Nikoletta Kataxenos
Hi, I'm so happy you're here!
I was born and raised on the island of Rhodes in Greece and moved to Baltimore, MD when I was eleven years old. Adjusting to a new country, learning English, and building a whole new life was one of the hardest challenges I’ve ever faced. I truly lost all my confidence and spark during that time.
Now I look back and I went from being a shy, quiet girl with little confidence to a proud, confident woman and entrepreneur — and I owe so much of that transformation to my love and passion for makeup.
After high school, I discovered the world of beauty gurus on YouTube. Watching Jaclyn Hill and Carli Bybel share their tutorials, hauls, and makeup rooms completely opened my eyes to what was possible.
Makeup gave me a voice, a way to express myself,
and eventually, a career I fell in love with.
At nineteen,
I started working in the beauty industry with Ulta Beauty, then became a Market Specialist for Too Faced Cosmetics, and later joined Tarte Cosmetics as an Account Coordinator. Alongside those roles, I built my freelance makeup business, specializing in weddings and special events.
Although I did attend makeup school in Maryland, I consider myself a self-taught artist, but I’ve also had the honor of being certified by some of the most inspiring artists in the industry, including Mario Dedivanovic and Lauren D’Amelio. I've also had incredible opportunities to work shows during NYFW for multiple different seasons, but bridal truly has my heart.
In 2020, as the world was shutting down, I lost my corporate job and that was my sign from God to truly follow my heart and pursue makeup artistry all on my own. That year, my bridal makeup business was born and I haven't looked back!
Bridal makeup is my absolute favorite and it will always will be!
When I’m not glamming my brides, you can usually find me working out, creating content, planning my next trip or being back home in Greece, eating at my yiayia's kitchen or spending quality time with my family, friends and my fur baby. I’m a lover of sunsets, great music, and all things that make life feel inspiring and beautiful.
Thank you so much for being here — I can’t wait to meet you and be a part of your story!
Nikoletta
Your Makeup Therapist