Introducing one of our newest products, one that we absolutely love here at Katrina Hess, the Skin Owl Mangosteen oil collection! These organic oils are good for men, women and children, even babies and little ones for dryness and irritated skin all year long. They are great for healthy scalp and
Lashes I Love: Looks for Fall 2014
Creating luscious-looking lashes can be tricky. Here are a few of my favorite tips for perfecting a look you’ll love on your wedding day (or any day, really!). 1) Use a brand-new tube of waterproof mascara in either brown or black (depending on your skin tone). I prefer Kevyn Aucoin's The Volume
Real Steals: Katrina’s Summer 2014 Bargain Beauty List
Everyone loves a beauty bargain, but not everyone has the time to comb through the drugstore racks in search of the latest trend or inexpensive new makeup find. This month, I’ve compiled some of my favorite everyday products to simplify the process of finding real beauty steals. The next time you’re
Raising the Bar at the YPO Southern 7 Family Meeting in Cape Cod 2014
I was delighted to have the opportunity to work with the Young Presidents Organization Southern Chapter 7 at their annual Family Meeting in Cape Cod this June. The event was a four day retreat at Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod from June 18-22nd, and I attended as a makeup and skincare industry expert
Katrina’s Pocket Guide to Perfect Makeup
I first put together this five-part list of makeup tips and tricks for the Young Presidents’ Organization event that I participated in back in June. This pocket guide was so successful with the ladies in attendance that I decided to share it with you all here on my blog! If you have any questions
Summer Styles: Bright Eyes and Bold Lips
Summer is officially here, and with warm weather comes more colorful looks. Sometimes my clients are a tad afraid of using bold shades of blue and green on their eyes, but matching mascara colors to your baby blues is officially in this season. If you’re interested in trying a colored mascara
A Little Makeup Goes a Long Way – Blog Revisit
Whether you're a career gal, shop girl, entrepreneur or artist, I have one easy piece of advice that will allow you to make a good first impression professionally and personally: learn to apply a fresh face of makeup and do it everyday. Not only do a few simple brushstrokes of makeup allow others to
When Natural Lashes Just Won’t Do, Find a Whole New You with Younique’s Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes
Triple-amped up lashes are all the rage on runways and city streets these days. Unfortunately, eyelash glue and extensions can really take a toll on the health of your lashes. Just like professional nail salon shellac, the frequent application of lash extensions can weaken your lashes and negatively
Wedding @ Ritz Carlton Boston | Kerryn & Joseph
Couple: Kerryn and Joseph Date: May 3, 2014 Venue: Ritz Carlton, Boston Photographer: Ashley O'Dell Videographer: MapleLoft Studios Wedding Planner: Lynne Johnson Hair Stylist: Grant Paquin Gown: Jenny Packham Flowers: Lotus Designs Invitations: Inviting Company
Sensual Skin Powder: The Freshest New Face In Town
My clients are always looking for the latest secret to achieving flawless, perfect skin. Although I have over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, sometimes even I defer to the ultimate experts—the cosmetics companies themselves who are concocting the latest and greatest makeup technology.
Get A Glam Glow – Compliments of KevynAucoin
With summer just around the corner (well, if it ever stops snowing here in Boston, that is!), it’s time to say goodbye to pasty winter skin. I especially love KevynAucoin’s Pure Powder Glow in Fira, and Creamy Glow Duo in Tresbelle, for these purposes. These two fab products were just featured in
Put Your Best Face Forward This Spring
Gals, it’s just never too early to start preventing aging in order to maintain your youthful look. I regularly use glycolic skin products with my clients in the studio in order to keep the skin fresh and glowing, but sometimes you simply need the results a professional medical treatment can bring
From Makeup Tips and Tricks to A Little Extra “Lift”
Makeup tips and tricks are one thing, but sometimes even the most gorgeous of us gals need a little extra lift when it comes to our look. Dr. Jaimie DeRosa is a double-board certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Boston who operates at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts Eye and Ear