About
Hi, I'm Angie. Nice to meet you.
I'm the esthetician behind Esthetics By Angie, a small skin studio on 28th Avenue in Astoria. I opened it to give people the kind of care I wish I'd had when my own skin was at its worst.
Why skin, and why it's personal
I dealt with acne for a long time. I tried the drugstore washes, the strong spot treatments, the advice from friends. Some of it helped for a week; most of it made my skin angrier. What finally made a difference was someone taking the time to look at my skin properly and explain what was going on.
That experience is the reason I became an esthetician. I remember how it feels to cover up with makeup, to avoid photos, to feel judged in a treatment room. So in my room, nobody gets judged. You can show up with a breakout, no makeup and a bag full of products you're not sure about, and we'll sort it out together.
How I work
I don't believe in one facial for everyone. Your skin in July isn't your skin in January, and what works for your friend might be wrong for you. Each appointment starts with a short check-in, and I adjust the products, the exfoliation and the machines to what I see that day.
I'll also be honest with you. If you don't need a peel, I won't book you for one. If your routine has ten steps and three of them are fighting each other, I'll tell you which ones to drop. Good skin usually comes from a few right things done consistently, not from buying more.
What I focus on
- Acne and congestion, for teens and adults (see teen facials)
- Dark spots and marks left after breakouts
- Dullness, dehydration and uneven texture
- Early fine lines and firmness
- Body treatments like lymphatic drainage and wood therapy
The studio
You'll find me in Suite 5 at 42-16 28th Avenue. It's a private, quiet room, so there's no busy salon floor and no one rushing you out the door. Appointments run on time, and you'll have the room to yourself.
I'm open seven days, with appointments until 8 PM on weekdays and until 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, so it's easier to fit a facial around work. Current availability is always on my GlossGenius booking page, and you can follow along with client results and skin tips on Instagram.
Let's meet your skin
New here? Start with the new client custom facial. It gives us time to talk, look closely and build a plan that fits you.