Facial Spa Near Shaw

Facial Spa Near Shaw, Washington DC

Looking for a facial spa near Shaw? You've found it. Skin In The Game DC is a short drive southwest, just across from Farragut Square at 1725 I Street NW. Stop in for custom facials, microchanneling, and waxing performed by a dual-licensed esthetician using TOMA Essential Skin Therapy protocols.

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Facial Spa Near Shaw

From the heart of Shaw near 7th and S Streets NW, Skin In The Game DC is roughly 10 minutes by car heading southwest. We're at 1725 I Street NW, Third Floor, between 17th and 18th, directly across from Farragut Square. The fastest route is straight down 7th Street to K Street, then west. Park inside the building, take the elevator up, and step into a single-room studio focused entirely on skin.

(202) 946-4166
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1725 I St NW, Third Floor, Washington DC 20006
Thursday through Monday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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What We Offer

Facial Services Near Shaw

Every treatment is built around your skin in a single-room studio. No upsells, no rotation of estheticians, and no third-party product lines. Browse our full lineup or jump straight to a category below.

Custom Facials

Personalized 60 or 90 minute sessions tailored to your skin in real time.

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Anti-Aging Facials

Lift, firm, and brighten with TOMA collagen-supportive protocols.

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Acne Facials

Targeted clearing for active breakouts, congestion, and post-acne marks.

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Back Facials

Deep cleansing and extractions for the back, chest, and shoulders.

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Microchanneling

Collagen-stimulating treatment for scars, lines, and skin renewal.

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Facial Waxing

Precise hair removal for brows, lip, chin, sideburns, and full face.

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Glow Membership

Monthly facials at a member rate for consistent skin progress.

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Spa Packages

Multi-session bundles priced lower than booking treatments individually.

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A Studio Built for DC Skin

A Single-Room Studio Built on Skin Health

At Skin In The Game DC, you work directly with one dual-licensed esthetician, certified in the TOMA Essential Skin Therapy method and licensed in both DC and California. Every appointment is one-on-one, in a private studio, with no rotating staff and no upselling. Whether you're heading down from Shaw on a weeknight after work or planning a Saturday treatment between brunch on 14th Street and a show at the Howard, the experience is consistent.

Our products and protocols are intentionally limited to TOMA, a clean professional line built around results-driven actives and proper skin-barrier support. The shelf at most spas is a sales catalog. The shelf here is a curated tool kit. Learn more about how we work.

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On the Treatment Menu

Skin Care Just Minutes From Shaw

Our menu is intentionally focused so we can do every service well. Stocked, scheduled, and adjusted to your skin in real time, our offering covers:

Pricing, descriptions, and booking links for each treatment live on the full services menu. If you're new and not sure where to start, the custom facial is the right entry point. We'll build the rest of your plan from there.

Why Shaw Clients Drive Here

Why Shaw Skin Clients Choose Skin In The Game DC

Shaw has plenty of beauty options between U Street and Mount Vernon Triangle, but a real one-on-one facial studio with a dual-licensed esthetician and a single curated product line is harder to find. Most spots in the neighborhood are larger operations with rotating staff and shelves stocked with whatever's selling that quarter. Working with the same esthetician at every visit means the protocol actually evolves with your skin instead of resetting at every appointment.

Same-day appointments are usually available, and parking is inside our building, so you skip the back-and-forth of finding a meter on 7th, 9th, or 14th Street. Because there is one studio and one provider, the person you book with is the person treating you. If you're prioritizing long-term results, the Glow Membership and our multi-session packages are built for clients who want consistent skin progress rather than a one-off treatment.

Around the Neighborhood

Explore Shaw Before or After Your Facial

Plenty of clients turn a Shaw facial appointment into a half-day in the neighborhood. The corridor between 7th, 9th, and 14th Streets is dense with restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and historic venues, which makes it easy to pair a treatment with brunch, dinner, or a show. For more on the area's dining and shopping, see our Shaw commercial district guide.

If you have time before or after your appointment, a few anchor spots are worth a stop. The Howard Theatre at 620 T Street has been a fixture of DC live music since 1910 and still hosts a steady run of touring acts. The Lincoln Theatre on U Street, the centerpiece of the historic Black Broadway corridor, runs concerts, comedy, and film events in a fully restored 1922 hall. A few blocks south, the African American Civil War Memorial at Vermont Avenue and U Street, operated by the National Park Service, honors the more than 209,000 soldiers and sailors of the United States Colored Troops.

Whether your day starts with coffee in Blagden Alley or ends with a late dinner on 14th Street, the spa is a short ride southwest. Shaw is well-served by the Green Line at Shaw–Howard U and Mount Vernon Square, which makes pairing a facial with a night out simple. The Visit section below has the full route breakdown by car, transit, and on foot.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for something more specific? See the full FAQ page or call us directly.

Where is the closest facial spa to Shaw? +

Skin In The Game DC is at 1725 I Street NW, Third Floor, directly across from Farragut Square between 17th and 18th Streets. From the heart of Shaw near 7th and S Streets NW, the drive runs about 10 minutes southwest down 7th Street to K Street, then west toward Farragut. We're the closest dedicated single-room facial studio to the Shaw neighborhood.

How do I get to your spa from Shaw? +

By car, the trip is roughly 10 minutes via 7th Street or 9th Street down to K Street. By Metro, hop on the Green Line at Shaw–Howard U and ride to Gallery Place, then transfer to the Red Line to Farragut North or walk five blocks west. Walking is also doable at about 25 to 30 minutes through Logan Circle and Mount Vernon Square. Full route details are in the Visit section below.

Is there parking near your Washington DC facial spa? +

Yes. Park inside our building at 1725 I Street NW so you skip the meter hunt around 7th, 9th, and 14th Streets entirely. If the building lot is full, several public garages within one to two blocks of Farragut Square are reliable backups. Most clients find this far easier than parking in Shaw itself.

What facial services do you offer near Shaw? +

Our menu includes custom facials, anti-aging facials, acne facials, back facials, microchanneling for scars and texture, and facial waxing for brows, lip, chin, and sideburns. LED therapy, dermaplaning, and lymphatic drainage are available as add-ons. The full services page has descriptions, durations, and pricing for each treatment.

Do you take same-day appointments? +

Yes, same-day availability is common. Booking online through our treatment booking page shows the live calendar, or call (202) 946-4166 to check what's open today.

What are your hours? +

Thursday through Monday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. We're closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Late afternoon and early evening Shaw commute slots are the most popular, so book ahead when you can.

Are you a medical spa or a facial spa? +

Skin In The Game DC is a licensed facial spa, not a medical spa. We do not offer injectables, hydrafacials, lasers, or any procedure that requires a medical director. Our work is focused on professional-grade facials, microchanneling, and waxing performed by a dual-licensed esthetician.

What products do you use during treatments? +

We use TOMA Essential Skin Therapy exclusively, a professional skincare line built around clean, results-driven actives and proper barrier support. Limiting ourselves to one well-built line lets us know every product, every dilution, and every layering sequence intimately.

Client Reviews

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"I had an amazing experience with Maraki. She was gentle, knowledgeable, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the facial. My skin looks brighter and healthier. Thank you for such a relaxing experience."

Zelalem Barkilgn | Google Review, Washington DC

How to Get Here

Visit Skin In The Game DC From Shaw

If you're searching for a facial spa near Shaw, this is your place. We're easy to reach by car, transit, or rideshare, and same-day appointments are usually available.

Driving from Shaw

From the area around Shaw–Howard U Metro, the drive is roughly 10 minutes depending on traffic on 7th and K Streets. A few reliable options:

Via 7th Street NW: Head south on 7th Street through Mount Vernon Square, turn right on K Street NW, and continue west to 17th Street NW.
Via 9th Street NW: Take 9th Street south past the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, then right on H Street NW or K Street NW to 17th.
Via 14th Street NW: Drop down 14th Street through Logan Circle to K Street NW, then west to Farragut Square.

Public Transit from Shaw

Shaw–Howard U Metro is on the Green Line, and Mount Vernon Square is a short walk on the Green and Yellow Lines. The simplest path involves one transfer:

Green Line to Red Line: Board at Shaw–Howard U, ride to Gallery Place–Chinatown, transfer to the Red Line, and exit at Farragut North. Walk two blocks south on 17th Street.
Green Line to Blue/Orange/Silver: Ride to Metro Center, transfer, and exit at Farragut West. We're directly across the square.
Metrobus G2: Catch the G2 toward Georgetown along P Street NW; nearest stops are within a short walk of the spa via Connecticut Avenue.

Walking from Shaw

From the Shaw–Howard U Metro area, the walk is about 25 to 30 minutes. Head south on 9th or 14th Street through Logan Circle and Mount Vernon Square, cross K Street, and continue to I Street between 17th and 18th. Sidewalks are wide and well-lit the whole way, with plenty of stops for coffee or a drink along 14th Street if you want to break up the trip.

Rideshare and Drop-Off

Using Uber or Lyft? Drop pin at 1725 I Street NW. Ask the driver to pull up on I Street between 17th and 18th. The building entrance faces Farragut Square, and the spa is on the third floor.

We're a single-room studio focused on real skin progress, with same-day availability and a treatment menu built around what actually works. For anyone searching for a facial spa near Shaw, this is the difference.

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