About Us

Mari Thomas
Owner / Master Aesthetician

Mari is well known and is one of the best Aestheticians in the Dallas area. She has been in the skin care industry for over 28 years. She is a seminar speaker, a skin care trainer, and is a Mentor to many Aestheticians. She has received several write ups in local newspapers and magazines and has appeared on television and radio talk shows.

Mari began her career as an Aesthetician and Make up Artist at Neiman Marcus, several years later she opened her first salon, Mari's Skin Care, which was a beautiful success story. Within a few years she was awarded "Best In Dallas" by D Magazine, a prestigious and sought after award. After owning Mari's Skin Care for almost 20 years she sold the salon. In 2007 Mari opened Beyond Appearance Skin Care Salon.

Mari has a holistic approach, she is a good listener, encourager and is a prayer partner. Mari and her husband, Stanley, live in Plano, Texas. They have three beautiful and wonderful children named Benjamin, Jonathan, and Rachel.

From the moment you enter our lovely, intimate salon you will feel the difference. What exactly is the Beyond Appearance experience? For many faithful clients it is the world renowned Guinot treatments attentively applied while they rest cocooned beneath soft, luxurious Egyptian cotton. For others it is rapid, visible improvement and wellness following their personalized skin care treatment. For every client the Beyond Appearance experience offers a little extra something, spiritual as well as physical renewal, that brings them back time and time again.

Your skin is alive, repairing itself at night and renewing itself every 30 days. Given the right nutrients and care, your skin can recharge and replenish its resources making it appear younger, firmer and more even in appearance. Our time tested Guinot treatments and products are not only designed to achieve maximum results, they are also formulated to make your salon visits more effective.

The key to Beyond Appearances success is the wonderful customer service, generous time, and personalized treatments we give for each type of skin, one client at a time. From the time the client steps in to Beyond Appearance until the time they leave we makes sure the client feels pampered, receiving the most luxurious and comprehensive treatment. Many clients are so committed they are sending in their teens, adult children, friends and relatives.

Sandy Maldonado
Aesthetician/Makeup Artist

Sandy Maldonado has been in the skin care industry for 10 years. She attended school at Ogle in Arlington to receive her aesthetician license. Her desire to join the skin care industry began when she started working at Origin's while she was attending A&M University - Commerce. After working at Origin's she began an aesthetology and cosmetics career with Toni&Guy Salons. Hard work and constant continued education shot Sandy to the top of her career in cosmetics and she finished her tenure with Toni&Guy as the National Cosmetics Director. Since then, she has launched her own cosmetics line, Seducao Cosmetics, and is currently developing makeup classes for professional makeup artists and hairdressers. Her work has been featured in publications such as D magazine and Modern Luxury. She has also done makeup for DIFFA, runway shows, TV and film and has been featured on 1310 The Ticket (look up Donovan's chest waxing! It's hilarious)

Sandy and her husband, Josh, live in Plano. They have an amazing son,Micah, and are expecting another in October 2011. Sandy's goal with each client she touches is that they will leave feeling more beautiful and relaxed than ever before. Sandy's belief that God has made each woman special, unique and beautiful is also her business philosophy.

"You are altogether beautiful, my darling. There is no flaw in you." Song of Solomon 4:7

Mojca Jackson
Aesthetician

Mojca graduated from cosmetology school in Slovenia, Europe. She has worked in the skin care industry for 27 years. After graduating in 1984, she worked in spas and resorts around Europe. She brought her art of a healing touch to the United States in 1997 where she joined Mari at Mari's Skin Care. There she was mentored by Mari and gained extensive knowledge of the Guinot techniques and products. Mojca remains an expert skin care specialists by attending various skin care seminars yearly that keep her up to date on the new technologies and developments in the industry. She has also trained in Spain with leading skin care brands. Mojca specializes in all face and body treatments including Hydradermie Facials, Hydradermie Lifts, Waxing and also Alexandria Sugaring, which is a natural alternative to waxing.

Mojca has 2 beautiful daughters, Mateya and Tiara, who are both currently attending college.

Mojca humbles herself each day to serve the needs of each client she touches. She is hard working and loyal to her clients.

"You are whole and you are perfect just as you were created."