Locations

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Ellora was born and raised in Portland and currently lives with her best friend. She is a big fan of the great outdoors so she is still happy to call the PNW her home. Camping is her all-time favorite and she would never turn down an adventure. She has three cats and a malamute/husky named Mingus who weighs 145 lbs. Ellora is a big believer in intuition, listening to your instincts, and following your heart. She is excited to be a part of Urban Waxx (so are we) but don’t give her any caffeine or else she will get too hyped up and excited.

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Dylan was born in Hawaii and then lived in France for 10 years. He recently moved to Portland in March. Dylan is fluent in French and is learning Arabic. He enjoys reading sci-fi and non fiction books, his favorite authors are Ursula Le Guin and Tolkien. Dylan’s favorite pastime is painting and he enjoys cooking. His favorite snacks include but are limited to hummus, anything with peanut butter, and Trader Joe’s jerky-style plantain chips.

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Psyche loves to travel and hear about the adventures the people around her have experienced. She grew up in Eugene, OR but has moved around to San Fransisco, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Eventually, she just had to come back to the Pacific Northwest. She has been a vegetarian for half of her life and is thankful for the amazing vegan food that Portland has to offer. Gardening and reading books are some of her favorite ways to decompress. You can find Psyche’s nose in around 2-3 books at a time. She studied Sanskrit for 4 years and she is also fluent in French.

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Ester traded the Midwest life for a Pacific Northwest one that is full of hiking through mountains, foraging in dense forests, and enjoying everything that Oregon has to offer. Ester is a Conservation Biologist. In her spare time, Ester loves to garden. She designed and built an urban food forest in Portland, and has recently started playing with topiary. She also teaches Music and Circus Arts. Ester finds happiness in shopping for dresses, going dancing, and trying new restaurants and food carts. Ester loves animals and is a caretaker for several bunnies.

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Mya was born and raised in Eugene, Go ducks! But made the move to Portland and has been loving every minute! She grew up with a big family, two sisters and two brothers. You’ll either catch Mya trying new foodie spots in the city with friends, or drinking overpriced matcha, or catching the latest movie at the theaters! She loves anything art or fashion related, and is always on the hunt for cutie new thrift spots, and is always willing to splurge on sneakers!  She is a huge plant momma, isn’t everyone in Portland? Mya has over 20 house plants scattered throughout her home! Her favorite cuisine is Brazilian, and loves to visit Cafe Brazil anytime she is in Los Angeles. She is always on the go, and will jump on whatever plane to experience more of the world! Mya can’t wait to connect with you at the Division location!

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Mallory has been a waxer here at Urban Waxx for many years and her favorite part of the job is connecting with her guests and getting the opportunity to meet new people. She also has a passion for hair and loves to work with natural skin and hair care products. She grew up on the Oregon coast and now has a home in the Portland area with her husband and her two cats, Mabel and Momo. When Mallory isn’t delivering you smooth skin, she loves to find time for gardening, cooking, and baking. She also loves to escape the city to the ocean or the mountains where she feels most at peace. We are lucky to have this ray of sunshine as a part of our team!

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Marisa was born and raised in Oregon. She is a big foodie, so the food scene in Portland is something she is a fan of. If she could only eat one food for the rest of her life it would be burritos. She enjoys traveling to explore new towns and restaurants. Marisa has three polydactyl cats (they have extra toes and it’s so cute). Her favorite holiday is Halloween and she is a huge Harry Potter fan. Reading is something Marisa is passionate about and loves to read fantasy romance novels. Marisa loves live music and tries to frequent as many concerts as she can.

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Alexandra grew up just north of Los Angeles and is now happy to call Portland home with her 13-year-old black cat, Bruce. Her dream is to end up living somewhere deep in the forest on a lot of property with a garden. When Alexandra isn’t spreading joy in the salons, she sells vintage clothing and housewares online and around town. She will forever be inspired by old Hollywood and classic films. Her favorite music includes t90s/2000s techno and punk music and 30s/40s big band music. Alexandra is currently learning Japanese and is looking forward to using her learned languages in her future travels. She loves to cook and explore new recipes but is also a big fan of Kettle brand chips, especially Honey Dijon and Jalapeño. She also doesn’t take life too seriously and finds joy in being silly!

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Ernella was born and raised in Portland and is the youngest of three girls. She is a big foodie, so Portland is the perfect place for her. She enjoys trying new places but Asian food will always be #1 in her heart. Ernella’s friends and family are very important to her, along with her adorable Pomeranian, Roy. Her dream is to get her license in Esthetics and jump into the world of an Esthetician. Some of her favorite hobbies include photography and balloon event decorating. Ernella also enjoys caffeine, the colors pink and sage, music, and the summer and spring seasons.

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A loves being an Esthetician because they want people to love themselves and feel good about the way they look. When A is feeling blue they play with make-up, and they also love to go on hikes. A is obsessed with Harry Potter, and they love to read. A believes the book is always better than the movie! A has 3 black cats that have all been strays, they have been a vegetarian for most of their life, and one day they want to own a farm where they can have as many animals as they want! A also wants to own a Pomeranian one day so they can buy it lots of cute little outfits.  A’s gentle and welcoming disposition and their desire to make everyone feel like their best selves makes them the perfect choice for a first time guest!

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Originally from Northern California, but has called the PNW home for over a decade. Jade has a beautiful, smart, and sassy four-year-old daughter, Brielle. They enjoy traveling to warm destinations in the winter months and enjoying the PNW in all of its glory the rest of the year.

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Stephanie is a 5th generation Oregonian and doesn’t have a desire to live anywhere else. Her favorite hobby is basket weaving, she forages for pine needles and willow rods so she can make beautiful baskets. She also forages for mushrooms and goes rockhounding around Oregon and Washington. She loves it because it’s like an adult easter egg hunt. She was a barista and coffee roaster so she is a big coffee connoisseur but there is nothing better to her than a cup of black coffee from a diner. She also loves to ferment things, including making her own kombucha! Collecting plants is also a big hobby and love of hers. She has over 40 varieties of tropical plants. She loves everything, Harley Davidson, and when the warm weather comes out you will only find her on her motorcycle but she is currently working on a 1984 Ford Bronco.

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Story is creative and crafty and loves to make jewelry, bar soap, and is recently learning the art of canning. Her husband is a chef and they enjoy cooking together, especially when they use ingredients from their own garden. She loves to play guitar and sing and her favorite musician is Gregory Allen Isacov who is an Indie Folk artist. She loves animals, so much that she has rescued a frenchie, a pit bull, and a cat named Yoda. Story loves crystals and enjoys learning about the healing benefits that they have to offer. Having a positive mindset and radiating positivity is something she finds important.

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Elle was born and raised in Portland and considers herself a cat and plant lady! She has two cats who she absolutely adores. The Oregon Coast is her happy place but brunch at Broder comes in a close second. She loves interior design and reading, especially on a cozy rainy day. Outside of waxing, she has an interest in healing arts and alternative medicine. When Elle has a sweet tooth, she will always go for Justin’s Peanut Butter cups.

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Esther grew up on the central coast of California but fell in love with Portland back in 2005 and hasn’t found a good enough reason to leave. She and her dog, Graham, do all the typical PNW stuff: day trips to the coast, hiking in the gorge, and lazing on the sofa with a good book, documentary, or murder podcast when it’s rainy out. Esther is the kind of human who looks for rainbows and silver linings whenever possible. And if there are bubbles in the air, she’ll definitely try to grab ‘em.

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This fun soul knows how to bring a big smile to your face and can bust a dance move at any moment. Gabi is originally from Miami, Florida but happily made her way to the PNW. She loves to travel and had been to 4 different countries so far. This gal is always down to grab a bit to eat; her favorite restaurant in Portland is Sizzle Pie. She loves to write, watch movies (not TV shows), and can always take a good nap anywhere. Gabi loves to attend live concerts and festivals, and one of the most important things to her is friendship.

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This Native Oregonian (and Native American) loves doing anything in nature from hiking, rafting, swimming, camping, and snowshoeing! She has 3 dogs who are the loves of her life and follows about a million dog accounts on Instagram. She is a big fan of sports including: football (Go Ducks!), basketball (Go Blazers!), and baseball! In fact, her first date with her now husband was at a Portland Beavers baseball game. Jevon has been married to the love of her life for over 10 years! She loves all things health and fitness. She always wants to hear about all the new workout classes everyone is taking and she is currently obsessed with Orangetheory. Jevon is crazy about Disneyland. She has been over 20 times and has also made it to Tokyo Disneyland! She also loves documentaries/podcasts/autobiographies and anything that lets her into someone else’s life. That’s probably why she is SO great with our guests and such a talented waxer!

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Briana has been an Esthetician since 2019 and also has her Advanced Esthetics license. She believes in creating a welcoming environment and loves connecting and building relationships with everyone. She is a plant, crystal, and astrology gal (Aries) and loves to hike and connect with nature. She has a 15-year-old black cat named Jasmine who she adores and she always has an art/craft project going. Briana is always up for trying new hobbies. She is Vegan-ish and she is always down for Vegan Pho from Mekha Noodle or Luc Lac.

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Lily grew up in sunny Southern California and has been in Portland for a few years now. She loves to travel and camp and looks forward to the places she will go in the future. She used to foster cats and maybe one day she will have one of her own. Lily has been a barista, manager at Little Big Burger, and also got her certification in eyelash extensions. Whole bowl is her favorite food and she eats it almost every day. When she wants to have a little fun, you can find Lily singing karaoke with her friends.