Artists

ELANA – Aesthetician and Make up Artist
	Elana is a licensed aesthetician and make up artist with over 20 years experience in the industry. She has attended advanced aesthetician courses abroad, is a MAC Pro member, and is trained and certified with airbrush make up application through the Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts.
• She began her career in San Francisco and has worked with major cosmetic companies, renowned artists, and dance companies. Media and print work include magazine shoots and television commercials aired on MTV and the Wedding Channel. She has also been a principal artist at select wedding shows. • She named her business Facia Bella, which means beautiful face, because every woman is truly beautiful. She teaches and encourages her clients to use a product more than one way and that it’s O.K. to think out-of-the-box. Simply put, “you don’t need to spend a zillion dollars to look beautiful, and don’t forget to have fun!” • Elana’s special love is bridal artistry. Her extensive knowledge and experience ensures the bride and her party to be absolutely gorgeous until the morning after the event! • Elana is a graduate of “Mama Clown” and has face painted for 15 years, and has worked alongside emergency task teams providing her artistry creating disaster/injured victims for city wide drills.

GENEVIE – Make up Artist and Color Specialist
	Genevie has been surrounded by the cosmetic industry her entire life. As a child and teenager, her friends always requested she do their make up. After being convinced by a top make up artist of her talent, she began her professional career and has never looked back. She began working behind the counter for Lancôme and was quickly picked up by another “giant” where she began her free lance career. She has worked for different cosmetic companies as a member of their pro teams, and has worked with and learned from the top named artists in the industry. She was an exclusive color artist for an international cosmetic company.
• Genevie’s specialty is color and lips. She blends, combines and creates colors that you would never think of using. She loves working with lips because she feels that they are an extension of your skin tones, and if you create the right color, people will notice you all day. She is widely favored by models who request her services for photo shoots and auditions. Photographers love her creativity! • She loves working with brides and views each bride’s face a canvas and between the bride’s vision and her artistry, a masterpiece is created. Genevie works with MAC color story and other professional products to meet every skin need and type. She attended the Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts where she received advanced training and certification for air brush make up application. When Genevie applies your make up, you can expect perfection!

DANIELLE – Licensed Cosmetologist – Hair Specialist

Danielle is from the Sacramento area and has been a licensed cosmetologist with over 10 years experience in the industry. She has taken advanced classes from industry leaders that range from Redken colorists to Vidal Sassoon and Bumble and Bumble stylists. Because of her advanced training and amazing talent, you can rest assure that you will get the look you desire: modern, romantic, traditional, entirely unique and "you." Danielle uses only the best professional products compatible for your hair type to produce perfect results.

• Danielle’s specialties also include coloring and cutting edge styling. She has earned a widely respected reputation for her formal styling technique that has brought her anywhere from Lake Tahoe to the Bay Area. Her experience and creativity has made her a favorite with brides and women seeking that “perfect do” for special occasions, photo shoots, and media appearances. Photographers request Danielle’s services for media work because of her versatility and vision. Danielle recognizes that it is often difficult for a bride or bridal party to get to a salon the day of the wedding, so to offer a more relaxed and comfortable environment, she offers her services onsite.

CHARMIN - Hair Cutting and Styling
	Charmin is dedicated to making sure you look and feel your best on your special occasion. She is a licensed cosmetologist who has worked in the Folsom and Granite Bay area since 1999. Currently, Charmin works at De la Muse Salon located in Folsom, California. Charmin is a Redken color specialist, and is known for her precision cutting and styling abilities. Charmin also recognizes that it is often difficult for a bride or bridal party to get to a salon the day of the wedding, so to offer a more relaxed and comfortable environment, she offers her services onsite.
• One of her true passions is formal styling and bridal hair design, something she has excelled at from the beginning of her career; in fact, she took first place in a formal styling competition, while still in beauty school! Her ability to transform hair into an art form is truly amazing. • Through the years Charmin's sought after skills have taken her all over the country, as well as Mexico and Canada; quoting a beautiful bride from South America, "How does she do it ... I am beautiful!" • Charmin enjoys working with her clients creating the right look for them. From the moment you sit in the chair you will know you are in the best of hands, and that you are going to look fabulous!

MEGAN – Face Painting

Megan has been creating art, of all kinds, since she could hold a crayon. She is now a graphic design student at Sierra College and strives to eventually get her Masters in Fine Art. She has been face painting for 5 years, and has worked at numerous events with the Facia Bella team and also as a freelance artist. She has worked with a nationally known event company know as Unique Talent Services and has assisted the Facia Bella team at numerous weddings and events.

• Megan strives for vibrant colors and versatility in her work. She encourages a “you name it, I’ll paint it” philosophy with her face-painting subjects, inspiring creativity and imagination. She also believes that you are never too old to have your face painted. Whether it is a harvest festival at a senior home or a toddler’s birthday, Megan will do her best to bring your ideas to life.