About us *
Still under Construction*
How we started. How we operate. Our Values.
Where we started:
Sarita started Biogenie in Nov 1999 and it took a holistic approach to skin care. In Downtown Ottawa. Over the years there has been several locations, when we finally settled in our current location at 508 Gladstone Ave. (11 years and counting). Sarita spent the years teaching her skills to a select few other people, the last one, her own youngest daughter. Kissandra and Sarita worked together for 5 years, Kissandra learning from her mother every technique and skill. Then she took a step back, but always practicing.
In 2021 Sarita decided it was time to retire from the active business and move to Nova Scotia. Kissandra decided to step up and take over. Under the Biogenie name for 4 years. Rebuilding after covid.
Fast forward to June 2025 and it was time to retire the Biogenie name too. So the rebrand began, and Bio (Biogenie) By Kiss (Kissandra) was born, wanting to incorporate the former name some how. And here we are.
How we roll
We still operate under the same techniques and style, only thing that changed was the name.
We have never been nor will we ever be a Hard Sell Salon. In fact you aren't ALLOWED to buy any of our products without trying them first, and our samples are free! As are consultations!
Every new client who chooses our establishment starts the appointment with a consultation, I go over our technique and before and after care, I do this to ensure you aren't injured on my table and aren't going to go home and injure yourself there either. Any questions you may have will be answered at this time as well. I will never tell or make you buy the cream we carry, I will however show you why it works and why you will WANT it.
Our services
We strive to be great. Not the greatest just great.
Our Brazilian bikini is the most popular option for everyone. It should never take over 10 minutes in any establishment, but unfortunately most places take upwards of 30-40 minutes.
We use warm wax not hard wax, which means we aren't waiting for it to cool then having to do another area and back and forth. I go over our set up and system in that first appointment and explain the difference. With all this our Brazilians take NO more than 10 minutes usually! (unless the hair is too short, or the skin hasn't been moisturized, or it's been too long between appointments).