A Legacy Of Transformation
Living In Pure Serenity L.I.P.S. began with a simple but powerful belief, youth deserve to know who they are before the world labels them. For over thirty years, founder Crystal D. Lewis listened, encouraged, and nurtured confidence behind the salon chair. That everyday mentoring revealed a deeper need, a sanctuary where beauty, emotional wellness, and purpose could grow together for young people.
Rooted In Expertise
Crystal is a licensed cosmetologist with decades of hands-on experience and years of successful salon ownership. Her work spans haircare, scalp health, skincare, and wellness, all grounded in real clients and real stories. L.I.P.S. carries that same standard into every program, so youth learn industry expectations, professional habits, and self-care practices that truly prepare them for licensure, leadership, and long term success.
A Sanctuary For Growth
Living In Pure Serenity L.I.P.S. was created as more than a program, it functions as a refuge for youth. Here, shy teens practice speaking life over themselves, aspiring artists explore beauty as a real career, and emerging leaders find mentors who see their potential. Every workshop blends emotional wellness with practical skills, so participants leave calmer, clearer, and one step closer to the futures they deserve.
Crystal's Journey And Vision
Crystal's three decades in cosmetology and mentorship grew into L.I.P.S., a nonprofit where beauty unlocks serenity.
Early Beginnings
Crystal started as a nine year old styling dolls, already drawn to creativity, care, and transformation.
Professional Mastery
She became a licensed cosmetologist, deepening skills in haircare, scalp health, and wellness for diverse clients.
Salon Sanctuary
Through I Say Yes Salon & Spa, Crystal created a safe space where people felt seen and renewed.
Birth Of L.I.P.S.
Listening to youth facing doubt and anxiety, she envisioned L.I.P.S. to join serenity, mentorship, and career pathways.
Meet Crystal D. Lewis
Founder and Visionary
Crystal D. Lewis brings more than thirty years in the beauty industry to Living In Pure Serenity L.I.P.S. As a licensed cosmetologist in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, salon owner, and educator, she has turned her chair into a classroom, counseling space, and launchpad for youth who dream bigger for their lives.
Crystal built I Say Yes Salon & Spa as a place where every person, every texture, and every story is welcomed. Mentoring apprentices and listening to teens share their struggles, she saw how deeply confidence, mental wellness, and career hope are connected.
L.I.P.S. is her answer, a sanctuary where beauty training, inner peace, and leadership grow together. Crystal now pours her expertise into youth, guiding them toward serenity, purpose, and professional futures.