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It is my honor and pleasure to announce – and congratulate –the ten finalists for Go Pretty’s first annual Beauty Pro Awards! The selection process has not been an easy one, given the high volume of extremely talented beauty pros who participated. We’ve sorted through dozens of entries, and painstakingly chose the ten individuals whose spirits and desire for success shined through. Now, it’s up to our distinguished judges to pick the Grand Prize Winner! Stay tuned, as we will announce the winner in early June.
If you did not make the finalist cut this year, please do not despair! The Beauty Pro Awards will continue in 2012 – with various categories and bigger prizes – and I encourage you to apply again next year.
Congratulations and best of luck to the finalists! I hope to see
you in New York City….
Go. And be gorgeous!
Tracy
Makeup Artist, Dedicated to Helping Women with Cancer Feel Beautiful
With more than two decades of experience in makeup artistry, Lori has applied makeup to myriad notables: sports stars,business figures, top celebrities and models, to name a few. Her
work has appeared throughout several national magazines, television commercials, newscasts and videos.
But what sets Lori apart from her peers is her dedication to
helping individuals undergoing cancer-related treatments to look
and feel beautiful. For the past eight years, she has been applying
makeup in private sessions without charge for patients at the
University of Chicago Hospitals. She is also the author of
Facing the Mirror with Cancer, which she wrote with the tools of her makeup kit in hand and the love of helping people in her heart.Watch her video entry here: http://gopretty.com/video/beauty-pro-awards-entry-facing
Victoria Dada
“Leather and Lace” Luminary
Victoria Dada began her beauty career by working with brides in the Northeast Region. Her flawless bridal cosmetic services and extensive experience with gele, a traditional African head wrap, earned her a strong reputation for gorgeous results and sublime skill. But her creativity and talent extend far beyond brides. Last year, Victoria entered a worldwide contest
commissioned by supermodel Iman to produce a unique “leather and lace” look using her cosmetic products. Despite a record number of participants, Victoria placed third in the competition, proving her ability to create flawless looks across diverse skin types. Watch her video entry here: http://gopretty.com/forum/topics/beauty-pro-awards-entry
Tish Perkins
Makeup Art ist &
Color Customizer
Recognizing that true beauty comes from
within, Tish has used her makeup artistry skills to enhance her clients’ inner beauty for more than six years. As a freelance makeup artist with a focus on bridal, fashion and event makeup, Tish’s specialty lies in customizing color and working with a variety of skin tones, in addition to airbrush makeup application.
She lets these talents shine in her capacity as the Official Makeup Artist for the Indian Wedding Expo in D.C. and Virginia, a highly coveted position.
Watch her video entry here: http://gopretty.com/video/beauty-pro-awards-submission
B Wilson
Hairstylist & Makeup Artist
Brooklyn-based B is a hairstylist and makeup artist with nearly eight years of experience under her belt. She takes her craft seriously and truly loves making her clients meet their beauty potential, whether they are models or “everyday” women. B caters primarily to brides, who trust her style and enthusiasm to make them shine on their special day. An eternal optimist, B believes in the transformative power of beauty and could not imagine her life without the ability to practice her passion. Watch her video entry here: http://gopretty.com/video/go-pretty-beauty-pro-awards-1
Char Braden
Makeup Artist & Entrepreneur
Char is a consummate beauty professional specializing in makeup artistry and natural hair styling. A go-getter with a fearless entrepreneurial spirit, she recently established her own business, “The Beauty in You.” Char’s consistently flawless applications have kept her clients – models, actresses, brides – and photographers happy for nearly two years. Her work has been displayed in television, film and theater, and on runways. Char is currently a freelance makeup artist for M.A.C. and hopes to one day break into the international scene.
Read her essay entry here: http://gopretty.com/profiles/blogs/beauty-pro-awards-entry-for
Dorothy Strouhal
Celebrity Makeup Artist & Owner of Your Makeup
Expert
Dorothy’s life-long passion for makeup and
a background in cosmetology culminated in the opening of her ownstudio, Your Makeup Expert, in 2005. A perennial go-to for local celebrities in Houston, Texas, Dorothy has also worked with nationally renowned celebrities and notable political and sports figures. Her work has been featured in many publications, including TIME, Premier Bride, and The Knot, and
has gracedbillboards nationwide. Dorothy also runs a training
program that helps everyday women, as well as those who are more advanced, perfect their makeup skills. Read her essay entry here:
http://gopretty.com/profiles/blogs/my-beauty-pro-awards-entry-amp
Keri Anne Shea
Special Occasion Stylist
With nearly two decades of hairdressing
experience under her belt, Keri Anne is one of Connecticut’s most
sought after wedding and editorial stylists. Her work has been
showcased in national television commercials, in print publications
including Real Simple Magazine, Brides and
Getmarried Magazine, among others, and has won
weddingwire.com’s Brides Choice Award three years running (2009,
2010 and 2011). Keri Anne owns a studio in South Windsor, CT and
offers onsite services including beauty consultations, photo
shoots, hair styling and makeup application, hair and eyelash
extensions, and more. Every year, Keri Anne donates a portion of
her studio’s proceeds to the Breast Cancer Society. View her essay
entry here: http://gopretty.com/profiles/blogs/beauty-pro-awards-1
Jacqueline Malocu
Bridal & Fantasy Makeup Expert
Jacqueline is a makeup artist and hairstylis
t with more than 15 years of experience
who specializes in bridal and fantasy makeup. From unique upstyle
designs to makeup applications, she thoroughly enjoys every aspect
of her career. Jacqueline has worked closely with photographers for
in-studio portrait sessions, as well as on-location shoots,
including those for commercials, educational & corporate videos
and multi-media campaigns. She is also the founder of Mark of
Elegance Salon & Spa, which she has successfully grown from a
simple studio to an upscale urban enterprise.
Video: http://gopretty.com/video/go-pretty-beauty-pro-awards
Melissa Mangrum
Fashion Editorial & Bridal Makeup Artist
Melissa is a driven self-starter who exudes enthusiasm for the
beauty industry. With an acute interest in fashion editorial and
bridal makeup artistry, her work has been displayed on numerous
models and brides and has appeared in Quixotic Online.
Melissa’s hard work doesn’t end when she puts her makeup brushes
away, however. She continues to perfect her craft through attending
workshops and trade shows, and she also owns About Face Beauti
Makeup Artistry & Image Consulting.
Essay: http://gopretty.com/profile/MelissaMangrum
Julie Flury
Freelance Hair Artist
Julie is a licensed freelance hair artist and owner of a five-star
business in the Washington, D.C. area that caters to brides.
When she’s not busy running her business, Julie collaborates
with other industry professionals to further develop her skills,
and pens articles on hair trends and beauty events for www.examiner.com. ;
Her mission is to provide a top-ranked professional service coupled
with a comfortable and relaxing environment for every client,
regardless of the assignment.
Essay: http://gopretty.com/profiles/blogs/beauty-pro-awards
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