meet rae
The original visionary behind The Glow Up Bar. (And your favorite lash tech)
For Rae, The Glow Up Bar started with a simple idea: create a space where women could feel confident, supported, and empowered to build something of their own. A licensed cosmetologist with almost a decade of experience behind the lash bed, Rae has built her career through a combination of artistry, education, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed. As an educator and pioneer in the beauty industry, she’s always been driven to learn, teach, and push the industry forward.
But her passion extends far beyond beauty.
Rae is deeply committed to giving back to the Naugatuck community and creating meaningful opportunities for the women around her. Whether she's mentoring another beauty professional, educating clients, or simply making someone feel a little more confident walking out the door, helping women is at the heart of everything she does.
The Glow Up Bar is a reflection of that vision — a place where beauty professionals can grow their careers, build their businesses, and create a community of their own.
What started as Rae's vision has grown into a collective of talented women who share the same belief: when women support women, everyone has the opportunity to glow.
meet Angi
CO-owner of the glow up bar & Your Spray tan girl.
Beauty has always been a part of Angi’s world. Originally a licensed esthetician in Florida, she began her career in the beauty industry working in skincare and bridal makeup before eventually stepping away from the industry to pursue other ventures.
But one part of beauty always pulled her back — tanning. Nothing makes a Florida girl feel more confident than being perfectly bronzed.
What started as a love for creating the perfect glow quickly became a passion of its own. Today, Angi is the face behind the spray tanning experience at The Glow Up Bar, bringing her eye for detail, beauty background, and obsession with a flawless, natural-looking tan into every appointment.
As co-owner, Angi also works behind the scenes on branding, marketing, operations, client experience, and growing The Glow Up Bar into the community-focused space Rae originally envisioned. For her, it’s about more than making people look good — it’s about creating a place where women can feel confident, supported, and excited to show up as their best selves.
A love for beauty brought her here. A love for the glow made her stay.
meet our passionate providers
ESTHETICIAN
With over a decade of experience, Paola is passionate about helping every client feel confident in their skin. She works with all skin types and speaks both English & Spanish, creating a personalized and comfortable experience for everyone.
Paola
BODY WAX SPECIALIST & REGIONAL EDUCATOR
With over 13 years of waxing experience and a background as a regional educator, Mona truly knows her way around the wax pot. Specializing in Brazilians, she combines expertise with a warm, welcoming approach that makes every appointment feel comfortable and effortless.
Mona
BROWS & WAXING
Good things really do come in small packages! Nani is a licensed esthetician with a passion for all things brows, from shaping to tinting and laminations. Bilingual in English & Spanish, she’s all about making every client feel confident and cared for.
Nani
LASH ARTIST
With 5 years of lashing experience, Samary specializes in creating beautiful, natural-looking sets that enhance your features without feeling overdone. Bilingual in English & Spanish, she’s all about making every client feel comfortable, confident, and effortlessly beautiful.
Samary
HAIR & MAKEUP
Who said you can be a jack of all trades and master of none? Taylor is a talented makeup artist and hairstylist who does it all. From color and cuts to curly hair maintenance, she brings creativity and expertise to every look.
Taylor
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Chante has healing hands and offers a range of massage experiences designed to help you feel your best. From restorative and relaxing massage to lymphatic drainage, each session is personalized to what your body needs.
Chante
LASH APPRENTICE
Salina is our newest lash apprentice at The Glow Up Bar, bringing a sweet personality and a genuine passion for all things lashes. She’s new to the beauty industry and excited to grow her skills while learning from our experienced team. Salina loves helping clients feel beautiful and is always eager to learn, create, and perfect her craft.