Meet The Team

Meet Michaela Murphy, the owner of The Beauty Effect, a licensed Cosmetologist and Esthetician with over 6 years of experience, specializing in everything Lash Extensions. Michaela loves what she does more than anything. Michaela strives to make every client feel comfortable and happy with their lash experience. From the moment you walk in the door, she's welcoming and accommodating, taking the time to get to know each client's unique style and desired look. Her attention to detail is immaculate. Her passion for Esthetics lies in making her clients feel confident and beautiful. When she's not hard at work, Michaela enjoys going to the gym, DIYing her fixer-upper home, and spending time with her two pups, Muffin and Mocha. She hopes to see you all in the salon soon!

Meet Chloe Stevenson, a licensed esthetician for over two years, who brings her passion for creativity and detail into every service she provides. Specializing in both waxing and facials, Chloe has built a reputation for delivering treatments that are as effective as they are relaxing. Her artistic eye and innovative approach allow her to customize each experience to highlight her clients’ natural beauty and boost their confidence. Whether she’s crafting a glowing complexion through a tailored facial or ensuring a flawless waxing result, Chloe’s goal is to make every client feel comfortable, cared for, and radiant.

Meet Kierra Black who brings both expertise and artistry to her craft, with over five years of experience in the beauty industry. She specializes in advanced facials, with a particular passion for massage techniques that lift and sculpt. Kierra also has a love for lashes, enhancing each client’s natural beauty with precision and care. Currently pursuing her nursing degree, she combines her esthetics expertise with a deeper understanding of skin health and anatomy, offering clients a unique blend of knowledge, professionalism, and results-driven treatments. Dedicated, compassionate, and detail-oriented, Kierra ensures every service leaves her clients feeling renewed, confident, and glowing.

Meet Shatara, a talented nail artist with over two years of professional experience, specializing in Acrylic, Gel, Builder Gel, Gel-X, and Spa Manicures. She combines creativity with a strong commitment to nail health, ensuring every set is as healthy as it is beautiful. Her gentle, detail-oriented approach focuses on the integrity of the natural nail — leaving each client with strong, polished, and perfectly tailored results.

Meet Kristen, a highly skilled massage therapist with over nine years of professional experience, offering a deeply restorative and personalized touch to every service. Her techniques blend relaxation with therapeutic precision, creating the perfect balance between relief and renewal. Kristen specializes in Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, as well as Pre + Postnatal care, Cupping Therapy, Trigger Point work, and Hot Stone treatments.

Her intuitive approach allows her to tailor each session to your body’s unique needs — helping you release tension, recover balance, and leave feeling completely renewed.

Meet Loren, a licensed esthetician, proud Marine Corps veteran, and devoted mom of two who brings both precision and heart to her craft. With a deep appreciation for artistry and detail, she’s passionate about helping every client feel confident and cared for in their own skin. Loren believes esthetics is more than a service — it’s a blend of art, self-care, and empowerment. Whether she’s perfecting a lash set or creating a rejuvenating facial experience, her goal is always to enhance natural beauty and leave clients feeling refreshed, confident, and radiant.