Meet THE LADIES!
ChristineFounder of La Tira Wax Studio & Waxer
Mission: Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat Specialties: first-timer brazilians, waxing during pregnancy, brow shaping |
Christine has been a licensed esthetician for 8 years, and has always had a passion for waxing. Born and raised in San Francisco, Christine spent many of her Saturdays growing up in her mother's hair salon. Her mother has been a stylist for 30+ years and was the first to introduce Christine to the beauty industry. After earning her B.A. from University of California Santa Barbara, Christine traveled Asia for a year before returning to the Bay Area and completing her Esthetics Program. These days she hangs out in the Castro with her husband, golden-doodle, and baby.
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TuuliaLead Receptionist
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Tuulia was born and raised in Northern California, and has worked in the beauty industry for over 7 years. She is one of La Tira Wax Studio's first employees, helping to open our full-service shop in the fall of 2013. In her spare time, she loves to spend time and travel with her big family (4 sisters!) and adorable dog Stella. She loves to hike, cook, and bake, and especially loves the winter holidays. Her claim to fame are her famous BBQ ribs.
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RachelWaxer & Lead Facialist
Noe Valley: Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed Mission: Thurs Specialties: brazilians, brow shaping, oxygen-mask facials, peels, and extractions |
Rachel was born and raised in San Francisco, and has lived in the Bay Area her whole life with a brief stint in New York where she worked performing facials and massage. She has been a licensed esthetician for 22 years specializing in waxing and facials. Rachel comes to the studio with years of experience working in some of the best spas and waxing boutiques in San Francisco. Rachel also developed the studio's facial + chemical peel menu, bringing amazing skincare services to La Tira when we opened our full-service studio in Noe Valley in 2013.
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Karen
Waxer
Noe Valley: Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sat Specialities: brow shaping, speedy brazilian and bikini waxing |
Karen was born and raised in Oakland and has been a licensed esthetician since 2011. She specializes in speedy bikini and brazilian waxing and is a master using hard wax. With her amazing breathing techniques, brazilians are as comfortable as they can be! In her spare time, Karen likes to drive along the coast and hang out at beaches, collect old records, and go on hikes with her adorable dog Roscoe.
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MichelleWaxer
Noe Valley: Thurs/Fri/EO Sun Specialities: brow shaping, speedy brazilian and bikini waxing, gentlemen's bikini waxing |
Michelle has had a passion for waxing ever since becoming an esthetician in 2009. She comes from a speed-waxing background and loves providing clean, efficient, and painless waxing to all her clients. During her time off, Michelle enjoys spending her time with her 7 year old daughter playing soccer, riding bikes, enjoying picnics at the park, and traveling the world.
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KimWaxer & Facialist
Noe Valley: Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sat Specialties: brazilian waxing and eyebrow shaping, providing relaxing and nourishing skin care treatments |
Kim is a native Californian who has lived in San Francisco for 17 years. A licensed esthetician since 2002, she began her career in Noe Valley and is excited to be back. She is a passionate esthetician, with precise waxing skills and wonderful and relaxing facial techniques. When she is not at La Tira, she is spending time with her lovely family and friends.
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JessicaWaxer & Facialist
Noe Valley: Wed/Fri/EO Sun Specialties: brazilian waxing, waxing for first-timers, results-oriented acne skincare/education, and touch-based relaxation skin therapy. |
Jessica's philosophy has always been based around homeopathy: an understanding of why certain ingredients and circumstances work for your skin, and the ability to implement them on a regular basis to heal, correct, and prevent. After working in the industry for over 7 years, Jessica's favorite thing about being an esthetician is being able to create an ultra relaxing experience through massage and acupressure. She is a San Francisco native and spends her free time hiking, hanging out with her dog, and indulging in local cuisine. Jessica loves a great story, so you can expect to have a great laugh or have a captive audience for a story of yours upon a waxing/skincare visit with her!
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LizWaxer & Facialist
Noe Valley: Tues/Thurs/Sat Specialties: brazilian waxing, providing therapeutic yet effective facials, and educating clients on skincare while helping them achieve their goals. |
Liz's love for skincare stems from her Greek grandmother and the inspiration she received to nurture her own skin at a young age. She has been a licensed esthetician for 9 years and continues to find passion in the industry through helping clients succeed in their skincare goals. Born in Paris, she moved to to Boston as a child, then slowly migrated to the bay area with her family in the late 80's. She's spent most of her life in the bay with a 2 year stint in Boston. When not working, she spends time in the Sierra Nevadas at her family's cabin, or out and about in the city watching baseball, and exploring the latest art museum or restaurant. Liz loves nature and being outdoors, cooking, and spending time with family on the East Coast and England.
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FotiniWaxer
Noe Valley: Tues/Wed/Sun Specialties: brow shaping, speedy brazilian/bikini waxing |
Fotini has been a licensed esthetician since 2012 specializing in waxing and facials. She comes from a speed-waxing background and has worked in some of the top spas in San Francisco. With a passion for skin care she loves to help others look and feel their best and finds the beauty industry the perfect place to let her do so. She is a native San Franciscan that enjoys trying new restaurants in the city and traveling.
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BrittniWaxer, Facialist, & Threader
Noe Valley: Mon/Tues Mission: Wed/Sun Specialties: Speedy bikini waxing, perfect brows, and painless facial threading |
Brittni was born and raised in the beautiful central coast of California. She spent a few years in Washington D.C. where she decided to become an Esthetician in 2013. She is well versed in facials, peels, full body waxing and facial threading. Brittni is very passionate about what she does and believes in giving every client the most comfortable and high quality experience possible. In her free time she enjoys making jewelry, traveling, and spending time with her friends, family and two dogs.
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