Wanderlust Esthetics

while this chapter is changing, i’m still here if you need anything at all. whether it’s skincare questions, life updates, recommendations, or just to say hi… i’d truly love to stay in touch.

you all meant more to me than you know. ✨

With gratitude,
AJ

For the last time… 🤍

I’ve sat down to write this more times than I can count, and nothing ever feels like enough. How do you put into words something that became such a huge part of who you are?

This space was never just a business to me. It was where I grew up in so many ways. It held long days, quiet mornings, laughter that carried down the hallway, and those moments at the end of appointments where neither of us was in a rush to leave. It held your stories: the good, the hard, and everything in between.

You trusted me with your skin, but more than that, you trusted me with pieces of your life. And that is something I will never, ever take lightly.

There are clients who walked in as strangers and became people I care deeply about. People who showed up for me, supported me, believed in me — sometimes in ways that carried me through more than you’ll ever know.

Closing this chapter is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. There is so much love here. So many memories. So much of me tied to this space.

But underneath all of that, there is also a quiet sense of peace. Gratitude for what this was. Pride in what I built. And so much love for every single person who was a part of it.

Thank you for letting me take care of you.
Thank you for trusting me.
Thank you for being part of something that meant everything to me.

Wanderlust will always live in my heart.

I hope you felt as cared for as you made me feel. 🤍

With Gratitude
Ashley

My final appointments 🤍

It feels surreal even typing that. If you’ve been thinking about coming in one more time, I would love to see you before this chapter comes to a close.

Once these spots are filled, that’s it. www.vagaro.com/thewanderlustesthetician

One thing that has been incredibly important to me through this transition is making sure none of my clients feel left without support or care.

While Wanderlust will be closing, I never want anyone to feel like they’re being left high and dry. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of connecting with some truly talented estheticians and providers that I trust and respect, and I’m so happy to share them with you.

Below are a few professionals I personally recommend. Each of them brings something unique to their treatment room, and I feel confident you’ll be in wonderful hands.

Skincare is personal, though — so if you’re unsure who might be the best fit for your skin, treatments, or comfort level, please feel free to reach out to me directly. I’m always happy to help point you in the right direction.

Taking care of you has meant so much to me over the past five years. Making sure you continue to feel supported — even beyond my treatment room — truly matters to me.

Thank you for trusting me with your skin. 🤍

✨ Providers I Trust:
• — waxing — Leawood, KS
• — holistic facials — Overland Park, KS
• — lashes — Overland Park, KS
• .by.emilie — waxing — KCMO

For a long time, Wanderlust Esthetics has been such a huge part of my heart and my life…which makes this announcement incredibly hard.

After a lot of reflection and soul-searching, I’ve made the decision to close Wanderlust Esthetics.

My last day seeing clients will be Thursday, April 30, 2026.

What began as a dream grew into five beautiful, unforgettable years — years filled with trust, connection, laughter, growth, and so much gratitude. Wanderlust has been so much more than a business to me. It’s been a space where relationships were built, confidence was nurtured, and community truly mattered.

This decision comes from an exciting and deeply meaningful shift in my life. I’m moving to Philadelphia to pursue a career opportunity in the social welfare sector while continuing my education and working toward my master’s degree. While this means stepping away from Wanderlust, the heart of this work: care, advocacy, and creating safe, affirming spaces, will continue to guide everything I do moving forward.

✨ To my clients: thank you 🤍 Thank you for trusting me with your skin, for allowing me into your lives, and for showing up not just as clients, but as people who shared their stories, milestones, and moments with me. That trust is something I will never take lightly. Thank you for choosing me, supporting me, believing in my work, and allowing Wanderlust to become what it did. You allowed this little dream to become something real and beautiful. There were seasons when your support carried me more than you’ll ever know.

While closing this chapter is bittersweet, I feel deeply at peace knowing it’s time for the next one - a chapter I’m stepping into with intention, purpose, and a full heart. Wanderlust will always be a part of who I am, and the memories made here will stay with me forever.

From the bottom of my whole heart , thank you for five incredible years.

I hope you felt as cared for as I did. 🤍

— Ashley

“When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.”

There is no neutrality when it comes to human dignity. Silence, in the face of injustice, is not passive—it is a choice. Neutrality in moments of harm aligns with the oppressor, not the oppressed.

The way we care for others—and the spaces we choose to protect—are inherently political acts. Wellness does not exist outside of the world we live in.

Wanderlust Esthetics is an ICE-free space. I cannot and will not support any organization or system that violates the rights, safety, or humanity of others.

All are welcome.
All are respected.
All are safe here.

✨ Glow with Gratitude ✨
Five years of Wanderlust Esthetics — and it’s all because of you.
I’m endlessly grateful for every client who has trusted me with their skin, shared their stories, and supported this journey.

Please join me for an open house as we celebrate this milestone together. Stop by, say hello, enjoy a treat, and let me thank you in person 🤍
📍 Sunday, March 22 | 12–3 PM
📍 7319 W. 81st St., Overland Park

Updated hours because she’s in her ✨grad school ✨ era. Book online at www.vagaro.com/thewanderlustesthetician

I swear thanksgiving was just last week. 😅 Don’t forget to book your holiday appointment! Availability is limited.