Mint & Needle Joins Houppette to Provide Aesthetic Care in Wilmington

A collaboration with Mint & Needle provides Houppette shoppers with aesthetic services like Botox, dermal fillers, and more.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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A new collaboration between two women-owned businesses, Mint & Needle and Houppette, is bringing medical aesthetics into a boutique beauty setting in Wilmington. Mint & Needle, an aesthetic practice known for its education-driven approach, will now provide trusted professional aesthetic services directly at the Houppette retail experience, expanding access for Wilmington-area clients.

Why it matters

The partnership allows Mint & Needle to bring advanced aesthetic treatments into an environment that celebrates beauty, wellness, and self-expression, while also expanding the beauty-related services offered at Houppette. As female-founded businesses, the two companies share a vision of creating empowering spaces where women feel confident, cared for, and truly seen.

The details

Several times each month, registered nurse injector Laura Whitmarsh will provide Mint & Needle's signature treatments at Houppette. The addition of medical aesthetics represents a natural evolution of Houppette's philosophy, as the boutique has always focused on thoughtful beauty products, education, and services that support client confidence.

  • The partnership between Mint & Needle and Houppette was announced on March 5, 2026.

The players

Mint & Needle

A Delaware-based aesthetic practice known for its education-driven approach to treatments.

Houppette

A curated beauty boutique in Wilmington that focuses on high-quality skincare, makeup, and client education.

Brandi Gregge

The founder of Mint & Needle.

Laura Whitmarsh

A registered nurse injector who will provide Mint & Needle's signature treatments at Houppette.

Cristi Miller

The co-owner of Houppette.

Lizzie Johnson

The co-owner of Houppette.

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What they’re saying

“Partnering with Houppette felt incredibly natural for us. As female-founded businesses, we share the same vision: to create beautiful, empowering spaces where women feel confident, cared for, and truly seen. This collaboration allows us to bring advanced aesthetic treatments into an environment that celebrates beauty, wellness, and self-expression in a thoughtful, elevated way. I couldn't imagine a more aligned partner.”

— Brandi Gregge, Founder of Mint & Needle (Delaware Today)

“From the beginning, Houppette has always been about thoughtful beauty products, education, and services that truly support our clients' confidence. Partnering with Mint & Needle felt like such a natural extension of that. We trust Brandi and her team because they approach aesthetics the same way we approach makeup and skincare: with integrity, intention, and a focus on enhancing what's already beautiful.”

— Cristi Miller, Co-owner of Houppette (Delaware Today)

“What made this partnership so exciting for me is the shared vision. We both believe beauty should feel empowering, not intimidating. Mint & Needle prioritizes education, safety, and artistry in a way that mirrors how we operate at Houppette. Our clients want expertise they can trust, and I knew immediately that aligning with a female-founded business that values natural, confidence-building results would elevate what we're able to offer together.”

— Lizzie Johnson, Co-owner of Houppette (Delaware Today)

What’s next

Clients can schedule appointments for aesthetic services at Houppette online through Mint & Needle's website or by phone at 696-2484.

The takeaway

This collaboration between Mint & Needle and Houppette brings together two female-founded businesses that share a vision of creating empowering, confidence-building beauty experiences. By integrating medical aesthetics into Houppette's boutique setting, the partnership expands access to trusted treatments while reinforcing the importance of education, safety, and artistry in the beauty industry.