Last week I took some time for myself and participated in self-care. For over two and a half months my time has been spent at home except for essential trips for groceries and a few times for dinner, to support the local food truck.
Businesses are starting to open back up after the mandatory shutdowns and I decided to have a spa day. Skinworks by Jessica Kompas is a new local business located in downtown Lebanon, Oregon. Kompas is a licensed esthetician and pedicurist who graduated from College of Hair Design Careers in Salem, Oregon in February. Jessica opened her business in March inside Current Trends Salon and Tattoo, where she currently provides her services.
Unfortunately, due to the pandemic Kompas was only able to work for two weeks until the pandemic forced businesses to shut down. “It was heartbreaking because I didn’t know how long it would last,” said Kompas. “I worked so hard and got this far and then I felt like my dream was going to be over. Thankfully it wasn’t!”
The service menu along with pricing can be found on the Skinworks by Jessica Kompas Facebook page and I was able to book my appointment and specified services online. Only individuals with appointments are being seen, no walk-in services are being taken at this time to ensure guidelines for reopening are being followed. Along with being met at the door by a masked employee, who opened the door for me and verified my appointment, hand sanitizer was provided and required upon entry into the salon.
Kompas wore a mask through our session, and had me sign tracking information for the state of Oregon. “I was prepared for a large customer return (upon reopening) and making sure I had all the personal protective equipment required in the governor’s orders because that is very expensive. It resulted in me having to raise some of my prices, which I did not want to do,” said Kompas.
Services range from waxing, manicures and pedicures, to facials and spa packages and even massages for migraines and sinus pain. Kompas also offers Kinetic Dermabrasion treatments. “My PowerDerm treatments are very popular right now,” said Kompas.
Jessica’s room is filled with colorful artwork and a shelf with oils, scrubs, salves and potions, stands tall against the far wall. The room has a comfortable, welcoming, at home feel. Kompas asked me about my skin care routine. I opened up about some of the issues I’ve been having. She was understanding and gave me advice for a skin care routine based on what I had told her.
I very much enjoy my work-- sharing my knowledge with my clients, making people feel good about their skin and themselves, and actually making a difference in their lives.
Kompas was personable, understanding, and knowledgeable. She answered all the questions I had while explaining things to me in language I could understand. Telling Jessica my concerns allowed her to customize my facial and prepare the necessary ingredients for application.
“I use products from a Portland-based company called Servello,” Kompas said. “The founder of the company, Tamara Green, is amazing. She has a bachelor’s of science degree in biology and is a certified esthetician. Her product recipes are based on aromatherapy, herbalism, scientific botanical research and plant physiology. I love these products because they help bring skincare back to nature. They are packed full of vitamins, minerals, herbs and essential fatty acids that the skin and body need.”
Kompas started with my eyebrows after she verified the shape I wanted. Warm natural beeswax and Jessica’s skills shaped both brows. Jessica tweezed the stragglers. Upon completion Kompas uses a jade roller along the brows where she pulled all the hair out moments before. The jade roller felt cool and provided a little extra comfort for my experience.
Jessica handed me a mirror and asked for my opinion on how my eyebrows turned out. They looked great, and of course better than I could do myself. Still laying on the table Jessica turned off the overhead lights and the soft glow from her Young Living "Desert Mist Diffuser" and her grandmother's lava lamp remained.
face.“The facial steamer has an LED light inside of it that kills any possible bacteria that may be in the water before the steam reaches the client,” said Kompas.
The percolating sound of the facial steamer, along with the soft music of “Animal Magic” playing in the background, helped me focus on being present in the moment. The steam helped open my pores as well as clear my sinuses. Jessica had added soothing oils from Young Living to help me relax, she called it “Stress-Away." "I enhance maybe 20% of my product with young living essential oils.” Kompas also offers custom rollers and serums for purchase.
Jessica used a foaming facial cleanser, toned my face with a rose and sweet orange potion and ended my treatment with a facial massage, enhanced with "Longevity" oil, a Young Living blend, and an evening primrose moisturizer, all Servello products except for the added essential oils.
"Longevity is a powerful combination of thyme, orange, clove and frankincense. There are no artificial chemicals or colorants in the products,” says Kompas. “There are no GMO’s, parabens or phthalates used. A number of products are vegan and gluten-free, and there’s no animal testing involved. I love that it is a local company. I feel as a small business owner that supporting other small businesses is important.”
"Longevity is a powerful combination of thyme, orange, clove and frankincense. There are no artificial chemicals or colorants in the products,” says Kompas. “There are no GMO’s, parabens or phthalates used. A number of products are vegan and gluten-free, and there’s no animal testing involved. I love that it is a local company. I feel as a small business owner that supporting other small businesses is important.”
A Young Living essential oil, "Raven Blend," was added to my warm towels for relaxation, an aromatherapy technique. It was working. I felt relaxed, light and sleepy and my skin felt refreshed. We talked about other things including children, school, work and even about how busy she has been since being able to reopen and continue providing services.
Before I left, Kompas wrote down the things she suggested for my simple but effective skincare routine and reassured me I should be able to find the products at any drugstore in town. Kompas also counseled me on how right now is the perfect time to get my daughter into a skincare routine and suggested the products that would work best for her to start.
I will be back to Skinworks by Jessica Kompas. I was comfortable both physically and socially. She is familiar with the products she uses, and knowledgeable about her work. Her customization techniques made me feel special as well as talking me through her process and telling me the ingredients she was applying to my skin. I also appreciated Jessica suggesting a new skincare routine. It was obvious that she cares about me and my skin as a whole, not just while I am on her table.
"I choose my products carefully so that I could feel good about treating my clients skin with a healthy and holistic approach. The benefits of my services not only benefit the outside but the inside as well. Happy, healthy human beings-- That's my job and I love it!"
"I choose my products carefully so that I could feel good about treating my clients skin with a healthy and holistic approach. The benefits of my services not only benefit the outside but the inside as well. Happy, healthy human beings-- That's my job and I love it!"
My overall experience with Current Trends Salon and Tattoo employees was a professional and friendly interaction. I felt like they took the precautions necessary to keep my health and best interest in mind as well as their employees.
At a Glance:
Business: Skinworks by Jessica Kompas
Who: Jessica Kompas
What: Esthetician/Pedicurist
Where: Current Trends Salon and Tattoo
585 S. Main St. Lebanon, OR 97355
When: By appointment only until further notice.
Price Range: $10-$120 plus
Phone Numbers: Cell (541) 974-1308
Shop (541) 259-2350
Social Media: www.facebook.com/skinworksbyjessicakompas/
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