Nausicaa

What Nausicaa does

Nausicaa is a single-location aesthetic and beauty center operating in Ravenna, Italy since 2006 under the legal entity Nausicaa S.N.C. di Talenti Cristina & C., an Italian general partnership (Società in Nome Collettivo). The center serves individual consumers — primarily women, with explicit male offerings — and a secondary brides segment, delivering a comprehensive portfolio of face treatments, body contouring, massages, hair removal (laser and Brazilian waxing), makeup, and nail services from one physical storefront at Via Argirocastro 34, Ravenna.

The service portfolio is built around Vagheggi's VGH technology platforms — VGH Face Lab, VGH Face Plus, VGH Total Body, and VGH Body Re-Shape — combined with the 3D VGH Face Skin Analyzer for personalized skin diagnostics. Partner-brand protocols layer on top: COCOcera Brazilian wax, RVB LAB THE MAKE UP (Diego dalla Palma Milano) for professional makeup, Gelish for nail services, KALENTIN for vegan lash and brow lamination, and Philip Martins for professional skincare. The 3D skin analyzer is offered as a complimentary consultation tool to recommend personalized treatment protocols, embedding a diagnostic step in the pre-treatment sales process.

Nausicaa operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market: appointments are booked via phone (+39 0544 456750) and WhatsApp, demand is generated through its own Italian-language website (nausicaa.beauty), local SEO targeting Ravenna, an email newsletter, and gift-voucher-driven word-of-mouth referrals. Service pricing is pay-as-you-go, ranging from approximately €30 for entry-level treatments (pressotherapy, basic makeup) to €300 for at-home bridal makeup, with facial and body treatments clustering between €70-€175 and a gift voucher (Buono Regalo) program offering €50-€250 denominations. There is no franchise, online service delivery, or multi-location footprint, and the business has no external investors, no parent company, and no disclosed funding rounds. With approximately 31 employees, Nausicaa is a localized, founder-operated retail services business rather than a scalable platform.

Name

Nausicaa

Legal name

Nausicaa S.N.C. di Talenti Cristina & C.

Website

https://nausicaa.beauty

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beauty and Wellness Services

NAICS

Beauty Salons (812112), Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

akta.pro primary industry

Bikini & Brazilian Hair Removal Services (HSALAGAC)

Keywords

• Aesthetic beauty center
• Facial treatments
• Body contouring
• Laser hair removal
• Professional massage

Headquarters

HQ city

Ravenna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Aesthetic Treatment Services: One-time service fees for individual treatments across face, body, massage, hair removal, makeup, and nail care categories. Customers purchase single treatments or packages. No subscription model; transactions are per-visit/service.
2. Gift Vouchers (Buono Regalo): Prepaid gift cards sold in denominations from €50 to €250, redeemable for any service in-store. Creates advance revenue recognition and acts as a gifting solution and marketing tool.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nausicaa operates a single aesthetic and beauty center in Ravenna, Italy, delivering in-salon facial treatments, body treatments, massages, hair removal (laser and Brazilian wax), professional makeup, and nail services to individual consumers. Services are powered by VAGHEGGI proprietary-equivalent technology systems, a 3D Face Skin Analyzer for personalized diagnosis, and diode laser hair removal equipment, with branded retail-grade partner products (RVB LAB, Gelish, COCOcera, KALENTIN, Philip Martins). Pricing is per-treatment on a pay-as-you-go basis, supplemented by prepaid gift vouchers redeemable across the service menu.

Product overview

Nausicaa is an aesthetic and beauty center in Ravenna, Italy, offering a comprehensive portfolio of facial treatments, body treatments, massages, hair removal services, and nail/makeup services. The center operates as a single facility rather than a platform architecture. Key technology systems include VGH Face Lab and VGH Face Plus for facial treatments, VGH Total Body and VGH Body Re-Shape for body contouring, and the VGH Face Skin Analyser for diagnostics. The facial treatment portfolio includes lines such as BRIGHT FORMULA, BALANCE, REHYDRA, EMOZIONI PLUS, LIME, INTENSE, 75.15, and DELAY INFINITY. Body treatments include SINECELL, FUOCO PLUS, SIKELIA, BODY SPA, SUN, and pressotherapy. Massage services encompass LUXURY MASSAGE, LIGNUM, PHYTORELAX, FUOCO MOONSTONE, HOT CANDLE, DECONTRATTURANTE, AROMA, and abdominal decongestant massage. Hair removal options include laser epilation and COCOcera Brazilian waxing. Nail services feature reconstruction, gel/acrylic application, and semi-permanent polish. Makeup services use RVB LAB products for bridal, day/evening, and event occasions with lamination services for brows and lashes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skin Check in 3D with Face Skin Analyzer Facial skin diagnostic service that objectively measures hydration, sebum, pores, impurities, spots/discoloration, and wrinkles using VGH 3D Face Skin Analyzer technology, used to recommend personalized facial treatments. Priced at €35.
• PULIZIA VISO SPECIFICA PROFONDA — Deep Specific Facial Cleansing Personalized deep facial cleansing treatment that removes impurities and restores the physiological balance of each skin type, integrated with FACE PLUS technology. Priced at €75.
• BRIGHT FORMULA Facial Treatment Line Facial treatment line including Rigeneralift and Uniformante Illuminante variants for radiant, even skin tone via peeling and regenerating effects; price range €55–€120.
• BALANCE — Pure Skin Facial Treatment Facial treatment for oily, impure skin with eruptions, designed to purify, soothe, and deliver a matte finish; price range €70–€105.
• REHYDRA — Idratazione Sublime Facial Treatment Hydrating facial treatment for dry or dehydrated skin providing supplemental hydration and intense cellular renewal; price range €80–€115.
• EMOZIONI PLUS — Fresh Emotion Facial Treatment Soothing, hydrating, and nourishing facial treatment for stressed, sensitive skin prone to itching, redness, and couperose; price range €85–€120.
• LIME — Energizzante Vitamina C Facial Treatment Vitamin C energizing facial treatment for dull, grey skin that brightens and plumps while preparing skin for sun exposure; priced at €90.
• INTENSE — Distensivo Age Care Facial Treatment Global anti-aging facial treatment addressing chronological aging and damage from environmental and digital pollution for immediate luminosity and lifting; price range €90–€135.
• 75.15 Facial Treatment Line (Active Touch / Superior Touch / Eyes Touch) Plant-based active facial treatment line including Active Touch (€80–€125, for women and men), Superior Touch (€130–€175), and Eyes Touch for reactivation, densification, lifting, and eye contour care.
• DELAY INFINITY — Prevenzione e Prime Rughe Facial Treatment Anti-aging prevention facial treatment designed to delay first wrinkles using formulas rich in nutrients that stimulate cellular communication; price range €90–€135.
• SINECELL Body Treatment Line Body treatment line including Drenante Anticellulite, Riducente Anticellulite, and Riducente Adipe variants for draining, reducing, and body contouring effects; price range €90–€165.
• FUOCO PLUS Body Treatment Line (Push Up / Total Slim & Tone) Intensive body treatment line using alginate mask technology for lifting, contouring, and toning; Push Up (€90–€125) and Total Slim & Tone Trattamento Urto (€105–€160).
• SIKELIA Body Treatment Line (Smagliature / Tonificante Seno) Body treatment line including Trattamento Smagliature (€80–€115) for stretch mark repair and Trattamento Tonificante Seno (€70–€105) for breast toning.
• BODY SPA Scrub Treatment Line Body exfoliation line including Scrub Esfoliante Detossinante Drenante and Scrub Detossinante Nutriente for detoxifying, draining, and nourishing effects; priced at €80.
• SUN VISO & CORPO — Pre & After Sun Treatment Pre- and post-sun treatment to prepare skin for tanning and restore hydration and elasticity after sun exposure.
• Pressoterapia Mechanical pressotherapy treatment using sequentially inflating garments to address water retention and cellulitis; priced at €30.
• LUXURY MASSAGE Luxury facial or body beauty ritual with personalized solutions including DETOX, ENERGY, AGE CARE, and TONIC options in 50- or 80-minute sessions; price range €80–€120.
• MASSAGGIO LIGNUM Holistic massage technique that balances energy, reduces stress, alleviates muscle pain, eliminates toxins, reshapes body, reduces localized fat, and firms tissues; priced at €80.
• MASSAGGIO PHYTORELAX Deeply relaxing and soothing massage inducing a sense of well-being using slow manual techniques combined with oils and scented essences; price range €40–€60.
• MASSAGGIO FUOCO MOONSTONE (Hot Stone Massage) Hot stone massage with precious oils and volcanic minerals for relaxing and smoothing effects using stones warmed by the hands; priced at €75.
• MASSAGGIO HOT CANDLE Candle massage ritual using candles rich in vegetable butter that leave skin softer than emollient oils; priced at €75.
• MASSAGGIO DECONTRATTURANTE Deep tissue massage using stretching techniques to relax and eliminate muscle contractures and tension; price range €40–€60.
• MASSAGGIO AROMA Traditional holistic body massage combining sensory experience with olfactory stimulation for mental well-being; price range €45–€70.
• Massaggio Decongestionante Addome Abdominal decongestant massage with specific frequency movements to help drain gases and stagnant fluids for abdominal bloating relief.
• Mani e Piedi Nail Services Complete nail reconstruction, gel/acrylic/fiberglass application, semipermanent polish (lasting up to 25 days), manicure, and pedicure services using Gelish professional products.
• COCOcera Brazilian Waxing Natural Brazilian waxing service using COCOcera technique that minimizes pain, respects sensitive skin, thins hair, slows regrowth, and prevents ingrown hairs through vacuum effect.
• Epilazione Laser (Diode HD Matrix) Laser hair removal service using advanced Diode HD Matrix technology that targets hair follicles without damaging surrounding tissue, achieving up to 90% reduction in superfluous hairs.
• MAKE-UP Professional Services Professional makeup services for brides, day/evening events, and special occasions using RVB LAB THE MAKE UP products by Diego dalla Palma Milano, including eyebrow shaping and lash applications; Light €30, Giorno/Sera €40, Evento €50, Sposa in Salone €150, Sposa a Domicilio €300.
• LAMINAZIONE Sopracciglia e Ciglia Brow and lash lamination services using KALENTIN vegan products; Laminazione Sopracciglia €60 and Laminazione Ciglia €70.
• Buono Regalo (Gift Voucher) Prepaid gift vouchers available in €50, €100, €200, and €250 denominations (custom amounts also available), redeemable for any service in-store.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% reduction in superfluous hairs and 100% of expressed hairs through laser epilation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VAGHEGGIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Partner of VAGHEGGI, a leading Italian aesthetic brand. Nausicaa uses VAGHEGGI products, cosmetics, and technologies (VGH systems: VGH Face Lab, VGH Face Plus, VGH Total Body, VGH Body Re-Shape) in all treatments. The partnership provides access to proprietary technology platforms and branded product lines for face and body treatments.
• COCOceracoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Partner of COCOcera, the original manufacturer of totally natural Brazilian wax. COCOcera has revolutionized classical epilation techniques. Nausicaa exclusively uses COCOcera products for Brazilian wax epilation services, differentiating through this natural, painless, and hair-thinning waxing method.
• RVB LAB THE MAKE UP (Diego dalla Palma)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNausicaa uses RVB LAB THE MAKE UP professional makeup products by Diego dalla Palma Milano — a brand with 60+ years of dermocosmetics research. RVB LAB products are used for all makeup services including day/evening, event, and bridal makeup.
• GelishminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner using Gelish professional nail products for manicure, pedicure, nail reconstruction (gel and acrylic), and semipermanent polish services. Gelish is a recognized professional nail care brand.
• KALENTINminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNausicaa uses KALENTIN vegan laminating products for eyelash and eyebrow lamination services, ensuring cruelty-free and vegan-certified treatments.
• Philip MartinsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as an official brand partner. Philip Martins is a professional aesthetic product line used within Nausicaa's treatment offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Marionnaud: Marionnaud is a European beauty retailer of Italian origin with broad personal-care assortment across multiple markets. It provides a broader incumbent competitive context to Nausicaa in Italian and European personal care.
• Sephora: Sephora is a global beauty retail giant that has expanded into beauty services in select locations. It is comparable as a broader competitive incumbent setting benchmarks for premium beauty customer experience and discovery.
• Kiko Milano: Kiko Milano is a large Italian beauty retailer with broad consumer reach and selected in-store beauty service offerings. It provides a broader competitive incumbent context for Nausicaa in the Italian beauty market with far greater scale and brand awareness.

Regional players

• Adler Spa Resorts: Adler Spa Resorts is an Italian wellness resort chain with integrated spas offering beauty, body treatments, and massage services. It is comparable to Nausicaa in its premium Italian positioning and comprehensive menu of face, body, and wellness protocols.
• Terme di Saturnia: Terme di Saturnia is a Tuscan thermal spa destination offering comprehensive wellness, body, and aesthetic services. It is comparable to Nausicaa as a premium Italian operator combining beauty treatments, body protocols, massage rituals, and skin diagnostics within a destination setting.
• QC Terme: QC Terme is an Italian spa chain with multiple wellness centers offering beauty treatments, massages, and aesthetic services. It is comparable to Nausicaa as a multi-modal wellness/beauty operator targeting Italian consumers with a premium service portfolio.

Others

• Comfort Zone (Davines): Comfort Zone is an Italian professional skincare brand under Davines that operates an affiliated spa partner network delivering advanced aesthetic treatments. It is comparable to Nausicaa as a professional-aesthetic ecosystem providing technology and protocols used by partner centers.
• Vagheggi: Vagheggi is Nausicaa's core technology and product partner and an Italian professional cosmetics/aesthetic brand. While primarily a supplier, Vagheggi also runs training centers and partner aesthetic programs, making it a directly comparable Italian professional-aesthetic ecosystem player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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