About Kindred Studio
Take a deep breath.
We know.
With the cacophony of information floating around out there, skincare can seem completely mystifying. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Our goal at Kindred Studio is to take the mystery out of your skin’s health, and offer you a place to unwind, in a casual, judgement-free environment. Our estheticians use only high quality products along with tried and true practices to give you safe, effective treatments with lasting results. And what’s more, we’re dedicated to passing along our knowledge to you, because we believe that you should feel empowered when making decisions about your routine. After all, we’re not just guides. We’re partners.
So relax. We’re in this together.
Our Values
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Honesty
We aren’t sales people & there are no bottom lines when it comes to your skin. If a pricey product is doing more harm than good, we’re going to let you know. If the best thing for you is on a shelf at the grocery store, we’ll tell you that too. Earning our clients trust—and keeping it!—is the cornerstone of our philosophy.
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Empathy
There may be some cheekiness to our approach, but never shame. (We don’t blame anyone for not understanding a purposefully convoluted industry!) We hope you feel comfortable coming to us with questions, no matter how big or small. We promise to answer them with gentleness and empathy.
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Education
Half of the battle of skincare is education. We want to empower our clients to make decisions for themselves and their skin needs, which means straightforward, knowledgeable answers about ingredients and services.
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Balance
An ornate vintage scale has been the Kindred unofficial mascot since day one. Many of our clients come to us overwhelmed by the seemingly endless steps of a “correct” routine; we adjust this with an “everything in moderation” approach tailored to the individual. We aim to find the balance of effective and enjoyable self care.
Meet the Team
Meet the #esthibesties
Kelly Painter she/her
Owner | Esthetician
FACIALS | BROWS | LASHES | Virgo
Beginning her career at the AVEDA institute over 15 yrs ago, Kelly learned how to connect to clients and provide the most effective facial treatments with relaxing overtones. Over the course of her career, she has developed an extensive knowledge of tried and true practices to suit your individual skin’s needs. With a simple balanced approach, helping you achieve your healthiest skin is her true passion. In her spare time you can find her hiking with her rescue dog, Biscuit, tending to her extensive collection of plants or working on her latest ceramic project.
What Clients Are Saying
“I've been seeing Kelly as my esthetician for a few years now and would follow her anywhere! Kelly is so much fun to be around, but let's get down to the real reason I go.. my skin looks amazing. Between her facials, the daily skin care regiment she has me follow and her product recommendations, my skin has transformed. I also love the massages she gives while your mask is setting and doing its thing. I leave refreshed and glowing after every facial” -Lauren P
“I have been seeing Kelly since 2009 and I refuse to let anyone else touch my eyebrows or my face and it has paid off ten fold. Kelly is a skin intuitive-she saved me through a stress breakout before my wedding, has given me countless product recommendations over the years that I still use to this day, and is a master with pigment for my brows and lashes. She listens, thoughtfully diagnoses, and is gentle and takes her time every single time. She loves what she does, and wants everyone to have the best experience and be the best version of themselves”. -Katherine B
Ames Tecosky
they/them
Esthetician
FACIALS | ACNE EXPERT | Procell | Cancer | co-founder
For Ames, there is always something new to learn (even after twelve years in the beauty and wellness industry.) They enjoy working with both holistic treatments and cutting edge skin science to find the best, most approachable facials and home routines for their clients. They were named Best Esthetician in Atlanta by Creative Loafing in 2015 & 2017 and are a certified Face Reality Acne Specialist. In their spare time you can find them voraciously reading or hanging out with their daughter Zelda.
What Clients Are Saying:
“Ames was so welcoming and not judgmental in the slightest bit. I felt completely comfortable in my skin. They are extremely knowledgeable in products and skin conditions, making great suggestions for implementing new products into my current routine. I didn’t feel pressured to purchase anything and appreciated how they worked in the items I was already using into my new routine. And the facial — oh my gosh, the best hour of my entire life I could’ve cried. They are the absolute best.” -Ashley P
“So informative! They were the first person to notice I had a fungal acne outbreak and offered so many suggestions to improve my skin. It's only been a day since the facial and I can tell I am already on the road to recovery!” -Carrie M
Susan Gonzalez she/her
esthetician
BROWS | LASHES | FACIALS | ACNE EXPERT | Procell | ARIES
Susan comes to Kindred Studio from a career in nursing. She enjoys giving her clients the necessary knowledge, tools and guidance to achieve their perfect skin and is passionate about helping others. As a cancer survivor, Susan's esthetic approach is full body; she addresses both internal and external factors to create a full picture of skin health for her clients. She is certified as a Face Reality Acne Specialist and one of a few Sculptural Facial Lift Practitioners in the state of Georgia. Check out more about the SFL and buccal massage techniques on our advanced treatment page! In her spare time, you can find Susan in kickboxing class, working on home projects and tending to her garden.
What Clients Are Saying:
“I had a facial with Susan and had such a great experience. She is super knowledgeable about acne prone skin. Kindred also has a nice line of products that aren’t super expensive” - Michelle K.
“Susan was wonderful! I very much appreciate her educational approach to skin care. She took the time to really understand my skin struggles/goals and made sure to explain each step of the process while still ensuring a super relaxing and enjoyable experience” -Skylar R
“My facial was EVERYTHING I did and didn't know I needed. I’ll definitely add this to my regular routine at least twice a year. I was blown away by the effect that it had on me even after the appointment was over. I felt immediately relieved during my session and all day afterwards. I slept so well that evening. Susan was kind, gentle and definitely an expert in skincare”
-Ash M (after Sculptural Facial Lift Service)
Tiffany Graham-Dillon she/her
esthetician
BROWS | LASHES | FACIALS | ACNE EXPERT | Procell | GEMINI
Tiffany comes to Kindred from a med spa background with an emphasis on high performance treatments and cryotherapy. She attended Elaine Sterling Institute, where she developed a passion for helping her clients achieve their skin goals while building long term relationships. Her preferred treatments are dermaplaning, brow/lash tinting and facial massage & she is certified as a Face Reality Acne Specialist. In her spare time you can find Tiffany shopping at Trader Joe's, nerding out over Harry Potter or snuggling with her pup, Marley.
What clients are saying:
“This place is INCREDIBLE. I’ve gotten a facial, done my waxing, bought product and most of all… Tiffany does my brows like she’s Michaelangelo and my brows are the Sistine Chapel” -Olivia H
“Great experience. I am so glad to have found this gem! Tiffany did a wonderful job with my facial and dermaplaning. I will be back for sure and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a refreshing, relaxing outing or just some good skincare advice.” -Carli N
Heather Hudgens she/her
ESTHETICIAN
WAXING | BROWS | LASHES | FACIALS | ACNE EXPERT | LIBRA
Heather has had a love of skincare and beauty for as long as she can remember. With 14+ years of experience in the esthetic field she continues to provide exceptional service in all things skincare, waxing, lash lifts, makeup, and beauty. Heather’s warmth and kindness is reflected in her abilities to make you feel understood and cared for inside and out. She’s your go-to Esthie for tween and teen skincare. When she’s not taking care of clients, you can find her raising her two girls, four animals and reading the latest and greatest books.
What Clients Are Saying:
“I try to see Heather once a month and she has helped my skin feel so healthy and loved! I came to see her with all my products asking what I was doing wrong? My skin had a few issues that I thought were normal but kept getting worse. She always explains the science behind why things are happening. Every time I leave her facials, I feel like all my life problems are solved. LOL! Thank you, Heather!” -Charity C
“I was in last week for a brow wax and tint with Heather. My hair is red but my brows are blonde. She was able to match my brows to my hair perfectly and my brows look so much better” -Caitlin
Damian Allen she/her
Esthetician
Facials | Lashes | Brows | Acne expert | Aquarius
Damian has been in the beauty and esthetics industry for 10 years. Starting out in cosmetics and makeup, she realized her love for taking care of clients and naturally found skincare as a path to follow. Graduating from Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics, she has worked in the treatment room for 5+ yrs. Her passions and talents are in the areas of product knowledge, grounding holistic touch as well as the psychology behind skin care practices. She will help you discover the why and how behind your practices all while helping you achieve your healthiest skin. In her spare time, you can find her in nature hiking, spending time with her 3 rescue cats, trying new recipes, discovering new NA beverages and binging her favorite shows.
What Clients are saying:
“I recently saw Damian and she killed it!!! Very sweet and knowledgeable. Took very good care of me and my face! 10/10 would recommend!!” -Katelyn
“Damian was so knowledgable about all my products and how they worked and didn’t work for me. I booked the Kin and she walked me through all the details of the service and even sent me home with a written new routine to follow! It’s helped so much and my skin feels so much better” - Sarah