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Makeup education, mentorship & personal lessons for artists and everyday women.

Beyond Beauty is my signature makeup education experience—created for both artists and everyday women who want to feel more confident with makeup.

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One-on-One Makeup Lessons

Invest in your daily confidence. In a private lesson, we’ll refine your routine, review your products, and create techniques tailored to your features and lifestyle. You’ll walk away with the skills — and the confidence — to elevate your everyday or special occasion looks.

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Group Lessons & Makeup Parties

Makeup is better shared. From small group lessons to makeup parties, enjoy a fun and interactive experience while learning techniques that work for everyone. Perfect for girls’ nights, team building, or special events.

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Beyond Beauty Artistry Program

Invest in your future as a professional makeup artist. Beyond Beauty goes beyond trends, giving you the technical skills and business guidance you’ll use in today’s working world. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when the program launches.

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  • “Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.”

    Albert Einstein

  • “Makeup artistry is more than technique—it’s a language of confidence and creativity.”

    Kristi Colby

  • “Every artist was first an amateur.”

    Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • “Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life.”

    Confucius

  • “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.”

    Brad Henry

  • “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

    Maya Angelou

  • “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

    Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

    Nelson Mandela

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Products I Trust

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As a makeup artist, I’ve tested countless products over the years. These are the ones I consistently trust in both my professional kit and my personal routine. Each one delivers beautiful results that I can stand behind.

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