Jessica Shefsick
Owner, Manager, Makeup Artist
Jessica Shefsick
Owner, Manager, Makeup Artist
- 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!
Kiah Holland
Makeup Artist
Kiah Holland
Makeup Artist
- 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.
Alex Turner
Makeup Artist
Alex Turner
Makeup Artist
- 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.
- 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!
Courtney Marine
Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist
Courtney Marine
Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist
- 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.
Megan Evegan
Hair Stylist
Megan Evegan
Hair Stylist
- 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."
Alyssa Morthland
Hair Stylist
Alyssa Morthland
Hair Stylist
- 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!
Denise Cardenas
Makeup Artists
Denise Cardenas
Makeup Artists
- 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!
Sara Lowther
Hair Stylist
Sara Lowther
Hair Stylist
- 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!
Tabatha White
Makeup Artists
Tabatha White
Makeup Artists
- 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!
