Miss North Carolina 2021 and North Carolina Azalea Festival Queen 2023, Carli Batson, is taking a leap of faith towards a lifelong dream. Essentia with Carli LLC has been in business since she earned the esteemed N.C. crown in 2021. Since then, Carli has worked one on one with current and future titleholders across the eastern United States. Whether it’s a zoom meeting or private studio rehearsal, Carli has been applauded for her attentive services and full-package approach to pageant coaching. Her specialty lies within assisting each client with a keen eye for consistency. Carli knows memorable, confident and prepared contestants are what judges look for in any competition, and she’s ready to push your personal brand to the forefront.
Carli is based out of her hometown of Wilmington, NC where she is currently obtaining her cosmetology license at The Aveda Institute of Wilmington. Her experience in hair and makeup continues to grow, but is fueled by her many years of pageantry, theater and dance performance. Carli is a perfectionist when it comes to finding your signature look, but knows that less is more when it comes to highlighting your natural beauty. Say goodbye to cookie-cutter pageantry and hello to consistent, clean, and professional beauty! Whether you’re looking to make that big impression in the interview room, or attain the wow-factor onstage, Carli is prepared to make sure that your outward appearance aligns with the message you want to share.
The future of Essentia? We’re glad you asked! In the next 5 years, Essentia plans to open our very first studio space. Complete with a full salon, beauty bar, and studio.
Carli is also in the process of becoming certified in The IBE®, Invisible Bead Extensions® Technique. IBE® was created to fill the gaps left by traditional methods utilized in the industry. Where other methods leave women feeling discomfort from their extensions, IBE® promises a damage-free and comfortable installation. When other extension methods require 3-6 weeks in between maintenance appointments, IBE® offers a more durable method with the ability to go twice as long in between reinstalls. While many extensions leave guests feeling exposed with certain hairstyles, IBE® gives seamlessness from every view. It offers flexibility and comfort even when worn up in a ponytail. This patent pending method quite literally “flipped” the extension industry!
