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MELANIN-RICH SKIN CARE SPECIALIST · LA MESA, CA

Black-Owned. Queer-Owned. Woman-Owned.

Skincare that starts with

understanding your skin.

I specialize in corrective skincare for melanin-rich skin, with personalized treatments and realistic at-home routines built around your skin, your goals, and your budget.
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HOW I WORK

Skincare First.

What you do at home matters more than what happens on my table. I use professional treatments to support your skin, but consistent home care is the foundation of lasting results.
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MY APPROACH
SERVICES     

Choose where you want to start.

You don't need to figure everything out before you book. I'll help you determine what your skin needs and what makes sense for you.

Standard Facials

A safe starting point for healthy skin, maintenance, and getting to know your skin

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Advanced Facials

More intensive treatments for concerns that need a stronger, more targeted approach.

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Chemical Peels

Deep chemical exfoliation selected carefully around your skin's health and tolerance.

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Body & More

Waxing and body treatments for skin concerns that don't stop at your face.

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Brows & Lashes

Simple, polished treatments that enhance what you already have.

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WHY MELANIN-RICH SKIN?

This isn't an afterthought

in my practice. 

As a person of color I know that people with melanin-rich skin have too often had to navigate skincare advice that wasn't created with our skin in mind. That can mean misinformation, unnecessary fear around treatments, and years of trying products that were never a good fit. My practice is built to do better. I prioritize people of color in the way I approach skincare, while welcoming all skin types. My goal is to help you understand your skin and make decisions that actually move you toward healthier skin.

YOUR SKINCARE ROAD MAP

Professional skincare

should still fit your real life.

I create a personalized plan that shows you what matters most first. If you can't afford the entire ideal routine today, you don't have to buy it all today.
THE ESSENTIALS
Start with what your skin needs most.
ENHANCE
Add targeted products as your routine develops.
AMPLIFY
Build toward the complete plan when it makes sense for your budget.
SEE HOW MY PLANS WORK

Quick answers before you book.

  • I'll ask you a lot of questions before we even start. Your skin history, what you've been using at home, what your concerns are, what your goals are. I assess your skin that day and customize everything from there. Nothing is cookie cutter. You'll leave with a clear sense of what your skin needs and what we're working toward together.

  • Yes. I carry professional grade retail products in studio because homecare is a huge part of getting real results. I work with Circadia and GlyMed+ for skincare and Sweet & True Botanicals for post-wax aftercare. I also carry authentic African net sponges for body exfoliation. I'll never push you to buy anything but I will tell you honestly what I think your skin needs and why.

  • Please give me as much notice as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule. Last minute cancellations and no-shows affect my livelihood directly as a solo business owner. Check my booking page for the full policy details before you book.

  • Yes. Text me ((833) 361-7358) or DM me on Instagram at @ethereal_beauty_esthetics. I handle everything personally, no automated responses, no front desk. If you reach out I'll get back to you.

  • 'm located inside Lofty Lash Studio at 8148 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942. La Mesa is just east of San Diego, about 10 minutes from downtown. Street parking is available and the studio is easy to find.

  • Everyone is welcome here. My specialty is melanin-rich skin but I treat all skin types, all backgrounds, and all gender identities. If you want someone who is going to take your skin seriously and actually guide you toward real results, you're in the right place.

    My Brazilian services are currently designed for individuals with female anatomy.

  • Yes, genuinely. It's not a marketing line. Melanin-rich skin responds differently to treatment and most esthetic education doesn't cover it properly. I made it a point to learn it, specialize in it, and build my entire approach around it. If you've had estheticians work on your skin before who didn't understand how it behaves, that changes here.

  • Click the Book Now button anywhere on this site. It'll take you straight to my booking page where you can see available services, times, and book directly. If you're not sure what to book, text me or DM me on Instagram before you commit and I'll point you in the right direction.

    Not sure which service is right for you? Text me first. I'd rather help you figure it out than have you show up for the wrong thing.