A Beautiful Wedding at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Just a few months before August, we were contacted by the very talented coordinator Natalie from A Good Affair . Her client, Lewina was very clear that she wanted to book our Grace to be her bridal makeup and hair stylist for her wedding day. Lewina was getting married at the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel and everything about her wedding was about the details and so unique. She had 2 ceremonies, a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and an American ceremony. Her dress was one of a kind, not your typical white wedding dress! For her hair and makeup she chose to go pretty natural, just enhancing her beautiful features. Her photographers, Derek and Sarah from Frenzel Photographers did an amazing job capturing the day. Take a look for yourself and enjoy!

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Linda & Anthony Get Married

Linda and Anthony got married in August at the Armenian Cathedral and then had their reception at the Hilton Hotel in Universal City. Linda chose one of our artists, Tara as her makeup and hair stylist for her wedding. She met Tara last year, when she was doing hair and makeup for her cousin's wedding and fell in love with her work. I don't blame her, Tara does beautiful hair and makeup and has such a calm and sweet personality that she is the person you want to have around on your wedding day! After the wedding Linda wrote to Yana Beauty Studio, raving about how she felt so beautiful on her wedding day... and we cannot be more grateful that we got to make that happen for her! Check out pictures of the beautiful bride Linda, which were taken by the very talented Jamie from Jamie B Photography. If you want to check out some more photos of this beautiful wedding, you can visit this link. Enjoy! 

xoxo,

Yana

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Rainy Day Hair

It's raining today and if you are like me, spending time on your hair is an effort and having it get wet is no fun. However, who said you still can't look cute in the rain. Here are some cute weatherproof styles that will be safe in the rain, wind or humidity. 

Braids are an easy solution when the weather is wet and icky. It keeps the hair from frizzing and stays in place.
Start by parting your hair in the center or on the side, depending on your preference, and then separate your hair into pigtails. Braid each side and secure it with a metal-free, fabric-covered elastic band (this reduces damage done to your ends). Next, take the braid on your right side and wrap it across the top of your head, using two to three bobby pins to fasten it directly behind your left ear; repeat the steps above with the opposite braid.

This cute, casual bun is great for wet and humid weather. It's really simple to do... just follow these steps:  

1. Use some serum to smooth your hair of any frizziness

2. Pull it up into a ponytail on top of your head using your fingers or a comb to smooth out the hair.

3. Secure with a snag-free ponytail holder

4. Twist the ponytail in a circle and secure with bobby pins

5. Finally spray it with a strong hold hairspray to make sure it stays 

This is an easy style that can be achieved anytime, anywhere.  Caught in the rain? As long as you have an elastic band you're set!
First, bring your hair to either the left or right side of your head so it lays on your shoulder. If you're all about volume at the crown, tease hair until you've reached the desired lift using a comb. Then, begin braiding your hair and secure it with a rubber band. Voilà! 


Here's another quick and easy updo you can do if you are caught in the rain. 

Just create a  side part, and using a boar-bristle brush  smooth your hair and gather it to one side. Then, start braiding your hair down to the ends, securing it with an elastic band.  Finally, wrap the hair around itself (into a bun) against your head. Secure with bobby pins and U-pins to keep the braided bun from unraveling.

I hope you try these fun hairstyles and let me know if you have any questions or comments! 

Love,

Yana 

Your very own personal makeup and hairstylist 

Happy Anniversary Karlie and Dane!

Last year I did a wedding that was very memorable. Everything about this wedding was so unique and had so much style! The dress, the accessories and the overall style was fun and playful. Karlie moved to Los Angeles from Canada with her fiance to start a new life and a wedding to plan. I was so blown away that at the age 20, she was so courageous to move to a new country and to get married. However, when you meet Karlie her faith in God and her love for her husband Dane is really inspiring and gives assurance that she knows what's right for her. 

The wedding took place at one of my favorite venues in Los Angeles, Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica. Karlie and Dane got married on a Monday morning and the day could not have been more perfect. For Karlie's eyes, I chose to do some plums and golds to make her striking blue eyes pop. I used airbrush makeup over a cream pink blush still allowing for her cute freckles to show through. I just love the combination of Karlie's bright blue eyes with her red hair!  

I cannot believe it has already been a year! Congratulations and wishing you many more years together! 

xoxo,

Yana

My Favorite Skincare Products

As a bridal makeup artist, my philosophy is that if your skin looks flawless, then your makeup will look flawless as well. When your skin is smooth and hydrated the makeup goes on better and looks a lot smoother. I have been kind of obsessed with my skin since I was 14 years old and I really believe that because of using good skincare products and making sure I use sunblock every day my skin has kept its tone and elasticity. My clients always ask me what I use on my skin and how I take care of it,and here are some of my secrets: Exfoliate regularly and use SPF everyday. Why and how to exfoliate you ask? Well, when I talk about exfoliating, I'm not talking about scrubbing your skin with a harsh scrub. You can use cleansers, creams and moisturizers that have exfoliating ingredients in them that do an excellent job without being harsh on your skin. There are secret ingredients that do the exfoliation for you on a deeper level and make your skin glow. Here are some of my favorite products out on the market that do an excellent job of exfoliating your skin.

Cleanser

Murad exfoliating cleanser: this cleanser has very fine particles that exfoliate your skin, but it's still very creamy and gentle. I like using this cleanser 3-4 times a week to keep my skin glowing. Whenever I use it, I swear I feel like my skin looks so much brighter!

Sophyto Cleanser: I like this foaming glycolic cleanser because it is gentle but it still exfoliates your skin. I also love this line because it is a natural and organic. 

Toner: 

Murad Hydrating Toner: This toner is great for refreshing your skin throughout the day or before applying moisturizer. I love it because it doesn't feel sticky and it smells very fresh. It is perfect for this dry weather as a pick-me uppper.

Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Face Mist: This stuff is so great! It feels calming on the skin and has tons of antioxidants. It's good for all skin types and smells delicious.  

Moisturizer

Olay Day Cream: a basic day lotion that I have been using for years. It gets the job done of moisturizing and protecting your skin without leaving it greasy or oily. I like it for all skin types, but if you have dry skin you might want to use something a bit heavier.

Ole Henriksen Pure Perfection Night Cream: I use this cream every night before bedtime and when I wake up, my skin feels so supple and smooth. It has glycolic acid in it, so it exfoliates your skin while you sleep. I love it and highly recommend it!

Murad Perfecting Day Cream: I love this lotion for many reasons. The consistency is thin, but it moisturizes the skin really nicely. It has SPF 30, which is sometimes hard to find in a lotion. And the good thing is that it doesn't have the strong smell of sunscreen. 

Mask

Murad Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask: I LOOOVE this mask! It gently dissolves the dead skin, while revealing brighter, younger looking skin. It's ideal to use on normal/combination skin on a weekly basis. I love that it comes in small packets so you don't have to stick your fingers into a jar. 

Serum

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum: This is the only serum I use every day before makeup application. It's like a daily vitamin for your skin. It has tons of antioxidants and is very moisturizing. My makeup goes on so nicely after I use this stuff. I'm kinda addicted. 

Well, I hope this was a helpful guide for your skincare. As you can tell, I love Murad and Ole Henriksen lines.. and trust me I have tried MANY skin care lines through out the years. Please post your comments and questions below and link to my Facebook page for more info and updates.

xoxo,
Yana