Kate Hollinshead Hair & Makeup Artist

Testimonials

ELI Jane / Actress, Model, Stunts

"You're an amazing talent and hard worker, what a pleasure and honor it was to work with you."

Via Instagram

Laura Wasser / Celebrity Divorce Attorney

"Love you Kate! Thank you for making me pretty."

Via Instagram

Deepti Gupta / Actress

"Folks have been asking for your info since I’ve posted my shots."

Via Instagram

Andrea Anders / Actress

"YOU are the very best! Lucky me lucky me."

Via Instagram

Ptolemy Slocum / Actor

"LOVE you Kate!!! You always make me feel ready and then look ready..."

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Jessica Keenan Wynn / Actress

"Thank you for making me wear that sweater and for painting my face so beautifully, as always. I utterly adore you!"

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Kathleen Rose Perkins / Actress

"You're so awesome! Thank you!"

Via Instagram

Ebony Elaine Hardin / Producer, Actress

"I’m so obsessed with you Kate! You made me look and feel like a queen. So grateful for your artistry. Thank you."

Via Instagram

Eric Lange / Actor

"You're the best! Thank you!"

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Ray Baptista / Actress

"I wish you could do my hair and makeup every single day."

Via Instagram

Sabrina Lassegue / CEO, Producer, Actress, Writer, Director

"Thank you so much! Thanks for making me look great on camera!!"

Via Instagram

About Kate

Originally from England, Kate’s love for art, hair, and makeup started at an early age. She studied Acting at the prestigious Arts Educational Acting School in London, but upon graduating in 2000, she discovered that makeup artistry was her true calling. Kate returned to school for her formal education in hair and makeup.

Now a long-term resident of Los Angeles, Kate has established her reputation as a highly experienced hair and makeup artist. Her portfolio includes red carpet premieres, significant award events, short films, commercials, ad campaigns, and fashion shows, in addition to bridal and headshot photoshoots.

Whether it’s preparing a client for their big moment, or teaching them about palettes and brush strokes – Kate is grateful that she can share her lifelong passion with others and help them express their individual brand of beauty.

20
Years Experience
40000
Professional Hours

Philosophy and Process

No matter the occasion, Kate’s only goal is to have you radiate with the joy and confidence of someone who looks their absolute best.

Kate believes beauty is a unique dance between the client and artist, where the client’s natural features take the lead. As your artist, Kate will always strive to accentuate your innate beauty with a fresh, luminous finish.

Rest assured that Kate’s kit is stocked with only the most high-performing products that she has diligently researched and tested as a professional.

Some of her preferred brands include:

  • YSL
  • Bobbi Brown
  • Tom Ford Beauty
  • Chanel
  • Jouer Cosmetics
  • Smashbox Pro

Kate also follows Barbicide guidelines to protect the health of all her clients.

General Barbicide certificate.
COVID-19 Barbicide certificate.

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"Love you Kate! Thank you for making me pretty!"

- Laura Wasser, via Instagram

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