Meet Trailblazer Jaclyn Azqueta

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jaclyn Azqueta.

So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
When I graduated from the University of Florida in 2009, I found myself very confused as an inexperienced, young adult in a bad economy. I accepted a marketing position at an architecture firm in Denver, bringing me back home to Colorado! During my first few years at work, I felt unfulfilled and very pale after spending 60+ hours a week at a desk! Every time I traveled back to Florida, attended a wedding, bachelorette party, etc. I’d seek out a quick fix for a spray tan. I found myself paying for quite a few overpriced, underwhelming airbrush tans, or attempting, and failing, to tan myself at home. I wanted to find a reasonably priced, high-quality airbrush tan available in Denver and thought that there might be an opportunity in the market to create one. I knew I always wanted to start my own business and be able to put my creative right brain and strategic left brain to use simultaneously.

I started in my basement in 2010 (sorry, roomie) but have since expanded to new locations. Bronzed now has two studios, Bronzed Denver – 6th Ave and Bronzed Denver – Delaware St. (The Beauty House) — which, upon client demand, has additional beauty services. The Beauty House is a one-stop-shop for your pampering needs:
custom organic tans
custom organic facials
lash lifts/tints/extensions
teeth whitening
back treatments
brow tinting/henna/threading/shaping
Chakra balancing
Reiki healing
waxing and sugaring hair removal

We have it all!

I have enjoyed the challenges of growing a business and fulfilling my creative passion, all while providing a service and experience that everyone could enjoy… without putting their skin (or their bank accounts) at risk.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
My biggest struggle was allowing myself  to quit my full-time job to go for it! I cared too much what my family, friends, and co-workers thought. It wasn’t until 2016 that Bronzed became my only job focus.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Bronzed Denver – what should we know?
The Bronzed Babes are the single most important factors at Bronzed Denver. So our goal is to make the experience enjoyable, something the clients actually look forward to, instead of just a beauty chore.

With my previous experience in the architecture world, I knew Bronzed Denver needed to have a strong sense of “place”, so the aesthetics of the salon were intentional: make space feel like a welcoming mountain boho home. When clients enter, we want them to feel as though they’re catching up with a friend in a chill and relaxing environment.

We are also proud to say that we strive to use and sell organic, vegan, paraben free, cruelty free products. From carrying the Eminence Organics skin care line, to offering sugaring (a 100% natural hair removal technique suitable for vegans), we look for natural and sustainably made items to promote naturally beautiful skin.

Most importantly, we want people to take care of themselves. The more care you take of yourself, the better you’ll feel about yourself, and the more good you’ll want to do in the world. It is amazing how much of a difference a facial and tan (or whatever you choose!) can make in your feelings of self-confidence and for your self-image.

We celebrate all bodies – no matter shape, age, size, or skin tone. We believe that people have a little extra bounce in their step and exude more positive energy into the world when they start their day with internal confidence and happiness.

Do you recommend any apps, books or podcasts that have been helpful to you?
“You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life”. As Jen Sincero said in this book, “You are here to shine your big ass ball of fire into this world of ours.”

And “Self-Care For The Real World” by Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips

Pricing:

• Standard Custom Tan $40
• Express Custom Tan $45
• Custom Eminence Facial $70
• Express Eminence Facial $50
• Dermaplane $70
• Eminence Back Treatment $50
• Classic Extensions $160
• Hybrid Extensions $200
• Volume Extensions $225
• Mega Volume Extensions $235
• Lash Lift + Tint $85
• Lash Lift $70
• Lash Tint $20
• Brow Tint $20
• Brow Henna $25
• Brow Shaping $20
• Brow Threading $25
• Lip Threading $20
• Reiki Healing $45-$90
• Chakra Balancing $80
• Deep Blue Muscle Repair $70
• Bikini Sugaring or Waxing $45
• Brazilian Sugaring or Waxing $55
• Extra Small Sugaring or Waxing $15
• Small Sugaring or Waxing $20
• Medium Sugaring or Waxing $30
• Large Sugaring or Waxing $60
• Extra Large Sugaring or Waxing $100
• Gold Teeth Whitening Package $145
• Platinum Teeth Whitening Package $175
• Mobile Services – call for pricing

Contact Info:

• Address: 1246 Delaware St Denver CO 80204 1138 E 6th Ave Denver, CO 80218
• Website: https://www.bronzeddenver.com/
• Phone: 7209841472
• Email: jaclyn@bronzeddenver.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/BRONZEDDENVER
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BRONZEDDENVER
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/BronzedDenver
• Other: https://www.yelp.com/biz/bronzed-denver-denver-6

Image Credit:
@raemariephotography

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