Mary Gillespie is a twenty three year veteran of the cosmetology industry and is well versed on many levels of the discipline. Holding three California licenses -- Esthetician, Cosmetologist and Cosmetology Instructor -- gives great depth to her knowledge and experience. She has performed hair- and skin-care services in multiple settings. Mary taught many years in the San Francisco Bay Area as the Head of the Esthetician Department, opening many doors for her students. She has had the opportunity to travel nationally for a leading manufacturer, training estheticians, doctors and their staffs on the use of glycolic acid. This provided invaluable experience, as she went on to structure a successful skin-care department for a metropolitan dermatology office. Her current business specializes in acne, aging and maintenance of the skin. Mary is sought as a reference in news stories on the industry and works in tandem with medical professionals, providing the best possible information and care.