Tera Stephens
Owner of TReSs Apothecary + Salon
Tera Stephens, owner of the beautiful new salon TReSs Apothecary, trained at Paul Mitchell The School, and grew her artistry at the prestigious Christopher & Co, until joining Tek Salon in Costa Mesa in 2009, where she earned a dedicated clientele passionate about her approach to extensions, color and cutting. Obsessed with detail, Stephens has spent the last decade imparting her signature blend of style and technical expertise to her clientele, crafting individualized looks that bring out their own inner beauty—and confidence. A recognized expert, Stephens has been featured on The Doctors, KTLA, Fox, Orange Coast Magazine, Riviera, and more.
Tera Stephens launched TReSs Apothecary + Salon in Newport Beach’s revamped Lido Marina Village in January 2016. The Southern California native brings her sense of minimalist, low-key beauty to an expansive waterfront space that imparts a chic, edgy, bohemian vibe and five-star service unlike any other salon. Housed in a spacious, 1250-square foot waterfront retreat, TReSs is a true haven that couples Tera’s passion for design, fashion, and detail, along with providing world-class service and an individualized experience. She explains, “I wanted to create a space where my clients could take a moment to slow down and enjoy an escape with truly exceptional, personalized service – from beauty services and apothecary products to luxurious concierge services and state of the art technology.”
In the Know, Places to go with Tera
We all need that morning fuel, Where’s your go-to coffee spot?
Straight to my Breville Espresso Machine in my own kitchen for an Americano and then usually a second cup of French Press when I arrive at my salon!
What’s your favorite meal.. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner? And where do you go to get it?
Breakfast is so my jam.. Lately my family and I have been loving Watertable in the Hyatt Huntington Beach. Best Bloody Mary in OC!!
On your day off, where is your favorite place to go/thing to do?
Day off?!!! I’m kidding… it has been limited lately so when I do, I spend time reconnecting with my kids and husband. We love the beach, hanging at the pool and barbequing with friends. If we can get away, we all love wake surfing and boating in Parker, AZ.
Do you have a secret/favorite spot in orange county you always take out of town friends?
My husband and I met at La Cave in Costa Mesa and love to take friends there!
What’s your cocktail of choice and where’s your favorite spot to have one?
It depends on the day and season but lately I’ve been loving the Bear Flag Margarita at Bear Flag Pacific City. The view is killer too!!
What do you and your girl gang do for fun?
Nothing better than brunch and a full body scrub and massage at I Spa in Irvine!
When its time for date night what’s your favorite place to go/thing to do?
With so many cool, new options in HB, my husband and I love to grab an Uber and keep it local… Dinner and drinks at Sea Salt, Watertable, Bear Flag or Ola and some country music at Old Crow. And we always run into friends along the way!