Meet Lindsey, Smoothe Founder & Instructor
Lindsey Westendorf is the owner and operator of Smoothe, LLC. After years in the business, she has put all of her experience and expertise to use doing what she loves.
She has been a Licensed Esthetician for nearly a decade. She is a graduate of Mitchell’s Academy and has many years in the service industry behind her. Her passion mixed with a wealth of knowledge in the esthetics field provides her clients with the best experience possible. Specializing in men and women’s waxing, she consistently surpasses her client’s expectations, striving to deliver an experience that’s friendly, fast, painless, and proficient. Her confidence, quick waxing, and outgoing personality put her nervous clients at ease, earning her their long-term trust and loyalty as well as a lot of referrals since she was a trainer at a well-known waxing salon since June 2013. Lindsey served as a trainer there for over four years and has taught many estheticians the proper way to wax, handle client issues, and treat the skin properly. Lindsey currently teaches a 1:1 two-day intensive training that is held in-house. Smoothe was launched in January of 2018, and has grown exponentially since then. Lindsey wanted to venture out and do more with her aesthetic’s license, and also provide customer service that is unparalleled. She hired and hand trained Erin Carver in December of 2018, and added Deidre Newport to the team in 2021. She continues to expand her business, education, and service list.
Lindsey grew up with horrible skin, was in and out of the dermatologist office for many years. After years of waiting tables and bartending she decided to go back to school for something, she has always been passionate about, SKIN. Lindsey attained the distinction of The BEST in Triangle 2017 from INDY WEEK was a finalist in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 for the category “Best Aesthetician”. She also obtained WRAL TV’s 2019 Best “Skincare/Laser” Award, and was a finalist in 2020. She prides herself on implementing and excelling in a wide range of techniques that showcases the latest in waxing, skincare, lash, tinting, henna, and facial techniques and methods. Smoothe shines and always goes above and beyond with their sanitation practices and protocols.
Her gentle touch, eye for precision, quality services, and drive for continuing her education, make Smoothe a one-of-a-kind waxing, skincare, and lash studio.
When the pandemic hit in 2020 she decided to pull her children from daycare, and school and homeschool. Thankfully, having the support of her family and clients’ she was able to homeschool for the 20-21 school year. Lindsey said “having the flexibility and the support from Erin has been vital through this year. Erin really has stepped up, and is truly shining”. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, going out to eat, cooking and trying out new recipes, snuggling her three children, and loves spending time by the water.
Licenses, Certifications, & Advanced Training
- Microdermabrasion
- Belmacil Eyelash & Eyebrow Tinting
- SkinScript Product Knowledge
- SkinScript Chemical Peels
- CBD Cannabis Master Certification: Color
Up Therapeutics - Hale and Hush: Product Knowledge
Training - Proficiency with Skin Tones of Color & Skin Conditions (Rosacea, Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis)
- Full-Body Waxing
- Preventing Contamination & OSHA Compliance
- Skin Classic Trained
- Beaming White Teething Whitening System
- Keratin Lash Infusion System
- PCA Chemical Peels
- MBK Acne Detective E-Course
- Barbicide Certification
- Brow Lamination
- Instructor of “Lindsey Westendorf’s Guide on Hard Wax”
- Supercilium Brow Henna