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.
Shauna Phillips
Makeup Artist
Shauna Phillips
Makeup Artist
- 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!
Jennifer Youmans-White
Hair Stylist
Jennifer Youmans-White
Hair Stylist
- 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.
- 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!
Lindsay Mack
Makeup Artist
Lindsay Mack
Makeup Artist
- I received my professional license in: 2014
- I started BSB in: June 2016
- My hometown: St. George, UT
- My "Claim to Fame": Full and perfect brows!
- Favorite drink at Starbucks: Iced White Chocolate Mocha
- Favorite OPI color: Go with the Lava Flow
- Favorite inspirational quote: Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder.
- Favorite exercise, sport or outdoor hobby: Yoga, hiking or dancing!
- My Best Beauty Tip: Choosing the correct moisturizer for your skin type can make all the difference in your makeup application!
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."
