Wax It is Grand Junction’s first exclusive waxing salon, established in December 2007. Owner and entrepreneur Christine Kemmer opened a second location in Glenwood Springs in 2015 and, in 2020, reinvented her brand by adding an in-salon retail store called Pepper & Pearl Boutique. She attributes her company’s success to convenience, top-quality services and products, a no-appointment-necessary system, and loyal clientele.
“I saw an opportunity to bring a specific service to the valley that was otherwise more difficult to receive. The entire concept behind Wax It is to do one thing and do it really well,” said Christine. “Waxing is an add-on, or second-thought-type service at most full-service salons, so we made that add-on service our entire focus. Convenience and expertise are what we strive for. Our professional staff is dedicated to customer comfort and relaxation with a total concentration on waxing needs.”
Christine is a proud Grand Junction native. After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, she returned to her hometown to be near family and start her business. She has two employees who have been working for Wax It since its start 14 years ago.
“The relationships we’ve formed with each other and with our clients are priceless,” said Christine. “The people of the Grand Valley are especially kind, vibrant, and humble—a combination that’s hard to find anywhere else!”
Christine temporarily closed her salon in 2020 due to the pandemic. “During that time, I wanted to ensure we had a way to connect with our community online. We expanded our in-store retail area and added an online shopping site. Pepper & Pearl Boutique was born,” said Christine. “Having fun with fashion is our mission. At Pepper and Pearl Boutique, we want you to feel confident in what you’re wearing, stand out in a crowd, and look fabulous!”
Christine stays busy at home, where she and her husband Broc are raising two daughters and two sons, ranging in age from 4 to 18.
She values her community banking relationship. “We’ve banked with Alpine for all our years in business and can’t imagine a better experience,” said Christine. “We’ve developed personal relationships with many of the bank’s employees, and we’re grateful for their customer-focused management.”
Learn more at doyouwaxit.com and pepperandpearlboutique.com.
“We’ve banked with Alpine for the entirety of our years in business and can’t imagine a better experience.”
—Christine Kemmer, Wax It
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