The Makeup Table + Hair

I’ve had short hair for as long as I’ve been cutting hair •over 25 years. So when I say I understand short hair, I truly do.

I know the challenges: cowlicks, awkward grow out stages, styling frustrations, and wanting a haircut that looks good beyond the day you leave the salon.

That’s why details matter.

Every section, every angle, every bit of texture is intentional. A great short haircut isn’t just shorter hair•it’s a customized shape designed to work with your features, your hair type, and your lifestyle.

Whether you’re considering a pixie, a precision bob, or a soft textured crop, experience matters. I’ve lived it, worn it, and specialized in creating short haircuts that are both beautiful and practical for everyday life.

✂️ Short Hair Specialist
📍 Denver, Colorado
✨ Over 25 years behind the chair and 25 years wearing short hair myself.

Ready for a short haircut that actually works for you? Book your appointment through the link in my bio.

One tool every makeup bag needs: a pencil sharpener.

If you’re using lip liners, eyeliners, or brow pencils, a sharpener isn’t optional-it’s essential.

✨ Gives you more precise application
✨ Helps prevent tugging on delicate skin
✨ Keeps pencils cleaner and more hygienic
✨ Makes your products perform the way they’re meant to

I’ve seen so many people replace a pencil when all it really needed was a good sharpening.

Beauty doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s the simplest tools that make the biggest difference.

💬 Do you keep a sharpener in your makeup bag, or are you borrowing one every time you need it?

Your blush placement matters more than you think. ✨

Before you buy another blush, try changing where you apply it.

Placing blush slightly higher on the cheeks can help create a more lifted, fresh-looking appearance, while placing it too low can sometimes pull the face downward.

For today’s look, I’m using the Dolce Vita Multiple from NARS Cosmetics-a beautiful rosy shade that blends effortlessly into the skin for a natural, healthy flush.

As a beauty pro, one of the most common makeup mistakes I see isn’t the product..it’s the placement.

Try this blush placement technique and let me know if you notice a difference!

Save this makeup tip for your next makeup application and share it with a friend who loves simple beauty hacks.

June Makeup Challenge ☀️
I challenge you to try these 8 simple things this month:

1. Wear blush every day for a week and see how much more awake you look.
2. Try a brown eyeliner instead of black.
3. Use one eyeshadow stick for a complete eye look.
4. Clean your makeup brushes this week.
5. Try a lip liner and lipstick combo you’ve never paired together.
6. Apply less foundation and focus on spot concealing instead.
7. Curl your lashes before mascara every day for a week.
8. Declutter 5 old makeup products from your makeup bag 🤎 Save this challenge, comment ‘I’M IN,’ and let’s simplify your makeup routine together this June.

I’ve been putting the Hung Vanngo makeup collection to the test, and these were my standout favorites:

✨ Soft Focus Blurring Matte Powder Bronzer in Straightforward✨ Born From Beauty Velvet Blush ✨ Wonderful Warm Eyeshadow Palette✨ Keep It Effortless Longwear Waterproof Precision Gel Eyeliner

What I loved most was how wearable and effortless everything felt.

The Straightforward Bronzer added natural warmth without looking muddy, while the Very Beautiful Velvet Blush gave that soft focus flush that blends seamlessly into the skin and super easy to build.

The Wonderful Warm Eyeshadow Palette is full of beautiful, easy to wear shades that make creating an everyday look simple. The shadows blended beautifully and offered just the right amount of pigment without feeling overwhelming. ‼️This is the first time I have used an eyeshadow that I felt like I could go heavy handed and not screw it up because it is such a buildable color.

And the Keep It Effortless Gel Eyeliner lived up to its name—smooth application, great definition, and impressive staying power.

As a beauty pro with 25+ years in the industry, I’m always looking for products that help real women look polished without making beauty feel complicated.

This collection does exactly that.

Have you tried any of the Hung Vanngo products yet? ⏩Share and save this with your bestie for your next Sephora haul

No overflowing makeup bag. No dozen lipsticks.

Just two products I reached for every single day of my trip:

🤎 Make Up For Ever Anywhere Caffeine Lip Liner🤎 MCoBeauty Very Shelly Lipstick

The perfect everyday n**e lip that works with minimal makeup, full makeup, sightseeing days, and dinner nights.

As a beauty educator, I’m always looking for products that are easy, flattering, and versatile • and this combo checked every box.

If you’re overwhelmed by too many lip products, start here. Sometimes the best makeup routine is the simplest one.

Save this for your next trip and follow for more beauty simplified for real women.

I created The Makeup Table + Hair to help women feel confident using what they already own, learn techniques that actually work in real life, and create a polished look that still feels like you.

My approach focuses on:
• Modern, low-maintenance haircuts (pixies, bobs, lived-in styles)
• Everyday makeup that enhances your natural features
• Beauty education that simplifies your routine
• Personalized guidance so you stop wasting money on products that don’t work

Serving clients in Denver Highlands, Wheat Ridge, Arvada and surrounding areas.

My travel makeup essentials = simple, quick, reliable, and easy to apply anywhere from an airport bathroom to a hotel mirror. ✈️

As a makeup artist, I don’t pack everything… I pack the products that actually perform:✔️ multitasking products✔️ easy cream formulas✔️ glow over heavy makeup✔️ products that make tired skin look awake

Because vacation makeup should feel effortless.. not overwhelming.

Saving space in my bag AND saving time getting ready is the goal. 🤍💗❤️. FOLLOW for helpful beauty content and all my favorites as a beauty professional.

What’s one beauty product you absolutely have to travel?

Cool girls have cool jobs… and mine comes with shears, makeup brushes, and making women feel like themselves again. ✂️💄✨

From hair transformations to makeup education, I still can’t believe this gets to be my real life after 25+ years behind the chair.

The best part? Helping women feel confident, beautiful, and less overwhelmed with beauty. 🤍

Denver hair + makeup artist | Education-first beauty
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