We are two best friends that share a love for beauty, styling and helping people feel & look their best! Our beauty journey began back in 2010 when we moved to NYC to attend Make-up Designory to receive an education detailing the intricacies of professional make-up artistry. We spent day after day learning from some of the top professionals in our industry. Living in the hustle that is NYC, and our tiny apartment, 3L, we learned that there is no place like home. Now, having been in the beauty industry and serving the Tampa Bay Area for over 10 years, we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. We are so lucky to do what we love the most, where we love the most and share it with you along the way.
Nicole Gallivan
My love for beauty began at an early age. Sitting on my mom’s bathroom floor applying lipstick all over my face, and the cabinet doors! You might say it was love at first swipe. After high school, and a couple years of college, my passion never faded. I knew I wanted to turn this passion into a career. I decided to pack up and move to NYC to attend Make-up Designory and pursue my dream. Not knowing what avenue of professional artistry I wanted to take, I first focused on beauty makeup for bridal, print and television. I was fortunate to learn from industry professionals that were doing exactly what I had dreamed of. Once back in Florida, I started working in the wedding industry and fell in love. My love for bridal hair and makeup has grown stronger every day. Being able to be a part of someone’s most special day brings an excitement and gratefulness I will never be able to explain. Taking my talents beyond bridal, into branding, print & commercial shoots has kept me growing as an artist. My goal is to always know and understand my clients, bringing their visions to life of looking and feeling their absolute best!
Kristina Weck
As far back as I can remember, I was lucky enough to know what I wanted to do when I “grew up”. Being a hairstylist was always my dream and I couldn’t wait to make it a reality. After high school I attended The Salon Professional Academy in Tampa, FL to receive my Cosmetology license. I knew I wasn’t done there, so I decided to move to NYC to attend Make-up Designory and study in Beauty Makeup. When I moved back to Florida, over 10 years ago, I immediately started working in a salon behind the chair. Four years ago I became a salon owner of my own and have never looked back. My passion for makeup never went away, even with working behind the chair full time. I started working in the wedding industry and loved sharing such a special day with my brides. Bridal hair and makeup became such a passion of mine that I knew I had to continue with it regularly. Stepping out of the salon on weekends to focus on bridal has been one of the best decisions I have made. Getting to know a bride, her style and her vision are some things that make me love what I do the most. I feel like I gain a new friend every time I meet a new client. I am lucky to have had received and continue to receive education from some of the top artists in the industry. I love the power of growing as an artist and making sure my clients receive the best of the best.
Our Team/Friends
Our Team from left to right: Stephanie, Rose, Anna, Nicole, Kristina, Lauren. We are a team of best friends who love working with each other and love hair and makeup. You’ll see us together most of the time when we are doing hair and makeup for a Wedding or event. We also serve our St Pete & Tampa clients individually. Most of us girls have spent the last decade working together and have always referred work to each other because we know how great each of these ladies are and we believe in community and not competition.