Meet the team!
Jess Stephenson | Lash Artist - Lash Educator - Assistant Manager
Star sign: Gemini, Always double the fun
What item would you never leave the house without: Definitely my iPhone
Who inspires you and why: In my personal life, my grandma Shirley is a very inspiring woman to me. She is strong-minded and solid as a rock! I also love Lady Gaga. The woman is insanely talented and fearless!
I am totally addicted to: Dr. Pepper and Cream Soda Zero Sugar
How do you take your coffee or tea: Abbey knows this since she is kind enough to go on our coffee runs: green tea on ice with extra coconut milk :)
Favorite road trip snacks: Spicy slim Jims and Buc-ee’s Salt & Vinegar Chips
Favorite thing to do in Austin: I love to try out any new restaurant concept that Austin has to offer. We live in an amazing city with amazing food, and food is the quickest way to my heart.
Any pets: We have 3 dogs! Floyd - 9 yrs, English Bulldog Murphy - 8 yrs, Boston Terrier Bruno - 4 mo, Blue Tri English Bulldog
What is your favorite thing about wearing eyelash extensions: The low maintenance and time they save getting ready in the morning. I also love to add a little color for an extra fun accent.
What makes Dolce Blu a unique place to work: I love my co-workers and clients! They make workdays feel like I'm hanging out with friends and family!
Amber | PMU Artist & Body Contouring Specialist
Star sign: Capricorn
What item would you never leave the house without: My Mascara! Gloss! Money! Gym Bag
I am totally addicted to: Starbucks Strawberry Refresher (no berries extra ice, just sayin’ if you wanna drop one in)
How do you take your coffee or tea: iced always
Favorite road trip snacks:: Puffy Cheetos, Cotton Candy Grapes
Favorite thing to do in Austin: I love all outdoors, Hot Yoga, paddle boarding, lake, swimming, hiking, patio lunch EVERYTHING! Very Spontaneous
Any pets: Yes! My granddaughter Lima is everything, fun, cuddly, loving. She makes my heart melt.
What is your favorite thing about wearing eyelash extensions: I can take all 5 of my favorite mascaras out of my purse. Brightens out your eyes.
What makes Dolce Blu a unique place to work: The culture is very peaceful, and my co-workers are all individually beautiful and talented! I am excited to be a part of The Dolce Blu Team.
I am truly passionate about making an individual feel confident and beautiful. I love what I do; it never feels like work. Watching every single person smile and walk out feeling AMAZING makes me feel so proud of my craft. Everyone has an Art mine, is you! I will be completing my degree in BSN in the next two years, I am excited to add that to my field. I love to travel all over the world with my loved ones. I am an Army brat and have been all over the world. I am a mother of two humans, and I have enjoyed every chapter of their lives.
Lauren Vargas | Lash Artist
Star sign: Aires Sun, Aquarius Moon, Leo Rising
What item would you never leave the house without: Sunglasses! I love being incognito
Who inspires you and why: My mother, she’s taught me that perseverance and kindness go a long way!
I am totally addicted to: Music! I'm never anywhere without my air-pods.
How do you take your coffee or tea: Chai Lattes all the way!
Favorite road trip snacks: Hot fries or any spicy chips!
Any pets: I have one rabbit named Stormy. He’s a gray, fluffy, bunny that loves bananas!
What is your favorite thing about wearing eyelash extensions: - The confidence boost! There is nothing like that final reveal after a full set.
Born and raised in Conroe, Texas. I grew up as the first generation in an immigrant household. I've had a passion for beauty and fine arts for as long I can remember. Playing around with makeup and painting was (and still is) my favorite pastime. I began my lash journey after enrolling in MOGO Salon Academy back in 2019. There, I graduated as a licensed Eyelash Extension Specialist and Manicurist. (I'm a nail artist too!) Shortly after, I opened my own suite under the name “Bunny Bomb Studio” I grew and learned so much as a lash artist during this period of my life! Eventually, in search of something new, I made the move to Austin - where I found myself at the lovely Dolce Blu. I hope to continue flourishing as an artist as it's only up from here!
Abbey | Front Desk
Star sign: Aquarius Sun, Pisces Moon, Aries Rising
What item would you never leave the house without: My water cup! I try my best to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Who inspires you and why: My mom! She is the strongest woman I know! She has shown me countless times that if I work hard for something I want I can have it!
I am totally addicted to: My friends! They give me so much life, I love them!
How do you take your coffee or tea: Iced and sweet!
Favorite road trip snacks: Chips and beef jerky, I am a savory girl :)
Favorite thing to do in Austin: Since I was born and raised in Austin, I love to try new places! Restaurants, stores, experiences, food trucks, you name it!
Any pets: I have a dog - Paisley, and a kitty - Tico. They both have my whole heart!
What is your favorite thing about wearing eyelash extensions: I would say being able to express my personality through them! I love adding fun colors and doing fun looks on my lashes to show how fun I am! And of course, waking up with perfect lashes is amazing too!
What makes Dolce Blu a unique place to work: Dolce is the best because my co-workers are! I love being around such supportive, uplifting people every day!
I was born and raised in Austin! Along with my city, I have grown so much! I graduated high school in 2020 - peak pandemic. Not being able to finish my senior year in person, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. Then I found Dolce! I had always searched for creative outlets, but Dolce is the first workplace I have been in where I can be myself and feel appreciated for it! I have a passion for serving others and learning. At Dolce, I am able to learn the secrets of the beauty world and meet so many amazing people from co-workers to clients! I hope you enjoy the salon just as much as I do :)