Estie Bestie Parlor

The studio describes itself as a luxury skincare and permanent makeup studio and says more than 100 San Antonio clients have left five-star reviews. Erika is the esthetician and owner, and the business is built around her one-on-one work with each client.

A visit usually starts with a free 30-minute consultation held on Zoom. During it, Erika looks closely at the client's skin and explains her recommendations in detail. Afterward the client receives a customized Skin Guide with a personalized home routine. Before the call, clients are asked to come with bare skin, minimal product, and a written list of all current products and medications.

The facial menu has three signature services. The Plush Signature Facial runs 60 minutes for $180 and is offered as a starting point for clients who are unsure what to book. The Pearl Signature Facial runs 75 minutes for $215 and uses stacked treatments. The Pinnacle Signature Facial runs 90 minutes for $245 and includes every available treatment option. Treatments are aimed at acne, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and uneven texture and tone.

Permanent makeup is offered for brows and lips. New-client introductory pricing starts at $549 and includes extensive mapping, a custom pigment color, and a touch-up appointment at 6 to 8 weeks. Options are nano brows, combo brows, powder brows, and lip blush, in warm or cool tones. A complimentary consultation lets clients pick a brow or lip shape with and without makeup on. The studio uses medical-grade primary and secondary numbing, and pigment formulas can be color matched to a client's favorite product. The studio says brow work rates 0 to 2 on its pain scale and lip blush 2 to 4. Questions about permanent makeup go through a contact form, and Erika replies directly.

The studio sells skincare products, with 23 listed on its shop page, including a Vitamin C Green Tea Serum, Citrus-C Nourishing Cream, Glycolic and Retinol Pads, and Advanced Renewal Serum. The shop page labels several products as award winners. Gift cards come in $25 to $300 amounts or any custom amount, and they never expire.

Treatments are built to improve skin from the inside out, and the studio describes its approach as clinical first and fully personalized.