About Us

Meet Your Esthetician,

Shay Flynn

Hi, I’m Shay Michele Flynn (she/her), founder of Face Allies NYC. I’ve been an esthetician for nearly 9 years, driven by a passion for helping people feel confident in their skin. 

My skincare journey started at the time with my own acne-prone, sensitive skin, which taught me the power of self-care and skin health. After beginning my gender transition in 2021, I continued working in spas and luxury skincare boutiques that did not provide the quality of care nor opportunities Trans People deserve. I persisted and learned everything I could about the art of facials and the science of skincare.

 But I knew there had to be a better way. That’s why I launched Face Allies in 2022: to offer skincare that’s accessible, inclusive, and effective. Focused on providing care to everyone, with accessible pricing, putting the best products and treatments in a much broader reach. Since then, I’ve touched hundreds of faces, donated an incredible $8,000 in treatments and products, to mutual aid fundraisers as well as big events such as STAND UP! NYC.

 Outside the treatment room, I create art as TS.SHAY STUDIO (All the art on the walls is my own) and enjoy birdwatching and cooking from scratch.

What is Face Allies?

At Face Allies NYC, our mission is to provide euphoria through skincare, empowering individuals to feel confident and radiant in their own skin. We offer a variety of curated treatments, using only the highest quality products to address each client’s unique needs. We believe that skincare should be accessible to all, regardless of background or skin type, and strive to make each person feel seen, valued, and cared for. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, we proudly provide gender-affirming care, creating a safe and supportive space for everyone to feel comfortable and confident on their skincare journey

euphoria Through Skincare Here

A little more about
TS.SHAY STUDIO

TS.SHAY STUDIO is a visual celebration of my experience as a trans woman, expressed through vibrant drawings, paintings, and sculptures. My work blends 3D printing and design software with traditional materials, as well as rhinestones to infuse magic and sparkle into each piece. These campy sculptures take moments of perception and self-realization and combine them with pressing moments in my personal history. 

All artwork in the Studio is available for sale, price catalog available upon request.

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High Tech, High Touch Facials

Experience the Face Allies difference: intuitive care and top tier technology used with powerful products.
Our facials are customized treatments designed to improve your skin’s health, texture, and overall appearance while providing a serene space to rest and decompress.
  • Relax & Recharge
  • Custom Built Treatments
  • Self Care, Made Easy
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Skincare Coaching & Products

Build a routine with expert care, simple products and guidance to achieve your skincare goals.
Our skincare coaching provides ongoing, personalized guidance to help you build an effective routine. We provide professional product and device recommendations, with expert education.
  • Personalized Routine
  • Esthetician Support
  • Instant & Long-Term Results
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Gender Affirming
Care for All

Let us help you to feel more like you, with curated facials, hair curation, LED therapy & more.
Care that's designed to help you experience euphoria existing as you are. We provide holistic and gentle facials, hair reduction treatments alongside LED Light Therapy to improve quality of life.
  • Care Guided by Experience
  • Quality of Life Focused
  • All Bodies, All Genders
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