LET THE Paulina Perez Makeup TEAM HELP YOU WRITE YOUR OWN TIMELESS LOVE STORY.

MEET OUR ARTISTS

 
 

CHUDNI

Hair

Chudni graduated from the Aveda Cosmetology Institute, and has been a licenced Aveda hairstylist and trainer for over 10 years. Specializing in healthy haircare, Chudni prefers plant based products to create the most beautiful looks, naturally! As a member of the Paulina Perez makeup team, Chudni has had the pleasure of styling hair for Dateline NBC, 48 Hours, Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez, WJXT Channel 4’s fashion4ward, as well as styled hair for Yoanna House, from America’s Next Top Model. Chudni also had the privilege to style hair for the Tibi fashion show as well as the Jenny Pacham fashion show representing Aveda South schools, at New York Fashion Week 2015!


Jes

Makeup

Jessica is a licensed Full Specialist Esthetician working on completing her Master Esthetician certification. She’s been in the industry exploring her creativity with skincare and makeup artistry since 2010. She loves being able to create beautiful timeless looks for her brides and wedding parties utilizing her skills in traditional makeup and airbrushing. Jessica aspires to be her very best and feels extremely lucky to join the Paulina Perez makeup artist team, pursuing her career and fulfilling her creative passion.


KASSY

Makeup and Hair

Kassy has been a licensed cosmetologist for over 10 years. She knew at a young age that the beauty industry was her calling and proceeded to become a cosmetology teacher. Kassy loves learning new cutting-edge techniques and is always on the lookout for hot new products. She is all about accentuating your natural beauty but loves to create full glam looks as well. Some of her favorite hairstyles are whimsical, romantic updos. While she is most passionate about bridal, some of her other talents include hair and makeup for production, male grooming, and lash extensions. 

natalie

Hair

Born and raised in New York, Natalie graduated high school having already earned her cosmetology license. She then trained at New York City's John Barrett Salon, landing a position as a top stylist with a tremendous following in one of Westchester's most prestigious salons. She currently resides in North Florida and is an integral part of the Paulina Perez makeup team! Natalie has trained with and is certified by Sharon Blain. She specializes in haircutting, hair color and highlights. Since joining the team she has worked with Dateline NBC, Nike Air Jordan, and WJXT Channel 4's fashion4ward. She has been published in Jacksonville Magazine, Premiere Magazine, and The Knot. Her passion and experience enables her to connect with women of all ages and ethnicities, and make everyone from toddlers to seniors feel luxurious and beautiful in their own skin.


ERIN

Makeup

Erin has been a licensed esthetician and professional makeup artist since 2008. She has been doing weddings for 10 years and has seen her work published in magazines both locally and in national wedding publications. Erin has been trained by the industry’s top makeup artists, including Scott Barnes (who does J-Lo’s makeup) and key artists from Tyler Perry’s television show. Erin has also had the amazing joy of going backstage and helping with the makeup for the broadway show Wicked. She has had the pleasure of doing a Grammy award winning recording artist and several actresses. She has continued her education by going to the IMATS for several years and graduated from Val Garland’s School of Makeup. She loves doing all kinds of makeup and can’t wait to help you look stunning on your special day.


CHELSEY C.

Makeup

Chelsey has been working in the makeup industry for 16 years with experience in both artistry and with education. Specializing in luxury brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Armani Beauty, and Lancôme, working alongside Lancôme’s National Makeup artist Ricardo Costales. Some highlights of her career include training in LA, NYC, Chicago, and Dallas, as well as learning from international trainers and makeup artists such as renowned artist Tim Quinn.


kim

Makeup

Kim has been a licensed esthetician for over 20 years and professional makeup artist for 17. In 2005, she decided to make her dream into a career by attending makeup school in California at MKC Beauty Academy in Los Angeles. Once she graduated, she worked on 3 music videos and has had the privilege to do a photo shoot with John Cena and a model from America’s next top model. She’s done makeup for photoshoots with a clothing designer in Chicago along with being a published makeup artist in local Chicago magazines such as Elite, Chicago Social and a CD booklet for a local Chicago band! Her favorite style is to make people feel beautiful in their own skin. Her speciality in bridal makeup is a natural to soft glam look. She’s excited and thankful to be able to work with Paulina Perez and her team of amazing artists!


rebecca

Hair and Makeup

Rebecca is a licensed hair and makeup artist with a passion for teaching. When she is not perfecting our client’s glam for their special day, you can find her teaching the next generation of stylists the tips and tricks it takes to succeed as an artist in this fast-paced world of beauty.


HALAH

Makeup

Finding her affection for all things beauty at the age of 15, Halah knew she wanted to pursue a career as a makeup artist. Halah believes in making you shine without masking your natural beauty. She focuses on maintaining a person’s authenticity with a true emphasis on skin minimalism and complementary tones. 

Halah studied at the Parisian Spa Institute, graduating as a licensed cosmetologist. She has experience in bridal, special events, and photo shoots. Halah loves working with brides, production, and everything creative. She continues her education to progress her artistic talent with makeup and styling classes. 

With many years of customer service to accompany her resume, Halah caters to clients’ needs and strives to exceed expectations. Whether she is working on set or in the privacy of your home, the people she has worked with have nothing but great feedback on her fun presence and sincere work ethic.


HILLARY

Makeup

Hillary acquired her facial specialist license in 2011 and immediately jumped into the beauty industry to pursue her passion for makeup artistry. Always artistic as a child and taking “dress up” far more seriously than her friends, her love for makeup continued to develop well into her teenage years when she realized this could be more than just a fun hobby. One shimmering, smokey eye at a time, she landed roles at Sephora and MAC where she further developed her skills, working with people of all ages and backgrounds. She classifies her signature style as soft glam, emphasizing natural, flushed skin and dazzling eyes. The transformation she provides comes from how you see yourself, not from masking your unique features. 


Joey

Hair

Meet Joey, a passionate and dedicated hair stylist with a knack for transforming hair into works of art. With over 11 years of experience in the industry, Joey has honed his skills to perfection, specializing in precision cuts, creative coloring, and innovative styling techniques. His commitment to his craft is unwavering, evident in his tireless pursuit of excellence and his ability to exceed clients' expectations. Whether wedding or behind the chair, Joey brings a unique blend of talent, professionalism, and creativity to every project, leaving a lasting impression on all who have the pleasure of experiencing his expertise.


KAYLA

Hair

Kayla Jones is a licensed cosmetologist who graduated from Aveda Institute. While attending Aveda she got certified to install all extension types with the Bellami Hair Extensions company. She has had a passion for hair for as long as she’s known from helping her grandmother in her salon as a child. She is a full-time hairstylist with experience in weddings, special events, prom styles, and more! She is dedicated to bringing your hair dreams to life while also providing a luxury experience.


ANA

Makeup and Hair

Ana’s passion for makeup began at an early age. Ever since she was a little girl she was in love with anything that had to do with beauty. In Puerto Rico, 2013 she decided to start her wedding makeup and hair business called Color Touch By Ana, working mostly with destination brides. She is always taking seminars to learn new techniques, the latest trends, and to help make her clients look their best. Joining the Paulina Perez makeup team has given her the opportunity to work with some amazing clients, including ABC News, HGTV, and Trendy Bride Magazine!


lauren

Hair

Lauren recently became a full member of the Makeup by Paulina Perez family. She has been doing bridal/updo hair since she was about 13 and it continues to be her passion. She has been licensed to do hair for 15 years and continues to work in a salon full-time, along with being a part of our team. Lauren’s work has been featured on three bridal magazine covers. She started collaborating on bridal and event hair 10 years ago with fellow MBPP artist, Erin. They continue to bring their creativity and vision to our clients every day.


Chelsey D.

Makeup and Hair

Born and raised in Southeast Georgia. As a young girl in pageants and dance, Chelsey furthered a career in modeling with the experience of being in front of as well as behind the camera. This is where her passion for beauty began.

Chelsey’s been a Florida cosmetologist since 2013, graduating from the Aveda Institute in Jacksonville. She has freelanced for Benefit Cosmetics , Clinique, Lancôme and worked with 2 Forbes top 200 Salons (both were Aveda) as well as The Spa at Omni Amelia Island Plantation

Specializing in Wedding/Event Hair & Makeup, her passion is enhancing the natural beauty of her clients. Giving them the freedom to enhance who they are and the confidence of being in their own skin.


Taylor

Hair

Taylor officially joined the beauty industry in 2020 as a licensed cosmetologist, but she’s always had a passion for all things beauty! She trained and graduated from the Aveda Institute specializing in wig making, bridal, and pageant styling. Taylor has had the privilege to style hair for Miss NY USA 2022, and Miss Florida Global USA 2022. Taylor takes pride in making her clients feel nothing short of amazing and feels it is vital that their time with her is pleasant and relaxing.


ALYSSA

Hair

Alyssa decided to pursue a career in beauty at the age of 14 when she attended an academy high school. By the time she was sixteen, she had already earned both her cosmetology and her esthetician license. Alyssa started her career young, working in a salon styling guests for weddings and special events.

Alyssa developed a passion for making women feel beautiful and seeing how a small transformation can give someone a new found confidence. Since becoming licensed Alyssa has had the opportunity to work behind the scenes in Anastasia - the broadway musical! She has also spent her time working on photo shoots and countless weddings.


ERIN A.

Hair

Erin A. is a licensed cosmetologist who graduated from the Paul Mitchell school in 2012. She has experience in weddings, prom, special events, and photo shoots. She’s a full-time educator who has a passion for helping others achieve their goals in the beauty industry and a love for making people feel beautiful from the inside out.


Professional hair and makeup

Yekiylehyah

Makeup and Hair

Ms. Y, Yekiylehyah has been enhancing beauty in this industry for over 20 years. You can find her behind the chair in the salon, behind the scenes, or backstage for fashion shows, photo shoots, and videos. Because of her passion for education, she has also been found in the classroom for 15 years, giving hundreds of future stylists a strong foundation in the beauty industry.

EADON

Hair

Eadon graduated from The Aveda Institute in 2010 and has been in the beauty industry since. Having spent time behind the chair in a salon, as an esthetician in a medical spa, and as an instructor at The Aveda Institute, she finally found her calling as a bridal and event hairstylist and has been working weddings and production exclusively for the past 7 years. Eadon’s work has been published in The Knot and Premiere Magazine as well as featured in commercials for Johnson & Johnson and ADT. She was the lead hairstylist for the feature-length film ‘Albert and Claude’ and has done hair for multiple fashion shows. Eadon views creating formal hairstyles as an art form and believes her passion for her craft is obvious throughout her work!


Hair and Makeup Artist Casey

Casey

Hair and Makeup

Master Hairstylist and Makeup Artist, Casey’s career in beauty spans over 25yrs. She is professionally licensed in FL, MA and NJ.  She has a Journeyman’s Certification for Hairstyling and Makeup Application for Film, TV, and Photography, from the esteemed Makeup Designory, located in Burbank, CA. Her education and technique allowed for a position working for Hollywood Hairstylist Romi Cortier.

While residing in Boston MA, Casey’s credits include representation by the Team Agency, Key Makeup Artist for the first “Click It or Ticket Campaign”, the Pinoy Power Makeover Series, The Food Network’s “Andrea Immer in Boston”, Stuff at Nite Magazine’s “Summer in Boston Series”, and MA College of Art’s Key Makeup Artist for EOY Fashion Shows 1997-2001.     

Casey takes pride in building trust and understanding with all of her clients. She possesses a refined knowledge of color theory, light and spacing. She embraces the beauty of different cultures and appreciates the unique quality it brings to her vision as a hairstylist and makeup artist. Her attention to the needs of her clients allows her the versatile ability to orchestrate a complete look from start to finish that can leave clients feeling beautiful and fully confident to recreate the hairstyle at home.

“Blessed are the hairstylists, for they bring out the beauty in others”.  (Peter Coppola)


NICOLE

Makeup

With over a decade of experience as a licensed cosmetologist, Nicole is dedicated to helping clients look and feel their best. She specializes in makeup for weddings, special events, editorial work, film, and makeup lessons.

After obtaining her cosmetology license, she earned a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Product Development from Ohio State University, where she first began working on local magazine shoots and with private clients. In 2019, Nicole further honed her skills at The Academy of Glam in Miami, studying bridal, editorial, and runway makeup with renowned professionals, including celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes.

Nicole is passionate about delivering personalized, high-quality results that enhance her clients' natural beauty and leave them feeling confident and empowered.