The Only Facial – Columbia
The Only Facial is a service-based skincare business dedicated to making beautiful skin simple. With several locations across Missouri, Columbia is finally getting its own. The new location, set to open on Forum Boulevard, has a tentative launch date in January 2025. One of the brand’s standout features is its signature facial, which is offered at a straightforward price with no upselling or tipping and includes everything needed to jumpstart cell turnover and deliver glowing, healthy skin.
Owner Krisan Lewis, who also owns the local Plato’s Closet, has been a loyal client of The Only Facial’s co-founder, Jill Alaimo, for nearly fifteen years.
“When the opportunity to bring it to Columbia arose, I knew that I needed to make it happen,” Lewis said.
Lewis envisions the Columbia location as a place for young people to gain valuable skills and to create career paths for estheticians. She also looks forward to making it an easy and enjoyable experience for clientele.
“At The Only Facial, we believe in the power of simplicity and focus on providing the best possible experience for our clients,” she explains. “Our goal is to help you achieve beautiful, healthy skin through our customized facial treatment. Whether you’re dealing with acne, signs of aging, or just want to maintain your overall skin health, our team of skincare specialists is here to help.”
573-810-5060 | 1400 Forum Blvd Suite #2 | Instagram: @theonlyfacialcolumbiamo
Paint Fresh
Business owner John Gerhard launched his interior home painting company, Paint Fresh LLC, in November 2021. The company highlights its services on Facebook, stating that it “provides exceptional professional painting for studio homes and corporate contracts across Mid-MO.”
In addition to interior painting, Paint Fresh offers a variety of property maintenance and improvement services, including exterior painting, drywall patching, deck staining, power washing, and light handyman work.
Gerhard, who has more than ten years of painting experience, considers it to be a therapeutic activity and is thankful for the opportunity to meet the needs of homeowners through the services he provides. As his business celebrates its third anniversary, he reflects on the reasons behind his passion for his work.
“Bringing joy to a homeowner is the greatest feeling to experience,” Gerhard said. “I opened this business so that I could apply a decade’s worth of experience in a way that would benefit the customers I work for every day. Keeping costs low for my customers by not charging premiums on paint and not wasting hours of labor unnecessarily taping edges is of extreme importance to me, and more importantly, to them.”
Those interested in Paint Fresh’s services can call for a free estimate.
(660) 815-2219 | gerhardjp87@gmail.com | Facebook: Paint Fresh
