Kelsey was born and continues to live in Portland, Oregon.
She graduated from the Art of Makeup School in September of 2018 and pursued a career in beauty and makeup ever since.
She worked as the Lead Makeup Artist for MAC Cosmetics for two years before taking the plunge and going freelance full-time.

Kelsey’s focus was specifically on bridal and special event makeup but in the last few wedding seasons she has done both hair and makeup. She spends much of her free time attending classes and practicing her art, to keep up with current trends, techniques, and products.

“My passion for beauty really began from that -wow- moment people feel after seeing how they look. I live to make people look and feel their absolute best. Being in love with your job makes doing it easy… and rewarding.”

When she isn’t doing weddings, Kelsey enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and her pup. A true PNW gal, she loves the outdoors and camping at the beach in her camper van.

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Rachel moved to Portland from her hometown of Kansas City in 2016. Creative, versatile, and passionate about people as well as her craft, Rachel has been able to establish herself as a successful and sought-after artist in the beauty industry for the past 14 years. Rachel loves investing the time it takes to really listen and understand what each client’s vision is. Her warm personality invites clients to be a part of the creative process, while she pays attention to the details.

When Rachel isn’t working, you can find her traveling, kayaking, camping, or just hanging at home with a craft project & her cat, Nacho Supreme.

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Tarasina was born and raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She graduated from the Paul Mitchell Institute in 2018 and started working in a salon in downtown Portland. Her love for hair design led her to working with bridal parties on their big day. Soon she became the ultimate wedding artist by also providing makeup services.

“I love working with brides helping them find THEIR perfect look for one of the most important days of their life.”

Tarasina is truly passionate about her work and is a key artist on the Portland team. When she is not doing weddings she is working behind the chair doing cuts, color, balayage, and extensions.

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Stephanie is Hair and Makeup Artist, Licensed Cosmetologist, Wife and Mother. At 15 years old she entered Beauty School in Huntington Beach CA and quickly realized her natural abilities at hair styling. Now 15 years into the Wedding Industry she could not imagine ever wanting to stop being a part of peoples Special Day.

” I always get to know and love some of my clients most important people. The excitement I get when I see an inquiry from a Bridesmaid I met in a previous wedding wanting to send me her engagement ring photos, genuinely warms my heart ”

Seeing the Person’s face when they look in the mirror after her services is what she lives for. Making someone feel like a Goddess when they step out of everyday life and into a Budior set is the way she want to use her Super Powers. Helping a sick family member feel comfortable in a wig for their first event after chemo gives her purpose. Working with all skin colors is very important so she is prepared for any client.

She cannot wait to meet you and hear your story and be a part of whatever you are creating, celebrating or dreaming about.

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Hey! My name is Emilia. I’ve grown up in the Pacific Northwest and have called Portland my home my whole life. I have always had a passion for hairstyling and in 2016 I graduated from Beau Monde Academy with a license in Cosmetology.

I can honestly say being a part of someone’s special and doing wedding hair is something I have grown to love. Besides weddings, I have worked behind the chair in a salon for the last 7 years. I enjoy both energetic enviroments along with being able to make people feel their best. I look forward to working with you!

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Shelby has been a professional makeup artist since 2018 and a licensed esthetician since 2021. She trained at L makeup institute in Las Vegas before coming back to Portland to continue her career. Not only has Shelby been certified in makeup, she also has trained in body painting and special effects.

After coming back to Portland, she attended Portland School of Beauty where she became 2x certified in esthetics. Over the past two years she has perfected her makeup and hair skills in the bridal industry and can do any look from full glam to soft elegant looks.

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Originally from Houston, Texas. Shawna has 20 years of combined experience in salon styling and traditional barbering holding current licenses in Texas, Oregon, and Washington. Her background as a hairstylist dates back to 2002 where she first started working in one of the top 5 best rated salons in Houston.  For the last 11 years she has worked as a full service barber in Portland, Or. and offers a well rounded range of services heavily focused in men’s grooming.

She is a versatile stylist with a steady hand and a keen eye for details offering services related to traditional barbering and men’s grooming; including haircuts, hot towel face shaves, beard shaping with straight razor lineups, neck tapers, and hair styling.  Everything a man would need to ensure he looks his absolute best.

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Jimmy is originally from central coast California. He was certified in San Francisco at the Aveda institute. He then made his way to Portland after a year out of beauty school, where he continued his education before continuing on the floor. He has been doing hair for 8 years and has been in the wedding industry for 6 years. He continues to strive by keeping his skills current and fresh. “I think this industry is always changing and there are so many different avenues to take and keep you motivated. I’m glad to have found my passion”

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