About Functional Skin Aesthetics
Hi! I’m Ashleigh, Licensed Esthetician and the founder of Functional Skin Aesthetics, a skin care practice in Houston Heights. I started this clinic to share what I love most with clients who value the same: thoughtful self-care, high-quality skin care, advanced treatments, and aging gracefully on your own terms.
My path into aesthetics began unexpectedly. I was working at the front desk of a hotel during college when a conversation about skin care with a guest changed introduced me to the beauty of the aesthetics industry. She invited me to visit her practice, and what started as a friendly chat turned into an opportunity.
For four years, I immersed myself in that world, curating and managing personalized regimens for patients, working alongside leading skincare brands, visiting their labs, and co-hosting live discussions around product launches. What I found was more of a calling than a career.
After the pandemic, I decided to pivot and join the superyacht industry, where I gained valuable experience in luxury marketing, international client relations, and working with ultra-high-net-worth individuals. This role shaped how I think about hospitality and detail to this day. But I missed the connection and visible impact of helping someone feel better in their own skin, and that clarity is what brought me back.
My treatment room is built on a few non-negotiables:
❋ Constant investment in my education. The aesthetics industry moves quickly. I regularly invest in advanced training and the modalities with real clinical research behind them.
❋ Anticipating your needs. My goal is to anticipate what you need before you have to ask for it, whether that's a small adjustment to your treatment, a product recommendation, or a quieter, more restorative session.
❋ Honest, attentive communication. When you're with me, you have my full and undivided attention. Ask questions. Tell me what's working and what isn't. That openness is what makes progress possible.
Whether you're ready to go straight into treatment or just want to talk through your skin first, I offer both in-person and virtual consultations. There's no pressure to book a service, just a conversation about your skin and what's possible.
Frequently Asked Questions-
Your first visit is built around getting to know your skin. We'll start with a consultation to talk through your goals, history, and routine, followed by a customized facial. You'll leave with a treatment plan and personalized homecare recommendations.
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We ask for at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Cancellations or reschedules within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee, and no-shows will be charged 100% of the service price.
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Absolutely! There's no pressure to move forward with a treatment. Consultations are designed for clients who want clarity before committing, and that's always welcome here.
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Once you book, you'll receive a link to fill out your medical history and intake form. This step matters, it gives me everything I need to make sure your treatment is effective and safe .
For more advanced treatments like chemical peels or microneedling, you'll receive specific pre-treatment instructions after we discuss your appointment.
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If you're asking yourself this question, the Functional Skin Consultation + Treatment is the perfect starting point if you know you want to be treated the same day. If you'd rather just talk through your skin first, an in-person or virtual consultation is the right move.
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Treatment frequency varies from person to person, but every 4 to 6 weeks is a good rule of thumb. For specific protocols like Acne Bootcamp, the cadence is built into the program itself.
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Yes! I'm a Licensed Esthetician in the state of Texas with over four years of cosmetic dermatology experience in skin care knowledge, regimen building, and treatment planning.
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I'm certified through Face Reality Skincare, which offers one of the most comprehensive acne training programs available to skin care professionals. Certification includes training in the Clear Skin Method, an industry-leading approach to identifying and treating even the most stubborn acne cases.
As a Certified Acne Expert, I:
Analyze and customize. Every regimen is built around your specific acne type, severity, lifestyle, and triggers.
Educate holistically. Diet, cosmetics, medications, and lifestyle factors are all part of the conversation.
Provide expert product access. Including specialized Face Reality products formulated to treat acne without clogging pores.
Support consistently. Bi-weekly check-ins and coaching keep your protocol moving forward.
While Face Reality is the foundation of my certification, I draw on multiple professional brands to create the most effective regimen for your skin.
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Personalized care delivered in a calm, non-clinical setting. You'll always have my undivided attention, my honest feedback, transparent pricing, and reliable communication between appointments. Every treatment is built around your skin and your goals, never a fixed protocol.
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Every treatment at Functional Skin Aesthetics is fully customized to you. Rather than offering a fixed menu of one-size-fits-all services, I work from toolkit of corrective therapies and incorporate whatever your skin needs that day.
Within each appointment, I incorporate a wide range of treatments. These include chemical peels, dermaplaning, enzymes, oxygen therapy, LED therapy, ice globes, Korean Carboxy + Cryo (Fire & Ice) protocol, KrX V-Tox peptide therapy for visible lifting, KrX Inflacure for rosacea and reactive skin, and more.
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Yes! For mild or occasional breakouts, acne can be addressed within any of our custom facial options. Each appointment is built around what your skin needs that day, including extractions, targeted enhancements like chemical peels or enzymes, and homecare guidance to support clarity between visits.
For persistent, recurring, or difficult-to-treat acne, Acne Bootcamp is a structured 3 to 8 month program designed for clients ready to commit to lasting clarity. Bootcamp begins with a thorough consultation, a customized homecare regimen, and your first corrective treatment. Bi-weekly treatments and consistent homecare follow, with check-ins along the way to adjust your protocol as your skin responds.
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Yes! Within our custom facials, the Barrier Repair protocol with KrX Inflacure can be incorporated to specifically address rosacea, persistent redness, sensitivity, and a compromised skin barrier. The treatment includes calming actives, LED therapy, and cold globes layered to reduce inflammation and rebuild the barrier. Every custom facial can be fully tailored for sensitive skin, and a consultation is the best place to start if you're not sure which option is right for you.
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Yes! You can shop curated professional skin care here. If you have questions about whether a product will work for your skin, just ask!
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Aftercare is fully discussed at the time of your appointment since every treatment is customized to you!
In general, you'll usually want to avoid acids and exfoliating AHAs/BHAs, retinoids, harsh scrubs, and acidic toners for several days. SPF is non-negotiable.
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All major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, UnionPay), mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay), Afterpay, Zelle and Venmo.
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You can view the full service menu with all pricing here!
No surprises. If the price on a treatment changes and you're an established client, you'll always receive a message in advance.