Hair & Makeup Artist
Hi! I am one of Velvet Room’s owners and lead team members! I’ve been doing weddings for a little over 5 years now and love every part of it! I love creating makeup looks and articulating updos as well as curating each and every individual service. This industry is forever growing which is so fascinating to me and love to grow along with it. In my off time, I enjoy spending time with loved ones and my dog Baku and beardie Rocco!
Hair & Makeup Artist
Shanice is a Licensed Cosmetologist with 10+ years of experience. Being a hairstylist and makeup artist, Shanice is well-versed in creating looks that flatter your best features. Having worked in salon, tv, print, and film, she is both skilled and knowledgeable. Her diverse clientele makes her an expert at tones and textures. With her love for both people and beauty, Shanice is fiercely passionate about making your special occasion one to remember.
Makeup Artist
I’m a freelance makeup artist and have been doing this for about 5 years. I love meeting new people and sharing on their special days. I like to make jewelry, travel, and attend Nascar races during my downtime.
Hair & Makeup Artist
Hi, my name is Lydia! I am a local St. Louis Hair and Makeup artist. I have been in the industry for about five years. One of the things I love most is being able to create unique hair and makeup looks that are specially tailored to my client’s preferences and features. I really enjoy creating an emphasis on the eyes and coming up with different looks when it comes to doing makeup. Something I enjoy for fun is spending time outdoors with my puppy dog Bryce.
Bridal Hair Artist
Carlos' portfolio includes clients in film/television, award shows, keynote speakers, weddings, several fashion weeks across the states, campaigns, and commercial and editorial photo shoots for magazines such as Runway, Vogue, and Society Diaries. You can rest assured that he can deliver services worthy of any A-Lister.
Carlos began his training at Toni & Guy: Fashion Island in Newport Beach, a European-based company that specializes in fashion-forward hair styling and modern haircut. Working 10+ years in Los Angeles with celebrity/editorial hairstylists and also as an educator has left Carlos with exceptional skills in every hair type. As a versatile and in-demand hairstylist his talent, sincerity, and strong enthusiasm for his craft have yielded a fiercely loyal clientele list that is constantly growing.
He retains a passion for learning and is continuously educating himself on current trends and sharpening his creative skills.
Makeup Artist
Hi, my name is Phillip, and ever since I can remember I've had a paintbrush in my hand. Since 2015 I've called MAC cosmetics my home while working in multiple locations over the years in the Saint Louis area.
And after all these years, helping each person I talk to uncover their unique confidence through makeup is definitely the thing that keeps me so inspired in this industry.
Makeup Artist
I am a free-lance makeup artist since 2021, though my love of makeup goes back many years. I am self taught and have also taken technique courses from skilled makeup artists.
My fortes consist of bridal, special events and natural makeup styles. My favorite part about being a makeup artist is seeing the confidence and joy my clients express.
In my spare time iam enjoying my family and friends. During the week I work as a stay at home mama.
Makeup Artist
I'm Rubi Martinez, a makeup artist with over 6 years of experience in the makeup industry.
Throughout these years, I've focused on perfecting my skills in both social and bridal makeup. I've accomplished this through attending various courses and workshops and working alongside well-respected makeup artists both at home and abroad. Additionally, my experience extends to photo shoots and television makeup.
My passion for makeup began in childhood; I have two sisters, and I always enjoyed styling their hair and applying makeup, not realizing that this marked the start of my lifelong passion.
Esthetician & Makeup Artist
Rikki Techner was born and raised in St. Louis. Upon graduating from Millikin University, she moved to Los Angeles to begin her work in film. During her 10-year career as a film and special effects makeup artist in Los Angeles, Rikki saw skin of all types and conditions. She can tell you without a doubt that makeup is no substitute for healthy, revitalized skin.
Upon the start of the pandemic in 2020, she moved back to St. Louis and began studying skincare product formulation at the School of Natural Skincare. She developed her product line, Mind Body Skin Care, and received her esthetician's license in 2021. She has a skincare practice in the St. Louis Wellness Center where she gives facials, chemical peels, and body treatments. She lives in the city with her wife and two dogs.
Hair Artist
I am Cayla, a hair artist located in St. Louis. I offer a variety of hair services including elegant and unique special event styling. I love to be creative and give my clients the beauty they deserve.