
TEAM
Claudia Jauregui
Senior Esthetician & Salon Manager
Claudia is an esthetician who has always had an admiration and passion for beauty, and a ambition to help others. She has taken her two passions and found something she can be successful in. Esthetics allows her to help others find there most comfortable and confident selves. When she isn’t working, Claudia enjoys spending her time hiking , enjoying nature or with spending time with family and friends making memories.
Rachel Townsend
Senior Esthetician
Rachel is a Santa Cruz Mountain native of 23 years, who loves to take care of others. She enjoys connecting to her clients in ways that create long lasting trust and strong relationships and sees each appointment as more than a simple service. Each service is valuable time spent with a friend. Her own struggle with skin discoloration and scarring is what drew her to the beauty community; which in turn inspired her to help others in their own skincare journeys. After graduating esthetics school and diving straight into working in the industry, she fell in love with hair removal - specifically sugaring!
Jess O'Neill
Senior Esthetician
Jess is a passionate and experienced esthetician who brings warmth, care, and expertise to every client experience. Now entering her third year at Santa Cruz Thread, she has cultivated a diverse skill set designed to help her clients look and feel their absolute best.
While Jess offers a wide range of services, her true specialty lies in advanced facial techniques, particularly Lymphatic Drainage and Sculptural Facial Massage. Her facials are known for combining corrective care with deep relaxation, offering a restorative experience that rejuvenates both skin and spirit. Jess also enjoys providing detailed Lash and Brow Treatments, as well as all types of Hair Removal services.
Outside the studio, Jess lives in La Selva Beach with her fiancé, their two cats, and a pet snake. She’s a creative at heart and enjoys spending her free time crocheting, crafting, spinning poi, and dancing.
Ofelia Galan
Junior Esthetician
Ofelia is an esthetician who loves connecting and helping everyone feel beautiful and confident.
She has always been a fan of the beauty world, but fell in love with esthetics after struggling with her own skin.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring new places, and having fun making new memories.