Kelly Kitchen is the makeup artist and hair stylist behind Defining Styles. As a licensed cosmeteologist and former MAC make-up artist, Kelly is now directing her passion and talent towards weddings. She offers on location hair and makeup for brides and their bridal party. I recently talked with Kelly about her business and here is what she had to say:
What inspired you to start Defining Styles? I was inspired to start Defining Styles when I realized there was a market for my creative passion within the wedding industry. I started getting into up-dos and creative hair styling when I was a student in the cosmetology program at my high school. Eventually I began to be requested for friend’s weddings and as word of mouth spread, a business blossomed! Working with MAC I further developed my makeup artistry skills in learning new techniques, broadening my product knowledge and learning how to create looks that enhance natural beauty whether the style of makeup is natural or very dramatic. Providing hair and makeup services on location truly eliminates the hassle of having to run around to salons and appointments on the day of the event, making everyone feel more relaxed!
How long have you been doing hair styling and makeup artistry? It is hard to believe I have been working with hair for over 10 years! It began when I started high school as I started to try creative ways of taming my unruly and naturally curly locks. When I would get compliments on my hair styles they would always ask who did it and started requesting me to do theirs as well. Throughout high school I began styling my friend’s hair for dances, and junior year I enrolled in my high school’s cosmetology certification program with the plan to become a Texas State Board certified Cosmetologist . After becoming state board certified in the summer of 2003, I went off to college where I continued to use my hairstyling skills for fun events. After working with MAC Cosmetics towards the end of my college career in 2007, I realized that I could use both of my skills and talents for events such as weddings.
What is your favorite part about doing weddings? My favorite part about doing weddings is the excitement and adrenaline rush of the big day. I think it really provides the challenge that I’ve always thrived on and drives my performance. I am a perfectionist when it comes to the details so the hectic scheduling and the pressure of finishing in plenty of time really creates an environment that could go haywire, but I believe it is my organizational skills that keep things in line. No matter whether the wedding party consists of three or thirteen people I feel I’m always on top of my game and ready to provide an enjoyable beautifying experience for everyone.
Is there anything else you would like for people to know about Defining Styles? Defining Styles is all about you! I strive to provide not only top quality hair styling and makeup artistry services, but also to cater to each individuals personal styles and needs. Defining Styles offers that personal touch to your beauty services all while decreasing the stress of running the bridal party around town to and from salons. We are currently a completely on location service, and will travel to you with no travel fees for the greater Austin area, and travel to Houston and San Antonio as well for a small fee.
You can find Kelly online at Defining Styles.
