THE STORY
(BUR-KAH-NAH)
BERKANA is an ancient symbol that represents growth, renewal, plant life, tree energy, healing and nurturing. It is about being steadfast and patient as new beginnings blossom. At Berkana, we focus on providing time and space where clients can pause— to rest, renew and find rituals that nourish the inner and outer beauty.
All are welcome here.
CHRISTINA SNEAD
BROW SHAPING SPECIALIST
SHOBHA THREADING SPECIALIST
GUA SHA CERTIFIED
MAKEUP ARTIST
A curator of the full, au-naturale, love-what-you-were-born-with brow, Christina began her career in 1999 specializing in brows and makeup. Twenty-five years of passion, practice and expertise has made her a master of her craft. Deeply rooted in healthy beauty, she loves to educate on rituals and cosmetics that make a difference on the skin and in the world. She is an advocate for safe, smart and sustainable beauty.
“First Skin, Then Makeup, Always Brows.”
— MY BEAUTY MANTRA
Education. Experience. Expertise.
SKILLS + CAREER
Brow Shaping Specialist since 2000
Shoba Threading Specialist NYC 2008
Gua Sha, Wildling Beauty Certified 2021
Business Consulting + Education + Training
BLINK FOR BEAUTY 2008-2022 Co-Founder + Esthetician
Makeup : NY Fashion Week + Brides + Daily Makeup
AVEDA + JUUT SALON + BELLA 2000-2008
Retail Team Leader
Esthetician + Brow Specialist
Makeup + Product Educator
Aveda Advisor of the Year 2001
AWARDS + EDUCATION
Allure Magazine, Best Brows 2012 & 2013 (National)
Mpls/StPaul Mag, Best Brows 2011, 2012
Best Spa, MN Monthly 2014
Best Threading, Best of MN 2015
Best in the North Loop 2014, 2016, 2018
AVEDA INSTITUTE MPLS, Esthetics Program 1999, Top Service + Retail Sales in class, Taught my First Brow Shaping Class
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS 1994-98
Studied Psychology + Biology
Volleyball Club
“I spent a lot of time with the 100 year old tree in our backyard. I thought to myself, this tree has seen hundreds of winters and yet, innately knows spring will bloom. I wanted to be more like this tree and weather my personal winter, stay steadfast in the midst of change, and bloom once again.”
— Diana Ryu, Founder of Namu Home Goods