The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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Have you ever wondered what's the best- kept secret in New Jersey? It's not some hip, underground restaurant or trendy speakeasy — it's a resident skincare specialist right in our own backyard. As someone who (up until recently) has only ever had one facial in her life, the idea of spending more than one min- ute, one step, or $1 on skincare starts to feel like a chore. But here's the thing, facials are one of the most misunderstood beauty treat- ments out there. I used to render them unnec- essary or even worse, ineffective, but you'll all be delighted to know that thanks to a recent trip to The Art of Beauty, I learned a thing or two (or ten) about the importance of skincare. BY ABBY MONTANEZ e Art of Beauty is certainly not your typical spa. Do not show up expecting to sit in a sauna, stop by the nail salon, or even visit more than one treatment room—it's more an edu- cational experience than anything else. When you arrive, e Art of Beauty studio radiates a home- like atmosphere with warm breaks of sunshine and tranquil vibes—but the one-on-one attention of owner and licensed esthetician, Mandy Slusarczyk, is what stands out the most. Mandy is the type of person who you'll immediately feel comfortable with—so much so you'll spill your deepest skin- care faux pas without a second thought. People seek her out for help because she, unlike us, is able to untap your skins true potential. Mandy opened her bespoke North Bergen atelier, e Art of Beauty, in 2009 but her journey as a skincare specialist be- gan 25 years ago in her home country of Poland. Aer re- ceiving her diploma abroad, Mandy immigrated to the U.S. at 20 years old and nostrified her license in both New York and New Jersey. Since, she's worked for some of the beauty industries most well-known names and brands, but her true passion was making the skincare experience as personal as possible to achieve the best results for her clients. As Mandy pointed out to me when we sat down in her Hudson County studio, the only way to treat someone on the outside, is to get to know them first from the inside. VUE ON BEAUTY V U E N J . C O M 48