The annual Pantone Color of the Year is here! Pantone calls this year’s gorgeous fuschia-reddish color Viva Magenta, “brave and fearless, whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration.” It’s a spectacular color and I think it will have a big impact on textiles, fabrics, clothing –
A New Season – A New You!
Start the new season with a beautiful natural autumnal glow. The Katarina Hess Studio is proud to announce the new KH Mineral Sheer Tint. This new lightweight tint comes in four natural skin tones that is very forgiving, and will work with all skin types. If you’re looking for a sheer
How To Get Rid Of Dark Under-Eye Circles
The beauty blog Influenster recently turned to Katrina to get her tips on how to hide those tricky dark under-eye circles so you will look fresh-faced and well-rested everyday: It can be so frustrating when you spend the time to make your face flawless and those pesky bags under your eyes still
“The Beauty Booster” by Boston Magazine
Problem skin, sparse brows, and lackluster lips are no match for Katrina Hess, who helps every bride look positively radiant. On your wedding day, all eyes (and camera lenses) will be trained on you. It’s sought-after makeup pro Katrina Hess’s job to make sure you look flawless from every
Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Kevin Aucoin’s The Holiday Look Book, Limited Edition
If you’re struggling for the perfect gift for friends or family, ladies, look no further. Kevin Aucoin’s The Holiday Look Book, Limited Edition is one of my personal favorites and is guaranteed to make a big impression this Christmas and holiday season. The Holiday Look Book all-in-one kit
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
The Holiday Season Is Here, and KOBO Candles Make The Perfect Gift
I never thought I’d be in the candle business. But I’ve gotten so many compliments from my clients on the candles that I burn in my studio that I wanted to write a blog about KOBO Candles. The holidays are almost here, and along with the turkey and stuffing and Christmas trees comes the need for
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
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
Fall Makeup Looks 2014
It’s time to welcome in a new season with fresh fall colors and a sultry post-summer look. I’ve picked out my favorite fall eye colors, lip shades, and foundations to help my clients craft a look suitable for this colorful, cozy season. FALL FACES: Fall foundations bring a fresh, even skin tone
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,
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
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