Karen
founder / esthetician

What do you love about The Wax Bar?
I love our great team of waxing specialists and our reputation for providing excellent services and a wonderful experience!

What is the best thing about your job?
The best thing about my job is the opportunity it provides me to meet new clients everyday, and the chance to catch up with regular clients every 4 weeks!

What are some of your favorite skincare products @ The Wax Bar?
My favorite product has to be Tendskin for waxing after-care and Dermalogica Super Rich Moisturizer.

If you weren't an esthetician, what would you be doing right now?
I would be a teacher because I love to help people grow and achieve their goals.

What else should we know about you?
I was born and raised in Ballard. I have always loved the community and was very excited to open this business here! I have been waxing for 12 years. My family includes my husband, daughter, two dogs, and of course we all live in Ballard! 

Melissa
esthetician

What do you love about the Wax Bar?
In short, the people. From the people I work with to my diverse clientele, I am always learning something new!

What is the best thing about your job?
My job gives me the opportunity to make people feel good about themselves or make their life just a little better, and I find that really rewarding.

What are some of your favorite skincare products @ The Wax Bar?
Yikes! That's a tough one. I am a big fan of products!  A few of my favorites are A bomb (a moisturizer by Somme), and Aveda lip tint (a must for any girl, girly or not). I also like being able to use hard wax during a service (for those tough to tackle hairs!).

If you were not an esthetician what would you be doing right now?
I would enjoy working for a nonprofit organization, helping to provide basic needs for women and children.

What else should we know about you? 
I love film, art, music, traveling and cupcakes!

Deb
esthetician

What do you love about The Wax Bar?
The chic, clean décor and convenient location!

What is the best thing about your job?
I love creating beautiful eyebrows!

What are some of your favorite skincare products @ The Wax Bar?
The 5 Somme products. I am noticing real changes in my skin after a few weeks of use! I'm also loving Aveda Singular Notes and their many uses. With 12 different aromas you always find one to fit your mood!

If you weren't an esthetician right now, what would you be doing?
I love to cook - maybe I would try culinary school?

What else should we know about you?
I have been a part of the Ballard community since 1997 and working as an esthetician for more than 15 years! I love living in a neighborhood where my pooch, Grace, and I can take a short walk and have everything we need!

Erin
esthetician

What do you love about The Wax Bar?
The atmosphere creates a positive energy, and I love being a part of the Ballard community!

What is the best thing about your job?
My clients! I get to meet interesting people every day and build relationships while helping my clients feel good about themselves. It's fun and rewarding!

What are some of your favorite skincare products @ The Wax Bar?
After years of struggling with breakouts, my skin changed when I started using the Somme Transport Pads and C Serum. I am a true believer in the Somme line, and my clients love it, too!

If you weren't an esthetician right now, what would you be doing?
Wedding planner? School counselor? Probably something working with people.

What else should we know about you?
I just got married and recently moved to Ballard. My favorite things to do when I'm not working include wine tasting, trying out new recipes in the slow cooker, and spending time with my little nephew.