Meet the Team

• I received my professional license in: 2002
• I started doing makeup professionally in: 1998
• I started BSB (previously SKINZIN) in: March of 2010
• My hometown: Dayton (Centerville), OH
• My "Claim to Fame": Creating cheekbones. I call my method the "Neapolitan", it starts with dark under the cheekbones, then blush on the cheekbones, followed by highlighter above the cheekbones. Chocolate, strawberry, vanilla!
• Favorite drink at Starbucks: Plain Latte, no foam
• Favorite OPI color: Tasmanian devil made me do it
• Favorite inspirational quote: For work: "If you don’t appear, you disappear." For life: "Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness but because you deserve peace."
• Favorite exercise or sport to keep fit: Running for sure! I get complete mental clarity on an outdoor morning run. Sometimes I feel like I could solve all of life’s problems, in just 4 shorts miles.
• My Best Beauty Tip: One coat of mascara is never enough!

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• I received my professional license in: 2009
• I started doing makeup professionally in: 2009
• I’ve been a Bride’s Side Beauty team member since: March 2010
• My hometown: Little falls, NY
• My "Claim to Fame": I’m the queen of the natural glow for brides and I’m also amazing at giving my mature clients (Mother’s of the Bride or Groom) the youthful look they desire.
• Favorite drink at Starbucks: Salted caramel mocha frappuchino. Yum!
• Favorite OPI color: Cajun shrimp, of course!
• Favorite inspirational quote: "Don’t worry about what the world wants from you, worry about what makes you come more alive. What the world really needs is people who are more alive."
• Favorite exercise or sport to keep fit: Weightlifting/powerlifting. There is such a satisfaction to breaking personal records and just being strong.
• My Best Beauty Tip: Smile! You can have all the makeup on in the world, or none at all, but without a smile it’s nothing.

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• I received my professional license in: 2012
• I started doing makeup professionally in: 1999
• I’ve been a Bride’s Side Beauty team member since: April 2012
• My hometown: Taegu, South Korea
• My "Claim to Fame": Teaching the skill of makeup application. I love to help others discover their true inner beauty through the use of transformational makeup.
• Favorite drink at Starbucks: White Chocolate Mocha with whipped cream on top!
• Favorite OPI color: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
• Favorite inspirational quote: "To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent – that is to triumph over old age."
• Favorite exercise or sport to keep fit: Kickboxing, weightlifting, spin, and yoga.
• My Best Beauty Tip: Properly cleaning your face every day is the most important part of maintaining beautiful skin.

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• I received my professional license in: 2004
• I started BSB  in: July 2015
• My hometown: Battle Ground, WA
• My "Claim to Fame":  Precision eyeliner, flawless every time!
• Favorite drink at Starbucks: Iced Chai with pumpkin syrup! The best!
• Favorite OPI color: Big Apple Red
• Favorite inspirational quote: "Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try."
• Favorite exercise or sport to keep fit: I love indoor volleyball. Pilates too.
• My Best Beauty Tip: Sometimes the simplest tricks make all the difference. Such as highlighting the cheekbones, the inner corners of the eye and the cupid's bow. Quick and easy way to look polished!

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• I received my professional license in:  2007
• I started BSB  in: December 2015
• My hometown: Beaufort SC
• My "Claim to Fame- I have perfected the "imperfect" updo
• Favorite drink at Starbucks: Sugar free skinny caramel macchiato triple shot
• Favorite OPI color: elephantastic pink
• Favorite inspirational quote: Don't worry about where the grass might be Greener; water your own Garden of life.
• Favorite exercise or sport to keep fit: Tennis!
• My Best Beauty Tip: Master the art of a great blow out for yourself using the right tools and products - it will save you time , money and damage to your hair. 

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• I received my professional license in: 2001
• I started BSB  in: September 2014
• My hometown:  Amarillo, Texas
• My "Claim to Fame":  Braiding
• Favorite drink at Starbucks: White chocolate mocha
• Favorite OPI color: Danke-Shiny Red
• Favorite inspirational quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
• Favorite exercise or sport to keep fit: Soccer
• My Best Beauty Tip: Use professional hair care products. Yes, there is a difference!

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• I received my professional license in: January 2017
• I started BSB in: September 2016
• My hometown: Camden, Maine
• My "Claim to Fame": My ability to connect with my client. Making someone feel comfortable and confident is my biggest strength.
• Favorite drink at Starbucks: Sugar free cinnamon dolce iced coffee!
• Favorite OPI color: Vampsterdam "A deep purple for a divine diva"
• Favorite inspirational quote: "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."
• Favorite exercise, sport or outdoor hobby: Running is my free therapy! I also love occasional hot yoga.
• My Best Beauty Tip: For blondes who struggle with brassiness, using a purple shampoo a few times a week can be a lifesaver.

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• I received my professional license in: 2009
• I started BSB in: March 2016
• My hometown: Howell, New Jersey
• My "Claim to Fame": Large romantic, elegant, softly draped styles.
• Favorite drink at Starbucks: White chocolate mocha Latte
• Favorite OPI color: All the glitters
• Favorite inspirational quote: When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine!
• Favorite exercise, sport or hobby: Refinishing old furniture
• My Best Beauty Tip: "For your wedding day hair style to look its very best, I suggest multidimensional color and a fresh cut."

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• I received my professional license in:  September 2010
• I started BSB  in: May 2017
• My hometown: Rock Falls, Illinois
• My "Claim to Fame”: A tousled/whimsical look
• Favorite drink at Starbucks: Iced Caramel Macchiato
• Favorite OPI color: Cajun Shrimp
• Favorite inspirational quote: “In a world where you can be anything, be yourself.”
• Favorite exercise or sport to keep fit: Running
• My Best Beauty Tip: No such thing as too much volume!

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• I received my professional license in:  2013
• I started BSB  in: January 2018
• My hometown: San Diego, CA
• My "Claim to Fame: I can make any canvas into beautiful art, and your eyes pop like never before!  
• Favorite drink at Starbucks: Soy Chai Tea Latte
• Favorite OPI color: Mod about you
• Favorite inspirational quote: "Stay focused on your own vision"
• Favorite exercise or sport to keep fit: Hot yoga and Hiking
• My Best Beauty Tip: Water is your best friend!

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• I received my professional license in:  2004
• I started BSB  in: February 2018
• My hometown: Ridgeland, SC
• My "Claim to Fame”: Precision. I take my time to get it just right.
• Favorite drink at Starbucks: Java Chip Frappuccino
• Favorite OPI color: Lincoln Park After dark
• Favorite inspirational quote: “Pay attention, it’s free!”
• Favorite exercise or sport to keep fit: Softball and Volleyball
• My Best Beauty Tip: Less is more!

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• I received my professional license in:  March 2017
• I started BSB  in: May 2017
• My hometown: Laurens, SC
• My "Claim to Fame”: I have an eye for mixing custom foundation shades. Perfect match, every time!
• Favorite drink at Starbucks: Peppermint Mocha (so much espresso!)
• Favorite OPI color: Tiramisu for Two
• Favorite inspirational quote: “When you take risks you find that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important.”
• Favorite exercise or sport to keep fit:  CrossFit
• My Best Beauty Tip: Crest White Strips are the best thing since sliced bread. Don't sleep in your makeup. Smile, always!