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Stephanie was born and raised in Portland and took an adventure where she lived in France at one point. She is a mellow soul, even-tempered, and always chill. Recently, she welcomed a little one into the world so when she isn’t at Urban Waxx she is soaking up time with her little. She also loves the outdoors and she is an avid hiker, a skier (since she was 3 years old), Stephanie loves the freedom of exploring new outdoor adventures. But as a resident of the rainy Pacific Northwest, Stephanie makes the most of her indoor time, too. She loves cooking and baking (especially with avocados and chocolate), enjoys reading books, and watching some good scary movies.

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Jace recently traded the California sun for some unpredictable weather, an incredible food scene, and countless trees. She is currently on the hunt for the best double cheeseburger in town and the requirements include, grilled onions and American cheese. Jace usually has her head in a book. Her favorite book so far is 1984 and she is currently reading Wild Country. Jace is always down to get cozy and rewatch/binge The Office or Big Mouth. Currently, her favorite movie is Punch Drunk Love and her favorite song is Tranquillo by Carly Simon.

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Yesenia grew up in southern California where she was the youngest of six. She is a Cancer/Leo cusp who loves savory snacks and will pass on sweets. She is a full-time student so when she isn’t studying or working she is cuddling with her dog named Rosalie who is a Pitbull and Australian cattle dog mix. Yesenia is currently learning to play the flute again after not playing for a decade. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and studied Japanese for 6 years but remembers very little. Cooking from scratch brings her joy and she is learning to bake. In her spare time, Yesenia enjoys attending concerts. A few of her favorite artists are Pavement, AJJ, and Mitski.

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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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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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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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Keelin was born and raised in Hillsboro, Oregon. She has two sisters who are her best friends. Keelin LOVES going out to eat and trying new restaurants all over Portland. She loves all types of music and really enjoys musical theater and Broadway shows. In a past life, Keelin most likely would have been a stand-up comedian…her favorite thing is making people laugh! She is obsessed with all things Disney and has been to Disneyland around 20+ times. Makeup is a passion of Keelin’s and she has always dreamed of working in the beauty industry.

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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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Magdalene is currently a senior at PSU with a major in creative writing fiction and two minors consisting of English and Philosophy. Her favorite style of writing is suspense/thrillers and hopes to use her degree to work as a technical writer and editor. Writing is a very big portion of Magdalene’s life, she finds the opportunity for self-expression and creativity brings her an immense amount of fulfillment. She grew up in North Portland so naturally, she spends most of her free time in the Kenton and Alberta neighborhoods. When she ventures out, you will most likely find her at a Timbers game with her partner, they have been to every home game this season. Like most PNW residents, she loves the Oregon Coast, specifically Manzanita Beach. Magdalene has two cats, Potato and Bon Bon who are incredibly important to her. A few of her favorite things include Hi-Chews, listening to kmhd radio station with her dad, and seared sea scallops, which is also a nice alliteration so it wins double points. 

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Monica is from Eugene but made the move to attend Portland State University and got her degree in Social Work. Before finding her passion for esthetics, she worked in Early Childhood for 7 years. Tater Tot is the name of her Miniature Pinscher and she also has a love for cats. She enjoys dancing, attend concerts, and anything lavender flavored or scented. Her favorite colors are gold, pink, and white and she is a left-handed gal.