Laney Tepes

Laney Tepes is a licensed esthetician, international award winner, and the founder of Bees Knees Beauty Studio, located within Sola Salon Studios in Columbia, South Carolina.

Tepes earned her esthetics license in Greenville, South Carolina, and has over nine years of experience in holistic skincare and waxing. She has won four international awards in holistic skincare and waxing. She is a brand ambassador for Clayton Shagal and Eftropics skincare lines. Her career path included positions at Ultra Skin in Greenville, Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, and European Wax Center before she launched Bees Knees Beauty Studio.

She specializes in holistic skincare with a focus on barrier repair and anti-aging, using products from Clayton Shagal (known for collagen-based barrier repair) and Hale & Hush (a gentle, oncology-safe skincare line). She uses Black Coral Wax, designed for all skin and hair types with a low melting point for comfort.

Services include Procell microchanneling, customized facials, full-body waxing (including Brazilian), eyebrow shaping, eyebrow and eyelash tinting, chemical peels, dermaplaning, and holistic skincare consultations.