Katrina Hess Makeup Studio

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Bridal Makeup – Frequently Asked Questions

The one thing a bride has a lot of when planning her wedding is questions! While I look forward to speaking with all prospective clients in person, I’ve found that it is helpful to give brides an overview in writing first, so that you know what to expect. For answers to many of your frequently

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Hourglass Modernist Eyeshadow is here!

Hourglass is a long-time favorite here at the studio and we’re thrilled to announce that we carry their newest offering- the Modernist Eyeshadow Palette!  When they say palette they mean it. Unleash your inner artist and have fun playing with the amazing new colors. I love them because they work

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Skin Owl Mangosteen Oil Collection

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

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Wedding @ The Boston Harbor Hotel

I love weddings in Boston in the fall--and particularly ones held at the elegant Boston Harbor Hotel. Elise and Kevin chose October 18th to get married, and I was delighted to be selected to do the bride and bridal party's makeup for Elise's big day. Of course, I wasn't surprised when Elise told me

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Katrina’s Classic Contouring Tips

Contouring isn’t a new concept within the world of makeup. In fact, contouring was first used in the silver screen era, when photography first became widespread. Black and whites that exhibited a strong, glamorous movie contour look became incredibly popular, and today’s magazine and runway models

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Katrina Hess’s Fall 2014 Beauty Basics For The Professional: Brows and Makeup

Creating wedding looks for Boston brides is a large part of my day, but beautiful brows and makeup aren't just for brides. Finding the right professional look for your workplace is just as important. I've put together a collection of brow and makeup tips for the professional woman to ensure you

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Katrina’s 2014 Bridal Makeup Tips

Looking terrific on your wedding day doesn’t have to be hard. All you need to be a blushing, beautiful bride is a few of my expert tips and tricks below. (If you’d rather leave your bridal wedding makeup to a professional, however, feel free to give me a call.) 1) SKIN For glowing, dewy skin,

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Fall Makeup Colors: Hourglass Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss

Autumn is the perfect time to swap your traditional summer color palette for fabulous fall hues. One of my favorite “get ready for fall” staples is Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss from Hourglass. This glam gloss is far more than a lip gloss; it is creamier and longer-lasting for a look that will