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.

Bevan
esthetician

What do you love about The Wax Bar?
I love that guests can relax with a drink before their service in our beautiful skincare lounge!

What is the best thing about your job?
My job is wonderful because I meet so many great people everyday.

What are some of your favorite skincare products @ The Wax Bar?
I am loving all the Somme products. They are vitamin rich and improve any skin condition!

If you weren't an esthetician, what would you be doing right now?
I would probably work in the medical field, I like to take care of people.

What else should we know about you?
Seattle has been home most of my life. I graduated from the University of Washington and explored various career options. I then got the travel itch and moved to Prague where I lived for a year. Upon my return I discovered the wonderful world of skincare and have been working in this field for 5 years now! In my spare time I love, camping, music, hiking, and enjoying life with my friends and family!

Lynaia
esthetician

What do you love about the Wax Bar?
Everything from the fast paced, energetic people to the excellent services we provide. The goal is always to deliver outstanding treatments to our clients, and bringing our all to West Seattle!

What is the best thing about your job?
I really enjoy getting to know our clients. Everyone is unique and that is what keeps it interesting.

What are some of your favorite skincare products @ The Wax Bar?
Anti-aging products!! Jan Marini Age Intervention Cream is an excellent anti-aging moisturizer and works great with Somme Eye Cream. These help slow down the aging process

If you were not an esthetician what would you be doing right now?
I love seeing the world with my family so I would love to write travel guides for families.

What else should we know about you? 
I have been a West Seattleite for the last 12 years, along with my husband and two children. We love to cook, travel and hike. I have been a licensed Esthetician for 11 years.

Terra
esthetician

What do you love about The Wax Bar?
I love that it's such a unique place, and there's nothing like it in Seattle!

What is the best thing about your job?
Getting to meet and converse with all types of people that I wouldn't normally have the chance to.

What are some of your favorite skincare products @ The Wax Bar?
Revitalash because my eyelashes have never looked so long and full! I also love that I have the opportunity to use sugar on clients as well as wax.

If you weren't an esthetician right now, what would you be doing?
I have a passion for interior design, so something where I can design and create!

What else should we know about you?
I am a huge animal lover, and love fashion and art.

Kayla
esthetician

What do you love about The Wax Bar?
The clean sleek working environment, my co-workers and of course the clients!

What is the best thing about your job?
I love that I can use my education as an esthetician to help people feel better about themselves even if it's as simple as a lip wax.

What are some of your favorite skincare products @ The Wax Bar?
I've recently started using the Jan Murini BioClear Glycolic cleanser and love the way it makes my skin feel and look. I have dryer skin but still battle with breakouts so this creamy cleanser is perfect. I also love the Dermalogica Tinted moisturizers. They're lightweight, non greasy with a hint of color and sun protection.

If you weren't an esthetician right now, what would you be doing?
I would probably be a dog rescuer. Maybe work for a non-profit animal rescue organization. I love animals.

What else should we know about you?
I was born and raised in Seattle. I recently got married to my highschool sweetheart and enjoy trying new restaurants, spending time with family and going on walks with our little dog Lily.