Andie Burrill, Queer Keratin Esthetics
queerkeratin@protonmail.com
@queerkeratin
@queerkeratin.bsky.social
Hours
MONDAYS 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Menu of Services & Rates
Queer Keratin is the ongoing experimental care practice for nails and skin, provided by Andie Burrill (they/them). They have always had a special interest in skin care, community-building, accessibility, and authentic relationships. Their attention to detail, communication skills and deep empathy give them an advantage in a vulnerable setting such as body care. The goal of this practice is to provide otherwise inaccessible care to marginalized populations.
Andie’s services include care of skin, hands, and feet. This can include nail and cuticle care, body hair removal/treatment, extraction of ingrown hairs, and recommendations around ongoing home care. Their care focuses intentionally on the ways we can care for ourselves externally, which is intrinsically linked to our inner worlds and mental wellbeing. Oftentimes, care for these areas is overlooked, but our hands and feet are vital tools in our interaction with the world around us.
Often this level of care is intentionally placed out of reach for those of us who are not in the leisure class, and Queer Keratin strives to remove these barriers by offering flexible pricing.
Andie is invested in caring for your skin and ensuring your comfort. Any skin care products used in treatment will be as neutral as possible, with a preference for minimal ingredients and fragrance-free products. These will be intentionally chosen to protect the skin of the most sensitive clients.
DISCLAIMER:
It is important to note that Andie is not a medical professional. They cannot diagnose or treat disease. This includes necrosis, melanoma, MRSA, painful cystic acne or other conditions. They will do their utmost as your neighbour and an objective third party to assess and evaluate your concerns with compassion and honesty. They will recommend you seek care from a licensed Dermatologist or other medical specialist if they are not qualified to diagnose or treat your condition.
Hand Care
| Service | Sliding scale rates |
| Level One includes: Natural nail care (no polish) includes cuticle care, nail trimming and/or filing, some type of moisturizing treatment depending on the client’s preference | Session approximately 30-60 min $20-50 sliding scale |
| Level Two includes: Care of natural nails including a gel polish, solid colours only. Includes all care listed in Level One. | Session approximately 45-75 min $30-60 sliding scale |
| Level Three includes: Level three, hard gel extensions on natural nails, solid colours or basic French tips. No nail art. Includes all care listed in level one. | Session approximately 90-180 min (depending on extension length) $40-70 sliding scale |
Foot Care
| Services | Sliding Scale Rates |
| Level One includes: Natural nail care (no polish) cuticle care, nail trimming and or filing, some type of moisturizing treatment depending upon the client’s preference | Session approximately 30-60 min $20-50 sliding scale |
| Level Two includes: Everything listed in Level One plus callus care, extra dead skin removal | Session approximately 45-75 min $30-60 sliding scale |
| Level Three includes: Everything included in levels one and two plus solid colour gel nail polish | Session approximately 45-75 min $30-60 sliding scale |
| Additional Services: Assessments may be provided during one of the above sessions as neededfor ingrown or fungal toenails | I can possibly treat these if they are mild cases, however I might advise seeking professional podiatrist care depending on severity. |
Face & Body
| Services | Sliding Scale Rates |
| Body Waxing Level One: Small body areas (brows, upper lip, chin, hands, feet, ears, nose) | Session approximately 10-20 min (for each body part) $10-30 sliding scale |
| Body Waxing Level Two: Medium Body areas (Upper arms, Lower arms, Upper legs, Lower legs, Bum cheeks, Chest, Stomach, Shoulders, Upper back, Lower back, bikini Line while partially clothed) | Session approximately 20-40 min (for each body part) $20-50 sliding scale |
| Body Waxing Level Three: Large Body areas/Pelvic Region (Full arms, Full legs, Genitals, Between the bum cheeks, Full anterior abdomen, Full back) | Session approximately 30-60 min (for each body part) $40-70 sliding scale |
| Additional Services: Assessments may be provided during one of the above sessions as needed for ingrown hairs, moles, rashes, areas of concern that are difficult for clients to self manage/view without mirrors, applying topicals | This service is offered on a case-by-case basis, I am not a medical professional, I am just a community member and experienced caregiver. I can provide basic care and attention to minor skin concerns, advise clients on next steps, or whether further examination or professional consultation is required. |
About Andie
Andie (they/them) is a white settler raised on Treaty 6 Territories, lands held by our Denendeh, Cree, Metis, Tsuut’ina, Woodland Cree, Blackfoot, Plains Cree, and Stoney relatives. They now reside as a grateful guest on the unceded traditional territories of the Lekwungen People, W̱SÁNEĆ People, Te’mexw Member Nations, Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Nations (Territory locations provided by www.native-land.ca). These relatives are only some of the Coast Salish Nations that have stewarded this land for us to enjoy, and it is a privilege to provide reparations to these nations.
Raised in what many would call an unstable home, Andie often felt uncertain about who they were and where they were supposed to be going. As the eldest of three siblings in an economically disadvantaged home with a chronically ill parent, Andie began their role of caregiver at a very young age. Andie strives to extend their care to others through their practice at Queer Keratin.
Completing a diploma in Theatre Production and Stage Management in 2015, Andie was deeply involved in the independent arts scene in the city of Edmonton. This time in their life exposed them to a diversity of backgrounds, interests, and ways of being. Despite this exposure, it still took many years for Andie to fully embrace their own identity.
Upon moving to lək̓ʷəŋən territory later in 2015, Andie was able to heal away from the home they grew up in. This move created a safe path for one of their younger siblings to come to Victoria in the following years as well. This was a time of deepening spirituality and connection to community. They developed a stronger sense of identity separate from that of their childhood. However, their inner child is still an important and powerful influence on their life today. It was in this time that Andie was introduced to the world of organizing, mutual aid, and community care.
After having a child of their own, coming out as non-binary, and changing their marital status, Andie is now reaching out to the community to offer their skills. This is a new and experimental time in Andie’s life, but their years of experience in childcare, hospitality, and the service industry have situated them well to enter into this practice safely and professionally.
Andie is neurodivergent, meaning they are creative, multifaceted, and knowledgeable on many topics. They aim to reduce barriers to the basic and necessary care that every human should have access to.
Highly compassionate, their care will strive to be as sterile and safe as possible for all clients. Andie is not a licensed medical professional. They are a fellow human, and as their practice grows they wish to show sensitivity to your needs while helping you feel safe and comfortable in your skin.