Sara-ann Swanson cosmetologist - esthetitian
Sara-ann grew up on a small family farm with her parents and two younger sisters in Massachusetts. After receiving a degree in Fine Arts she moved to Boston and began her career in the beauty industry. She graduated from The Learning Institute For Beauty Sciences and worked at an upscale salon on Newbury Street in Boston. After feeling burnt out from two years in a fast moving and over-stimulating salon environment, Sara-ann decided it was time for change. She had six months of adventure and exploration while traveling cross country and eventually landing in Olympia.
From her time in Boston, Sara-ann recognizes the importance of self-care and taking time to nurture ourselves. The Beauty Temple was born out of a vision and longing to create a truly nurturing and intimate salon experience. In business for close to 20 years, the Beauty Temple is a well known sanctuary to the community of Olympia and beyond.
Sara-ann lives with her partner Kyle, boys Micah and Emmit and their two dogs Missy and Maxx. She enjoys spending time at home with her family, playing instruments and singing, and creating beauty and comfort in her home, yard and work space.
From her time in Boston, Sara-ann recognizes the importance of self-care and taking time to nurture ourselves. The Beauty Temple was born out of a vision and longing to create a truly nurturing and intimate salon experience. In business for close to 20 years, the Beauty Temple is a well known sanctuary to the community of Olympia and beyond.
Sara-ann lives with her partner Kyle, boys Micah and Emmit and their two dogs Missy and Maxx. She enjoys spending time at home with her family, playing instruments and singing, and creating beauty and comfort in her home, yard and work space.
Testimonials
"The Beauty Temple is the best salon that I have ever been to, without a doubt. Despite the fact that I moved to Seattle two years ago, I continue to see Sara-ann every 6 weeks or so to keep looking and feeling my best. I honestly couldn't imagine going anywhere else! Sara-ann is warm, nurturing, thoughtful, and extremely talented... all of which are reflected in her services. I feel cared for, heartened, and reinvigorated by my time at her lovely salon. Not to mention that I get tons of compliments on my great haircuts. Not to be underestimated... All the products and treatments that Sara-ann provides are eco-friendly, so I also feel healthy and good about my impact on the earth. I would urge anyone to try a visit to the Beauty Temple. (Her facials are especially heavenly and I always look like a million bucks afterwards.) You will be delighted."
"I walk in as me and emerge as a Goddess. Every time I visit Sara-ann it is always a mystery encounter of incredible beauty and an awakening of inner spirit and outer beauty. Her expression of heart through her every attention to detail surrounds the experience with delight and a want of never ending. It really is this attention to detail that warms the experience. Every move, touch, lotion, warm towel, essence is applied with thought and focused intention. My care of choice is the "Ultimate Facial Experience". It is indeed ultimate and I walk into Bliss with every visit. Thank you Sara-ann for who you are what you bring."
“Getting your hair cut can often be like getting an oil change – it’s something you have to do every few months, but it’s not the most enjoyable way to spend your time. But my mindset completely changed since I started coming to the Beauty Temple. Sara-ann has created a true oasis in her cute studio. I look forward to all of my appointments with Sara-ann because I know that I will always leave more relaxed and happy than when I walked in.”
"I LOVE the Beauty Temple! Sara-ann completely tailors everything to individual needs and desires and I always feel well taken care of. She incorporates all kinds of little touches to make me feel comfortable and pampered, like making me tea during the haircut and really connecting with me to determine what I want. I am a control freak when it comes to my hair - it's such a visible expression of myself so it is very important that it is cut right. I completely trust Sara-ann: she has good taste and great intuition, is very skilled, and will incorporate her ideas if I ask her to. I never feel pressured to compromise on anything which makes it a very easy and very relaxing experience. Also, I HIGHLY recommend the head massage before the haircut...it is bliss!"
The "Ultimate Facial Experience" was more than just a facial. It was an experience unlike any other. Towards the end of the treatment session, my skin felt absolutely clean and my body felt relaxed and calm. I had almost forgotten what genuine relaxation felt like until I came across the Beauty Temple. Sara-ann's passion towards making her clients feel revived is obvious when you meet her. I would hands down recommend this spa, it is unlike any other you would have ever visited. The Beauty Temple is not just another Spa, it is a "Soul-Searching" experience.
"5 stars does not justify how fantastic my treatment at Beauty Temple last weekend was. Sara-ann greeted me with a warm hug and I just knew my treatment was going to be heavenly. This was just not another 'customer-friendly' greeting. The ambiance itself will make you forget about everything else outside of your 'relaxed' space."
"I highly recommend the "Ultimate Facial Experience" for the aromatherapy, hand, foot, shoulder and neck massage, and the many cleansing and replenishing products used during the facial. But most of all, treat yourself to the genuine caring that Sara-ann brings to her work. I'm already looking forward to hearing Tibetan singing bowls played, just for me, on my next visit. Magical!”
"I walk in as me and emerge as a Goddess. Every time I visit Sara-ann it is always a mystery encounter of incredible beauty and an awakening of inner spirit and outer beauty. Her expression of heart through her every attention to detail surrounds the experience with delight and a want of never ending. It really is this attention to detail that warms the experience. Every move, touch, lotion, warm towel, essence is applied with thought and focused intention. My care of choice is the "Ultimate Facial Experience". It is indeed ultimate and I walk into Bliss with every visit. Thank you Sara-ann for who you are what you bring."
“Getting your hair cut can often be like getting an oil change – it’s something you have to do every few months, but it’s not the most enjoyable way to spend your time. But my mindset completely changed since I started coming to the Beauty Temple. Sara-ann has created a true oasis in her cute studio. I look forward to all of my appointments with Sara-ann because I know that I will always leave more relaxed and happy than when I walked in.”
"I LOVE the Beauty Temple! Sara-ann completely tailors everything to individual needs and desires and I always feel well taken care of. She incorporates all kinds of little touches to make me feel comfortable and pampered, like making me tea during the haircut and really connecting with me to determine what I want. I am a control freak when it comes to my hair - it's such a visible expression of myself so it is very important that it is cut right. I completely trust Sara-ann: she has good taste and great intuition, is very skilled, and will incorporate her ideas if I ask her to. I never feel pressured to compromise on anything which makes it a very easy and very relaxing experience. Also, I HIGHLY recommend the head massage before the haircut...it is bliss!"
The "Ultimate Facial Experience" was more than just a facial. It was an experience unlike any other. Towards the end of the treatment session, my skin felt absolutely clean and my body felt relaxed and calm. I had almost forgotten what genuine relaxation felt like until I came across the Beauty Temple. Sara-ann's passion towards making her clients feel revived is obvious when you meet her. I would hands down recommend this spa, it is unlike any other you would have ever visited. The Beauty Temple is not just another Spa, it is a "Soul-Searching" experience.
"5 stars does not justify how fantastic my treatment at Beauty Temple last weekend was. Sara-ann greeted me with a warm hug and I just knew my treatment was going to be heavenly. This was just not another 'customer-friendly' greeting. The ambiance itself will make you forget about everything else outside of your 'relaxed' space."
"I highly recommend the "Ultimate Facial Experience" for the aromatherapy, hand, foot, shoulder and neck massage, and the many cleansing and replenishing products used during the facial. But most of all, treat yourself to the genuine caring that Sara-ann brings to her work. I'm already looking forward to hearing Tibetan singing bowls played, just for me, on my next visit. Magical!”
