Today we’d like to introduce you to Briana Ankenbrandt.
Briana, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I worked as a freelance makeup artist (weddings on the side) as well as a hair colorist at a top salon in the city of Chicago as well as the suburbs. After working at the salon for over 2 years I decided to take a leap of faith and open my own business. I continued with my clientele from the previous salon, as well as a new clientele, I also really broadened my makeup business. Now I’m a full-time hairstylist and wedding makeup artist. 🙂
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It has been a struggle for sure. From starting out with a small following and barely covering the bills to becoming so busy I have to turn some business away. It has really shown me that hard work truly pays off. I never stop networking or accepting new clients.
Please tell us about Color By Briana Lynne.
I am a hairstylist specializing in hair color, as well as a makeup artist, specializing in weddings. I am known for creating soft highlights, baby lights, Balayage, and other “free hair painting” techniques. I love giving my clients lived in hair color while still having an edge to it. I am also a huge advocate for natural makeup.
I think makeup should enhance your natural beauty, not add or take away from it. I love being able to add a soft glam eye or sharp contour to any client or bride of mine. I think my ability to listen to my client and to tailor A look to each person individually is what sets me apart from others.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
I would have gone to beauty school earlier in life! Not that I’m mad I went to college and got a bachelors degree, I just wish I started hair and makeup even earlier in life. My business/marketing degree has definitely helped me design a better strategy within my own business, I just wish I would have gone into hair and makeup before all this crazy YouTube and social media stuff took off.
Pricing:
- Balayage:: $95 and up
- Full foil:: $90 and up
- Baby lights:: $85 and up
- Full makeup:: $100
- Makeup lesson:: $100
Contact Info:
- Address: 475 River Bend Rd. suite #600
Naperville, Illinois 60540 - Website: www.colorbybrianalynne.com
- Phone: 6302547878
- Email: colorbybriana@gmail.com
- Instagram: colorbybrianalynne
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/colorbybriana
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