Whether you're hitting the slopes or off to an exotic island skin can become sensitive and dry due to travel, sun, and dry air. Here are a few of my favorite tips! Switch out from your day to day facial cleanser with a natural plant oil base cleanser on the face that melts makeup and dirt
Refresh Your Look This Fall with a Personalized Makeup Lesson
As the seasons change, so should your makeup routine. Fall is the perfect time to refresh your look, update your colors, and learn new techniques that enhance your natural beauty. At Katrina Hess Makeup Studio, our professional makeup lessons are designed to help you feel confident and
Makeup Lesson
Beauty Basics for a Perfect Daytime Look! Katrina creates perfect makeup looks for anyone, at any age. After trying to figure out how to adjust my makeup to my changing face, Katrina came to the rescue. We’re never too old to try something new, so why not treat yourself to a one-to-one,
Out with the Old, In With the New!
Your favorite makeup can be like favorite old shoes – it’s hard to throw away. The beginning of the year is a good time to clean out our makeup bags and old products, and start with fresh makeup. This is especially important for liquid products. Unlike with many other products we use every
Why We Love These Products by Kaplan MD…
Diamond Contour Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Complete Complexion Treatment KAPLAN MD Diamond Contour Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Complete Complexion Treatment is a multi-action, lightweight skincare treatment that hydrates, smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and protects with broad spectrum SPF
Viva Magenta! A New Color for Lips & More
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