as·tral
[ adjective ] of, connected with, or resembling the stars
Astral Studio is comprised of a group of women with a fervent belief that everything is connected. Outer beauty bestows confidence, self care bestows peace. We hope that a service with us provides all of that.
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Pia LoRusso
OWNER & FOUNDER
Pia is a force in the industry. In her years of experience, she soaked in everything possible and developed a strong sense of what she did–and didn’t–want for her clients.
At Astral Studio, Pia cultivates a space for everyone to feel welcome. It’s so much more than brows, and Pia provides that through incorporating her training in Reiki, Feng Shui, and yoga, even teaching the occassional class in the studio.
Outside of the studio, Pia loves to support other local women-led businesses.
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Sara
BROW ESTHETICIAN
Sara is a two-time trained microblader and a trusted expert in body waxing.
Sara is a wife, mother, and holds a very strong faith. She values coming to work to still feel surrounded by family, both with her studio mates and clients. Sara is Reiki trained and believes in making everyone in her chair as comfortable as possible, welcoming good talks, laughs, and maybe even a good cry.
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Georgia
ESTHETICIAN
Georgia completed her esthetics program at Shear Ego International School. She specializes in facials, chemical peels, and waxing. Georgia loves to make her clients feel beautiful and relaxed (inside and out!) She recently became a Dermalogica Expert and is excited to add more to her menu soon.
Georgia is Reiki trained and has recently retired from her successful dance instruction career. She has strong connection to her Greek roots and has just added another dog to her pack - a senior little guy who loves his ‘cousin’ Remi. When not at the studio, she’s probably snuggling the pups!
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Monica
HAIR STYLIST
Monica is a Rochester native. A spitfire with a big personality, she is super creative, fun to be around, and so caring.
If you have a neurodivergent child or adult or just someone who likes things a certain way, Monica is your girl. Quirky, patient, and thoughtful, she will put your needs first always.
On her off hours she is homeschooling her four kids, hanging with the dogs, chicken watching, and gardening. Soon she will add pigs or goats to the homestead. She has been doing hair for 4 years and is passionate about styling updos but will also cover your grays, highlight, and cut hair for the whole family!
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Chentelle
Chentelle graduated from Sheer Ego International School in 2005. In her 20 years of experience she has refined her skills in various techniques of styling, cutting, shaping, and updo’s. She loves to help others see and feel like their best selves. You are sure to leave your visit at the studio with a revived soul and refreshed look.
Chentelle is a wife, and mother of two boys and a pup. When she’s not working she is spending time with her family, exploring in nature and connecting with Earth’s elements any way she can.
““Beauty must come from the inside. We never really see what other people see anyway. We see a one-dimensional reflection. That’s 2 whole dimensions that are missing! Believe the person that says you are beautiful- they see something you will never see.””
