From stylists to massage therapists, we’d like to take a moment to introduce you to milk + honey’s newest Spa Partisans. As we continue to grow, we are always looking for amazing spa and salon professionals to join our teams in Austin and Houston. Click here to apply or email your resume to [email protected].
Let’s meet the newest members…
The concierge make your milk + honey experience unique, memorable, and seamless. They are an incredible group of day-makers. Meet our fun, energetic concierge team now.
Your spa day won’t be complete without receiving a luxurious massage at the hands of one of our amazing massage therapists. Let’s meet this talented bunch.
With the opening of our River Oaks location, we are excited to introduce you to your skincare dream team. Whether you’re looking to get a healthy glow with one of our Same-Day peels or pamper yourself with our Ultimate Facial, you’re in good hands. Literally. Let’s meet them.
Say “hello” to our Houston management team: Karena and Lauren.
Karena, General Manager
What is your favorite spa treatment?
As a spa manager for over a decade, I’m in love with all aspects of the beauty industry, so it’s really hard for me to choose just one. However, I’m currently loving our massages. I’ve been putting a lot of stress on my body getting ready for the opening, so these treatments are the highlight of my day!
What are five things that you want to accomplish in 2016?
My personal goals this year are to: travel more, cook amazing dishes, discover new artists, and make more time for yoga and running. My professional goal is to show the people of Houston how great milk + honey is!
What are your favorite restaurants in Houston?
Oh my, there are so many great places here. For breakfast, I love going to either Antidote or Juice Girl. Typically, I have lunch at my desk, which is great since my temporary “office” has been Pondicheri. They’ve been such lovely hosts and are fantastic neighbors. For dinner, I enjoy eating at Pax Americana, Pass and Provision, and Coltivare Pizza and Garden. These restaurants are so delicious and they never cease to amaze me.
If milk + honey were to expand, which cities would you like to see us in?
Chicago, Minneapolis, Portland, Denver, and San Diego.
What is the best beauty advice you’ve ever received?
Always drink plenty of water and to get at least seven hours of sleep. These two things will do wonders for your body.
What is your favorite thing about milk + honey?
The team! Everyone here has been so kind, helpful, and nice. It’s truly refreshing to be around a group of people who want the best for everyone they come in contact with.
What’s the best thing about being a spa manager?
Seeing people reach their goals, whether it be financial, emotional, physical, or spiritual! I love being surrounded by people that work hard and want to better themselves.
If you could be in any other profession, what would it be?
I can’t imagine working in any other profession. I fell in love with this industry eons ago, and I can’t picture myself being anywhere else.
Lauren, Assistant Manager
What is your favorite spa treatment?
I love them all, but since you’re making me pick one I have to go with our Signature Facials! Every time I get one, I always end up falling asleep. On the bright side, I waking up with a healthy and glowing complexion.
What five goals that you want to accomplish in 2016?
I have three personal goals this year: to learn another language — specifically Spanish, travel to one new place, and journal more. My two professional goals are to build the River Oaks location to become one of milk + honey’s most successful locations and to do something every day that positively affects another person.
If milk + honey we’re to expand to another city where would you like to see us?
I think we should definitely expand to Denver!
What are your favorite restaurants in Houston?
I recently went to Hugo’s for brunch and absolutely fell in love with this place. It’s one of my new favorite spots. When you go, be sure to order The Greatest Margarita Ever Sold!
What is the number one place people have to visit in Houston?
milk + honey of course!
If you could be in any other profession, what would it be?
I think it would be so interesting to be a pathologist.
What is your favorite book and why?
I enjoyed reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. To me, this book transcends time and culture, and teaches people to have the courage to listen to their heart and to follow their dreams.
Our team is growing and we’re always looking for more exceptional talent. Click here to see our career page. But before we get ahead of ourselves, we’d like to introduce you to the newest Spa Partisans.
Meet Alana, concierge. As a certified yoga teacher, Alana has a passion and love for health and wellness, and knew that milk + honey would be the perfect fit for her. Born and raised in Austin, her favorite way to start the day is with a yoga session at Sanctuary Yoga or Wanderlust, a jog around the Greenbelt or Lady Bird Lake, and then have brunch at Justine’s Brasserie.
Meet Shantel, a massage therapist at our 2nd Street location. Originally from Montana, she’s a second generation massage therapist. After seeing her mother help people, she decided this healing and rewarding path was for her too. Though Shantel doesn’t have any pets, her housemates have two precious pups and four chickens! Her number one beauty tip is that people should drink more water and regularly receive messages.
Meet Elizabeth, concierge. She has been living in Austin for three months and is loving every second of it. Originally from Las Vegas, Elizabeth decided to become a concierge because she loves helping people. Outside of milk + honey, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her curious cat, Doug, and cheeky dog, Ringo, both of whom are in her words: spoiled rotten!
Say hello to Jennifer, concierge. She considers herself lucky having lived in Austin all her life and loves to spend her time outside of milk + honey seeing and listening to live music around the city.
Meet Celine, massage therapist at Hill Country Galleria location. Hailing from Chizé, France, she has been in Austin for just over a year and has always had a passion for people and wellness. When she’s not using her healing touch to relax and rejuvenate clients, you can find her enjoying a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse, taking swing dance lessons, or watching the bats take off from under the Congress Bridge.
Meet Dawn, concierge. She has lived in Austin for two years and enjoys visiting all of the various food trucks the city has to offer. What Dawn loves most about milk + honey is the company’s unique culture and loves working with others who enjoy creating a wonderful and excellent experience for guests. After a day of helping people relax and unwind, she loves to spend time with her two furry children, KC and Stogey, who are best buds.
Meet Jackie, concierge at our Houston location. She is passionate about health and wellness and decided to fuse her passion for these industries into milk + honey’s newest location. Born in San Francisco, she has lived in Houston almost her whole life, and has a two-year-old Red Lacy (the official state dog of Texas) named Barley Hops and a bearded dragon named Kitty.
We are very excited to welcome our newest stylist, Jenna, to our SALON by milk + honey 2nd Street District team! You can meet all of our milk + honey stylists right here — Our Team. Jenna’s rates are $65 for women’s cuts, and $45 for men’s cuts.
Jenna may be a recent addition to Austin — having just moved from Springfield, MO in September — but she already loves our city!
Jenna has been a stylist since 2005, and is excited to continue her career with SALON by milk + honey at the downtown location. Her love of the fashion industry, as well as helping people achieve their dream hair, was what initially inspired her to become a stylist. Now, on top of all that, she has a passion for products and finding the right ones for each person. One of Jenna’s first rules of hair? If you do any chemical process, wash your hair every other day to two days. And her second rule? Dry shampoo is your best friend.
When she is not in the salon, you might find her running along Lady Bird Lake or one of the other beautiful trails Austin has to offer.
Stop by SALON by milk + honey 2nd Street District for a quick consultation or call us to set up an appointment, 512.236.1115.
We are so excited to have our newest stylist, Jaimie, join our Hill Country Galleria team! Jaimie loves being a stylist, she can not imagine doing anything else. She wants to make people feel good, “and what better way to do that than through someone’s best accessory, their hair.” Her favorite hair tip … those with colored hair should wash it with water as cool as possible, this will keep your color vibrant and shiny. You will find Jaimie at out Galleria SALON.
Welcome Jaimie!
SALON by milk + honey is excited to welcome Amanda to the downtown location!
Amanda is a very talented stylist who has an extensive background and a staggering amount of education. She has been styling since 2006 and has worked with Aveda for most of her career. Amanda loves to connect with people and make them feel great. She especially enjoys a curly hair challenge and loves an opportunity to perform a complex color service, although she loves blowouts, layer cuts and updos too. Let’s face it, this girl can do anything.
When she’s not at work, Amanda can be found attending continuing education classes, playing with her two dogs or watching “I Heart Huckabees,” her favorite movie.
Welcome Amanda!
