About Karina Mitchell, Aesthetician Specialist
Karina’s a native of Colombia, is an accomplished esthetician and nail technician who perfected the beauty techniques of her homeland using natural materials like salt water, coconut and clay. She along with Hustine Mitchell developed MI CUMBIA Organica’s groundbreaking application technique for water-based polishes using a certified organic base coat and certified organic nail conditioner. Prior to opening MI CUMBIA, Karina received awards for Best Manicure/Pedicure in Rittenhouse Square (2005, Philadelphia Style) and runner-up Best Manicure/Pedicure in Rittenhouse Square (2006, Philadelphia Style). Karina is an accomplished nail technician from Colombia, exposed to the traditions of Colombia’s tribal Wayu. While on her native soil Karina practiced techniques of creating exfoliates by mixing sand with coconut found on the beach. She came to the United States after studing Engineering from the University of EAFIT. Since moving to Philadelphia in 2003 she worked around Rittenhouse Square were she was awarded “Best Manicure / Pedicure” and best of in “Philly Style” “Best of Philly Style Magazine, (2005)” and while at MI CUMBIA she has established a long list of awards.
