#GIRLBOSS SPOTLIGHT: PAULA LONEY
/Written by: Amy Ann
Meet Paula Loney our #girlboss of the hour! Paula Loney is the owner of Steam Lounge and Spa, a spa that caters to feeling good and looking good, and glowing of course! Read all about how Paula keeps her clients rejuvenated with her hidden #selfcare techniques.
Amy Ann:
What is the inspiration behind Steam Lounge & Spa?
Paula Loney:
After a separation from my last job I decided that I needed to go into business for myself. I wanted to give back by taking care of others. After commuting back and forth every day to work I saw first hand the skin appearance of strangers, and felt that I needed to be part of something that can encourage people to take more care of themselves by pampering the mind, body and soul. I believe that self-love should be more than an option it should be a duty to oneself. With everything that’s going on in the world today I wanted to open a business where people can take themselves away from the daily stressors. I saw an opportunity to do facials and body treatments while teaching clients the value of self-awareness. I enrolled in Aveda Institute of NYC where I found and fell in love with my passion. I obtained my State Board Licensed and started my business right away.
AA:
What are your favorite services to perform and why?
PL:
One of my favorite service is facials because I love to hear about my clients experiences when they awake the next day to glowing and smooth skin.
AA:
What are some of the negative circumstances you've faced as a newly established esthetician?
PL:
I wouldn't really consider it as negative, but more so a challenge. Financially when you are unable to get funding it can be a bit challenging because the money is not all there to put everything you want into place.
AA:
What are some of your new personal care services that you are now providing?
PL:
We provide facials, sauna therapy, body treatments, body waxing, as well as massages. Some of our new services that I am excited to announce that we now provide is v-steaming and teeth whitening.
AA:
For the readers that may not know what an esthetician is how would you describe your title, and why is it so important?
PL:
An esthetican is a person who specializes in skincare. We perform corrective skin treatments to aid in helping our clients get that clean smooth skin they've been looking for. It is important to have a daily routine when taking care of your skin. This skin is the largest organ on our body and at most times it gets neglected. And as a result it can leave your skin cells dry, dull and dehydrated.
AA:
It seems like your services cater more to women, do you provide services to men as well? If so, why do you think men care less about self-care than women?
PL:
My services are catered to women, men and children. Men tend to be reluctant because of lack of information and stereotype of gender and race.
AA:
Where do you see Steam Lounge & Spa in the next 5 years?
PL:
In the next 5 years Steam Lounge & Spa will evolve into larger luxury spa, I continue to
treat all of my clients as VIP’s and maintain a private serene environment.
We all need to learn how to get our self care on and Steam Lounge & Spa is the best place to do it. If you're ever in the Brooklyn area make sure you stop by and tell Paula we sent you. In the meantime you can always follow Steam Lounge and Spa on Facebook and Instagram for more information on the self care treatments provided.