Meet Claudia
Claudia, is a passionate Cosmetologist and Makeup Artist based in Australia. With over four decades of experience, she specialize in advanced skincare and professional makeup, blending medical expertise with aesthetic vision. Trained at the University of Buenos Aires and a former instructor for top modeling agencies, she’ve worked with renowned brands and models to create beauty that empowers and inspires.
Claudia Fabiani — master facialist, educator, and one of the most respected practitioners in holistic aesthetics. With 47 years’ experience across medical clinics, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and luxury spa destinations, Claudia brings a lifetime of expertise to her role as official Facial Trainer for Synthesis Organics’ Facial Alchemy 360°.
To understand the depth of her work and the ethos behind this transformative treatment that is now on the menu at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai and Four Seasons Sayan Bali, writer Judy Chapman sat down with Claudia for a conversation on technique, healing and the alchemy of conscious skincare.
Claudia Fabiani — master facialist, educator, and one of the most respected practitioners in holistic aesthetics. With 47 years’ experience across medical clinics, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and luxury spa destinations, Claudia brings a lifetime of expertise to her role as official Facial Trainer for Synthesis Organics’ Facial Alchemy 360°.
To understand the depth of her work and the ethos behind this transformative treatment that is now on the menu at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai and Four Seasons Sayan Bali, writer Judy Chapman sat down with Claudia for a conversation on technique, healing and the alchemy of conscious skincare.
Claudia Fabiani — master facialist, educator, and one of the most respected practitioners in holistic aesthetics. With 47 years’ experience across medical clinics, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and luxury spa destinations, Claudia brings a lifetime of expertise to her role as official Facial Trainer for Synthesis Organics’ Facial Alchemy 360°.
To understand the depth of her work and the ethos behind this transformative treatment that is now on the menu at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai and Four Seasons Sayan Bali, writer Judy Chapman sat down with Claudia for a conversation on technique, healing and the alchemy of conscious skincare.
A 47-Year Journey in the Art and Science of Aesthetics
Q: WHAT INSPIRED YOUR LIFELONG DEVOTION TO THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SKIN?
Claudia: "My devotion to skin began in Argentina, where I graduated in 1978 as one of the country’s first formally trained aestheticians. Not long after, I joined the renowned Hospital de Clínicas, where I spent 21 years practising facial massage, neuromuscular rehabilitation and re-education. It was during this time that colleagues and patients began calling me the healing hands."
She recalls working with many patients referred from Sanatorio Fleni, often those experiencing facial paralysis. Through her work, Claudia witnessed how profoundly muscles, nerves and fascia respond to skilled, intentional touch - an understanding that would shape her entire philosophy.
Over the next four decades, she deepened her expertise across multiple disciplines, including lymphatic drainage, shiatsu and energetic balancing, myofascial release, facial rehabilitation and buccal massage.
“Woven together, this rich and interdisciplinary training now defines my holistic and intuitive approach — the core of my facial methodology,” she says.
A 47-Year Journey in the Art and Science of Aesthetics
Q: WHAT INSPIRED YOUR LIFELONG DEVOTION TO THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SKIN?
Claudia: "My devotion to skin began in Argentina, where I graduated in 1978 as one of the country’s first formally trained aestheticians. Not long after, I joined the renowned Hospital de Clínicas, where I spent 21 years practising facial massage, neuromuscular rehabilitation and re-education. It was during this time that colleagues and patients began calling me the healing hands."
She recalls working with many patients referred from Sanatorio Fleni, often those experiencing facial paralysis. Through her work, Claudia witnessed how profoundly muscles, nerves and fascia respond to skilled, intentional touch - an understanding that would shape her entire philosophy.
Over the next four decades, she deepened her expertise across multiple disciplines, including lymphatic drainage, shiatsu and energetic balancing, myofascial release, facial rehabilitation and buccal massage.
“Woven together, this rich and interdisciplinary training now defines my holistic and intuitive approach — the core of my facial methodology,” she says.
A 47-Year Journey in the Art and Science of Aesthetics
Q: WHAT INSPIRED YOUR LIFELONG DEVOTION TO THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SKIN?
Claudia: "My devotion to skin began in Argentina, where I graduated in 1978 as one of the country’s first formally trained aestheticians. Not long after, I joined the renowned Hospital de Clínicas, where I spent 21 years practising facial massage, neuromuscular rehabilitation and re-education. It was during this time that colleagues and patients began calling me the healing hands."
She recalls working with many patients referred from Sanatorio Fleni, often those experiencing facial paralysis. Through her work, Claudia witnessed how profoundly muscles, nerves and fascia respond to skilled, intentional touch - an understanding that would shape her entire philosophy.
Over the next four decades, she deepened her expertise across multiple disciplines, including lymphatic drainage, shiatsu and energetic balancing, myofascial release, facial rehabilitation and buccal massage.
“Woven together, this rich and interdisciplinary training now defines my holistic and intuitive approach — the core of my facial methodology,” she says.
The Birth of a Signature Technique: Facial Alchemy 360°
Q: WHAT MAKES YOUR TECHNIQUE DISTINCT?
Claudia: “A truly rejuvenated face cannot be treated only on the surface.”
She explains that her method works in layers — from the deepest structures to the most superficial tissues — and that the sequence itself is intentional. The treatment begins with activation, using linear and gentle suction movements across the décolleté and face to stimulate circulation and prepare the tissues. This is followed by intraoral (buccal) work, where Claudia releases deep tension, mobilises fascia and refines the natural contours of the face. The final stage is a comprehensive lymphatic drainage sequence that detoxifies, reduces inflammation and re-organises the tissues, leaving the skin lifted, radiant and deeply receptive.
What sets her work apart is its therapeutic foundation. Rather than focusing solely on the skin’s surface, Claudia works with the connective tissue — an often-overlooked system responsible for structure, hydration, nerve signalling and energetic flow.
Claudia: “To achieve a face that reflects true beauty, it must first be freed from tension, oxygenated, and detoxified. Only then does the skin glow and become receptive.”
The Birth of a Signature Technique: Facial Alchemy 360°
Q: WHICH SYNTHESIS ORGANICS PRODUCTS BRING THIS FACIAL RITUAL TO LIFE?
Once the face is awakened, activated and balanced, Claudia introduces what she calls her “perfect partners.”
Claudia: “Synthesis products are alive — organic, vibrational, and entirely chemical-free. They complete the transformation.”
Her two non-negotiables in her protocol.
First, NOTOX, which sculpts and smooths with effortless glide, allowing her to perform precise, controlled manual work.
Second, REPLENISH ELIXIR, a deeply nourishing formula that supports elasticity and enhances the absorption of active ingredients.
Claudia: “The synergy between skilled hands and pure formulations takes the technique to its highest potential.”
The Birth of a Signature Technique: Facial Alchemy 360°
Q: WHAT MAKES YOUR TECHNIQUE DISTINCT?
Claudia: “A truly rejuvenated face cannot be treated only on the surface.”
She explains that her method works in layers — from the deepest structures to the most superficial tissues — and that the sequence itself is intentional. The treatment begins with activation, using linear and gentle suction movements across the décolleté and face to stimulate circulation and prepare the tissues. This is followed by intraoral (buccal) work, where Claudia releases deep tension, mobilises fascia and refines the natural contours of the face. The final stage is a comprehensive lymphatic drainage sequence that detoxifies, reduces inflammation and re-organises the tissues, leaving the skin lifted, radiant and deeply receptive.
What sets her work apart is its therapeutic foundation. Rather than focusing solely on the skin’s surface, Claudia works with the connective tissue — an often-overlooked system responsible for structure, hydration, nerve signalling and energetic flow.
Claudia: “To achieve a face that reflects true beauty, it must first be freed from tension, oxygenated, and detoxified. Only then does the skin glow and become receptive.”
A Collaboration Rooted in Shared Purpose
Q: CLAUDIA, WHAT DOES SYNTHESIS ORGANICS MEAN TO YOU?
Claudia: “Synthesis Organics represents more than skincare — it’s a true alignment of value. Being invited into such a distinguished company is an honour I hold with deep gratitude. We speak the same language: pure products paired with intentional touch.”
She continues: “This partnership is a merging of philosophy and practice, where every movement, ingredient, and intention resonates in harmony. Together, we’ve elevated a facial treatment into a therapeutic, sensorial ritual — one where nature, touch, and energy work together to transform both the skin and the inner experience.”
A Collaboration Rooted in Shared Purpose
Q: CLAUDIA, WHAT DOES SYNTHESIS ORGANICS MEAN TO YOU?
Claudia: “Synthesis Organics represents more than skincare — it’s a true alignment of value. Being invited into such a distinguished company is an honour I hold with deep gratitude. We speak the same language: pure products paired with intentional touch.”
She continues: “This partnership is a merging of philosophy and practice, where every movement, ingredient, and intention resonates in harmony. Together, we’ve elevated a facial treatment into a therapeutic, sensorial ritual — one where nature, touch, and energy work together to transform both the skin and the inner experience.”
A Shift Toward Natural, Conscious Beauty
Q: WHAT TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING FROM CLIENTS TODAY?
Claudia: “People are moving away from aggressive interventions. I wouldn’t be surprised if fillers decline in popularity. Clients want natural results, no downtime, and treatments that honour the integrity of the face.”
Her philosophy is unwavering: skin quality is the ABC of aesthetics — and no injectable can replace it.
“Touch is irreplaceable. Energy is essential. Technique is everything. And above all, nature remains the ultimate partner in transformation,” she says.
The Birth of a Signature Technique: Facial Alchemy 360°
Q: WHICH SYNTHESIS ORGANICS PRODUCTS BRING THIS FACIAL RITUAL TO LIFE?
Once the face is awakened, activated and balanced, Claudia introduces what she calls her “perfect partners.”
Claudia: “Synthesis products are alive — organic, vibrational, and entirely chemical-free. They complete the transformation.”
Her two non-negotiables in her protocol.
First, NOTOX, which sculpts and smooths with effortless glide, allowing her to perform precise, controlled manual work.
Second, REPLENISH ELIXIR, a deeply nourishing formula that supports elasticity and enhances the absorption of active ingredients.
Claudia: “The synergy between skilled hands and pure formulations takes the technique to its highest potential.”
The Birth of a Signature Technique: Facial Alchemy 360°
Q: WHICH SYNTHESIS ORGANICS PRODUCTS BRING THIS FACIAL RITUAL TO LIFE?
Once the face is awakened, activated and balanced, Claudia introduces what she calls her “perfect partners.”
Claudia: “Synthesis products are alive — organic, vibrational, and entirely chemical-free. They complete the transformation.”
Her two non-negotiables in her protocol.
First, NOTOX, which sculpts and smooths with effortless glide, allowing her to perform precise, controlled manual work.
Second, REPLENISH ELIXIR, a deeply nourishing formula that supports elasticity and enhances the absorption of active ingredients.
Claudia: “The synergy between skilled hands and pure formulations takes the technique to its highest potential.”
A Collaboration Rooted in Shared Purpose
Q: CLAUDIA, WHAT DOES SYNTHESIS ORGANICS MEAN TO YOU?
Claudia: “Synthesis Organics represents more than skincare — it’s a true alignment of value. Being invited into such a distinguished company is an honour I hold with deep gratitude. We speak the same language: pure products paired with intentional touch.”
She continues: “This partnership is a merging of philosophy and practice, where every movement, ingredient, and intention resonates in harmony. Together, we’ve elevated a facial treatment into a therapeutic, sensorial ritual — one where nature, touch, and energy work together to transform both the skin and the inner experience.”
A Shift Toward Natural, Conscious Beauty
Q: WHAT TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING FROM CLIENTS TODAY?
Claudia: “People are moving away from aggressive interventions. I wouldn’t be surprised if fillers decline in popularity. Clients want natural results, no downtime, and treatments that honour the integrity of the face.”
Her philosophy is unwavering: skin quality is the ABC of aesthetics — and no injectable can replace it.
“Touch is irreplaceable. Energy is essential. Technique is everything. And above all, nature remains the ultimate partner in transformation,” she says.
A Collaboration Rooted in Shared Purpose
Q: CLAUDIA, WHAT DOES SYNTHESIS ORGANICS MEAN TO YOU?
Claudia: “Synthesis Organics represents more than skincare — it’s a true alignment of value. Being invited into such a distinguished company is an honour I hold with deep gratitude. We speak the same language: pure products paired with intentional touch.”
She continues: “This partnership is a merging of philosophy and practice, where every movement, ingredient, and intention resonates in harmony. Together, we’ve elevated a facial treatment into a therapeutic, sensorial ritual — one where nature, touch, and energy work together to transform both the skin and the inner experience.”
A Shift Toward Natural, Conscious Beauty
Q: WHAT TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING FROM CLIENTS TODAY?
Claudia: “People are moving away from aggressive interventions. I wouldn’t be surprised if fillers decline in popularity. Clients want natural results, no downtime, and treatments that honour the integrity of the face.”
Her philosophy is unwavering: skin quality is the ABC of aesthetics — and no injectable can replace it.
“Touch is irreplaceable. Energy is essential. Technique is everything. And above all, nature remains the ultimate partner in transformation,” she says.
Claudia’s Story
Claudia’s Story
A Life in Beauty
Claudia Fabiani received the title of Cosmetologist in the year 1978 in the school “Artez Westerley”, after she studied the specialization in cosmiatrics in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Buenos Aires dictated by Dr. Pedro Magnin (Hospital Ramos Mejía); she became a part of the Cosmiatras team, as an assistant, at the Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín (1979-1998, Dr. Alejandro Cordero, Head of Dermatology).
She taught makeup and aesthetics at the schools of Ricardo Piñeiro Models (Professional Staff). She gave open talks, under the auspices of the ESTEE LAUDER line at the Falabella Center (Unicenter). Participated as a makeup artist in important fashion shows and productions with models such as Nicole and Geraldine Neuman, Julieta Prandi, Paula Chaves, Carolina Peleretti, Mariana Arias, Teresa Garbesi, always by the hand of Ricardo Piñeiro.
Currently she covers all kinds of parades and events in the country.
At the same time, since 1979, she has attended her aesthetic centers such as Nacha Guevara, Beatriz Taibo, Carolina Prat, Karin Cohen, among others. Currently in her aesthetic center of the city of La Plata serves the staff of Estudiantes de La Plata.
In 2008, she launched the first part of his line of cosmetics “Claudia Fabiani Skincare” and finished in 2010 with a second range of products: facial, body and Men.
From 1990 to the present, she has issued several national and international courses that represent Argentina in different countries, including Spain (Barcelona), Italy (Bologna and Milan) and training professionals in the country in several provinces such as Rosario, Córdoba, Mar del Plata.
She was a columnist for the newspaper “El Día” of La Plata, in his section of FASHION AND BEAUTY and the magazine “CALLE 12” (1995-1999).
In 1993 she began her television career in the program MUJERES Y MODELOS (Channel 47. La Plata).
She was selected among 300 beauticians in the country for the production of Utilísima (1995-1999) to work as a columnist in “Belleza de las mujeres”.
She also was a columnist on the “Be Prepared” program directed by Guillermo Andino and Federica Pais on Channel 13 (2002-2004).
In 2012, she co-created, co-produced and co-directed her own beauty program with Oscar Colombo. Encounter of beauty emitted in two seasons by metro channel.
In 2015, she produced two radio programs dedicated to beauty, health and daily life, broadcast by Radio City in La Plata.
Claudia Fabiani received the title of Cosmetologist in the year 1978 in the school “Artez Westerley”, after she studied the specialization in cosmiatrics in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Buenos Aires dictated by Dr. Pedro Magnin (Hospital Ramos Mejía); she became a part of the Cosmiatras team, as an assistant, at the Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín (1979-1998, Dr. Alejandro Cordero, Head of Dermatology).
She taught makeup and aesthetics at the schools of Ricardo Piñeiro Models (Professional Staff). She gave open talks, under the auspices of the ESTEE LAUDER line at the Falabella Center (Unicenter). Participated as a makeup artist in important fashion shows and productions with models such as Nicole and Geraldine Neuman, Julieta Prandi, Paula Chaves, Carolina Peleretti, Mariana Arias, Teresa Garbesi, always by the hand of Ricardo Piñeiro.
Currently she covers all kinds of parades and events in the country.
At the same time, since 1979, she has attended her aesthetic centers such as Nacha Guevara, Beatriz Taibo, Carolina Prat, Karin Cohen, among others. Currently in her aesthetic center of the city of La Plata serves the staff of Estudiantes de La Plata.
In 2008, she launched the first part of his line of cosmetics “Claudia Fabiani Skincare” and finished in 2010 with a second range of products: facial, body and Men.
From 1990 to the present, she has issued several national and international courses that represent Argentina in different countries, including Spain (Barcelona), Italy (Bologna and Milan) and training professionals in the country in several provinces such as Rosario, Córdoba, Mar del Plata.
She was a columnist for the newspaper “El Día” of La Plata, in his section of FASHION AND BEAUTY and the magazine “CALLE 12” (1995-1999).
In 1993 she began her television career in the program MUJERES Y MODELOS (Channel 47. La Plata).
She was selected among 300 beauticians in the country for the production of Utilísima (1995-1999) to work as a columnist in “Belleza de las mujeres”.
She also was a columnist on the “Be Prepared” program directed by Guillermo Andino and Federica Pais on Channel 13 (2002-2004).
In 2012, she co-created, co-produced and co-directed her own beauty program with Oscar Colombo. Encounter of beauty emitted in two seasons by metro channel.
In 2015, she produced two radio programs dedicated to beauty, health and daily life, broadcast by Radio City in La Plata.
Claudia Fabiani Skincare-cosmetic products-manager.
Launched the first part of her cosmetic line in 2008
and in 2010 the second range of products, facial, body and men.
Her brand
Her brand
Claudia Fabiani Skincare-cosmetic products-manager.
Launched the first part of her cosmetic line in 2008
and in 2010 the second range of products, facial, body and men.
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Today it is 25 years old.
Today it is 25 years old.
In 1996 she opened her beauty salon in the city of La Plata. Today it is 25 years old.
In 1996 she opened her beauty salon in the city of La Plata.
In 1996 she opened her beauty salon in the city of La Plata.
The beginning of the story
An Autumn Sunset in La Plata A mild and peaceful autumn sunset graced La Plata on Saturday, April 20, 1996 — a perfect day for the solemn inauguration of the women’s aesthetic studio that Claudia boldly opened to the public, full of confidence in the future. Her family and around sixty “fans” accompanied her with affection and, why not, admiration. Beautiful plants, flowers, and chocolates filled the house. The La Plata magazine Calle 52, in its first issue dated April 13, 1996, published a lovely color photo of Claudia with the following caption: CLAUDIA FABIANI, RENOWNED COSMETOLOGIST, COSMIATRIST, AND FACIAL SCULPTOR FROM LA PLATA. SPECIALIST ON THE TELEVISION PROGRAM “UTILÍSIMA,” MAKEUP AND AESTHETICS TEACHER AT RICARDO PIÑEIRO’S MODELING SCHOOL, AFFILIATED WITH THE ENNCLERUS SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY IN LA PLATA, AND ACTIVE AT THE HOSPITAL DE CLÍNICAS IN BUENOS AIRES, IN THE DERMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT. And with such credentials, until that very Saturday, Clau had still been working humbly, treating her many clients on a treatment bed in her own bedroom. A proper space was long overdue — and now she has one, thanks to God and the heroic effort of daily hard work and wartime-level austerity. A key figure in this achievement was Malena Carranza, the young and talented architect (sister of a member of our Total Dedication Community), who designed with exquisite taste and imagination a little “dove’s nest” over the roof of the kitchen, laundry room, and Rauli’s bedroom. The studio is accessed through the garage, closed off by wide green iron gates in colonial style. It was a smart decision to provide direct access from the street to the workplace through this spacious car entrance, which connects to the house via a side door that opens into the kitchen-dining area. From there, you catch a glimpse of a large emerald lawn, with plants, a small mandarin tree, flowers, and in the background, a majestic cedar and a lush vine stretching along the neighbor’s wall. To the left of the garage, a charming green spiral iron staircase — about three meters high — leads boldly to a cheerful space adorned with plants and a small wooden balcony, fully enclosed by transparent polycarbonate. Installed with artistry at varying angles, it provides a roof over the garage and lateral protection, offering warmth and safety to the new complex. We finally enter the studio, roughly five meters long and four wide, also built with polycarbonate. It is bathed in sepia-toned light and has three walls gracefully draped with floor-length curtains. The floor is made of large, high-quality interlocked wooden slats. There’s a large mirror with a shelf, hazelnut-colored wicker furniture lovingly crafted in China, two small chairs, a hexagonal table, and a coat rack. But the core of the studio lies in the treatment bed, the ergonomic chair for the cosmetologist, and two heavy, sophisticated machines: the Famax for facial treatments and the Multiplex for body treatments, both firmly placed on surgical-grade metal stands. There is also an infrared lamp and a standing magnifying glass. A solid algarrobo wood cabinet with shelves and drawers holds countless jars and brushes. Seventeen diplomas from various beauty institutions where Claudia pursued her specialties lend the room a sense of professionalism and seriousness. And of course, a beautiful image of the Blessed Virgin with the Child Jesus reminds us of Uncreated Beauty — the kind that never fades. The entire setting is gently lit by spotlights and warmed by a modern portable heater, sure to be appreciated in the chilly winter months. So concludes this modest (yet hopefully accurate) description of Claudia’s long-awaited refuge of beauty, blessed on inauguration day by Father Ricardo. Afterwards, champagne was served. Around 7 p.m., Loreley and I left, filled with joy and comforted by Claudia and Raulito’s triumph — her ever-present right hand and a constant source of inspiration and strength in all her plans and achievements. This little newsletter has been written without pretension but with much love. — The Super Aunt (Octogenarian!)
The beginning of the story
An Autumn Sunset in La Plata A mild and peaceful autumn sunset graced La Plata on Saturday, April 20, 1996 — a perfect day for the solemn inauguration of the women’s aesthetic studio that Claudia boldly opened to the public, full of confidence in the future. Her family and around sixty “fans” accompanied her with affection and, why not, admiration. Beautiful plants, flowers, and chocolates filled the house. The La Plata magazine Calle 52, in its first issue dated April 13, 1996, published a lovely color photo of Claudia with the following caption: CLAUDIA FABIANI, RENOWNED COSMETOLOGIST, COSMIATRIST, AND FACIAL SCULPTOR FROM LA PLATA. SPECIALIST ON THE TELEVISION PROGRAM “UTILÍSIMA,” MAKEUP AND AESTHETICS TEACHER AT RICARDO PIÑEIRO’S MODELING SCHOOL, AFFILIATED WITH THE ENNCLERUS SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY IN LA PLATA, AND ACTIVE AT THE HOSPITAL DE CLÍNICAS IN BUENOS AIRES, IN THE DERMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT. And with such credentials, until that very Saturday, Clau had still been working humbly, treating her many clients on a treatment bed in her own bedroom. A proper space was long overdue — and now she has one, thanks to God and the heroic effort of daily hard work and wartime-level austerity. A key figure in this achievement was Malena Carranza, the young and talented architect (sister of a member of our Total Dedication Community), who designed with exquisite taste and imagination a little “dove’s nest” over the roof of the kitchen, laundry room, and Rauli’s bedroom. The studio is accessed through the garage, closed off by wide green iron gates in colonial style. It was a smart decision to provide direct access from the street to the workplace through this spacious car entrance, which connects to the house via a side door that opens into the kitchen-dining area. From there, you catch a glimpse of a large emerald lawn, with plants, a small mandarin tree, flowers, and in the background, a majestic cedar and a lush vine stretching along the neighbor’s wall. To the left of the garage, a charming green spiral iron staircase — about three meters high — leads boldly to a cheerful space adorned with plants and a small wooden balcony, fully enclosed by transparent polycarbonate. Installed with artistry at varying angles, it provides a roof over the garage and lateral protection, offering warmth and safety to the new complex. We finally enter the studio, roughly five meters long and four wide, also built with polycarbonate. It is bathed in sepia-toned light and has three walls gracefully draped with floor-length curtains. The floor is made of large, high-quality interlocked wooden slats. There’s a large mirror with a shelf, hazelnut-colored wicker furniture lovingly crafted in China, two small chairs, a hexagonal table, and a coat rack. But the core of the studio lies in the treatment bed, the ergonomic chair for the cosmetologist, and two heavy, sophisticated machines: the Famax for facial treatments and the Multiplex for body treatments, both firmly placed on surgical-grade metal stands. There is also an infrared lamp and a standing magnifying glass. A solid algarrobo wood cabinet with shelves and drawers holds countless jars and brushes. Seventeen diplomas from various beauty institutions where Claudia pursued her specialties lend the room a sense of professionalism and seriousness. And of course, a beautiful image of the Blessed Virgin with the Child Jesus reminds us of Uncreated Beauty — the kind that never fades. The entire setting is gently lit by spotlights and warmed by a modern portable heater, sure to be appreciated in the chilly winter months. So concludes this modest (yet hopefully accurate) description of Claudia’s long-awaited refuge of beauty, blessed on inauguration day by Father Ricardo. Afterwards, champagne was served. Around 7 p.m., Loreley and I left, filled with joy and comforted by Claudia and Raulito’s triumph — her ever-present right hand and a constant source of inspiration and strength in all her plans and achievements. This little newsletter has been written without pretension but with much love. — The Super Aunt (Octogenarian!)
The beginning of the story
An Autumn Sunset in La Plata A mild and peaceful autumn sunset graced La Plata on Saturday, April 20, 1996 — a perfect day for the solemn inauguration of the women’s aesthetic studio that Claudia boldly opened to the public, full of confidence in the future. Her family and around sixty “fans” accompanied her with affection and, why not, admiration. Beautiful plants, flowers, and chocolates filled the house. The La Plata magazine Calle 52, in its first issue dated April 13, 1996, published a lovely color photo of Claudia with the following caption: CLAUDIA FABIANI, RENOWNED COSMETOLOGIST, COSMIATRIST, AND FACIAL SCULPTOR FROM LA PLATA. SPECIALIST ON THE TELEVISION PROGRAM “UTILÍSIMA,” MAKEUP AND AESTHETICS TEACHER AT RICARDO PIÑEIRO’S MODELING SCHOOL, AFFILIATED WITH THE ENNCLERUS SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY IN LA PLATA, AND ACTIVE AT THE HOSPITAL DE CLÍNICAS IN BUENOS AIRES, IN THE DERMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT. And with such credentials, until that very Saturday, Clau had still been working humbly, treating her many clients on a treatment bed in her own bedroom. A proper space was long overdue — and now she has one, thanks to God and the heroic effort of daily hard work and wartime-level austerity. A key figure in this achievement was Malena Carranza, the young and talented architect (sister of a member of our Total Dedication Community), who designed with exquisite taste and imagination a little “dove’s nest” over the roof of the kitchen, laundry room, and Rauli’s bedroom. The studio is accessed through the garage, closed off by wide green iron gates in colonial style. It was a smart decision to provide direct access from the street to the workplace through this spacious car entrance, which connects to the house via a side door that opens into the kitchen-dining area. From there, you catch a glimpse of a large emerald lawn, with plants, a small mandarin tree, flowers, and in the background, a majestic cedar and a lush vine stretching along the neighbor’s wall. To the left of the garage, a charming green spiral iron staircase — about three meters high — leads boldly to a cheerful space adorned with plants and a small wooden balcony, fully enclosed by transparent polycarbonate. Installed with artistry at varying angles, it provides a roof over the garage and lateral protection, offering warmth and safety to the new complex. We finally enter the studio, roughly five meters long and four wide, also built with polycarbonate. It is bathed in sepia-toned light and has three walls gracefully draped with floor-length curtains. The floor is made of large, high-quality interlocked wooden slats. There’s a large mirror with a shelf, hazelnut-colored wicker furniture lovingly crafted in China, two small chairs, a hexagonal table, and a coat rack. But the core of the studio lies in the treatment bed, the ergonomic chair for the cosmetologist, and two heavy, sophisticated machines: the Famax for facial treatments and the Multiplex for body treatments, both firmly placed on surgical-grade metal stands. There is also an infrared lamp and a standing magnifying glass. A solid algarrobo wood cabinet with shelves and drawers holds countless jars and brushes. Seventeen diplomas from various beauty institutions where Claudia pursued her specialties lend the room a sense of professionalism and seriousness. And of course, a beautiful image of the Blessed Virgin with the Child Jesus reminds us of Uncreated Beauty — the kind that never fades. The entire setting is gently lit by spotlights and warmed by a modern portable heater, sure to be appreciated in the chilly winter months. So concludes this modest (yet hopefully accurate) description of Claudia’s long-awaited refuge of beauty, blessed on inauguration day by Father Ricardo. Afterwards, champagne was served. Around 7 p.m., Loreley and I left, filled with joy and comforted by Claudia and Raulito’s triumph — her ever-present right hand and a constant source of inspiration and strength in all her plans and achievements. This little newsletter has been written without pretension but with much love. — The Super Aunt (Octogenarian!)
