About Samantha Kate

Samantha Kate is a multi award-winning beauty therapist and advanced facialist. She runs The Facial Studio in Sturton by Stow, Lincoln, specialising in results-led skincare and expert massage techniques.

Advanced facialist

Skincare at the heart of her work

Skincare sits at the heart of Samantha's work. Holding a prestigious CIDESCO diploma (internationally recognised as the highest standard in beauty therapy), she combines advanced skincare knowledge with a results-driven, yet holistic approach to skin.

Samantha is a graduate of the renowned Champneys Beauty College, where she completed extensive professional training in advanced skincare, aesthetics, holistic therapies and body treatments. This training shaped her philosophy that healthy skin is the foundation of confidence, beauty and long-term results.

As a certified Skin Rocks Pro Partner, trained under the globally respected skincare brand by Caroline Hirons, Samantha works with evidence-based skincare principles to deliver personalised treatments that support real skin change. Her facials focus on strengthening the skin barrier, improving overall skin function and creating healthy, radiant complexions tailored to each client's lifestyle and concerns.

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Multi award-winning

Awards and recognition

Samantha won Champneys Student of the Year and Champneys CIDESCO Student of the Year.

In 2022, Samantha was recognised by The Lincolnite with a 30 Under 30 award, celebrating her as one of Lincolnshire's most promising talents. That same year, her salon achieved Salon Rated certification from Navy Professional, recognising exceptional standards in hair and beauty.

Today, Samantha is best known for her personalised facials, skin first beauty philosophy and refined, natural aesthetic, helping clients look and feel their best through expert skincare, thoughtful treatments and professional artistry.

Samantha is also available for events and corporate benefits across Lincolnshire, throughout the UK and internationally. From wellbeing days for your team to treatments offered as an employee benefit, she brings the same expert, personalised care to every booking.

Training and recognition

CIDESCO diploma

Internationally recognised as the highest standard in beauty therapy.

Champneys Beauty College

Extensive professional training in advanced skincare, aesthetics, holistic therapies and body treatments.

Champneys Student of the YearAward
Champneys CIDESCO Student of the YearAward
Skin Rocks Pro Partner

Certified to deliver Skin Rocks facials, trained by the skincare brand by Caroline Hirons.

Academy of Freelance Makeup

Trained with AOFM, with work across editorial, photoshoots, weddings and VIP events.

The Lincolnite 30 Under 302022

Recognised as one of Lincolnshire's most promising talents.

Salon RatedNavy Professional

Certification recognising exceptional standards in hair and beauty, first achieved in 2022.

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Skin Rocks facials and massage in Lincoln.

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The Facial Studio Lincoln

Also on Fridays at Stanford Pilates Studio, Lincoln LN2 1EY, 1pm to 5.30pm, with occasional evenings until 8pm.