Jennifer Lee Johnson http://www.jenjstyle.com Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist Chicago Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:03:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Chicago Photographers http://www.jenjstyle.com/2013/04/05/chicago-photographers/ http://www.jenjstyle.com/2013/04/05/chicago-photographers/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:03:58 +0000 jenjstyle http://www.jenjstyle.com/?p=259

I have a few favorite Chicago photographers to suggest:

For a whimsical touch see wedding photographers Chris and Cassie Scott: Camera Obscura Photos 

For the best in model testing with the most natural look see Bryan Whitely: Bryan Whitely Photography

For commercial print ads that are both interesting and crisp see Rachel Hanel: R Hanel Photography 

 

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Here is an overview of a class led by colorist Tom Dispenza for Cosmetologists Chicago on 4/1/13:

- Eye color is an indication of how hair will lighten.

- A clarifying shampoo prior to color service will aid in gray coverage near the hairline and temples.… Read more.

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I was happy to be a part of the Comedy short DATE OF THE MONTH.

The short features Chicago Second City Mainstage actress Holly Laurent

The short was accepted into the LA Web Fest 

Date of the Month Club

Created by Blythe Haaga & Ben Fast
Written by Blythe Haaga
Directed & Edited by Ben Fast
Produced by Ben Fast, Blythe Haaga, and John Sabine

Starring
Holly Laurent
Blythe Haaga
John Sabine
Joey Romaine
Lily Sullivan
Maria Randazzo
Dannielle Owens-Reid

Music & Theme by Michael Malarkey
DP — Mike Bove
B-Cam — Corey Powers
Sound — Ben Stockton
Make-Up — Jennifer Johnson

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Being in the beauty industry has its perks. One of them being access to the talent in other areas under the beauty umbrella: skin care. I am in my early 30′s and like being told I look 26. Therefore I try to keep up on sloughing off the “icky” layers on my face.… Read more.

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The organization of my makeup kit is a never ending process that I view as a representation of my growth as an artist.

Today’s project is all about my special makeup effects kit. Before today I have been storing everything on shelves that I could “shop” from for each gig.… Read more.

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Look out future! Here are a few of my favorite things I plan to work shoots around:

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For no reason I have decided to build a hair piece that defies gravity. Pictures will post as I progress!

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Stripper hair is within reach when you wear the greatest hair extensions in the world!

Why are Dream Catchers the best?

No glue
No solvents
No wax
No heat
No traction or mechanical damage
It’s not a weave, girl

“DreamCatchers are no ordinary hair extensions.… Read more.

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I was asked by Lourdes Gutierrez to offer a few words about my career as a freelance artist. Lourde’s intent is to showcase artists who are professional, work hard to perfect their craft, and are willing to join a conversation about their business without an ego.… Read more.

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You’ve decided that you want to look flawless for your wedding day and will hire a professional wedding hair stylist and makeup artist to execute the job. It is important that you look your best and the additional cost of a trial will prove to make your day run a little more smoothly.… Read more.

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