Cassandra Kennedy is a Portland, OR -based professional makeup artist and hair stylist specializing in bridal makeup and hair. She is also known for her life-changing one-on-one makeup consultations (a signature combination of makeup lesson plus makeover) for women of every age. She is a versatile artist using both airbrush makeup and traditional makeup to achieve a fresh and lovely look. Her style has been described as “natural glamour” - bringing out the natural beauty of her clients while adding a touch of glamour for that special occasion. Her goal is for each client to look and feel fabulous without losing sight of their personal style and comfort level. Cassandra believes wholeheartedly that women do not need heavy makeup to look glamorous and that special occasion hair should never look crispy or shellacked. Cassandra learned her craft in New York City from some of the world’s top artists and spent several years working in the area before returning to her beloved home state of Oregon. Cassandra loves working with and connecting with new people. Her passion is also product research, knowledge, and technique and she is always on a quest to discover the best of everything, no matter the brand. She is a participating pro for several programs (MAC pro, Bobbi Brown, Make Up For Ever, Stila, The Powder Group pro) and loves to take advantage of the training they provide to continue learning, keep current and get new inspirations. She believes her work with people is really about finding the essence of who someone is and reflecting it through her artistry. Both her love of people and products is chronicled in her beauty blog. She is a licensed esthetician who cares passionately about skin care and holds a B.A. in Mass Communication. She also the proud mother of two creative little boys.