our story

Built around care from the very beginning.

What started with spa parties in clients’ homes in 2010 has grown into a welcoming Murfreesboro studio known for personalized care, genuine expertise, and making every person feel comfortable.

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DISCOVER OUR STORY
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Meet Kris Beard

Kris believes great care begins with listening—asking the right questions, explaining what she recommends, and customizing each service around the person in front of her.

She created Skin pH to feel professional without being intimidating and beautiful without feeling “uppity.”

Here, you can ask questions, talk honestly about what’s bothering you, and trust that you’ll be treated with knowledge, care, and zero judgment.

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client love

  • Jenie B.

    "Kris is FABULOUS! She is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. She really takes the time to understand your skin and YOU! I highly recommend Kris to anyone looking for any esthetician services!"

  • Lori P.

    "I had the SWiCH by Circadia chemical peel with Keisha. Keisha is a sweet heart and I love, love the results. If you are looking for a chemical peel with no down time and instant results, this works."

  • Katherine M.

    "Beth and Kristen are amazing! Super friendly, very knowledgeable, clean and both do a really good job! I’ve done the lash lift/tint and had facials done. Both experiences were amazing. They also take time to educate you on your skin type and give you tips to better skin!"

  • Jamie M.

    "Beth is absolutely AMAZING! She has made my skin look the best it has in a very long time. Very knowledgeable about all things skincare. Highly highly recommend!!"

  • Tessa K.

    "My girl Keisha never disappoints she always has me smooth! I love the evening availability and the atmosphere. Skin pH does NOT disappoint!!"

where it all started

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Before there was a studio, there was a vision.

Kris began Skin pH in 2010 by bringing spa parties into clients’ homes. A permanent space wasn’t affordable yet, but that didn’t stop her from building the business one appointment and one relationship at a time.

She eventually moved into a small rented space off Cason Lane. As Skin pH grew, so did her vision for a place that felt completely different from the typical spa.

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THE STORY BEHIND THE SPACE

A little different from a typical spa.

Living room with beige and white striped walls, large windows with sheer curtains, a dark blue sofa with pink and white pillows, white armchairs with fluffy cushions, a glass-top coffee table with a potted plant, a pink-patterned area rug, a ceiling light fixture with a drum shade and decorative crystals, and some houseplants
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In 2018, Kris acquired the home that would become The Ruston. She hired a designer to transform the front rooms and personally renovated the treatment spaces, creating the warm, personality-filled studio Skin pH calls home today.

The name The Ruston was inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s family name and the compassion behind her humanitarian work. That same spirit influenced Kris’s vision for a place that feels beautiful and special while remaining safe, comfortable, and welcoming to everyone.

With vintage details, warm rooms, real plants, and plenty of personality, it doesn’t feel like a typical spa. It feels like Skin pH.

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meet the team

Different specialties. The same welcoming care.

Every member of the Skin pH team brings her own expertise while sharing the same commitment to helping clients feel comfortable, confident, and cared for.

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Beth helps clients enhance their natural features and feel polished without adding more work to their everyday routines.             
Specialties:
Lash Lifts · Lash Tints · Spray Tans
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Beth Haile

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Keisha Tinsley

Keisha specializes in creating customized, natural-looking color for vacations, celebrations, and everyday confidence.
Specialty:
Airbrush Spray Tans
Kris specializes in personalized skincare, professional waxing, and microblading. Kris combines years of experience with personalized care and thoughtful recommendations for every client.
Specialties:
Skincare · Waxing · Microblading

Kris Beard

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sharing the experience

Helping the next generation do this work well.

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Training has become an important part of Kris’s work. Alongside caring for clients, she helps aspiring and working professionals strengthen their skills through apprenticeships and individualized education.

Skin pH offers permanent makeup, microblading, and tattoo apprenticeship opportunities, as well as advanced one-on-one esthetics training.

Education focuses on safety, sanitation, professional standards, client protection, and real-world experience inside a working studio.

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Whether you’re booking your first Brazilian, looking for answers about your skin, or simply ready to feel more like yourself, we’ll help you find the right place to start.

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