Welcome to Beauty For Ashes Aesthetics, LLC

Beauty For Ashes Aesthetics is a FaceReality Certified Acne Specialist in Colorado Springs.
Beauty For Ashes provides a number of services including facials and men's facials,
Plasma Fibroblasting, dermaplaning, microneedling and more.

About Beauty For Ashes

Beauty is so much more than skin deep. It is also who we are on the inside. In Isaiah 61 it talks of the Lord’s blessing and restoration upon his people. While I can provide services to help achieve your skin care goals and hopefully improve your self-confidence, only the Lord can take away the feelings of shame, guilt, bitterness, and inadequacy that can leave us ugly on the inside.

Face Reality Acne Specialist – Now Offering FREE in-depth consultation!

Video credit of Leegendary Productions. 

 your professional aesthetician

Dawn Leyba

I am a God and people loving, passionate aesthetician with over 10 years of experience working with doctors and plastic surgeons. I have been blessed to be trained on everything from lasers and permanent makeup to assisting in plastic surgery and wound care. I love what I do and being able to help others feel good about themselves! I am now venturing out on my own to use my acquired skills and knowledge.

professional

Certifications

  • Esthetician- International Salon and Spa
  • Microdermabrasion– International Salon and Spa
  • Chemical Peels- International Salon and Spa
  • Lasers- American Laser Centers/ Cutera/ Vaser Shape/SculpSure
  • Advanced Cosmeceuticals– Young Pharmaceuticals
  • Permanent Makeup- New Dimensions Beauty Academy
  • Masters Course in Microneedling– Bellus Medical/ Procell Therapies
  • Oncology Skin Therapy- Skincare Therapy Institute/ IS Clinical
  • CPR, AED & First Aid Course by AMCA and ASHI
  • Face Reality Acne Specialist – Now Offering FREE in-depth consultation!
  • Scalpa and Plaxel Plasma Fibroblasting
  • LamProbe Certified
  • Epilfree Certified 

Licensed and insured

Photo courtesy of Wild Beauty Photo Co.

Aesthetic Services

LED Light treatments
Signature Facial
Dermaplane
Nano Facial
Korean Facial
Dermafile
Chemical Peels
LamProbe 
Back Facial
Acne Treatment
Microneedling
Eyebrow Waxing
Eyebrow and Lash Tinting
Elite Mens Facial
Plasma Fibroblast

More about Services

Nanofacial

How does Nanotechnology work? During the treatment, a handheld wand is used to send “nanoscopic” (tinier than microscopic, about 1/10,000th of a human hair) channels of anti-aging serum ingredients deep beneath the skin’s surface, where we can easily “feed” skin cells...

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ProCell Microchanneling

Why is microchanneling so popular? Microchanneling with ProCell is the most effective and non-invasive way for an aesthetic professional to safely improve the appearance of fine lines, acne scarring, and hyperpigmentation, among other issues. Microchanneling will keep...

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LED Light Treatments

LED Light Therapy is a non-invasive facial treatment that uses narrow band, non-thermal LED light energy to trigger your body’s natural cell processes to accelerate rejuvenation and repair of the skin. It’s recommended for skin rejuvenation, sun damage, acne, rosacea,...

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LamProbe

LamProbe quickly and effectively treats a wide variety of minor skin irregularities with radio, high-frequency technology. The LAMPROBE treats common conditions, including broken capillaries, milia, cholesterol deposits, clogged pores, cherry angiomas, spider naevi,...

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Dermafile

Dermafile is a skin polishing tool made of medical grade stainless steel and finely crushed cosmetic diamonds. It gently and effectively removes the top layer of dead skin cells to reveal a velvety smooth, fresh and rejuvenated complexion. Benefits of the Dermafile...

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Dermaplane

Dermaplane is a super effective manual exfoliating treatment in which an aesthetician uses a surgical scalpel to gently scrape off any dead skin cells on the surface of your skin. In addition, it removes all the tiny vellus hairs often referred to as peachfuzz....

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Recent Reviews

    5 star review  Dawn single-handedly got rid of my acne through extractions, an assigned skincare routine, and looking at my diet, products, and supplements I use. When I first talked with her, she was incredibly kind which made me feel comfortable. I highly recommend her if you are suffering with acne like I used to. She is incredibly informed, helpful, and easy to talk to!

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    1/29/2025

    5 star review  I just had a had my first Hydra Cool Facial with Dawn and I just have to share how amazing my experience and results were! Dawn provides a cozy and relaxing experience from the moment you arrive until you leave with hydrated, glowing skin! The treatment also includes cryotherapy and micro current. You will definitely notice how these advanced treatments sets this facial apart from the others. I would recommend this treatment and can’t wait to have wither one next month! Thank you Dawn!!

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    3/04/2022

    5 star review  If you want your skin to look its best, Dawn is the answer. She shoots straight but with gentleness and won’t push you into anything you don’t need or don’t want to do. Dawn loves to help people and she’s really good at it. She stays current on all the latest treatments for skincare. I love going in to see her regularly. My skin is clearer, less wrinkled, and feels smoother than a baby’s bottom. Treat yourself and boost your confidence. It’s so worth it! Apparently, the only way to post a second review is to edit the first one, so: I’ve been seeing Dawn for several years. I’m now 61 years old and everybody is super surprised when they learn my age. This is all due to Dawn’s amazing work. I’ve had tons of extractions by her, and they are not fun but certainly not done improperly. I have always had oily skin that produces acne. Thanks to Dawn, I have no scarring. I was stunned to see such a negative review about her. I don’t believe that person. You couldn’t possibly find a more gracious and accommodating esthetician, and she works on weekends. How can you say she doesn’t offer flexible options for people who work? I know without a doubt that she didn’t create any white scarring, nor would she be condescending. Dawn has too much integrity and bends over backwards for her clients. She does everything in her power to help people. There is too much lying being modeled in our culture. Some people just need someone to blame. I hope others looking at these reviews won’t be swayed by outright lies. If you don’t check her out, you are missing out. I would actually look my age without her and that is not a place I want to be.

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    2/07/2024

    3 star review  Dawn told me as long as I have dreadlocks or smoke weed I will never have clear skin(even when I said I smoke maybe once a week, if that) her words made me not go to another esthetician for YEARS because I was so discouraged. She put unsolicited intense, condemning bible verses in my bag any time I picked up product. The kind that tell you, you will burn for eternity if you commit adultery or have lustful eyes. I felt very judged and uncomfortable. She is a good esthetician however (that’s what I give the 3 stars for), and gave great tips- so if you are a devout Christian that doesn’t partake in the devils lettuce or sin then she will be a great fit for you! But if you’re an alternative mama, probably go elsewhere so you don’t have to go through what I did.

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    11/14/2023

    5 star review  Dawn was wonderful. Answered all of my questions and recommended effective skincare as well as lifestyle advice for my skin health. She also never made me feel ashamed for how I had been taking care of my skin 😉 I definitely plan to keep visiting because I have already learned so much from her about how I can improve my skin health.

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    4/22/2025

    5 star review  I started seeing Dawn only a few months ago after having been diagnosed & treated for a small spot of basal cell carcinoma on my face. Dawn is extremely knowledgeable about the health and beauty of skin, she cares and listens to my questions and concerns. I'm always curious about what she is using and the amazing fragrance of her products. Her professional and friendly customer service is great and I love the soothing christian music she plays while she works! She is helping my skin look and feel healthy as I continue to age and deal with what naturally comes with that. Thanks Dawn!

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    7/03/2021