About

Kim Fritz is a Licensed Esthetician, certified by Washington DC (1990) and the State of Virginia Board of Cosmetology, and licensed in the State of Virginia and North Carolina, with training from Yvonne de Vilar School of Scientific Skincare of Vienna, Virginia. Kim is also a Certified Laser Technician and is skilled in performing Microdermabrasion, Hydra dermabrasion, IPL treatments and a variety of skin rejuvenation services. With over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing and nearly 35 years in the field of aesthetics, our skincare business is dedicated to providing our clientele with the highest in quality, service, and products.

Kim is the spouse of a retired Marine Corps officer, mother of four, grandmother and plays an active role in her community here at Lake Gaston. She has owned and operated her skin care business, Lasting Impressions, in Okinawa, Japan, California, Beaufort, South Carolina and most recently Stafford, Virginia. Kim is a member of The Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce and The Lake Gaston Association. She enjoys singing, both at her church and is a member of the Lake Gaston Ladies Club Gastonettes choral group. Kim is an active runner and cyclist and has recently taken up the growing popular sport of Pickleball too! When she is not on the road or court, you may find Kim on her days off, enjoying activities with fellow friends and members of The Lake Gaston Ladies Club. Kim and her husband, Jim have enjoyed Lake Life full-time since late 2020, and opened her skin care spa in July of 2021, serving Lake Gaston and its surrounding communities.

At Lasting Impressions, our philosophy is simple — we believe that healthy, fabulous skin can be achieved by correctly analyzing the skin and offering the best and most comprehensive spa treatments, which our clients can continue at home with the KL Collections: a full range of customized, all-natural products to meet anyone’s skincare needs.

Lasting Impressions offers the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation and our goal is to fulfill the promise of delivering beautiful, healthy, and more youthful-looking skin. Keeping in mind that first impressions make a “lasting impression”, we invite you to experience the many benefits of our unique, boutique spa, and to discover the luxury of personalized skincare.