Meet Michelle

Owner | Licensed Aesthetician

Michelle Alvarez-Crider has lived in the Capital Region since 1989. Her past includes serving in the United States Air Force, as a Military Police Officer, and owning and operating a successful home and office cleaning company. After years of service in those industries, Michelle wanted to make a change and move towards helping people better themselves. That’s when she decided to head back to school and enrolled in the Aesthetics’ program at The Aesthetics’ Science Institute in September 2014.

Michelle’s passion and understanding of New York City’s beauty industry, is what sparked her decision to open an aesthetics beauty lounge called Body Glow New York. Since then she has had the opportunity to continue training with top professional companies including Bella Lash, ST., Tropez, Milis, and Tuel, just to name a few.

Michelle manages operations with a complete understanding of all departments. As a licensed esthetician with a specialty in custom sunless tanning, lash extensions and education, and waxing, she’s a multifaceted salon owner, who not only provides superior leadership, but unparalleled beauty development and service.

In addition to Michelle’s dedication to her career and the growth of the Body Glow New York brand, she finds time for the most important things in her life, her family. She loves to enjoy spending quality time with her husband, two children, and pups.