214.417.3097 | alexiskaravas@yahoo.com

Hello,

My name is Alexis Badami and I would like to be a member of your team! I have 18 years of experience as an Esthetician, and I am educated in the most current and effective therapies.

I am currently the sole-proprietor of Alexis Badami Studio in Dallas, TX. I have enjoyed a huge amount of success with my referral-only based business, but I am now looking forward to a new chapter in my life. I absolutely love this area of California - - it is so beautiful that I have visited regularly (or several weeks at a time) for many years now. I am licensed in both Texas and California. In addition to working in my own studio, I also have experience working in large spas with high client volume.

A few reasons why I would be a great fit:

• I have an outstanding work ethic. • I pride myself on providing consistent and excellent care for clients. • I am reliable and dependable. • I am completely open to learning about new therapies and treatments. • I have a fun, friendly attitude and can get along with anyone.

I would love to meet with the Spa Director and discuss how I can contribute to the spa’s continued success. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks and have a great day!

Sincerely,

Alexis Badami 214.417.3097

Biography

Alexis Badami has been a licensed Esthetician in Dallas, Texas for 18 years. After working at several award-winning spas in Dallas, she launched her own studio in 2010 and quickly gained traction with the art and fashion crowd. Up against fierce competition, her sole-proprietor studio quickly became the go-to place for clients wanting cutting-edge treatments in a private referral-only based setting. Alexis averages 60 to 70 clients a month and has a national client base of 350. She has also been a finalist 5 years in a row for “Best Facial in Dallas” and “Best Eyebrows in Dallas” through D Magazine. In 2015, she was awarded “Best Facial” by Modern Luxury Dallas. Alexis understands the importance of keeping up with the latest treatments and product lines. She makes it a priority to attend classes on current trends, therapies and advancements in skin care. Her services include an array of enzyme treatments, various chemical peels, ultra-sound, microdermabrasion, micro-needling, micro-current, LED light therapy, FSD phototherapy, and oxygen infusions. Clients quickly learn to trust Alexis because of her honest approach and personable style. After consulting with clients about their lifestyle and habits, Alexis is able to prescribe a facial and skin care regimen tailor-made for their needs. Passionately creative, she loves to research and experiment with raw ingredients to formulate new products. Her inspiration comes from naturopathy and Asian skincare. Outside of her studio, Alexis enjoys nature, traveling, exploring and going on off- the-beaten-path adventures with her 6 year old son. They LOVE California and visit several times a year, specifically Cardiff by the Sea and Encinitas. She is absolutely crazy about this area and she has recently decided to make it her new home.

214.417.3097 | alexiskaravas@yahoo.com

• Esthetician with 18 years of experience • Educated in the latest skincare trends • Provides progressive treatments geared towards the health and wellness of the client • Ability to quickly build a loyal client base

SKILLS & ABILITIES Treatments Skincare & Makeup Lines • Therapeutic facials: European, Shiatsu,

Deep Pore and Aromatherapy • SkinCeuticals

• IS Clinical

• Chemical Peels: Glycolic, Lactic, Salicylic, Vitamin A, TCA, and Jessner Peel

• Sircuit Cosmeceuticals

• Rhonda Allison

• CACI Micro-current • 302

• Actifirm

• Bio-Therapeutic: BT-Micro Ultrasound, Bio-Ultimate Platinum Micro-Current, Biosynthesis LED

• Kahina

• Dermalogica

• Microdermabrasion, Micro-Needling, FSD Phototherapy, Oxygen Therapy

• Phytomer

EXPERIENCE Esthetician – Sole Proprietor • Alexis Badami Studio Dallas, TX 2010 – Present Esthetician • Exhale Spa Dallas, TX 2008 – 2011 • Elizabeth Arden Dallas, TX 2007 – 2008 • Grand Spa International Dallas, TX 1998 – 2005

EDUCATION Toni & Guy Academy • Estheticians Certificate of Completion Dallas, TX 1997

CERTIFICATIONS Licensed in Certified Esthetics • Texas • California

PHILANTHROPY Charitable Donations/Fundreasiers • Ronald McDonald House • Paws in the City • Dallas International School • Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox School • Hold’Em for Heroes (combating childhood cancer) • Arthur Kramer Elementary

Testimonials

“I have personally known Alexis Karavas for over 7 years since meeting her at Exhale spa in Dallas. She immediately became my “go-to” person for facials, along with my daughters and most of my friends. Now that she has her own salon she has been able to really try new and cutting-edge skin care Treatments! She has made an incredible change in my skin through her laser and LED light treatments. Her knowledge of products and how to deal with the aging process is invaluable. And, she is the funniest person alive.”

- Cindy Rachofsky

“What makes Alexis like no other esthetician I have visited is that she is extremely knowledgeable about the biology and physiology of skin, she is up-to-date on new technologies, and she is inquisitive about innovative products both from the US and abroad. She filters all this through a no-nonsense, sensible perspective and doesn't buy into a lot of hype and marketing. She gets to know your skin on a personal level (e.g. how each individual responds to the different treatments) and then customizes her recommendations for you. She is never pushing or peddling trendy interventions that don't work. Alexis really only recommends the stuff that she believes in and that will work. Alexis has helped me to understand how best to care for my skin and has given me the best results I have seen. Her holistic approach is what makes her unique and incomparable.”

- Kimberly Kho, MD, MPH “Before I met Alexis, I had resigned myself to having mild adult acne. After years of working with multiple dermatologists and having all sorts of different treatments and peels, I cleared up some of my problems but had not achieved truly great skin and still had breakouts. Then I met Alexis, and in just a few months I had no acne, shrunken pores, softer skin with fewer lines, and just generally a more beautiful face! She saved me and is a miracle worker. I love that she does not have a one-size-fits-all routine. She customizes her treatment of me TO me, and changes it up for me as needed based on my skin at the time. Thank you, Alexis!”

- Aimee Deputy “I have been a regular client of Alexis for several years now. She is skilled and professional in all aspects, not to mention she is one funny lady. Her facials are excellent and my skin is always glowing when I leave, not red and puffy. I am lucky to have found her - I always receive compliments on my skin! Alexis stays abreast of the latest dermatological and hair science trends and offers a wonderful variety of products to maintain one’s self between treatments. And the quality is the best bang for the buck … no fussy, frilly overcharged fees one might pay at a fancy salon. I refer her to all my friends.”

- Ashley Tatum “My first experience with Alexis was by luck of the draw, having made an appointment at the spa she was working in without requesting anyone in particular. That was 15 years ago and she has been my go-to esthetician ever since. I trust Alexis to analyze my skin and do the right thing. These past 15 years took me through my 50s and into my 60s. I credit Alexis for my complexion's graceful journey.”

- Mary Carter

PRESS COVERAGE

April 8, 2015

2015 Salon & Stylist Awards

By Amber Bell | Photo: Courtesy of Drybar

When it comes to looking good, these are the go-to salons and professionals that deliver best-in-class services and results that wow. Stay gorgeous, Dallas!

{Best Facial}

Alexis Badami Studio

Nearly two decades of skin-perfecting

experience lands Badami at the top of our

list with her amazing facials that include

enzymes, peels, microdermabrasion,

microneedling, FSD phototherapy,

microcurrent and oxygen facials, and

more. TIP Facials are 60 minutes, all the

same price and can include a custom

combination of treatments. $160, 2613

Thomas Ave., 214.417.3097

JANUARY 2015

D MAGAZINE ⋅ MARCH 2014

“The Queen of the Can”

The Best Skin Care in Dallas Here's how Dallas' top aestheticians compare.

BY RAYA RAMSEYFROM D MAGAZINE MARCH 2014 COURTESY OF VENDOR

Alexis Badami Renée Rouleau Joanna Czech For 16 years, Badami has taken a natural approach to skin care. She examines her clients’ lifestyles, diet, stress levels, and even hormonal changes. Getting on Badami’s table isn’t easy—it’s by referral only—but once you’re there, you’re in skilled hands. Instead of selecting a generic facial from a menu, Badami will guide you to the most suitable therapies and charge you for the hour, not for specific treatments and never for add-ons.

A 27-year industry veteran, Renée Rouleau doesn’t just want you to come in for a treatment; she wants you to pamper your face at home, too. The head of the local skin-care empire created a prolific product line that has attracted famous followers, including celebrities Susan Sarandon and Demi Lovato and Bag Snob’s Tina Craig. If you can’t make an appointment with her at her One Arts Plaza location, she offers consultations by phone and video chat, too.

Nearly three decades of caring for faces have shaped Czech’s skin methodology: skin care should be approached with condition, season, and its natural abilities in mind. Czech customizes each facial and utilizes her arsenal of Vitamin C peels and LED therapies for visible results. Celebrity clients include Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, Kate Winslet, and Christy Turlington. Book her for an expert eyebrow shaping while she has your face in her hands.

FAVORITE SKINCARE GADGET

“Microcurrent. It has so many benefits—lymphatic drainage, improved muscle tone, reduction of acne, and increased collagen and elastin.”

“Our Bio-Brasion machine. It’s the next generation of microdermabrasion used on wet skin, and it offers real skin correction for reducing brown spots, acne, and managing clogged pores.”

“Ultrasound water peel, a micro-exfoliator that can be used on the most sensitive areas.”

FAVORITE SPLURGE WORTH THE CASH

“I would rather splurge on a treatment.” “Renée Rouleau Advanced Resurfacing Serum ($82.50). It mimics the wrinkle-reducing results of prescription retinoids without the sensitivity.”

“La Mer’s Concentrate ($375). It’s one of the most healing, soothing treatments on the market.”

Alexis Badami Renée Rouleau Joanna Czech FAVORITE SKIN CARE PRODUCT OR COSMETIC

“For skin care, Rhonda Allison. Products are potent, clean, and results-oriented.” s

“I’ve been loving the By Terry Light-Expert Perfecting Foundation Brush. It makes my skin look really smooth.”

“Babor Age Conceal Foundation. It’s oil-based, makes skin look dewy, and hides imperfections.”y

SKIN DO'S

“I’m a huge fan of juicing, specifically green juice, as well as beets with turmeric and ginger. It makes the skin glow.”

“Seal in moisture immediately after cleansing. After washing with a mild, sulfate-free cleanser, when skin is still damp, apply an alcohol-free toner, serum, and moisturizer for your skin type to keep it hydrated, healthy, and supple.”

“Protect your skin during the day and have a nighttime regimen, which is very important and a major component of good skin. When you’re sleeping is when the skin is most open to absorb the benefits of product.”

SKIN DON'TS

“Don’t chase every skin-care trend and product. Do your research. This industry changes every week.”

“Don’t neglect your neck. Apply a generous coat of sunscreen in the morning and use a treatment serum with retinol along with moisturizer in the evening.”

“Don’t overtreat the skin with chemical or mechanical treatments, including exfoliation, lasers, peels, and microdermabrasion.”

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

4 weeks for Saturdays, 2 weeks for weekdays

2-3 months 2-3 weeks

TO BOOK

alexiskaravasbadami@gmail.com

www. reneerouleau.com 646-331-7801

November 30, 2011

Alexis Badami facials – Dallas

I just love adding talented people to my life. I was recently complaining about my breakout-prone, hyper-pigmented, pregnancy skin (no sign of pregnancy glow here), and my friend Kristie Ramirez recommended I try under-the-radar facialist Alexis Badami. Now I don’t know what I did before her. One session provided a truly incredible improvement, and maybe even a hint of a glow. Already hooked. Read what Kristie had to say about her here. For appointments, (214) 417-3097. $125 flat fee per session (mine even included microdermabrasion and some other high-tech gadgets.) Location: Dallas

Dallas Morning News Home Updated: 28 February 2011 02:44 PM

Aesthetician is behind-the-scenes facialist to Dallas’ fashion and art crowds

Alexis Karavas Badami Courtney Perry/Staff Photographer

By KRISTIE RAMIREZ, Staff Writer The next time you’re at a cocktail party filled with oft-photographed social swells, take a closer look. Chances are their glowing skin is the work of secret-source aesthetician Alexis Karavas Badami. Never heard of her? You may need to readjust your social compass. Badami, 37, works with some of the most recognized names in Dallas’ fashion and art crowds, chiefly through hush-hush referrals to her cozy Knox-Henderson studio (she’s also on call at Exhale Spa). “You could look at my client list and make a map of how people know each other,” Badami says “It feels like a small family.” Using products developed by veteran Southlake aesthetician Rhonda Allison and high-tech tools such as micro-current and ultrasound, Badami tailors each hour-long facial to individual needs and charges a flat fee of $125. Or try the double-team option: While Badami works her magic, have your qi rebalanced with a simultaneous acupuncture treatment from suitemate Jan Hill. Ready to book? Plead your case to alexiskaravasbadami@gmail.com.

Alexis Karavas Badami

PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEXIS BADAMI

LOCATION 2613 Thomas Ave. Dallas, TX 75204

214-417-3097

Official Website

NEIGHBORHOOD Uptown

PROFILE

For 16 years, Alexis Badami has taken a natural approach to skin care. She examines her clients’ lifestyles, diet, stress levels, and even hormonal changes. Getting on Badami’s table isn’t easy – it’s by referral only – but once you’re there, you’re in skilled hands. Instead of selecting a generic facial from a menu, Badami will guide you to the most suitable therapies and charge you for the hour, not for specific treatments and never for add-ons. Although she doesn’t use lasers, services include facials, hair removal, enzymes, peels, micro current, ultrasound, microdermabrasion, oxygen therapy, and occasionally LED lights. She can also perform micro needling, a painful but fruitful procedure. To make an appointment, email alexisbadamikaravas@gmail.com.