Columbia City, IN
The licensed esthetician in Columbia City.
Groovy Complexions is the studio at 103 E Ellsworth St where Makaela sees Columbia City and Whitley County clients for sugaring, custom facials, and acne care. Parking is available at the back of the building in the parking lot, and the entrance is at the back of the building.
What makes Groovy the local choice
Until now, Columbia City clients searching for sugaring or specialist acne care drove to Fort Wayne (~30 minutes east) or Indianapolis (~90 minutes south). Groovy Complexions is the only dedicated sugaring practice in Whitley County. The studio is small — a single esthetician, one room, one client at a time — which is why regulars say it feels like seeing a friend instead of being shuffled through a chain.
Makaela is a state-licensed esthetician. The studio operates on an appointment-only model with online booking through her Square calendar (real-time availability, instant confirmation). Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
Services we’re known for in Columbia City
Brazilian Sugaring
Brazilian sugaring is the alternative to Brazilian waxing for clients who want gentler hair removal, fewer ingrowns, and a paste made from three food-grade ingredients (sugar, water, lemon).
Body Sugaring
Sugaring works on every body part hair grows on. Same paste, same technique, different durations and prices depending on the area covered.
Bikini Sugaring
A bikini sugaring removes hair outside the panty line — about 3 inches of perimeter, leaving the inner triangle alone. The lighter sister of a Brazilian for clients who want clean lines without the full pull.
Acne Facial
A 60-minute custom facial tuned for acne-prone skin: clarifying cleansers, longer extraction time, salicylic acid or sulfur ingredients, and a calming finish.
Custom Facial
A 60-minute facial that adapts to whatever your skin needs that day — clarifying when there's active congestion, hydrating when it's dry, calming when it's reactive.
Back Facial
Back acne (bacne) deserves the same focused treatment as facial acne. A 60-minute back facial includes targeted extractions, high-frequency, and a calming finish — places no facial at home reaches.
Where to find us
Address
103 E Ellsworth St
Columbia City, IN 46725
Hours
Tue – Sat
10am – 6pm
By appointment only
Parking + entrance
Parking available at the back of the building in the parking lot. Turn off of E Ellsworth St or E Market St and go down the alley. Entrance at back of building.
Local FAQ
Where is Groovy Complexions located in Columbia City?
103 E Ellsworth St, Columbia City, IN 46725. Parking is available at the back of the building in the parking lot. Turn off of E Ellsworth St or E Market St and go down the alley. The entrance is at the back of the building. Makaela texts every client 5-10 minutes before their appointment to confirm she's ready.
Are you the only sugaring studio in Columbia City?
Yes. Groovy Complexions is the only dedicated sugaring practice in Columbia City and Whitley County. Most clients searching for sugaring locally have driven 30-90 minutes to Fort Wayne or Indianapolis until now.
Do you take walk-ins?
No — by-appointment only. Online booking shows real-time availability from Makaela's Square calendar. Most appointments fill 1-3 weeks in advance, especially Saturdays.
What's the closest place to park?
The parking lot at the back of the building. Turn off of E Ellsworth St or E Market St and go down the alley. The entrance is at the back of the building.
How early should I arrive for my first appointment?
5 minutes is plenty. The intake form is online (Jotform link in your booking confirmation email) so you can fill it out before walking in. Makaela texts you when she's ready, so feel free to wait in your car if you're early.
Service area
Columbia City is the home location, but a steady fraction of regulars drive in from surrounding cities — usually because Groovy is the closest dedicated sugaring or acne specialist for them. Drive times from each:
Want the full sugaring + acne breakdown?
We’ve written 20 answer pages covering the questions Makaela gets asked in person — sugaring vs. waxing, does it hurt, how long it lasts, when to see a dermatologist instead, what an acne facial actually does. Plain-English, no fluff.
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