Valerie Gittings, Licensed Esthetician

Since graduating from Von Lee International School of Esthetics in 2006 until 2012, Valerie was practicing medical skin care and has been a member of the Society of Plastic Surgery Skincare Specialists, a Member of Associated Skincare Professionals, and the Society of Clinical and Medical Laser Hair Removal. Hands-on treatment and continuing education in her field have allowed her to develop specific treatment techniques for all skin types.

After she left the medical field, she decided to explore esthetics in a spa and fell in love with waxing. “It’s what I love and as it turns out, I’m really good at it.” In order to provide the best service possible, Valerie decided to focus exclusively on waxing, and has been doing so for the past 10 years. She opened her own waxing only boutique Smooth Wax Bar in Baltimore, Maryland in 2016. It was during this time that she developed specific techniques for speed waxing, and waxing for men. She specializes in Brazilian waxing and body waxing.

“I found that I loved making my clients fall in love with themselves and their bodies. We are all truly beautiful in our own unique way, and oddly enough, many of us feel a lot better about ourselves when we take the time to focus on self care, even if it’s a simple eyebrow wax. It’s all about making ourselves a priority, so we can feel confident in our skin. I also enjoy the one on one time I get to spend with my clients creating a safe environment to share all of our life’s stories.

 

There is nothing more amazing than waxing my clients for a first date, then doing a facial for their wedding, and waxing before the birth of their first child. It’s really an amazing experience to walk through life with my clients and friends, one treatment at a time.”