#329 - Revolutionizing Beauty & Wellness with Christina Kesaris-Tardi

Bringing more than 15 years of experience, Christina Kesaris-Tardi is a visionary in the beauty and wellness space. She is the founder and CEO of the luxury wellness brands eséna Facial Bar, eména spa and eséna skincare. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Kesaris-Tardi was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and is a first-generation Greek American. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to pursue her passion for business at Babson College. Before starting eséna Facial Bar, Kesaris-Tardi was a pioneer of the Miami Design District by opening the first-ever spa, eména spa, in 2008. 

The Miami Design District later became known as Miami’s ultra-luxury district known for high-end designer retail boutiques and celebrity sightings. Kesaris-Tardi’s innovative vision and dedication to providing top-tier luxury beauty treatments combined with her attentive and friendly service made eména a pillar in the Miami wellness industry for South Florida’s most impactful professionals, top community leaders and influencers. Kesaris-Tardi ‘s entrepreneurial journey continued to embellish as she expanded her brand. In 2017, she opened a second eména spa at the luxurious Lyfe Resort and Residences in Hollywood, Florida. Then just one year later, she debuted eséna skincare, a line of premium skincare products. The name, synonymously with eména “me” and eséna “you”, was chosen to reflect Kesaris-Tardi’s homage to her Greek heritage and the personal transformative nature of the brand. After a decade of success, Kesaris-Tardi sold eména spa in 2019. In 2022, she was asked to lead the spa at the renowned The Diplomat Hollywood Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, a testament to her expertise in South Florida’s luxury wellness industry. In 2023, Kesaris-Tardi expanded her wellness portfolio by purchasing and restoring a historically renovated 1960s bar in the heart of the revitalized downtown Oakland Park, thoughtfully transforming it into a casual yet chic facial bar, head spa and skincare boutique. 

Thus, eséna Facial Bar was born. eséna Facial Bar, designed for today’s fast-paced lifestyle with express 30-minute treatments, operates with a concept similar to a blow-dry bar but focused on skincare and head spa treatments. eséna Facial Bar delivers luxurious, express treatments that fit seamlessly into busy schedules. Serving the greater Fort Lauderdale area, it offers high-quality, lavish facial and head spa services in an open atmosphere tailored for individuals on the go. Exclusive eséna skincare and haircare products are used in all treatments and are available for purchase along with other unique wellness and beauty products. Also, in 2024, Kesaris-Tardi debuted eséna haircare, expanding her product line to include premium haircare solutions that align with her commitment to quality and holistic beauty. Through every step of her career, Kesaris-Tardi has remained dedicated to creating exceptional wellness experiences, blending luxury with a personal touch, and honoring her Greek heritage. Kesaris-Tardi resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with her husband.