Katrina Hess Makeup Studio

Makeup Artist

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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

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Want to Look Fab This Summer? Give Yourself A Red Carpet Facial

I am always looking for new products for the studio that produce amazing results for my clients. Kinara’s Red Carpet Facial Kit, invented at Kinara Skin Care Clinic as the secret weapon of movie stars, gives your skin a glamorous celebrity glow through its nourishing combination of exfoliants and

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Banish Unsightly Under-Eye Bags For Good

Under-eye bags come naturally with age, but if you’re like me, you’re probably eager for tips and tricks to delay the inevitable and keep those unsightly bags at bay. The Wall Street Journal published a recent article on “Quick Cures/Quack Cures for Under-Eye Bags” that I wanted to share with you

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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.

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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

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Shape and Sculpt into Spring with Fan Brushes

In Allure’s latest April 2014 issue, Kevyn Aucoin’s Large Fan Brush is featured in a great article called “The Makeup Pro Sculpting Class.” I’ve been a “fan” of the large fan brush for years, because I’ve found that it is the perfect tool for beginners and experts alike to create a flattering