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Glowing Skin with Kristen Marie

Glowing Skin with Kristen Marie

Kristen is a make-up artist in British Columbia, Canada. She has been interested in make-up since she was 8 years old. Her career began with her high school theatre class. She ran the theatre make-up department for a few years before pursuing her beauty career in the big city. Her education includes diplomas from Blanche MacDonald and Vancouver Film School. Realizing her passion leaned more toward beauty over special effects, she moved to Toronto and focused on Bridal Makeup & Hair on weekends and commercial work during the week. Since moving back to her hometown she's created a beauty business...

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Melissa Collazo’s Brush Essentials

Melissa Collazo’s Brush Essentials

Melissa is a highly sought after freelance makeup artist based in the Washington DC area. In addition to being a top agency represented bridal artist, her work has also been featured on the runways of New York Fashion Week, in various publications and commercial projects, and on the happy faces of her private clients. Over the years, Melissa has developed a deep love for all facets of makeup education, as a student, teacher, and mentor. Her passion is spreading a message of women’s empowerment, encouraging them to set their OWN standards in beauty and beyond. Using her varied experience, Melissa...

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Deepti Sheladia's Bridal Beauty Must-Haves

Deepti Sheladia's Bridal Beauty Must-Haves

Deepti is a freelance makeup artist based in the tri-state area. She has worked in beauty, editorial, runway, commercial, and film, and her passion is running her own bridal makeup business. She loves to work with colors inspired by her Indian culture and enjoys creating makeup looks that are bright, cheerful, and bold. Her work has been featured alongside several brands including H&M, Urban Outfitters, Allure Magazine, Daughters of Simone, and more. When she isn’t working, Deepti can be found tending to her vegetable garden, taking classes on new makeup techniques, or creating vision boards for her next photo shoot.

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Carmilla Shares the Best Brushes for Natural Beauty

Carmilla Shares the Best Brushes for Natural Beauty

Carmilla is a NY-based makeup artist and hairstylist who enjoys creating characters for the big screen and enhancing the natural beauty of her everyday clients. She has been in the industry for over ten years and her vast experience, combined with training by some of the industry’s most highly regarded professionals, has led her to work with clients such as Allure/Glamour, J. P. Morgan Chase, Bausch and Lomb, Regal Films, Mented Cosmetics, and many more. Her work has been seen in several magazines, print/online catalogues, fashion shows, newspapers, television shows, on celebrities, and the list is growing. When she is...

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