HER STORY ⟡ Alissa Mariello
Today, we are meeting Alissa Mariello of The Glow Up Laser Spa ✨
There’s something magnetic about women who turn their own struggles into something beautiful for others — and that’s exactly what The Glow Up Laser Spa founder Alissa Mariello has done.
From the moment you meet Alissa, you feel it: warmth, creativity, confidence, and the kind of energy that instantly makes you feel like you’re talking to your coolest, most uplifting friend. She’s equal parts beauty expert, businesswoman, artist, and hype girl for women everywhere — and honestly, we’re obsessed.
Living in South Charlotte with her daughter Athena, Alissa has built more than a luxury laser spa in Ballantyne — she’s created a space where women can finally feel free from the endless cycle of shaving, waxing, razor bumps, and insecurity.
And trust us… once you hear her story, you’ll want to book immediately.
From Frustration to Freedom
Like so many women, Alissa was exhausted by the constant upkeep that came with unwanted hair. Panic-shaving before pool days. Stressing over missed spots. Spending money on waxing appointments only to end up with painful ingrown hairs and irritation anyway.
“It was a never-ending cycle,” she shares. “I was over it.”
When she finally tried laser hair removal herself, everything changed.
Session after session, the hair disappeared. The bumps faded. The stress vanished. And one day, she woke up realizing she hadn’t even thought about shaving in weeks.
That feeling? Freedom.
That experience became the spark behind The Glow Up Laser Spa — a luxury med spa dedicated to helping women experience that same confidence and ease for themselves.
Beauty Meets Science — With a Luxe Twist
Alissa’s background is anything but ordinary. Before entering the beauty world, she worked in marketing and business for two Ivy League universities in the Boston area. But her love for creativity, connection, and wellness kept calling her toward something more personal and impactful.
Now a North Carolina Board Certified laser hair practitioner and electrologist, she combines artistry, advanced science, and genuine care into every appointment.
She even invested in the exact advanced laser technology she personally fell in love with during her own laser journey — because for Alissa, results matter.
Her vision was simple:
Create the kind of laser spa she’d want to go to herself.
Upscale. Comfortable. Honest. Effective. Personalized.
And that’s exactly what she’s done.
Why Women Are Falling in Love with The Glow Up ✨
What makes The Glow Up Laser Spa different isn’t just the gorgeous spa aesthetic or the advanced treatments — it’s Alissa’s heart behind the business.
She genuinely understands what her clients are going through because she’s lived it herself.
There are no pushy sales tactics. No hidden pricing. No cookie-cutter treatments.
Instead, clients receive thoughtful, customized care from someone who truly wants them to feel beautiful, empowered, and comfortable in their skin.
To Alissa, beauty isn’t perfection.
It’s freedom.
It’s confidence.
It’s self-worth.
It’s showing yourself the same care you give everyone else.
“I want my clients to leave feeling taken care of,” she says. “Both by themselves and by me.”
A Woman Inspired by Women
Ask Alissa what inspires her most, and her answer is immediate: women.
“The weight they carry without complaint; the children they give so much of their lives and hearts to; the families, friends, and partners they support without hesitation.”
Her admiration for women pours into every corner of her business. You don’t just walk into an appointment at The Glow Up — you walk into a space designed to make you feel seen, celebrated, and cared for.
The Advice She’d Give Herself
When asked what she’d tell the version of herself just starting out, Alissa’s answer couldn’t be more perfect:
“You were made for this, babe. Shine away and help others shine with you.”
What Beauty Means to Alissa 💫
Her definition of beauty may be our favorite part of all:
“Beauty means depth, empathy, and a heart and mind that burn to connect with others and the joy of life. It means kindness, strength, and a fire that can’t be put out.”
And honestly, that’s exactly the feeling you get when you step into her world.
Ready for Your Glow Up?
If you’ve ever dreamed about waking up with effortlessly smooth skin, less stress, and more confidence, The Glow Up Laser Spa may just become your new obsession.
Because as Alissa says:
“How would you feel if you woke up every day to the smooth skin of your dreams?”
We’re thinking: confident, radiant, powerful… and fully glowing. ✨
Where Can The Beauty Boost community find you?
*Meet Alissa at several of our upcoming events and receive a complimentary skin care analysis.
*Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theglowuplaserspa/
* Text/Phone: 704-550-7466: www.theglowuplaserspa.com
*Book Your Treatment Online: www.theglowuplaserspa.com/services
