- (978) 702-3736
- Tue, wed & Fri : 9 am - 4 pm | Sat: 9 am - 11 am
- 155 Main St, Plaistow, NH 03865
Great skin starts with the right facial for what your skin actually needs, not a one size fits all treatment. Too many facials are built around a single routine applied to every client, regardless of whether their skin is oily, dry, sensitive, or dealing with breakouts. That approach might feel relaxing in the moment, but it rarely delivers results that last.
At Joyful Beauty NP, we do things differently. Every facial is performed by Samantha McDonough, our licensed esthetician, who takes the time to actually look at your skin and ask about your concerns and goals before recommending an approach. Whether you’re trying to calm active breakouts, soften fine lines, or simply want your skin to look brighter and healthier, Samantha builds each treatment around what your skin needs that day, not a generic menu item.
You’ll experience all of this inside our uniquely renovated historic train station in Plaistow, a space that was designed to feel calm and unhurried the moment you walk in. There’s no rushing between appointments here. Every visit is meant to feel like time set aside just for you, so you can actually relax while your skin gets the care it deserves.
Every facial at Joyful Beauty NP is performed by Samantha McDonough, a licensed esthetician trained at Empire Beauty School. Samantha’s path to esthetics is personal. She struggled with cystic acne throughout high school, and that experience is exactly what drives her approach with every client today. She knows what it feels like to want real answers for your skin, not a generic treatment, and she brings that understanding into every facial she performs.
Samantha takes the time to actually look at your skin and listen to your concerns before recommending a treatment, rather than pushing the same facial on every client. Her goal for every visit is simple: you should leave feeling better than when you walked in. That personalized approach, paired with the calm and unrushed environment Joy DeRoche built this practice around, is what makes the facial experience at Joyful Beauty NP different from a typical spa visit.
Short on time but still want glowing skin? Our Express Facial is a quick refresh that cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates, perfect for a lunch break reset or when you need a boost before a big event.
No two skin types are the same, so this facial is built entirely around yours. Sam evaluates your skin during your visit and tailors each step, from cleansing to masking, to what your skin needs that day.
This treatment combines traditional facial techniques with LED light therapy to target fine lines, uneven tone, and loss of firmness. The added LED session helps stimulate collagen production for skin that looks refreshed and revitalized.
Designed for anyone dealing with breakouts or congested skin, this facial pairs LED light therapy with targeted extractions to clear pores and calm inflammation. Sam takes a careful, hands-on approach to extractions so your skin is treated gently while still getting real results.
That's exactly what your consultation with Sam is for. She'll look at your skin, ask about your goals and any concerns, and recommend the facial that actually fits, rather than guessing on your own.
Most patients see optimal results with 3-6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Your personalized treatment plan will be discussed during consultation.
Yes. LED light therapy is a gentle, non-invasive treatment with no downtime. It's commonly used to support collagen production and calm inflammation, and it's included in both our Anti-Aging and Acne Facials.
Extractions can involve some mild discomfort, but Sam takes a careful, controlled approach so your skin isn't over-worked. Most clients find it very manageable, and any redness typically settles within a few hours.
Come in with a clean face if possible, and skip any harsh exfoliants or retinol products for a day or two beforehand. Sam will walk you through anything specific to your skin during your consultation.
Generally no. You may notice some light redness right after, especially following the Acne Facial, but most clients return to their normal routine the same day.
We recommend giving your skin a few hours to settle before applying makeup, especially after an Acne or Anti-Aging Facial, so your pores can breathe and the treatment can fully take effect.
Call, book online, or send us a message to schedule your personalized consultation. We look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your aesthetic goals.
Ready to see what a facial built specifically for your skin can do? Call us at (978) 702-3736 or book online today.