Once in awhile we wander. Not far, but always for a good reason. And we did it again—all the way to Superior Skincare & Electrolysis in Wellesley. Located just outside of the Garden City, this small, pristine salon has a huge Newton clientele. Like other small businesses with expert, needed services at fair prices and a personable provider, word travels. And that’s true for owner/entrepreneur Svetlana (Lana) Shnayder.

A registered electrologist and licensed esthetician with 20+ years of experience, Lana offers virtually pain-free electrolysis—the only permanent hair removal option. And while people of all ages and sexes in the greater Boston and Metrowest areas make their way to Superior Skincare & Electrolysis, Lana, a breast cancer survivor, has earned rockstar status in two distinct groups—the transgender community and those with cancer who are either undergoing or recovering from treatment.

Lana’s attention to each client’s needs and vulnerabilities—from aesthetic goals to feeling comfortable in their own skin—and her ability to create and implement individualized treatment plans, has made her one of the most sought-after practitioners in her field. And gives us a reason to wander into Wellesley.