The Lost Art of European Skincare
Lasting Impressions is a Unique Boutique Skin Care Spa and we believe that true skin transformation requires a bridge between advanced clinical science and deep, restorative wellness. While we proudly offer state-of-the-art corrective treatments, our true signature lies in a rare, time-honored approach to beauty.
Having trained directly under a master French Esthetician, founder Kim Fritz, brings a unique, European sensibility to the region. Every facial treatment is an immersive, sensory experience featuring a generous amount of specialized facial massage—a highly precise, rejuvenating technique that has largely become a lost art in today’s fast-paced beauty industry. This classical method naturally sculpts the facial contours, boosts microcirculation, and releases deep muscle tension to reveal an effortless, lit-from-within glow that no machine can replicate.
A Personal Connection to Your Skin
We reject the “one-size-fits-all,” assembly-line approach of traditional day spas and cold medical clinics. Lasting Impressions operates as an exclusive, intimate boutique sanctuary. Here, your journey begins with an unhurried, customized consultation where we study your skin’s unique behavior.
We don’t just treat your skin in our chair; we partner with you for life. Every session includes a personalized education process where we craft, at-home skincare regimens tailored to your lifestyle. We empower you with the exact formulas and habits needed to protect your investment and maintain radiant, healthy skin every single day. So, book time with Kim today and literally “feel” the difference!
Meet Kim Fritz
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.