Vanessa Hinton has been the cosmetology instructor at Marshall Academy for nineteen years. She began her career behind the chair for 10 years prior to her current position. Ms. Hinton is a licensed cosmetologist, cosmetology instructor, master aesthetician, master aesthetic instructor, and permanent cosmetic tattoo artist.

Ms. Hinton is a member of the Association Skin Care Professionals (ASCP), National Coalition of Esthetician Association (NCEA); she is NCEA certified and paramedical certified. Her goal is to lend her expertise in skincare working with burn victims.