Beauty Enthusiast Erica Gomez shares 5 things she can’t live without
MY FIVE: A series where we ask Omahans to share their five favorite things
By: Xitally Velasco
Erica Gomez is a gifted, well-rounded esthetician specializing in lashes and makeup. Erica’s professional experience that she gained from running her father’s business for 20 years pushed her to chase her own dreams.
Erica began esthetician school in 2021 to pursue her passion for makeup artistry. With grit and determination, she is thrilled to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of her studio, Gemma Bella. The studio’s name came as a tribute to the memory of her grandparents, who she views as her guardian angels.
“I am dedicated to achieving beauty by expanding my knowledge and keeping up with the latest trends. I strive to build confidence, serve, educate my community on the importance of skincare and self-care, and remind them that it’s more than skin deep.” Erica said.
Erica shared with us the five things she can’t live without…
1. My grandma’s coin purse.
My Grandma’s coin purse.
“My grandma always kept her coin purse close to her, and now I hold it close to me; it’s my good luck charm. She’s my strong, loving, and caring role model, so her coin purse reminds me to face the world with love, compassion, and kindness just as she did.”
2. Chivas Jersey.
“A birthday gift I will cherish for life is my grandpa’s old Chivas jersey.”
- Erica Gomez
“A birthday gift I will cherish for life is my grandpa’s old Chivas jersey. The Mexican professional soccer club jersey reminds me of my childhood when I would watch soccer in my grandparent’s living room, not knowing the game's rules or how it was played. However, it was the family bonding that I valued. When I see the jersey in my closet, it reminds me to stay strong, play the game of life with passion and determination, and be the best in whatever you put your heart and soul into.”
3. Makeup.
Makeup is a tool for self-expression and creativity.
“There’s no doubt that it’s my passion. I love how it makes me feel and look; it’s fun! If you know me, you know that I don’t leave without my makeup. It’s my carry-on.”
4. Crystals.
They’re relaxing and so pretty!
“They help me meditate, refocus, and stay grounded. A crystal gives me the energy I need, depending on my mood. They’re the beauty of nature.”
5. Pictures.
“It’s all about reminiscing and taking a walk down memory lane to cherish those heartwarming moments.”
Xitlally Velasco is a University of Nebraska at Omaha journalism student with a concentration in public relations and advertising and a minor in Psychology. Velasco is the Digital Content Curator at Lozafina Marketing and Public Relations. Send your tips and story ideas to office@lozafina.com