Katrina was the only one listed for brows in Boston in Allure's "The Best of the Best" directory, alongside text of "Perfects strong brows". Those included in the directory were called "Beauty's brighest stars from Madison Avenue to Melrose Place".
It'd be nice if you could rely purely on the joy of your wedding day to provide you with a fresh, effortless flush, but brides across Boston know that for a guaranteed glow, you go to Katrina Hess. And she doesn't just do weddings: The master makeup artist blends her expert knowledge of products lines like Bobbi Brown, Chanel, and Shiseido together to create the perfect palette for your face. She's also a whiz with brows (she tweezes exclusively) and dispenses tips and advice on regular skin upkeep - so you look like you're ready for the big day every day.
Katrina was the only one listed for brows in Boston, in Allure's
"The Best and the Brightest" directory, alongside text of "Keeps strong brows
intact and in line".
Fast Fix Dab
any untanned areas with foundation, and top with a deep bronzing powder to blend
the color with the rest of your body (try Laura Mercier Pressed Powder, $32).
Later on, when you take a shower, gently loofah your bod to minimize splotchy
sections, suggests Katrina Hess, a makeup artist in Boston.
BEAUTY
BLUNDER: SLIPPERY FAUX LASHES
Your fake lashes are superlong - but
sadly, not superstrong. A few hours into the night, you notice that your fringe
is starting to fall off. "If you skimped on the glue or didnt attach the lashes
firmly enough, it's easy for this to happen," says Hess.
Makeup savant Katrina Hess gives brides a glow so natural they seem lit from
within. We'd guess it was magic but Hess will also provide tips to help you
re-create the look at home. And she doesn't tout just one particular line: She
blends high-quality products such as Chanel, Laura Mercier, and Shu Uemura to
find what works best with your coloring and skin type.
(Boston Magazine,
Best of Boston Issue; August 2005)
Katrina Hess treats the face as a blank canvas and with her expert brushwork,
transforms it into a work of art. Eyes become luminescent as the moon, skin
shimmers like just-fallen snow, and cheeks take on a rosy hue. Best of all, Hess
starts off the application with skin-smoothing massages, scrubs, and exfoliation
treatments that rival those of even the best aestheticians in
town.
(Boston Magazine, Best of Boston Issue; August 2004)
Katrina Hess treats the face as a blank canvas and with her expert brushwork,
transforms it into a work of art. Eyes become luminescent as the moon, skin
shimmers like just-fallen snow, and cheeks take on a rosy hue. Best of all, Hess
starts off the application with skin-smoothing massages, scrubs, and exfoliation
treatments that rival those of even the best aestheticians in
town.
(Boston Magazine, Best of Boston Issue; August 2004)
Doorstop delivery for everything you desire. By Doug
Roberts
(excerpt from article) These days you can get some
serious pampering without even leaving home. As more chefs, masseurs, yoga
instructors, and all-around lifestyle improvers are available to set up shop in
your living room, the idea of staying holed up suddenly seems quite cozy.
Who delivers: Katrina Hess, makeup artist, 781-710-6865, www.katrinahess.com
The details: Makeup sessions go for $100, but to best glean Hess' expert
application tips and tricks, book a "how to" lesson with your session for
$150.
Spring is in the air, Brush up on the latest looks for the
season. By Kari Molvar
No other natural occurance is more anticipated than the return of spring. The
city finally sheds its frosty winter coating in exchange for a rosier outlook.
Let your skin and makeup reflect the renewed sense of beauty, says Katrina Hess,
personal makeup artist to some of the freshest faces in this
town. Her tips:
1) Add surface appeal. Skin should be smooth and flawless without a trace of
imperfection. Unfortunately, no one actuall has this type of skin. The solution
is to create the impression of perfection with primers and foundations expertly
matched to your skin type and tone. ("Use the skin color of your decolletage as
a guide," Hess says.)
2) Kiss lip-liners goodbye. This season the attention is on nude lips with
only a simple stain of color and gloss. Hess prefers peach, rose, and beige
hues, all of which allow the natural color of your lips to peek out from
underneath. Ragged, chapped kissers will need to be exfoliated first
("Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrup works wonders," says Hess), then bathed in an
intense hydrating treatment, such as Dermalogica Multivitamin Powder Firm.
3) Let the eyes have it. Hess sweeps neutral colors across the lids, then
adds contour by lining the inside rims with a pencil in lavender, brown, green,
or deep blue. Lashes are a throwback to the glamour era-sexy and intense. Get
there by curling the ends and the brushing on Shiseido Distinguish Mascara.
4) Ease off the tweezers. Brows should be tailored, but not over-tweezed. If
you sport bushy hedges, pluck only the errant hairs underneath the hairline.
Scraggly types can fill in their gaps with a brow pencil. "This season the
emphasis is on natural shapes, especially for brows, eyes, and lips," Hess says.
"It's all about showing off your best features." Beautifully said.
Being one of Boston's most trusted bridal makeup artists, Katrina Hess knows
how to pre-empt nearly every cosmetic catastrophe in the book. Here are her top
five tips for flawless Big Day beauty.
"Start with a really good primer before foundation and eye makeup," she says.
It reflects light, prevents natural-looking creasing and holds everything on
evenly.
When searching for the perfect foundation color, check it against your
decolletage. "If it doesn't (match), you'll look pasty," she says.
Keep shine to a minimum with powder-blotting rice papers. They are a far
better option than powder, which Hess says causes makeup to separate and
darken.
Eye drops are key. "As the (evening) goes on, you're bound to get red eyes,"
says Hess. "This keeps you looking terrific."
To avoid lipstick on teeth, first exfoliate and condition the lips, then use
a pencil or stain. Set it with a light powder, then add light gloss with a brush
for shine and moisture.
"That will last you through all the kissing and champagne," says Hess.
personal makeup artist to some of the freshest faces in this
town. Her tips: