THE ARTISTS

Mechanix + Co is a team of artists who offer personalized services and maintain their own clients.

Schedule an appointment by contacting your artist below.

Shauna Vaske

Owner, Master Artist

@ms_shaunav

Shauna Vaske is passionate about people, connections, and self-care - working to create an enviornment where every client who walks through her door feels important and heard. She takes pride in educating her clients and staff, giving them the beauty tools they need. Shauna specializes in cut/ color combos, especially where texture meets dimension. She also loves doing lash lifts and tints to accentuate the eyes and provide permanent brow color. With 15 years in the industry, she is just as excited today as she was when she started. She opened Hair Mechanix in 2017 and received her permanent makeup and tiny tattoo license in 2020. With an industry that is constantly changing and evolvling, Shauna loves finding ways to meet the growing needs. The Spa opened in 2020 and The Suite in 2022. The addition of permanent jewelry was brought on in 2024. Shauna helps you bring out your inner beuty and believes confidence is the best thing you can wear!

Accepting new clients

Briana Malachesen

Hair & Makeup Artist

@breezybeauty

Meet Bri, your trusted hair stylist specializing in hair color, cutting, and makeup artistry. With over 15 years in the industry, Bri’s expertise and passion for beauty are evident in every client she serves. She excels in wedding hair and makeup, ensuring you look stunning on your special day.

In addition to her hair and makeup skills, Bri offers brow and lash services, completing your personalized beauty experience. As an entrepreneur, she actively supports local businesses and values community connections.**

Outside of work, Bri enjoys wellness activities, spending time in nature, staying active, and cherishing moments with her children. Whether you’re looking for a trendy haircut, vibrant hair color, or flawless wedding look, Bri is dedicated to enhancing your natural beauty and confidence.

Taylor Viertel

Artist

@tay.vbeauty

Taylor creates a color look that grows out seamlessly, so you love your hair from the day you leave the salon! As Mechanix + Co’s newest artsist she specializes in blondes and dimensional brunettes. She has been behind the chair for two years and can’t wait to give your hair the color you are looking for!

Liz Sanchez

Artist

@liz_sanchez1122

Liz Sanchez provides a comfortable experience for all her guests, making sure they feel at home in her chair while meeting their goals. As a master stylist and advanced practice esthetician she specializes in cuts, color and chemical waving or straightening solutions. After her own skincare journey in 2022, she developed a passion for skin care and uses her expertise to discover and treat a wide variety of skin conditions for her clients. Liz began her cosmetology career in 2016, and is now equally passionate about both sides of cosmetology as they make a difference in the lives of her clients!

Liz Elshaboury

Advanced Practice Esthetician/ Educator

@elevateskin

Liz Elshaboury gives you the skin you are looking for with the utmost care. As an Advanced Practice Licensed Esthetician she specializes in scar treatments, chemical peels, laser and light-based applications, micro needling and dermaplaning. She has been practiciting esthetics since 2004, spending most of her career working in a medical setting, learning everyday from those she works with. Liz treats all skin types and offers gender neutral skin care services. She holds an esthetic instructors license as well as several certifications including laser safety and oncology esthetics. Elevate your skin with Liz!

Myah Keller

AP Aesthetician

@HunnyBunzAesthetics

Myah Keller, A.K.A. Ms Hunny Bunz, promotes a safe and positive space to indulgine in a bespoke waxing experience. She believes you deserve satisfyignly smooth waxing results and is changing the perception of intimate self-care. As an Advanced Practice Aesthetician her passion for intimate skincare and waxing goes deep. Hunny Bunz Aesthetics is a one of a kind service, consistently rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Create your own waxing adventure with a custom Vajacial, bespoke brow shaping, or Bunzacial treatment. See you soon, Hunny!

Anna Baker

Certified Advanced Injector

@auroraaestheticsmn

Anna Baker helps her clients achieve their skin goals by giving them an understanding of the aging process and setting realistic expectations all while maintaing a natural and youthful appearance. She is the owner and founder of Aurora Aesthetics, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and an Advanced Practice Nurse specializing in medical aesthetics. Anna did her novice and advanced injector training under some of the best injectors in the country. If you are ready to start your aesthetics journey but don’t know where to begin, book a complimenatry cosmetics consultation.

Nathan Baker

Certified Laser Technician

@auroraaestheticsmn

Nathan specializes in tattoo removal, IPL, Erbium laser peel, treating small veins/ cherry angiomas, laser hair removal, and Radiofrequency micro needling. He has spent a majority of his career as a health care specialist for the United States Military and also holds a bachelors degree in biology. He is a team member at Aurora Aesthetics since 2023, and is excited to come along side you to help you reach your aesthetic goal.