Alaina Sambol | Licensed Esthetician
people always ask me how I became an esthetician-and the truth is that I stumbled into it. I was born and raised in Florida and thought I wanted to follow in the footsteps of my mom’s first career-cosmetologist. after dropping out of college before my junior year I enrolled in cosmetology school. fast forward to 2013 and barely going to class, my mom offered me the opportunity to make a real change in my life and move to Asheville, Nc. it’s there that I became a two time beauty school dropout and worked endless restaurant jobs. I even got a phlebotomy certifcation and spent a couple years drawing blood! in 2019 I met an esthetician for the first time, a friend of mine who later got me a job fresh out of school. I had my first facial in school, I knew absolutely nothing except that I was obsessed with skincare and makeup and could spend hours researching products and giving my friends advice. in 2022 I found my way to durham and knew that my dreams were bigger than working at a chain spa. when inkvictus expanded the timing felt like fATE-THIS IS THE ENVIRONMENT I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO WORK IN, doing only the services I truly believe in and following my own ethical standards.
when i’m not in studio you can find me engaging in one of way too many hobbies- reading scary books, listening to true crime podcasts, hiking the blue ridge mountains, going to metal concerts, watching horror movies, pole fitness, lifting weights, trying to find the best coffee in the triangle, creating art, and hanging with my partner or my cat, Hermione.
first time client facial
Start here if this is your first facial with Arcane Glow! This treatment (75-mins) includes a little extra time to allow me to get to know you + your skin better. We will sit down + discuss your intake form and current skincare routine so that I can tailor a facial service to your specific skin’s needs.
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Golden Hour Facial
A completely customized skin treatment to address all skin concerns + types.
Includes a skin analysis, double cleanse, exfoliation, light extractions if needed, massage, mask, + finishing products, as well as cleansing + SPF application of the décolleté.
The result is clean, glowing skin in a compact time frame.
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Signature Radiance Ritual
A customized skin treatment start-to-finish for both face + décolleté that includes a thorough skin analysis, double cleanse, exfoliation, extractions if needed, massage, mask, + finishing products. One to two additional modalities will be included to address specific skin concerns, such as microcurrent, high frequency, ultrasonic spatula for deeper cleansing + product penetration, gua sha, or ice globes.
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Total Alchemy Experience
Alchemy: a power or process that changes or transforms something in a mysterious or impressive way. Experience a treatment created just for you that includes both your face + décolleté. Thorough skin analysis, double cleanse using an ultrasonic spatula for a deep clean, tailored exfoliation, extractions if needed, a rejuvenating face + neck/shoulder massage, customized treatment mask, microcurrent to lift + tighten, as well as finishing products. Other modalities included as time permits: high frequency, gua sha + cold globes. The service for when you want it all! Expect to leave with an ethereal glow and a deep sense of relaxation and well-being.
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