Anna has been working at Barris for over two years now, indulging our clients in her pampering but result-driven facials. Ready to learn more about this talented aesthetician? We sat down with her for a one-on-one. Here, everything you should know about Anna:
Are you from Colorado?
Actually, I grew up in San Diego. I had a wonderful childhood and am so glad I lived there, but my restless spirit called me to Spain for a year, then to Colorado in the mid-90s. I tried Australia for a while in 2005, but ended up back here. I have lived all over the Denver area and moved to the mountains above Boulder nine years ago—the longest I have lived anywhere since graduating from college! I love it!
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
Well, I have changed careers multiple times, and I think that has been important to my personal growth. I always like a new challenge. I started in design and advertising, got involved with real estate and property renovation and management, moved on to traveling event photography, and finally to skincare. Each new direction brings invaluable insights and skill sets.
What inspired you to become an aesthetician?
In my previous career, I was constantly on the road dealing with customers who didn’t necessarily appreciate the hard work we put in to provide them with photos. I knew I couldn’t do that forever, so was contemplating what was next for me. I decided to think of things I liked to experience myself. Facials quickly came to mind. I wanted to provide that experience for others, and knowing that they actually wanted to be there was important. I was tired of people around me complaining!=
What is your specialty in this profession?
I love doing facials, and acne facials are my absolute favorite! This type of treatment varies so much per client that it has a great problem-solving aspect. And the results of continued treatments are so satisfying. Reducing acne can change someone’s life, and that makes me happy.
What are your future plans for this job?
I am hoping that my skills will allow me to live abroad again someday. I would love to live in a tropical climate and work at a resort pampering people. I consciously chose esthetics because of the flexibility it could give me for the future, and I love being able to provide people with relaxation and results at the same time. This combination seems perfect for a person on vacation at a nice resort.
What do you enjoy most about working at Barris?
I recently got together with some old friends from esthetics school where we were talking about our different career paths and spas. I have to say I was confident I had the best job of all! Barris offers such a wide variety of services—from the results-oriented, more medical grade treatments, to pampering or just beautifying. I love the variety each day brings, and the customizability of Image—the product line we carry—makes each skincare treatment unique. With the different forms of hair removal, we can improve someone’s life and confidence level. It is a really unique spa with a great staff and wonderful clientele. I look forward to going to work every day.