Josie
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Josie

Specializing in natural, minimal, classic, effortless, boho-inspired styles that enhance each person’s individual beauty.

Get to know Josie…

Q. When you’re not working, what do you love to do in your free time?
A. Play with my dog, eat, travel, spend time with my family.

Q. Tell us more about your story and your career.
A. I’ve been doing hair and makeup for over 10 yrs now. It has always been a passion of mine, but it took me a while to get where I am today. I graduated with a degree in Business, and after working in Corporate America for a decade, I realized an office job just wasn’t for me. I went back to school to for my cosmetology license, and the rest is history!

Q. What brought you to Southern California?
A. I was born & raised in sunny Santa Monica, so I’ve been a SoCal girl all my life!

Q. Where are your favorite locations or venues to work?
A. Hummingbird Nest is one of my favorite wedding venues. It has a beautiful backdrop of the mountains, and has such breathtaking views.

Q. What is a current beauty trend you fully stand behind?
A. Moisturizer is a necessity. Even if you have oily skin, it still needs moisture. Your skin will thank you for it as you age.

Q. Please tell us more about your art.
A. I like to enhance each person’s natural and individual beauty, not cover it up with caked on makeup. Embrace your uniqueness. My approach is: less is always more than you think.

Q. What fuels you in your career?
A. Learning new techniques, and knowing there’s always room for improvement. I love watching other artists at work because there will always be a learning curve.

Q. What is your favorite part of a wedding day?
A. Seeing everyone dressed with their hair and makeup done.

View more of Josie’s recent work HERE.

“I couldn’t recommend Emily Lynn + Co more. Colette and Josie did hair and makeup for my wedding day, including myself, my officiant, and my 6 bridesmaids. They were professional, punctual, and so much fun to have with us as we got ready for the day! I met Colette for a hair and makeup trial and she was super responsive to changes I wanted to make on the day of. I asked her to highlight me to the gods and she delivered! If I got to do the day all over, I’d absolutely choose Colette and Josie again.”

— Grace T, Google Review

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Josie’s Work

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