Planning perspective
What to consider before reaching out
A strong first conversation is about fit, not just availability. Share your date, approximate guest count, location, and the feeling you want the day to have. Ask what is included, what typically changes the final quote, and what decisions need to be made earliest.
For a hair & beauty partner, confirm how communication works, who will be present on the day, and how the team handles changes. Pricing was not included in the supplied research, so request a current, itemized proposal directly from the business.
In their clients’ words
What people say on Google
Meghan Zimmer
4 months ago
I found Katrina via searching Google Reviews and was so impressed I came back here to leave my own! I contacted Katrina to have professional makeup done for a major work presentation. She responded promptly to schedule me and was so accommodating, personable, and of course skilled at her work. She squeezed me in early before the workday, and when I arrived she already had multiple lip color options picked out. Prepared, professional, and just the person you want to trust with big events!
Jenn Haas
6 months ago
Organized a session with Katrina for a friend’s birthday. We had been wanting to feel more confident when it came to applying make-up. Katrina has a beautiful studio on Newbury Street. We learned so much and also got to practice the techniques on ourselves under her helpful and experienced eye. We also received great product recommendations. Would absolutely recommend- whether looking for individual or small group sessions.
Helene Guezennec
a year ago
I had a wonderful experience with Katrina! From start to finish, she was incredibly professional and attentive. What truly impressed me was her keen eye for detail and understanding of color and tone, which made all the difference in achieving the perfect look. She taught me practical techniques that are super easy to incorporate into my daily routine for a beautiful, natural makeup look. I left feeling confident and empowered!
Kelly Evans
a year ago
Katrina is wonderful!! I’ve always worn makeup, but felt like my old products and techniques were no longer working for me now that I’m in my mid-50s. I was looking for someone to give me a personalized lesson and emailed Katrina; she responded right away and called to explain her services. When I arrived in her gorgeous studio, Katrina set me at ease immediately. After initial questions about skincare and what look I wanted to achieve, we went through my makeup and brushes to decide what to keep (I haven’t been thrilled with my makeup for a long time, so I was ready to start over). Katrina selected the perfect colors and formulas to suit me and walked me through applying them. She’s a maste...
Stacy Sweeney
a year ago
I have been going to Katrina for over six months now for brow shaping and tinting and have to say that she is the BEST I have found in many years of searching locally and nationally (I travel often)! I had been searching for someone who is a true professional brow artist and is consistent in their work. Someone who really knows how to enhance the shape of brows yet still make them look natural. Kristina does all of this and more! Little did I know that this award winning and acclaimed artist was in my Boston neighborhood and from my hometown (Pittsburgh!). Katrina took the time in my first two appointments to be sure I liked the shape of my brows as she was working on them in addition t...
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
Good to know
When they are open
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 1:30 – 7:30 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Getting here
How far is this from home?
Pick the city you and most of your guests will be driving from and we will estimate the trip.
An estimate for planning, not live traffic. Leafy weekends in October always take longer.
For your guests
Lovely places to stay nearby
The Liberty, Boston
A landmark building with room for a big block.
The Verb Hotel, Boston
Lively and walkable near Fenway.
The Charles Hotel, Cambridge
Quiet, refined, easy for older guests.
Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Boston Public Garden
Willows, the footbridge, and spring tulips.
Acorn Street, Beacon Hill
The cobblestone lane on every Boston wall.
Thinking Cup, Boston
A proper coffee stop between photographs.
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Editorial note: this profile is based only on the vendor research supplied to New England Celebrations. It is not a paid endorsement, interview, or first-person testimonial. Pricing and availability are on request.