Ashley A. Taylor
Ashley was recently named 2025 Aesthetician Of The Year by Aesthetic Next and is a Washington, DC native. After high school, she became a Washington Redskins cheerleader, eventually being named captain. Through this experience, she learned the importance of skincare and received exposure to top estheticians, make-up artists, and plastic surgeons, sparking her dream of being a medical esthetician.
To explore this newfound passion, Ashley worked with national brands such as Clinique and MAC, learning more about products and techniques. After retirement as an NFL Cheerleader, Ashley attended Graham Webb International Academy with a specialization in skin care and medical esthetics. She graduated with honors from both the Basic and Masters Esthetician programs.
Since then, Ashley grew in her craft by working with top rated medical spas and plastic surgeons in the DC region, earning a litany of awards and recognitions, including DC's Top Aesthetician 2021, DC's Best Facial 2024 & 2025, and Dynamic Women recognitions in 2024 & 2025.
Ashley’s services are regularly booked 3 months out, with a 30+ person waitlist. Ashley develops custom-tailored facial protocols through self-built full and a la carte service menus.
All of this led her to Kismet; embarking on her dream of sole proprietorship to further serve her decade-long client book.
Hannah Fingerhood
Hannah is a Baltimore native based in Washington, DC, with a background in communications and marketing from Penn State. After discovering her passion for skin health, she transitioned into aesthetics, gaining clinical experience in dermatology and medical aesthetics. Known for her warm energy and meticulous touch, Hannah blends medical knowledge with artistry to help clients feel confident in their skin. Outside the treatment room, she’s a Leo through and through—balancing her love of travel, horseback riding, and Aperol Spritzes with quiet nights spent reading alongside her two Bengal cats.
Chelsea Merz
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Chelsea earned a Bachelors of Music degree from Rider University, majoring in Musical Theater. After performing professionally after college, Chelsea found her passion for working in aesthetics in 2021. This passion for aesthetics, combined with her dedication to building strong connections through attentive and compassionate customer service, has led her to her dream job as Practice Manager here at Kismet Skin Co. Currently residing in Tampa, FL, Chelsea is happiest spending time with her husband, golden retriever, and the newest addition to her family, her daughter, Halle Rose.








