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Kim Kardashian for the
Oscars, celebrity facialist is preparing to expand her business — far from the flashbulbs of Hollywood. The Bosnia-born, North Carolina-based aesthetician is bringing her signature “Toska Glow” this summer to Downtown Dallas, Nashville and Miami’s , where clients can soon experience the same star-loved skin rejuvenation ($295-$895 and up; add-ons range from $40-$295) as
Jennifer Aniston,
Jennifer Lopez (her skin was all thanks to Husted),
Queen Rania and daughter , Billy Porter,
Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Karlie Kloss, Alexandra Daddario, Elsa Pataky, Hollywood stylist Jamie Mizrahi and many others. At her namesake in Charlotte (or wherever she’s asked to jet-set for clients), Husted offers personalized, results-driven facials with her proprietary lifting, hydrating and sculpting techniques, plus a custom concoction of masks and serums from her “go-to” European skin-care brands such as Switzerland’s and , Germany-based and , botanical Moroccan label , London-born and cult-favorite French clinical line (for which she is an ambassador). A red carpet preparation facial (from $10,000) by Husted herself, for example, “combines many modalities into one, from deep cleansing, manual lifting, various masks, custom handpicked quintessential serums to using galvanic current for embedding product within the skin, and microcurrent for muscle stimulation, toning and lifting,” she tells . “All of these elements combined makes for a powerful treatment that gives the clients that elusive photo-ready glowing complexion.” The result: a dewy, natural-looking lift that leaves the visage contoured, firm, nourished and radiant for awards season, the
Met Gala or a
Royal wedding. (Husted was responsible for Princess Iman’s .) “The first time that I was really thinking, ‘I’ve really made it big this time,’ was with Jennifer Aniston,” 52-year-old Husted says. “I was asked to go see her while she was filming in Atlanta. It was a pleasant experience and I was flattered when she said my facials were ‘next level.'” Husted moved from her native Bosnia more than 23 years ago to
London, where she earned her beautician license from the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology. She opened her first spa in 2016 in Charlotte’s Dilwood neighborhood and relocated a few years ago to the tony SouthPark enclave. Dallas-based Surge Private Equity Husted’s company last year, and will partner with the celebrity aesthetician and her husband, Scott Husted (who co-owns the business) to open the new skin-care outposts in the three Hollywood-beloved . The Charlotte studio also offers quickie ($129 and up), body treatments ($295 and up), Biologique Recherche’s Micro-Puncture method (a less-invasive technique that’s similar to microneedling), waxing and brow and lash services. Expect the same menu at her trio of upcoming openings; Miami is expected to debut in May, while Dallas and will come later this year. “Since I was young, I knew that I wanted to do something related to esthetics,” Husted adds. “Feeling comfortable in your skin and the confidence that comes with that is important to me, and I know it’s important to many other
Women and men as well. After moving to the States from London, I noticed the lack of results-driven spas and I got inspired. There was a vast gap between medical spas and the more comfort-based spas. I wanted to make something that would utilize clinical strength products while also having that personal, holistic approach that would help clients feel comfortable enough to fall asleep before waking up to beautiful, healthy skin.” After closing out a busy awards season, Husted sat down with to explain what skin-care enthusiasts should remember before slathering on layers of products and the at-home routine she suggests for those who can’t hop on a plane to her Southern skin-care sanctuaries. (Otherwise, you’ll have to catch her when she’s next in
Los Angeles.) Keep reading below and shop some of the star facialist’s favorite products, with the exclusion of Biologique Recherche (only available through select spa retailers, including ). Always check in with an expert before starting new products. Ingredients that work like magic for some may spell disaster for others, and an expert opinion can take out the guesswork and struggle when it comes to keeping your skin in balance. We have our various mini-treatments that last for 30 minutes, making them perfect for those who are short on time but still want a well-rounded facial experience. For your at-home regimens, what products you use will depend on your skin, but we will typically recommend a cleanser, toner, mask, serum and cream to be used twice a day, plus sunscreen to be used throughout the day. The biggest thing you can do with your home routine is to stay consistent. Auteur’s boasts ingredients such as ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside and a vitamin C concoction to promote collagen production and exfoliate, smooth and brighten the skin. This by L’Elixir des Glaciers (the sister brand of Valmont) contains sturgeon DNA and marine minerals to stimulate, regenerate and illuminate the skin from within. Ideal for night use, Augustinus Bader’s contains the brand’s proprietary TFC8 complex (originally developed to help heal the scars of burn victims) and retinol for visibly reducing the appearance of acne scars, fine lines and blemishes. Valmont’s best-selling contains liposome RNA and matrikine peptides that “promote cell proliferation [and] collagen synthesis” to bring firmness and triple hydration to the skin, leaving a smooth and radiant finish while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Valmont’s not only protects the skin from sun damage — it also hydrates and smooths the skin, too. Collagen prepeptide, squalane and a proprietary LipSculpt Complex in Auteur’s help to infuse pouts with deep hydration, softer texture and “transformative” plumping. Husted cooling metal cryosticks — like these 111Skin sculpting globes — for soothing redness, lifting and extra sculpting. Formulated for all skin types, the helps to prevent and treat breakouts with salicylic acid (for exfoliating and de-clogging pores), kojic acid (for addressing discoloration) and colloidal sulfur (for clearing acne-causing bacteria). Another 111Skin bestseller, the (from the brand’s Black Diamond line loved by Husted) contains “a potent blend” of vitamin C, a peptide complex and retinol to address frown lines, crow’s feet, nasolabial folds and forehead wrinkles overnight. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day More from The Hollywood Reporter