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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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Emma is a Pisces who has a big heart for dogs. She has two dogs of her own, a Chihuahua, Bebe, and a Maltese, Opie. She was born and raised in Portland but getting out of town and traveling to new places is something that brings her joy. On a rainy night in, you will find her re-watching Crazy Rich Asians, Legally Blonde, or Gossip Girl (the original of course). Her favorite food is sushi, she would pick Black Rock over any coffee chain, and purple is her go-to color.

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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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Sarah recently graduated from Cosmetology school, is a former ballet dancer, and when she isn’t making magic at Urban Waxx she works with children on the autism spectrum. She has a passion for journaling and singing. Sarah loves to bake, specifically cookies because they are her favorite sweet treat to eat. She has two adorable cats and she loves spending time with her family. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music and attending concerts.

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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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Emily was born and raised in Oregon. She grew up doing dance, theater, and choir. She attended the University of Puget Sound to study Communications, Sociology, and Anthropology. She has a cat named Juniper who she adopted 3 years ago from the Humane Society. She loves to watch reality TV and you will never find her missing an episode of the Bachelor or Bachelorette. She is also an avid Jeopardy fan. She got it from her mom and they love watching it together. In her spare time, she loves to draw, paint, and bake. She loves to get creative with cookies and her favorite kind is lemon lavender sugar cookies. When the weather allows it, she loves to get outside and go swimming in all of her favorite spots.

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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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.

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Dana grew up in Springfield, OR, and moved to Orlando to work at Disney World for a year. She is a big Disney fan! From there she made her way to Nashville for three years. She won tickets to the big CMA fest despite being a country music fan. Some favorite artists that she has seen live have been Taylor Swift, Train, and Bryce Vine. She also met the Jonas Brothers in 2009. She loves pickles and is on the hunt for the best pickles in town. Currently, Trader Joe’s holds first place. Have a favorite pickle? Dana wants to know! She loves true crime podcasts, trying new foods, and Orange Theory. She recently took on kayaking and hopes to travel more in the coming years. The Lord of the Rings set in New Zealand is near the top of her list.

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Bee 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. Bee 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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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.