About Me
Known professionally as The Beauty Chemist, Cassandra is a licensed cosmetologist, certified trichologist, complete cosmetic chemist, and professor of cosmetic science with over 20 years of hands-on expertise.
Her work spans from formulating breakthrough hair and skin care products to designing custom wigs for film, fashion, and medical use, and creating camera-ready looks for high-profile productions.
Whether in the lab, salon, or on set, Cassandra applies a rare combination of technical mastery and creative precision, offering brands and clients alike access to a uniquely integrated approach to beauty.
Her signature attention to detail and deep understanding of cosmetic chemistry have made her a trusted partner for product development teams, production stylists, and beauty innovators.
Credentials & Experience
B.S. in Chemistry
Licensed Cosmetologist
Product Performance Facilitator
Innovation Consultant
M.S. in Cosmetic Science
Certified Trichologist
Celebrity Hair & Makeup Artist
SME for Beauty Corporations
M.S. in Psychology
Wig Maker
Professor of Cosmetic Science
Platform Artist
Production Science & On-Set Consultation
“Thank you, Cassie!! You are so fantastic and we're so happy to have you be part of the show!!”
Anna Wenger
Executive Producer
R&D Cosmetic Science
“I miss working with you. We always had so much fun laughing. Thank you for All you do. Congrats on all your success, you deserve it all.”
Guy Tang
Brand Founder
Speaking Engagement
“Thank you so much for speaking! I greatly appreciate it and I think your presentation was absolutely amazing and the girls really enjoyed it.”
Kendal Howell
CEO The Rose Gallery Hair & Co.
Speaking Engagement
“We are so excited to share beauty expert Cassandra Celestin providing hair consultation and hair demos.”
@CantuBeauty
Publication
“We enjoyed working with you on your CanvasRebel story and would love to keep working on more great collabs together.”
Canvasrebel.com
R&D Product Development
“Thank you for all the work you have done with me. I truly appreciate it! You have been so helpful in guiding me through this process and helping me understand the chemistry.”
Genesee Semon
The Bleachy Clean
Editorial
“I love how she pays great attention to detail. That’s why I love working with her. Very thorough.”
Joey Rolon
Designer, Art Director
Film Production
“Thank you so much, goddess! IT WAS ALL THE HAIR!!!! Thank you for everything!!!”
Lauren Buglioli
Actress
Trichology
“My hair looks amazing, feels healthy, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.”
Kadonna Reynolds
Ms Florida America’s United States 2025
Hair & Make-up
“Cassandra is a beauty chemist. Loved working with her for many years and trusted her to take care of me and my family’s glam on my big day.”
Lisa H
RHWM
Cosmetic Science
“We really enjoyed your video on Mission Unstoppable; very fun and informative!”
Kobo
Material Supplier
Film Production
“Cassandra is an absolute gem, and a pleasure to work with. Her knowledge, her resume, her kindness, and passion are all unmatched.”
Eddy Moon
WEG Films
Production
“Cassandra is super talented, efficient and creative. A real pleasure to work with!”
Susan Lunetta
President Exxcel Model Management
Speaking Engagement
“Her masterclass on Decoding Sensory Characteristics for Skin & Hair Care brought clarity, science, and real-world application together in a way our audience truly appreciated.”
Cynthia Johnson
Founder & CEO, Cindy J Cosmetic Labs/ Cindy J Expo
Product Development
“Working with Cass was such a standout experience. As a chemist, she consistently created innovative formulations & paired them with clear, thoughtful test plans easy for pro-stylist to evaluate real-world performance, & provide meaningful data-driven feedback.”
Jessica Tiddes
Hair Care Education Director
Product Facilitator
“When Cassandra signs off on a product, we know it’s camera-ready and salon-true.”
Head of R&D
Indie Brand
Wig Design
“She made wigs and hairpieces that looked flawless on 4K. That’s skill and science in one.”
Lead Stylist
Streaming Production
Brand Collaborations
Work Seen On
The Screen
Editorial Highlights
Allure
Expert insight on ingredient interactions and how formulation design influences buildup, performance, and long-term hair feel.
The Strategist
Technical perspective on evaluating hair products when formulas are proprietary, emphasizing material behavior and performance over disclosed ingredients.
BuzzFeed
Professional commentary on luxury beauty pricing, highlighting how brand positioning and marketing strategy often outweigh formulation cost in premium products.
Harper’s Bazaar
Expert analysis of formulation strategy, ingredient functionality, and performance alignment in beauty innovation.
Modern Salon
Editorial spotlight recognizing chemistry expertise in professional hair color, chemical services, and real-world salon application.
AHP Indie Stylist
Trade feature highlighting cosmetic chemistry expertise applied to ingredient analysis and professional education.