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A little about me…I am an Alaskan raised mom of 4. When I left Alaska 13 years ago, I wanted a career change. It is important to me to wake up every day and love what I am doing! I decided to get into esthetics because I believe in natural health and skin care and want to share that passion with the people I meet. I discovered sugaring and decided to give it a try after wax just wasn't agreeing with my skin. I immediately fell in love with this natural and effective form of hair removal- and I know you will too!
Abbie Gibson
Owner
I was born and raised in Boulder. I went to beauty school in 2009 for hair and unexpectedly ended up loving my esthetics classes. When I finally had the opportunity to be sugared after hearing about for years, I knew sugaring was the direction I wanted to take my career. I love the technique and finesse required for sugaring and providing a service I feel is more effective and better for our bodies and the environment. I am also a hairstylist at Arabella Salon in NE.
Tessa Hubiak
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A bit about me...I attended the Aveda Institute and earned my esthetics license in October of 2014. I began my career in esthetics in February of 2015 and soon after, moved from my hometown of Camas, WA here to Portland. I am a big green beauty enthusiast which feeds my passion for plant based skincare and sugar hair removal. When outside the treatment room I often spend my time outdoors, or enjoying the company of my family. I love having the opportunity to meet new people, and being able to help them feel confident and comfortable in their own skin!
Taylor Burgara
I was born and raised in Oregon. I grew up in Canby and went to the Aveda Institute Portland. I have always been obsessed with all things beauty and I always knew I wanted to help people in some way when it came to what I did for a living. Being able to work as an esthetician I’m able to combine those two passions and create a positive impact on peoples day. When I learned what sugaring was I knew it was the route I wanted to take my career, as someone who is obsessed with green beauty it was a perfect fit!
Collyn Mann
I was born in Washington but was raised most of my life in Portland. I have a little boy that means the world to me, and is the reason I went to cosmetology school. I went to Phagans school of hair design, I went for nails and hair, but ended up loving esthetics! I finished at the top of my class in each field. I enjoy being able to make anyone that comes to me be able to leave feeling refreshed and beautified. I have always had a passion for this field. I look forward to meeting you and being able to enhance your natural beauty!
Aden White
Zoe Wooldridge
Hi, Im Zoe! I was born in Astoria, OR and moved to Portland in 2020. Growing up, I struggled with Acne, which sparked my passion for skincare and overall wellness. That journey led me to Bella Institute of Cosmetology, where I graduated in 2024 and have since loved helping people be confident in their skin. What really drew me to sugaring was its simple yet effective ingredients-- just sugar, lemon, and water! I love that its a natural alternative to traditional waxing and is gentle on the skin, making it the perfect for those with sensitivities. As someone with easily irritated skin, I appreciate how sugaring minimizes redness and irritation while still delivering long lasting results. When Im not in the studio I enjoy spending time reading an action or romance novel, hiking, going to music festivals or relaxing at home with my cat, Kirby.
I'm a cat mom, yoga teacher, and self-proclaimed skincare nerd with a love for coffee mugs and classic sitcoms. After years of struggling with my own skin, I enrolled at The Aesthetics Institute in 2019—not to start a new career, but simply to understand my skin better. Along the way, I discovered that waxing wasn’t for me, but I quickly fell in love with sugaring as a natural and effective alternative. My passion lies in the green beauty and holistic skincare side of the industry, and sugaring fits perfectly into that philosophy. Whether it's through customized skincare or gentle hair removal, I genuinely love helping people feel confident and comfortable in their skin.