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Develop your Brand (or Niche) within the Bridal Beauty Industry
Things have changed in the fifteen years I have been in the Bridal Beauty Industry. Namely the fact that fifteen years ago, there was no “Bridal Beauty Industry”. There were stylists who worked in a salon who did wedding hair … Continue reading
Vintage Inspired Styling Class
Wanted to share with you the looks that we did at our recent Vintage Inspired Bridal Styling Class. We did a 1920s inspired “faux bob” and makeup, two 1940s inspired hair and makeup looks and a 1950s/1960s inspired french twist … Continue reading
How I Use My ABCs (and Ds and Es) to Keep Myself Sane
With two businesses and two kids, I am ALWAYS writing down my “TO DOs” and re-evaluating my priorities. If I didn’t, I think I might lose my mind! And, I am also always coming up with new ideas for products … Continue reading
Posted in Business Education, How I Do It
Tagged effective prioritizing, prioritizing, productivity, to do lists
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My Favorite MAC Makeup Colors for Redheads
I love doing redhead makeup! Since I love a monochromatic bridal look, I think that redheads definitely look their most gorgeous when their makeup colors highlight their natural skin and hair coloring. Now I don’t mean that you literally use … Continue reading
Nobody Cares that Your Boyfriend is a Jerk
Ok, I know that sounds harsh and it’s not entirely true! Your friends and family may care but it’s not something you should be sharing with your clients and it is especially not something you should be using as an excuse for … Continue reading
Posted in Business Education, Tough Love
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My All Time Favorite Foundation for Brides
Having been a bridal hair and makeup artist for over 15 years and a total makeup junkie for even longer, I have tried just about every single foundation available. And while there are a few runner ups, my hands down … Continue reading
Stylist Inspiration… Johnny Lavoy!!
If you don’t know who Johnny Lavoy is, he is a genius hair and makeup artist who with Ford Models!!! I could watch his videos for hours! I have compiled a few of my favorites for you here- Enjoy!
Vintage Inspired Bridal Hair and Makeup – Then and Now!
I have always loved vintage inspired hair and makeup and now the bridal world is catching up. Everywhere I look I see vintage inspired bridal hair, makeup and accessories. Here are some of my favorite looks from the real eras … Continue reading
Testimonial – Victoria
Posted in Events and Classes, Testimonials
Tagged bridal beauty academy, learn bridal makeup, testimonials
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Orange County Bridal Beauty Bootcamp
Last Sunday and Monday we had our first “Bridal Beauty Bootcamp” at Coto De Caza Country Club in South Orange County! We had a great turn out (it was a sold out class) and all of the participants were eager … Continue reading
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