Thank you for your interest in Astra! I’m Nicole, but you can call me Nico. I’m the owner of Astra Electrolysis, an electrologist, and an intersex trans woman. I understand the challenges in finding a practitioner that is able to do the work you need and make you feel comfortable while doing it. Not only do I follow CDC guidelines for equipment sterilization & HIPAA regulations for your care records, but I always strive to keep on top of the latest research in care and conditions leading to excess hair growth, or hirsutism.

I know the first step in hair removal is to stop the development of new hair. Whether yours is a result of an endocrine or intersex disorder, a medication side effect, stress, PCOS, or hormone exposure - I will work with you to understand your condition and refer you to the right doctor to complete your care team and make sure you get the results you desire.

I moved to Wilmington, NC from Boston in 2013 and made my home in this relaxed, coastal town where life is slow and surfing is ubiquitous. After building a career in software engineering, I decided I wanted to escape the corporate world and make a bigger difference in my community, so I took the leap and switched to electrology.

I’m committed to bringing care to those that need it throughout the southeastern US, and practice currently in Richmond, Virginia while planning to expand in the future to split my time in Asheville and Wilmington, NC as well. If none of these locations are convenient, you may reach out to book a guest stay and complete large areas or even full body over the course of multiple days.