Nominated Best Facial and Spa 2019, 2020 and 2021 Best in The Pines


Nicole Johnson, Medical Esthetician, Owner  + Founder 


Nicole was born and raised in Ohio and began her career in the medical field as a Medical Assistant in 2001. The medical field was a natural fit for Nicole.  Having a genuine love for people and wanting them to feel their best, both personally and professionally, Nicole decided to pursue her passion, Aesthetics and Skin Care.


Nicole has over 18 years of experience in the medical field, having been in the Aesthetics industry for most of those years.


Nicole moved to North Carolina and had the opportunity to work for some of North Carolina’s busiest and highest rated spas.  As a licensed Esthetician and having the passion and desire to learn more, Nicole became certified Permanent Makeup Artist and Trainer, receiving her training in permanent cosmetics from Antoinette Parfitt Cox, CMI, certified CMI Instructor of The American Academy of Micropigmentation.


The valuable experiences gained by working with prominent artists, plastic surgeons, and physicians has blessed Nicole with an artistic medically trained eye in the growing aesthetics industry and gave her the confidence to branch out on her own and open Fanatical Skin and Ink.  Fanatical Skin and Ink was nominated in 2019 and 2020 as the Best in Pines for the categories of facial and spa. 


Nicole love of the aesthetics industry speaks volumes by the work produced.  She pays her blessings of knowledge forward by providing trainings and consultations with other aesthetic practices.  

Nicole’s clients loves her work and can attest to the fact that she works diligently to achieve their desired outcome.  

Outside of work Nicole is a busy mom, wife and community member.  Nicole lives with her husband, two children and two dogs in the heart of Pinehurst, NC.  Nicole is very active in the nonprofit community. Nicole serves on the Executive Board for the Foodbank of Central and Eastern North 



Awards and Recognition

Fanatical Skin & Ink was nominated for 2019, 2020, 2021 Best of The Pines in the categories of best spa and facial.