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Ballard

5915 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
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206.789.2963

Tues – Fri 9 – 7
Sat9 – 5

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 people everyday, and the chance to see my regulars and make everyone feel good when leaving.

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 working @ the wax bar, what would you be doing?

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 we were very excited to open our first location in Ballard. I have been waxing for over 20 years. My family includes my husband, daughter and son and we still have not left Ballard!

sara

esthetician
what should we know about you?

I grew up in Seattle and have lived here most of my life. I currently live in the magnolia neighborhood with my husband, daughter and wild puppy, Ezra.

what was your journey becoming an aesthetician?

Years ago, after college I worked as a social worker but was looking for something different, a career in which I could work with people and make an immediate difference in how they felt. I’ve been an esthetician since 2006, it was going to be a short stop on my way to nursing school but it has stuck all these years.

your favorite service to provide?

I like to provide any service which makes YOU feel more confident and beautiful. A new brow shape can be a game changer.

what’s the best thing about being an aesthetician?

Seeing immediate results and helping people feel more confident.

what do you do in your free time?

In my free time I love to walk in Discovery park or get out of the city for change of scenery. I love to travel and learn about new places and hope to do that again post pandemic. I’m a book lover but I’m mostly into audiobooks these days.

do you have any hobbies?

This year I want to learn to paint and spend more time making art. My husband and I want to start a pickle company and sell at farmers markets. I love Reiki and could talk about holistic healing all day. Come see me and I’ll tell you more.

stacey

esthetician
what should we know about you?

I have a laid back, goofy and sarcastic personality and always enjoy meeting new people. I currently live in Tacoma with my husband who is in the military and our 3 dogs. I’ve been in the esthetics industry for 14 years and have loved every minute of the adventure.

what was your journey to becoming an aesthetician?

My older brother had terrible acne growing up and I was always drawn to pick at his face – he obviously never let me near him. That lead to researching options besides dermatology and right after high school I went into beauty school for esthetics.

your favorite service to provide?

I honestly love waxing underarms and Brazilians. Both make people nervous, and I like being able to help them conquer that fear and to feel happy with the results.

what is the best thing about being an aesthetician?

I love meeting new people and building those relationships so I can better help them reach their skincare goals.

use 3 words to best describe yourself?

Funny. Thoughtful. Loyal.

what is an interesting fact about you?

I was homeschooled my entire life and only went to public school my junior year of high school.

pam

esthetician
what should we know about you?

I was in the florist business for many years. I love nature, gardens, and art.

what was your journey to becoming an aesthetician?

My journey to becoming an aesthetician was my desire to keep working using my creativity in a new way.

what is your favorite service to provide?

My favorite service is facial waxing. People feel so much better about what they see. It creates instant happiness!

what’s the best thing about being an aesthetician?

The best part about being an aesthetician is my clients. I really enjoy helping my clients achieve goals. I like to answer questions about skin care and waxing.

3 words to describe yourself?

Creative, hardworking, and kind

Your favorite hobbies?

Gardening, walking, reading, and drawing.

brenna

esthetician
what should we know about you?

I am a Seattle native, I have been an esthetician for 5 years and I love what I do.

what was your journey to becoming an aesthetician?

I started out working front desk at a spa that had a makeup counter. I learned how to do makeup practicing on clients and started doing makeup for weddings and events. I loved the feeling of working in the spa environment and working with clients, it felt natural and easy to help people feel good about themselves, so I decided to go to beauty school and get my Esto license. I have been loving it ever since. I taught myself how to wax when I was young. It’s something I’ve always felt confident doing, and its fun to me!

your favorite service to provide?

Brows (wax/tint/laminations) and brazilians. I take brows very seriously; I love doing them. I’m very efficient at Brazilians and pride myself on my technique they are my most requested service.

what is the best thing about being an aesthetician?

Getting to make someone feel more comfortable and confident in themselves, meeting new people and building good relationships with clients. Building trust with people and helping anyone who’s ever scared to get waxed, feels self-conscious/etc. relax and feel comfortable. Especially if I can make anyone laugh, it makes my day! Working as part of a team with other talented esthetician’s and learning from each other. Getting to work in an industry where there are always new and exciting services to provide keeps me on my toes.

3 words to best describe yourself?

Genuine, creative, and consistent.

What are your passions?

Always finding ways to grow and better myself and be the best version and best esthetician I can be and never stop learning.

What are your favorite hobbies?

Reading sci fi or mystery novels, watching true crime documentaries and reality tv, taking naps with my dog and cat, going on long walks by myself, spending time with my family, doing kid stuff especially my 7-year-old daughter – sometimes most of my hobbies revolve around being a mom.

erin

esthetician
what should we know about you?

I have been working as an Esthetician since 2014.

what was your journey to becoming an aesthetician?

I worked at a hair salon and then a spa at the front desk where I was exposed to skincare and waxing and all that it had to offer.

your favorite service to provide?

I love full body waxing but my two favorite services are Brazilians and brows.

what is the best thing about being an aesthetician?

I love making connections with clients and making them feel welcome and cared for.

what is an interesting fact about you?

I have a twin sister and a sister who is 18 months younger so we are almost like triplets.

what are your favorite hobbies?

I love watching tv and hanging out with my cat Penny.

Nicole

front desk manager
what should we know about you?

I grew up in Seattle, I’ve had a job in customer service since I was 15!

what do you love about being a part of the wax bar team?

Everyone is easy to get along with, we communicate well with each other.

what is your best skill working at the front desk?

I have quick social and problem solving skills. I take pride in ensuring all employees and client’s feel taken care.

Your favorite wax bar service to get?

My favorite services are brazilian’s, underarm’s, and lash extensions.

Use 3 words to best describe yourself.

Humorous, Realistic, Kind

How do you spend your free time?

Anything out doors when it’s sunny!! Watching crime documentaries, cooking, sleeping, spending time with family and friends, and playing with my bunny!

Mila

front desk
what should we know about you?

I’m currently in school and I want to pursue medicine in the future. In my free time I do figure skating.

what do you love about being a part of The Wax Bar Team?

I love working closely with our estheticians and helping clients with whatever they need. The peaceful environment that the place has. I love how I can always ask our estheticians for skincare advice and product recommendations.

what is your best skill working at the front desk?

I’m good at paying attention to details and making sure that clients are always accommodated and taken care of no matter what.

your favorite Wax Bar product OR service to get?

My favorite service to get is a brow wax. I get it regularly and the estheticians helped me figure out what I like and what looks best on me.

how do you spend your free time?

I love to hang out with my friends or just sit at home and watch movies and TV Shows

what are your passions?

I love figure skating and have been doing it for a while now. I also play guitar and love music in general.