FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My typical process with a new client starts with a thorough consultation. I always recommend bringing a reference photo of the makeup look you’d like to achieve. This is because everyone interprets makeup differently—what one person considers a “natural look” might feel more like “glam” to someone else. The photo helps me establish a clear starting point for your customized look. I will also assess your skin type and consider your skin concerns. Based on the needs of your skin, I will start to prep your skin for your makeover and possibly suggest some skincare. After we’ve defined your desired style and prepped your skin, we’re ready to dive into your makeover. I usually begin with the eyes to allow for easy cleanup, then move on to perfecting your complexion. From there, I’ll finish with contouring, lips, and setting spray to complete and lock in your look. During each phase, I will walk you through what I’m doing and ask for your approval that way we are working on this together. Clients are encourage to ask all the questions as this is also a good learning experience for you! The goal is to ensure you feel comfortable, confident, and flawless!
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My artistry foundation was built during my time with Smashbox, where I worked as an Artistry Trainer long before YouTube tutorials became popular. As part of the role, I was regularly flown to Smashbox headquarters for Master Classes led by industry icons like Pearce, now the Global Artist for Selena Gomez’s makeup line, and Lori Taylor, the current Global Trainer for Smashbox. These sessions emphasized mastering complexion—perfecting color matching, adding warmth, contouring, and understanding textures. This experience shaped my expertise and continues to influence my approach to makeup artistry today.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
In 2006, I entered the world of makeup after struggling to find an artist who could match my complexion or enhance my eye shape (and honestly, I still can’t!). Determined to solve this for myself, I dove into learning color theory and practiced relentlessly until I mastered it—all before YouTube tutorials were even a thing! Along the way, I discovered I wasn’t alone—so many women were caught in the same frustrating cycle of buying and trying without results. Over the past 13 years, it has become my passion and purpose to be the trusted makeup artist they’ve been searching for. Makeup has not only been my craft but also a way to give back to my community.