Today we’d like to introduce you to Shonda Davisson.
Hi Shonda, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My journey into esthetics actually began as a second career. I had always been deeply passionate about skincare, wellness, and helping people feel confident in their own skin, but for a long time it remained something I dreamed about pursuing. Eventually, I decided to take the leap and follow that passion professionally.
I attended Skin Institute to begin my esthetics education and later continued my advanced training through The International Dermal Institute. Like many new estheticians, I entered the industry excited to learn and eager to find the “perfect” spa environment to grow in. After working in a few different spas and exploring many opportunities, I began to notice a gap in the industry — there weren’t many spaces that truly combined results-driven skincare, education, personalization, and a welcoming client experience all in one.
That realization ultimately inspired me to build something from the ground up.
Over the years, SKINSPA has grown into something even bigger than I originally imagined. What started as a personal dream evolved into a team culture built on connection, education, and elevated care.
Looking back, I’m incredibly grateful that I trusted my instincts and built the kind of space I felt was missing. It’s been amazing to watch both our clients and our team grow alongside the business over the years.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
In the early years, one of the biggest challenges was building awareness and trust around a concept that felt different from the traditional spa experience at the time. Fifteen years ago, the elevated, highly customized, education-focused approach I envisioned wasn’t as common, so turning that vision into a sustainable business took a great deal of consistency, persistence, and adaptability.
Along the way, I also faced the same challenges many small business owners experience — moments of self-doubt, difficult decisions, economic shifts, industry changes, and navigating the uncertainty of the pandemic. While those experiences often pushed me outside of my comfort zone, they ultimately helped shape both me and the business into what we are today.
We’ve been impressed with SKINSPA, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
SKINSPA is a modern facial bar and clean beauty shop focused on customized, goal-driven treatments in a welcoming environment. We were also proud to be the first facial bar concept in St. Louis, introducing a more approachable, modern way for clients to experience professional skincare. We specialize in advanced facial treatments that are fully tailored to each client’s individual skin goals rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Every service is thoughtfully curated using professional-grade clean beauty products, advanced modalities, and a strong focus on skin health, education, and long-term results.
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
I believe one of the most important qualities behind my success has been staying authentic to my vision while always being willing to evolve.
Pricing:
- Glow Method 45 $89
- Glow Method 60 $125
- Glow Method 75 $165
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.skinspafacialbar.com
- Instagram: Skinspa_Facial_Bar
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skinspafacialbar?
