The Restorative Facialist

The Restorative Facialist The Restorative Facialist by Shannon Michelle. Specialized age-management facials for women in burnout. Join the VIP waitlist to book your restoration

Restorative, results-focused care in a private Grafton, OH studio.

Yep… 25 years of doing skin, and I’ve still never heard anyone say, “I really wish I hadn’t taken such good care of it.”...
09/05/2026

Yep… 25 years of doing skin, and I’ve still never heard anyone say, “I really wish I hadn’t taken such good care of it.” 😉✨

You wouldn’t hire a personal trainer, work your butt off for an hour… and then hit the McDonald’s drive-thru every singl...
09/01/2026

You wouldn’t hire a personal trainer, work your butt off for an hour… and then hit the McDonald’s drive-thru every single time you left the gym. 😂

Well… think of your professional facial the same way.

Your facial is the workout.

Your home skincare is everything you’re doing between those workouts.

I can exfoliate, hydrate, stimulate, sculpt, calm, replenish and give your skin some serious TLC in the treatment room — but then I send that beautiful face home with you. 😉

And what you do with it for the next 4–6 weeks MATTERS.

That doesn’t mean you need a 10-step routine or a cabinet full of expensive products. Actually, I’d rather you have 3–4 really good products that are right for YOUR skin and use them consistently.

Professional treatments + intentional home care = where the magic happens.

So when I recommend something for you after your facial, I promise I’m not just trying to “sell you a product.”

I’m trying to help you continue what we started in the treatment room.

Because one facial can do a lot.

But what you do every single day in between?

That’s where we really start changing skin. 🤍

SAME GOAL. VERY DIFFERENT TOOLS. 👀That little facial razor in your bathroom drawer and professional dermaplaning are not...
08/25/2026

SAME GOAL. VERY DIFFERENT TOOLS. 👀

That little facial razor in your bathroom drawer and professional dermaplaning are not the same treatment.

And listen, I get it. If you look in the mirror and suddenly feel like you have a full-on mustache happening… touch it up! I’m not coming to your house to confiscate your Ti**le razor.

But shaving your entire face at home is very different from professional dermaplaning.

Professional dermaplaning uses a sterile, single-use surgical blade to remove peach fuzz AND accumulated dead skin cells through controlled exfoliation.

And one BIG difference we don’t talk about enough?

SANITATION. 🦠

In my treatment room, your blade is brand new, sterile, used on YOU and only you, and properly disposed of immediately afterward. It is NEVER reused.

Now think about that little razor sitting in your bathroom drawer. 👀 How many times has it been used? Was it properly cleaned, dried and stored?

Reused or improperly cared-for razors can harbor bacteria and potentially contribute to irritation and breakouts.

Technique matters too.

Professional dermaplaning involves the correct angle and pressure, assessment of your skin, and a professional glide that helps cushion and protect the skin as I work.

The goal isn’t simply removing peach fuzz.

It’s controlled exfoliation + proper technique + sanitation + knowing how to safely treat YOUR skin.

So yes… touch up the mustache if you need to, girl.🥸

But taking a blade across your entire face?

Leave that part to the pros.

You’re not paying me to remove your peach fuzz.

You’re paying for my training, technique, sanitation practices and knowing how to safely treat your skin. 💫

PASSION.There are some things you can learn from a textbook.And then there are things you simply have to feel.I hope whe...
08/15/2026

PASSION.

There are some things you can learn from a textbook.
And then there are things you simply have to feel.

I hope when you’re on my treatment table, you feel the difference.

This has never been a clock-in, clock-out kind of job for me. Skincare, skin health, and caring for the women who trust me with their faces has been such a huge part of my life for more than two decades.

I think about your skin outside of the treatment room. I research. I learn. I question. I try things on myself. I change course when something isn’t working. And I will always tell you the truth—even when that means telling you that you don’t need another product or treatment.

Because your trust means more to me than a sale.

You can count on me to never steer you wrong when it comes to your skin. I’ll continue learning, evolving, and bringing you the very best I can offer—but the one thing that will never change is the passion behind it.

I truly hope you feel that every time you walk through my door. 🤍

And on a little business note… my books are officially closed for 2026. I am incredibly grateful (and still a little amazed) to say that I am fully booked for the remainder of the year.

My waitlist will remain open through my website, and any cancellations will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. I’ll announce when my books open for 2027.

Thank you for keeping this little treatment room—and my heart—so full. Shannon💫

Your skin is listening…It notices when you’re stressed.It notices when you’re sleeping well.It notices when you’re hydra...
08/07/2026

Your skin is listening…

It notices when you’re stressed.
It notices when you’re sleeping well.
It notices when you’re hydrated.
It definitely notices when you’ve been picking. 😳

Your skin is constantly responding to how you’re caring for yourself.

That’s one of the reasons I love what I do.

A facial isn’t just about products.
It’s a chance to slow down, reset your nervous system, and give your skin the support it’s been asking for.

Sometimes that’s exactly what it needed all along.💫

Your makeup is only as beautiful as the skin underneath it. ✨This is something I tell my clients all the time.It’s easy ...
07/31/2026

Your makeup is only as beautiful as the skin underneath it. ✨

This is something I tell my clients all the time.

It’s easy to spend hundreds of dollars searching for the perfect foundation, concealer, or primer… but if your skin is dehydrated, inflamed, or lacking the care it needs, your makeup is only going to highlight those concerns.

I’ve seen it happen over and over again. When we focus on restoring the health of your skin first, something amazing happens. Makeup starts going on smoother. It wears better. And so many of my clients tell me they’re using less of it because they finally feel confident in their skin.

That has always been my goal.

I don’t want you to feel like you need more makeup to look beautiful. I want you to love what’s underneath it.

Healthy skin isn’t created overnight. It’s built with consistency, the right treatments, and products that support your skin—not work against it.

Because when your skin is thriving, everything else just looks better. 💫 Shannon Michelle

We spend so much time charging our phones……but how often do we recharge ourselves?✨ What’s been draining your battery th...
07/31/2026

We spend so much time charging our phones…

…but how often do we recharge ourselves?

✨ What’s been draining your battery this week?

Work?
Motherhood?
Stress?
Decision fatigue?
Taking care of everyone else?

Drop it in the comments. Sometimes just saying it out loud is the first step toward letting it go.💫

When you come in for a facial with me, we don’t jump right into cleansing your skin.

We begin by helping you slow down first.

A warm lavender eye pillow is placed over your eyes while I melt away tension with a relaxing neck and shoulder massage. It’s a simple grounding ritual that gives your mind and body permission to exhale before we ever touch your skin.

Because restoration isn’t just about healthier skin—it’s about caring for the whole person.

You can’t pour from an empty cup… and you deserve a place where someone pours back into you.

🤍 Shannon Michelle

Not every product earns a place on these shelves.Over the past 25 years, I’ve tried countless skincare products. Before ...
07/23/2026

Not every product earns a place on these shelves.

Over the past 25 years, I’ve tried countless skincare products. Before I ever recommend something to a client, I use it on myself first. If I don’t believe in it enough to use it on my own skin, it doesn’t make it into my treatment room.

I’m also incredibly mindful of the ingredients in the products I carry. I look for formulas that are effective, skin-supportive, and free from ingredients that can do more harm than good.

I don’t believe you need a bathroom full of products or a complicated 10-step routine.

I believe in intentional skincare.

✨ Products that strengthen and support your skin barrier.
✨ Ingredients that are thoughtfully chosen.
✨ Results that come from consistency—not complexity.

Every product on these shelves has earned its place, and every recommendation I make is with your skin’s long-term health in mind.

Because healthy, radiant skin starts with trust. 💫 Shannon

✨ Is your cleanser really getting your skin clean?One of the biggest game changers in healthy skin is double cleansing—e...
07/18/2026

✨ Is your cleanser really getting your skin clean?

One of the biggest game changers in healthy skin is double cleansing—especially right now with the increased pollution and wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada.

Think of it like this…

🧹 You sweep the floor before you mop.

An oil cleanser is your “sweep.” It dissolves makeup, sunscreen, excess oil, and environmental pollutants that cling to your skin throughout the day. Your second cleanser is the “mop,” giving your skin the deep clean it needs.

Why I recommend double cleansing:
🤍 Melts away SPF, makeup, and excess oil
🤍 Lifts pollution, smoke particles, and daily grime
🤍 Helps reduce clogged pores and breakouts
🤍 Supports a healthier skin barrier
🤍 Allows your serums and moisturizers to absorb more effectively

One of my all-time favorites is Dermalogica PreCleanse. It’s lightweight, rinses clean, and leaves your skin feeling fresh—not greasy.

If you’ve noticed your skin looking dull, congested, or irritated lately, adding an oil cleanse to your evening routine may be the missing step.

✨ Healthy skin starts with a clean canvas.

You can shop Dermalogica PreCleanse anytime through the link in my website.( link in bio) If you’re not sure which cleanser is best for your skin type, send me a message—I’m always happy to help! 💛Shannon R.F.

What I notice in the first 30 seconds of seeing someones skin…It’s almost never the wrinkle they’re worried about.I’m lo...
07/14/2026

What I notice in the first 30 seconds of seeing someones skin…
It’s almost never the wrinkle they’re worried about.
I’m looking at things like:
✨ Hydration levels
✨ Skin barrier health
✨ Inflammation
✨ Pigmentation patterns
✨ Congestion
✨ Oil production
✨ How healthy the skin is functioning overall
Most people focus on one line, one spot, or one breakout.
I focus on why it’s happening.
Healthy skin isn’t about chasing imperfections—it’s about understanding what your skin is trying to tell you.
That’s why every treatment I perform starts with reading the skin first, not following the same routine for everyone.
Your skin is always communicating. The question is… are you listening?

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Grafton, OH
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