January 2025 / Cate Klesel

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Tell us a little about you and what inspired you to become an Aesthetician?
I initially wanted to be a hairstylist, but a few months into hair school, I realized it wasn’t for me. AOTM January 2025 Cate Klesel headshotHowever, I knew I wanted to remain in the beauty industry because I loved helping people feel confident and happy. That’s when I discovered esthetics, and it felt like I had found my calling. Now, I can’t imagine doing anything else. Being able to call this my career while genuinely enjoying every moment makes me feel incredibly lucky!

How long have you been an aesthetician and what is your favorite thing about your job?
I’ve been an esthetician for almost 11 years, and my favorite part of the job is the amazing people I’ve met along the way. The friendships I have made with other estheticians and my clients have been so amazing. Plus, I get to help people feel confident in their own skin!

How has Skin Script changed your business?
Having Skin Script in my treatment room has been incredible. I’ve seen such impressive results with the line that I’m often in awe of the transformations my clients experience. Anytime I have a question or concern, Skin Script has been consistently helpful. Their continuing education also gives me the confidence I need to excel in the treatment room.

What are the Skin Script Products you cannot live without?
My favorite Skin Script products are the Cucumber Hydration Toner, Golden Honey Nourishing Mask, Honey Brightening Cleanser, and Vitamin C Green Tea Serum!

What is the last song you played on Spotify?
Radio by Lana Del Rey

Where or what is the best place, you’ve ever been to?
Last year, I visited Plymouth, Michigan, a small town near Ann Arbor. It felt like stepping into aJanuary 2025 AOTM Cate Klesel's treatment room image Hallmark movie! The town goes all out for the holidays, it is such a fun atmosphere. I highly recommend everyone check it out!

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened in the treatment room?
Not the most embarrassing moment, but while preparing the sheets, robe, and headband for a client, the velcro on the headband somehow got stuck to the back of my shirt. I noticed it was missing and spent the day wondering where it could have gone. At the end of the day, a client finally asked me what was stuck to the back of my shirt and there it was..the headband. I’d been walking around with it all day, and no one said a word.

What would you pick if you won a sweepstake that gave you a lifetime supply of anything you wanted?
We rescued a German Shepherd about three years ago and ever since then I have become obsessed with German Shepherds, I would absolutely be thrilled if I won a lifetime supply of German Shepherd’s!

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