Meet Torie
With nearly 17 years in the beauty industry, Torie brings a wealth of experience and passion to every guest she serves. Her journey began at Capri College in Dubuque in 2009, where she enrolled as one of the last “June Juniors,” starting her cosmetology career while still in high school. Since then, she’s expanded her expertise as a medical aesthetician, wax specialist, and nail technician, offering these services at Venustas Immortalis Medspa.
Torie specializes in air-touch, seamless blonding that grows out beautifully, as well as creating stunning reds and coppers for her fiery-haired babes. She’s equally at home with razors, texturizing shears, vivid colors, kids’ cuts, or men’s styles—bringing versatility and creativity to every client. She describes herself as a meticulous perfectionist with a side of fun, organized chaos—able to deliver both timeless, classic looks and the freshest new trends. Her favorite part of the job? Creating a safe, welcoming environment where every client feels heard, understood, and uplifted—sometimes laughing, sometimes crying, but always leaving her chair feeling rejuvenated and fabulous.
Her can’t-live-without tools are her razor and texturizing shears, and she swears by one product rule: “oil, oil, oil!”
Outside of the salon
Torie’s world is full of energy and love. She’s a wife, a proud mom of two, and the caretaker of what she calls her “mini zoo”—a lively mix of pets with paws, feathers, and even gills. A crafty mom at heart, she loves being active with her kids and also works as a traveling makeup artist. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her with a cold brew topped with cold foam in hand, snacking (because, in her words, “any snack is a good snack”), or soaking up time by the Mississippi River—whether boating, hiking, or just taking in the view.
Torie is a self-proclaimed shoe addict, though she’d happily be barefoot most of the time.
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