Behind the Biz - Meet Tawnya of Wax & Lash
In our Behind the Biz series, you’ll get to know the people behind some of your favorite local businesses along Colfax. This week, get to know Tawnya Fornerod, founder of Wax & Lash.
Located at Colfax and York, Wax & Lash specializes in body, face, brow, bikini, and Brazilian waxing for men and women. They also offer lash lifts, brow lamination services, and custom facials.
Located at Colfax and York, Wax & Lash specializes in body, face, brow, bikini, and Brazilian waxing for men and women. They also offer lash lifts, brow lamination services, and custom facials.
Tell us a little about yourself and your business. What made you decide to open Wax & Lash, and how long have you been in operation?
I have been in the esthetic business for almost 20 years. For me, esthetics is so much more than skin deep. It is a vehicle to engage with people on a soul level.
Wax & Lash is my home away from home, my deepest passion, and the place I feel most seen.
My husband Roeland and I opened our first location in December of 2013 on Larimer Square. We never knew it would grow into what it is today!
Our Colfax location opened in December of 2018. We love creating a space that makes people feel like they are coming home.
Wax & Lash is my home away from home, my deepest passion, and the place I feel most seen.
My husband Roeland and I opened our first location in December of 2013 on Larimer Square. We never knew it would grow into what it is today!
Our Colfax location opened in December of 2018. We love creating a space that makes people feel like they are coming home.
Roeland and I have been together for 11 years and have a blended family of 5 with 5 grandbabies and one on the way. We love creating, designing and growing businesses together. I am the dreamer and have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and Roeland supports me and helps me create the visions I come up with. He does the majority of the construction and build out and runs the front desk operations and crew.
We have curated a team of amazing women who hold down the fort the majority of the time and we would not be here without them. They are one of the most amazing groups of women we have ever had and we are honored to work beside them.
We’ve signed on to open another location in the Berkeley neighborhood that will be open this summer to help with the overflow of guests and appointments. We love these small neighborhood locations and the community that surrounds them!
We have curated a team of amazing women who hold down the fort the majority of the time and we would not be here without them. They are one of the most amazing groups of women we have ever had and we are honored to work beside them.
We’ve signed on to open another location in the Berkeley neighborhood that will be open this summer to help with the overflow of guests and appointments. We love these small neighborhood locations and the community that surrounds them!
Why did you choose Colfax?
The building we are in has been a favorite of mine for YEARS!!! The location and history of the street are pretty special. We love being a part of creating and being on Colfax, and watching it become even more is pretty amazing!
Tell us something about Wax & Lash that people might be surprised to learn.
We’ve created our own line to sell in our shop along with other businesses around the nation. It is called Strip and we specialize in waxing and aftercare products. You can find them in the studio and online at www.justthestrip.com.
How is Wax & Lash coping with the pandemic, and how can people support you right now?
We are incredibly blessed when we see what other businesses are going through. We Thank GOD every day for our guests, employees and the ability to keep going.