Locations

Jessica grew up in Grants Pass, where her close relationship with her parents remains one of the most important parts of her life. After making the move to Portland, she’s been enjoying the city at her own pace, taking in new sights on leisurely walks and discovering all the best local spots.

After seven years in early childhood education, Jessica decided to follow her passion for esthetics, embracing a new path that allows her to connect with people in a whole new way. When she’s in the kitchen, she loves whipping up banana bread or a comforting pot roast—though when it comes to sweets, she’ll always choose something sour. She’s currently on a mission to explore Portland’s food scene, with favorites like Screen Door, Fire on the Mountain, and any good Korean BBQ spot at the top of her list. And when she’s not out hiking a new trail, you can bet she’s curled up rewatching Twilight for the millionth time—because some classics never get old!

Born and raised in Portland, Aliya is a true crime aficionado—podcasts, documentaries, you name it, she’s hooked! As a twin with both brothers and nephews, family is everything to her, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.

When it comes to treats, she’s got the ultimate go-to: a split scoop of Salt & Straw’s honey lavender and olive oil ice cream (because why choose just one?). A devoted coffee lover with a soft spot for espresso martinis, Aliya knows how to balance energy and indulgence. Her love for travel has taken her to some dreamy destinations, with Maui and the Bahamas topping her list. She’s also passionate about music, concerts, and festivals, always chasing the next unforgettable experience. Above all, Aliya thrives on making others feel confident in their own skin—bringing warmth, positivity, and a little extra sparkle wherever she goes!

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.

Ella is a born-and-raised Portlander who brings creativity to every corner of her life. Whether she’s curating her style through thrifting or designing her own nail art, her artistic flair shines through. She has her poetry degree from PSU, she dreams of publishing her own anthology one day. Music is her happy place—she’s obsessed with concerts (Talking Heads is her favorite) and plays guitar, harmonica, and a bit of piano. A pickleball enthusiast, sushi lover, and cat mom to Franzia, Ella’s all about creativity, connection, and fun.

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Sharlene grew up in Portland with her five siblings. As a Cancer, she loves spending time outside with her family during the summer. Her favorite part of the day is getting ready in the morning, and doing her hair and makeup. Sharlene is fluent in Spanish and loves to travel, with Acapulco, Mexico being her favorite destination. She is true crime obsessed and enjoys attending concerts in her free time. Exploring new bars and restaurants in the city is another one of her favorite hobbies.

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Amber was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, but the past few years have taken her on quite the adventure—she’s lived in four different cities in just four years. Now happily settled in the PNW, she loves the rainy season and can often be found enjoying long walks on the waterfront or flowing through a Pilates class. She’s a sushi lover through and through (it’s her go-to meal and her cat’s name), and she’s also a fan of hiking, espresso martinis, steamy romance novels, and summers spent outside.

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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.

Banessa, born and raised in Northern California, has found a sense of growth and grounding in Oregon, where she now lives with her sister—also her best friend. A true water baby, she loves spending summers swimming, paddling, or chasing waterfalls, and finds peace in nature, whether she’s stargazing or out on a walk. She enjoys hula hooping, cooking nourishing meals, and practicing sound baths and kundalini meditation. At home, she cuddles her cats, Helsinki and Tokyo, and loves spreading kindness wherever she goes.