Instagram story viewer> @jadeemerald__> Posts

Jade Emerald 💚

@jadeemerald__

5.7K

followers

1405

following

✨ Becoming her in real time
Motherhood • Dance • Wellness • Business
🍯 Your Las Vegas Sugar Wax Bestie
@thelasugarista
👇🏾 Come get sugared

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Download All

So this happened today. 🥹 I got called up to do my first solo.

And all I could think about was the grief I’ve been carrying since April and how hard I’ve had to push myself to not fall into depression since becoming my children’s only parent.

I had to bring myself out of a really dark place. I had to make myself get up. Make myself take care of my body. Push myself to lose weight, find things that made me happy again, leave the house, meet new people, and do things I was scared to do.

Dance was one of those things.

And I couldn’t be more proud of myself. 😭

I’m finding myself again. 🥹🩷

Also thank you for believing in me @hybrid.heels , you really motivate me, you’ve given me friends and congratulations on 10k. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 #plussizedancer #grief by @jadeemerald__

827

122

2 days ago

Happy Sunday 🤍

I looked at this picture today and got emotional because these three really took a chance on me.

When I decided to move us to Las Vegas, they left everything they knew because their mama said, “Trust me.” And the whole time, I was telling God, “I trust You.”

I had no idea that shortly after we got here, their dad would pass away or how much our lives were about to change.

But five months later, I look at us and I don’t only see what we’ve lost. I see what God has built around us. I see happy kids, new experiences, laughter, memories and a beautiful new life that we’re creating together.

They trusted me. I trusted God. And God has been so, so good to the four of us. 🤍

That’s what I’m grateful for today. 🥹🙏🏾 by @jadeemerald__

95

8

16 days ago

J Cole Las Vegas 2026 #fallofftour #lasvegas #jcole #plussizefashion #ootd by @jadeemerald__

151

30

23 days ago

My twins were having a full on fight while my son took these pictures #momlife by @jadeemerald__

176

24

a month ago

6 months ago, I took a bet on myself and moved to Las Vegas with my babies. 🥺 I spent a lot of those first few months sad, depressed and crying, wondering if I made the right decision.

Now I look at my life and I’m just… grateful. 🥹

I’ve been doing mat Pilates for about 2 months, I’m down 11 pounds, and @thegoodplacelv has genuinely become my happy place. 💙 I cry almost every time I get to do Pilates somewhere beautiful because I look around and realize… girl, this is YOUR life. You’re really here. 🥺

And as a mama + entrepreneur, @bloomsupps has been my little extra boost on the days I need the energy to show up for myself too.

I stepped outside of my comfort zone, bet on myself, and God has been showing me just how beautiful a new beginning can be. 🥺💙

Shoutout to my girl @youronefriendash for the photos and taking your classes every week has changed my life, rather I like the workout or not, mostly not 🤣💙 by @jadeemerald__

119

22

2 months ago

137

9

2 months ago

Hi, Sugar Mamas! 💚🌴

I’m Jade, founder of The LA Sugarista!

I’ve been an esthetician for over 3 years, specializing in luxury sugar waxing. Along the way, I’ve worked with brands like European Wax Center and Sugaring NYC, trained other estheticians in sugaring, and helped hundreds of women feel more confident in their own skin.

Now I’m bringing that experience to Las Vegas with a studio that’s all about good vibes, great conversations, and even better results.

A few things about me…

💚 I’m a mom of three.
🌴 I’m obsessed with all things LA-inspired.
✨ I believe self-care should feel luxurious, not intimidating.
🤍 My goal is for every client to leave feeling more confident than when they walked in.

Whether you’re booking your very first Brazilian or you’re a sugaring regular, I’m so happy you’re here.

Welcome to The LA Sugarista.

I can’t wait to meet you. 💕 taken in Las Vegas, Nevada by @jadeemerald__

65

10

3 months ago

This weekend wasn’t about a staycation. It was about stopping long enough to realize how much God has done.

The last few days I’ve cried more than I have in a long time. Not because I don’t trust Him, but because I’m overwhelmed. I’m rebuilding my life at 33 in a new state with my three babies. No family. No safety net. Just God.

Sometimes I still can’t believe my children’s father is gone. Not because I miss our relationship, but because I know God answered prayers I cried for years.

This morning I went to yoga, and I was the only student there. I laid on my mat and silently thanked God for bringing us this far.

Before I open this business, I just wanted to remember that every blessing started with Him. 🤍 by @jadeemerald__

100

6

3 months ago

On a much lighter note this happened today. #newsalonsuite #licensedesthetician #lasvegas by @jadeemerald__

214

62

3 months ago

Any other plus-size Pilates girls out there? Because I’m obsessed. 🤍

After trying 75 Hard and absolutely wrecking my knees, I decided to stop forcing myself to do workouts I hated.

This week, I focused on Pilates, lowering my stress, and actually enjoying movement again. Some days I went once, some days twice.

And honestly? I’ve already lost 4 pounds this week, my knees hurt less, my stress levels are way down, and I don’t feel like I’m fighting my body anymore.

Maybe weight loss isn’t always about going harder. Maybe it’s about finding something that makes you want to keep showing up. ✨ by @jadeemerald__

70

8

3 months ago

For the Estheticians Who Feel Like They’re Behind 💚

Today, I walked into a room full of people I’ve admired for years, and honestly, I felt small.

I went to esthetics school with big dreams. My first business lasted maybe 30 days. I worked for two waxing companies trying to find my place. Then I opened The LA Sugarista, and while it had beautiful moments, I eventually had to close that chapter too.

So walking into this show without a huge budget, without all the trendy products, and feeling like I’m always one step behind, I couldn’t help but feel like the underrated waxer in the room.

But then I introduced myself to a Black esthetician whose business I’ve admired for a long time, and she told me she knew who I was. 🥺

That moment reminded me that maybe I’ve been so busy comparing my journey to everyone else’s that I forgot I’ve been building something too.

Maybe I’m not the trendiest waxer. Maybe my path hasn’t been traditional. But I’m still here. Still learning. Still building. Still showing up.

And today, that felt like enough. 💜✨ #esthetician #waxspecialist by @jadeemerald__

34

1

3 months ago