Aesthetic Studio
SPF is Your BFF. By Ashley Gardewine, LE
I hear this a lot, “why do I need to wear an SPF?”, “I wear it on vacation,” “It’s in my makeup,” “I’ve been inside all day… so I don’t need to wear it”. It honestly shocks me when I hear that people still don’t wear an SPF every single day. Friend! SPF is your…
Read MoreDermaplaning: What Is It & Why You Should Try It. By Ashley Gardewine, LE, Laser Technician
If the idea of dermaplaning or shaving your face sounds a bit strange to you, it is understandable. Isn’t shaving the face a manly thing? After all, what about the age-old myth that if you shave your face, your hair will grow back thicker and darker? I’ll answer that question and explain what I mean…
Read MoreAn Interview with Esthetician, Ashley Gardewine
We are so excited to welcome Ashley Gardewine to the Couri Center’s Aesthetic Studio. Ashley is a licensed esthetician & certified laser technician. She has over 12 years of experience in the industry, with 7 of those owning her own business. Ashley specializes in corrective anti-aging treatments for sun damage, fine lines, and acne. Whether…
Read MoreHealthy Gut, Happy Skin! By Leslie A. Gilstrap, LE
Your skin is the largest organ of the body. Not only is it affected by external factors like the sun, free radicals, and of course, the normal aging process, it’s also affected internally by our digestive system. It’s not as hard as you think to follow a few essential tasks to increase elastin, collagen, decrease inflammation,…
Read MoreThree Things I’ve Learned By Leslie Ann Gilstrap, LE
After the age of 30, we lose 1% of our collagen each year 80% of fine lines are caused by the sun I’m 100% ready to do something about it If this sounds like you, let’s talk the ThreeforMe and what it can do for you. Our most popular treatment targets fine lines, sun spots,…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Daily Routine? By Leslie A. Gilstrap, Licensed Esthetician
What’s Your Daily Routine? What’s that, you don’t have a skincare routine? Well, let me help you with that. Our skin works 24/7 to protect our face and body from weather, UVA/UVB rays, injuries, disease, and aging. So taking a small amount of time twice a day to tend to your skin is very beneficial. …
Read MoreBreak Up with Your Makeup By Leslie A. Gilstrap, Licensed Esthetician
Ladies this will be the easiest break up of your life. Don’t believe me? Let me tell you why. We go our lives thinking we have to cover up the things that make us, us. Maybe you have fine lines, freckles, sun spots, or scars. We all have something that bothers us. All of those…
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