Adrianne Phillips Bio  Amanda Stamper Bio Initially, I wasn’t sure I wanted to have a career in the beauty industry. I found myself working for an attorney pursuing a paralegal degree and from there tried a shot at banking. After selling cosmetics for a period of time, I decided to expand my education and attend a program at the prestigious Euro Institute of Skin Care, which at that time was located in Bellevue, Washington. Finally a profession that felt right!

Now as a licensed esthetician, my first job was with Gene Juarez Salon and Spa in Seattle, WA. I learned many lessons working with the public and received much more education from their skin care program. From there I moved up professionally and increased my knowledge to the point of working part-time for Nordstrom Spa in downtown Seattle, while starting my own part-time waxing company. This included traveling to homes for waxing parties or waxing large groups of women on their lunch hour at their place of employment. My business flourished.

A turning point came when Nordstrom invited me to apply for a position working for Anastasia Soare of Beverly Hills, CA representing her in Seattle and selling her eyebrow cosmetics. I jumped at this opportunity, applied, and was accepted for the job. I flew down to LA, met Anastasia and trained with her in her exclusive eyebrow salon. After watching and learning every tidbit I could, I felt ready to bring my waxing expertise back to Seattle. Many times Anastasia would visit Seattle to do personal appearances and I would receive additional coaching. It was very exciting and I always felt privileged to work with her.

After some time, my business began to boom so well that I was invited to instruct at various skin care schools and salon/spas in Seattle. This included not only students but the school instructors as well. After meeting my husband, I moved my business to Yakima, WA and started fresh once again.

Building a business takes time but I found that my waxing experience seemed to stand out and word spread. I quickly built up a wonderful clientele in Yakima, WA. After working at two local salons, I opened a large, full-service salon of my own. Even though Salon Latour was a success, after a short time I decided to sell it, downsize and operate a more intimate waxing studio of my own.

In everything that I do as an esthetician, my focus is to provide outstanding waxing and skin care services. I intend to make available the best and latest eyebrow products, cosmetics, body and bath potions on the market. With a sense of style and esthetics, I hope to provide not only a perfectly arched eyebrow but to enhance and complement everyone’s sense of beauty.

Adrianne Phillips

1. What do you love about the Waxing Studio?

I love how relaxing and serene it is. Most people don’t look forward to their waxing appointments but so many of my clients do because they get to relax for a brief moment.

2. What is the best thing about your job?

It’s knowing my clients look forward to coming and seeing me. We have a special bond and friendship. I love what I do!

3. What are your favorite products at the Waxing Studio?

DermaDr is a nice line to maintain the results of a microdermabrasion or glycolic peel. Gentle yet effective. Blinc Mascara is great if you have a problem with mascara bleeding under your eyes.

4. If you weren’t an esthetician, what would you be doing right now?

I would be an RN. I’m naturally a very nurturing person and I love taking care of people.

5. What else should we know about you?

I love love love Mexican food and sweets.

Shannon’s comments about Adrianne:

Adrianne brings a lot to the table. She’s had many years of skin care experience and the clients really pick up on that. The girl knows skin care! She always has a smile on her face and is a lot of fun to work with. Plus, she’s a mother of four so her ability to juggle a career and a family is amazing to me.

Amanda Stamper

1. What do you love about the Waxing Studio?

The overall atmosphere of the Waxing Studio is awesome! It's a very calm and relaxing place to work.

2. What is the best thing about your job?

Being able to interact with so many different kinds of people and playing with all of our products - I have many a nail polish because of it.

3. What are your favorite products at the Waxing Studio?

Thats hard since there are so many! I absolutely love the Blinc mascara! Essie's polishes are another favorite of mine and anyone who knows me knows I'm a sucker for lip glosses so The Balm's lipglosses help keep my purse fully stocked.

4. If you weren't an Administrative Assistant, what would you be doing right now?

I would probably be doing something in the cosmetics/sales industry.

5. What else should we know about you?

I am fluent in American Sign Language.

Shannon’s comments about Amanda:

Amanda has been a terrific asset to the Waxing Studio. Not only is she fashionable but she has a real eye for colors. She takes care of the administrative side of things so I don’t have to.


Photos Courtesy of Cristy's Photography and Wimberly’s Portrait & Design