Lexie | Owner, Master Esthetician & Licensed Instructor

The Woman Behind The Cat House

I’ve been through some shit. I’ve worked hard to build a life I’m proud of, and now I’m ready to give back.

I’m Lexie, the owner of The Cat House Waxing & Esthetics Studio in Salt Lake City, a licensed Master Esthetician and instructor, and a serious skin science nerd.

My path here wasn’t a straight line. I spent 15 years struggling with addiction, from the age of 15 to 30. Today, I have eight years of sobriety. I share that because I know what it feels like to be judged before someone knows your story. I also know how much it matters when someone treats you with kindness, respect, and dignity. That’s the foundation of The Cat House.

I attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, majoring in fashion merchandising, before finding my passion in esthetics. I went on to study at Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare and earn my Master Esthetician license. I’m also a licensed instructor and was LYCON’s first U.S. waxing sales representative—experiences that helped me bring my love of education beyond my own treatment room.

And I love the science. I want to know what’s in a product, how it works, why it belongs on your skin, and what results we can realistically expect. I’m constantly learning about ingredients, formulations, treatments, and skin function. If you ask me why I’m using something, get comfortable. There might be a whole lesson coming.

I’m selective about the products I use and recommend. At The Cat House, I work with professional skincare and cosmeceutical formulations chosen for their ingredients, quality, and purpose. A pretty bottle or a viral trend isn’t enough to earn a place in my treatment room. Your treatment and homecare should make sense for your skin, and I should be able to explain every part of that plan.

My philosophy is progression over aggression. Healthy skin takes thoughtful treatment, consistency, and the right support at home. And yes, homecare is non-negotiable. We’re a team, and what happens between appointments matters.

But my passion goes beyond skincare and waxing. I’m working toward changes in esthetics licensing, education, and professional standards surrounding domestic violence, sexual violence, consent, and client dignity. I want practitioners to be better prepared to respond compassionately when someone shares an experience of abuse and to help them find appropriate support without pressure or judgment.

I’m also advocating for better education about involuntary bodily responses during intimate services. An automatic bodily response is not consent or, by itself, a reflection of someone’s intentions. Nobody should be humiliated, mocked, or shamed for something their body does involuntarily. Practitioners can maintain clear boundaries while treating clients with dignity. Both matter.

Connecting with my clients is one of my favorite parts of this work. I love the conversations, the laughter, the questions, and watching someone become more comfortable in their own skin. You don’t need to apologize for your body, your hair, your size, or being nervous. You deserve respectful care and an esthetician who takes your comfort seriously.

The Cat House is personal to me. It reflects what I love, what I’ve learned, and how I believe people deserve to be treated. Come for the smooth skin, stay for the conversation, and know you’re welcome exactly as you are.

No hair. No hate. Tomcats welcome.

See lex & the cat house in action