Melissa DeLano

Melissa DeLano is a licensed esthetician and master facialist, and the owner of Spa DeLANO (also known as Asteria Aesthetics) in Scarborough, Maine. She trained at the Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics in Tempe, Arizona, a recognized top-tier institution in the skincare industry, and also attended Lesley University. She has over 20 years of experience in aesthetics and started a practice in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2014 before moving back to New England. She established Asteria Aesthetics in Portland in 2019 and now operates from Scarborough. She takes a holistic, botanical approach to skincare using clean, scientifically superior products, and also integrates reiki into her facial treatments. She has a specialty in skin sensitivity, working with clients whose skin is compromised by autoimmune disorders, chemotherapy, or allergies. She holds a 5-star Google rating and is described as "hands down the best esthetician in the Portland area and beyond." She consistently pursues certifications and trainings at trade shows in New York and West Palm and through international offerings. She has a large and loyal waxing client base known for her gentle perfectionism. She specializes in bespoke facials, dermaplaning, lymphatic drainage, lash lifts and tints, precision waxing (brows, Brazilians), and customized skincare regimens.