Welcome to Our Blog
Here, I want to share a little more about myself, the story behind our business, our brand philosophy, skincare and self-care, wellness, personal recommendations, guidance, and more.
I'm Shiori, founder and director aesthetician of SONA Skin Studio. Skincare and beauty have been part of my life since childhood — a curiosity that, over the years, grew into a career, and eventually, into SONA SKIN STUDIO itself.
Who is SONA?
The name SONA was inspired by a few things — Solar, a nod to the higher energy above us, and Luna, the moon — set within a broader sense of the universe. It reflected a harmony I personally felt between the moon and beauty, in the sound of the word, and in the feeling it evoked.
As a child, I had a fondness for crystals and natural stones, and a habit of cleansing them under moonlight. Choosing a name connected to the moon — something I've loved since childhood — felt like a natural, meaningful choice.
I founded this business in July 2013, with a simple mission: to create a space where skincare and self-care aren't just another task to check off, but a ritual — something to look forward to. A space where the harmony between skin and mind, so easily disturbed by stress and everyday life, could be gently restored, not through discipline, but through genuine enjoyment. A place you look forward to visiting each time — one that brings you a little closer to your best self, where beauty and self-care feel simple, sustainable, and enjoyable, rather than a source of pressure.
Through years of experience, clients’ transformations, and continuous learning, we've grown and evolved in many ways. Yet our core philosophy has remained the same:
Trends come and go. What skin truly needs — unique to each individual — never does. Lasting transformation comes from integrative care: when people feel truly informed, supported, and in harmony with their skin.
I'm excited to continue evolving, growing, and offering the best of what we do.
What does skin genuinely need — and just as importantly, what doesn't it? What routine can you realistically sustain? In a world overflowing with information, to the point of overwhelm, how do you find what's truly right for you? What does it really mean for beauty to nurture both skin and mind?
This is what I hope to help you navigate. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to offering an even more elevated experience — one that supports your beauty, wellness, and inner harmony, now and into the future.