare as an assistant manager at Dermatology + Aesthetics.
Bridal and special occasion makeup artistry are Viktoria’s specialties but she has a wide range of skills that allow her to practice many different facets of the beauty industry, which results in a more personalized experience for each client she encounters. Last but not least, she loves to have fun!