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Our Philosophy

Levitate Beauty & Skin Studio is a comfortable and relaxing studio located inside Beauty Social Salon in Astoria, Queens.

We take pride in an upbeat, modern approach to facials which means: no stuffy spa vibe, no robes, no confusing menu, and no dull music. Instead, we focus on delivering customized treatments to address your skin’s unique needs. Our goal is to provide real results and maintain your skin’s health in a relaxing and friendly environment.

We believe that knowledge is one of the most valuable things we can offer our clients, so we spend each service providing our clients the education and tools they need to achieve long-term results both inside the treatment room and at home!

Not sure what to expect during your first facial? Here’s everything you need to know!

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Astoria, Queens, NYC Levitate Beauty & Skin Studio Founder and Lead Esthetician, Becca Velez. stands in her facial studio in front of a shelf of skincare products.

Becca V. - Licensed Esthetician/Owner

Becca is a licensed esthetician in New York State. She graduated with honors from Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics in NYC and trained at Heyday in Manhattan.

Prior to becoming an esthetician, Becca received a BA in Retail Business Management at The Fashion Institute of Technology and started her career in the beauty industry at Macy’s Corporate as a Cosmetics Merchandise Planner.

In 2017, she launched her Levitate Beauty Blog, Instagram, and TikTok where she focuses on promoting skin positivity & ending the stigma of acne through simple skin tips. Seeing the impact she’s had on others by sharing her own personal skin journey and knowledge inspired her to start her career in esthetics.

Becca’s favorite part of being an esthetician is seeing her clients’ confidence grow! Her personal experience with acne and hyperpigmentation has made her passionate about making others feel comfortable in their own skin. She believes that everyone’s skin is incredibly unique and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to skincare. She focuses on customized treatments that honor each client’s concerns and she empowers them with the knowledge they need to reach their skin goals in a non-judgemental and relaxing environment.

Becca has a strong focus on continued education and training. She currently holds the following certificates and training:

  • NYS State Board Licensed Esthetician
  • Advanced Acne Treatment Certified
  • Chemical Peel Certified
  • Microdermabrasion Certified
  • Microcurrent Certified
  • Dermaplaning Certified
  • Integumentary System & Advanced Skin Analysis Certified
  • Lash Lifts & Tints Certified
  • LED Light Therapy Training
  • Gua Sha Training