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Skin Starts Here

Skin Starts Here

Studio in Frederick, MD

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Skin Starts Here is a makeup and skincare studio in downtown Frederick. Skincare work centers on customized facials, HydraFacial treatments, acne care, corrective treatments, red light therapy, and home care recommendations based on each client's skin. The studio describes its facials as delivering visible results with advanced treatments.

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About

Skin Starts Here is a makeup and skincare studio in downtown Frederick. Skincare work centers on customized facials, HydraFacial treatments, acne care, corrective treatments, red light therapy, and home care recommendations based on each client's skin. The studio describes its facials as delivering visible results with advanced treatments.

Makeup services cover bridal makeup and luxury bridal packages, event and photoshoot glam, maternity glam, and soft and full glam looks. Every makeup appointment starts with professional skin preparation by a licensed esthetician, and appointments include a prep list, lash application if desired, and a touch-up kit. Makeup has been featured on DCW50, Real Housewives of Potomac, and at New York and Richmond Fashion Week, according to the studio.

Lessons range from one-on-one and group sessions to parties of up to 12 people, and include a Bring Your Own Makeup Bag session held at the downtown studio and a Fresh Start option that pairs a shopping trip to Sephora or Ulta with a lesson. The studio says its lessons are not judged. After-hours facial appointments are available, and weekend hours run through the afternoon.

Skin preparation and customized treatments come first, with facials tailored after a consultation and every makeup application preceded by professional skin prep.

Specials & promotions

  • Full glam hair and makeup with a free mini photoshoot

    $230

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Bridal makeup, including a bridal trial and a phone or in-person bridal makeup consultation.

  • Bridal Trial $160
  • Bridal Makeup Consultation with Shelby Price at booking
  • The Vow Price at booking

Brow grooming, brow waxing with tint, and lip and nose waxing.

  • Lip Wax $10
  • Brow Grooming + Nose Wax $30
  • Brow Wax + Tint $35

Customized facials, HydraFacial treatments and add-ons, and glass skin facials, including red light therapy options.

  • HydraFacial Neck + Decollete Add On $70
  • Glass Skin Facial | Limited Special $99
  • The Glass Skin Facial $150
  • HydraFacial Back Treatment $199
  • Glass Skin HydraFacial + RED Light Therapy $240
  • Glass Skin Facial + Back Facial Treatment $245
  • Deluxe HydraFacial $275

One-on-one, group and party makeup lessons, including a Bring Your Own Makeup Bag session and a Fresh Start lesson with shopping.

  • Bring Your Own Makeup Bag Lesson $235
  • Fresh Start Makeup Lesson & Personalized Shopping Price at booking

Soft, full, maternity and photoshoot glam, plus personalized shopping and foundation matching.

  • Personalized Shopping Experience / Foundation Matching $50
  • Luxury Soft Glam Makeup $135
  • Luxury Full Glam Makeup $200
  • Luxury Maternity Glam $200
  • Full Glam | Photoshoot Glam $230

Advanced skincare treatments, HydraFacial experiences, and skin preparation plans for events.

  • Advanced Skincare Treatments Price at booking
  • HydraFacial Experiences Price at booking
  • Skin Preparation For Events Price at booking

Photos

  • Microneedling hand piece treating a client's nose and cheek
  • Before and after close-up of skin on nose and cheek
  • Before and after facial results on forehead and cheek
  • Before and after facial results on an older client's face
  • Microneedling hydra tool treatment on a client's forehead
  • Esthetician applying a treatment pad during a facial

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.skinstartshere.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Every makeup appointment includes professional skin prep by a licensed esthetician
  • Glass Skin Facial and Glass Skin HydraFacial options that add red light therapy
  • Bring Your Own Makeup Bag lesson held at the downtown studio
  • Fresh Start lesson paired with a shopping day at Sephora or Ulta
  • After-hours facial appointments available
  • Booking by text
Good for
  • First facial
  • Acne-prone skin
  • Sensitive or dry skin
  • Bridal parties and brides
  • Wedding trials
  • Maternity makeup
  • Beginners learning makeup
  • Photoshoots and events
  • Walk-in friendly weekend hours
Treats
  • Acne
  • Dryness
  • Sensitivity
  • Pigmentation
  • Signs of aging
  • Corrective skin needs
  • Brow and facial hair removal
Techniques
  • HydraFacial
  • Red light therapy
  • Extractions
  • Hydration infusion
  • Facial massage
  • Aromatherapy
  • Cold facial globes
  • Brow tinting
  • Brow, lip and nose waxing
  • Color correction

Products & treatments

  • Tom Ford Body Glow

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