Meet Our Team of Assistants
Julia Cherundolo
Junior Lead Artist/Assistant
Julia's love for makeup started at an early age, inspired by doing her own looks for dance performances, watching YouTube tutorials, and experimenting at home. In high school she began honoring her skills by creating glam looks for friends' Sweet 16s and proms. After graduating, Julia pursued her passion professionally at the Makeup Academy of NYC, where she completed the Master's Program and became certified in both makeup artistry and hairstyling. Her goal is to enhance natural beauty while creating a memorable and uplifting experience for every client.
Riley Franck
Lead Makeup Assistant
Head of assistant training and development
Riley is a true creative spirit- and makeup and beauty is her outlet to express that creativity. While she loves bold looks, she also understands that sometimes people want to simply highlight the best version of themselves when going to a special occasion or event.
Riley exudes amazing leadership, passion and a strong work ethic which has aided in her development as well as being an integral part of the team.
Ava Nissman
Makeup Assistant
Ava loves to express her creative side through makeup. She is extremely passionate about making people feel beautiful with and without makeup. She enjoys being with people on their special day and making the experience for them something they will always remember.
Katelynn Padilla
Makeup Assistant
My name is Katelynn. Most people call me Kate! Becoming a certified makeup artist after earning my Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management has been a dream come true. I am dedicated to providing a friendly and professional customer experience, taking time to understand your vision, and working with the lead artist to create the perfect look.
Klarita Kapaj
Makeup Assistant
Hello my name is Klarita Kapaj. I am a makeup artist and MUA assistant. My love for makeup has started from young age and now I am able to explore this passion. I graduated from New York City Makeup Academy where I got certified for makeup application, hairstyling and sanitation. I have experience in NYFW, bridal makeup, special occasions, and editorial photo-shoots.
Margaret Ortega
Makeup Assistant
Maggie’s love for beauty began during her senior year of high school when she struggled with acne and discovered the confidence that comes from caring for her skin. That experience inspired her to help others feel beautiful in their own skin through both skincare and makeup artistry.After graduating from Capri Cosmetology in Newburgh, NY, she became a licensed esthetician and makeup artist, combining her skincare expertise with her artistry. She loves creating soft, natural glam looks that highlight what makes each person uniquely beautiful. Maggie strives to make every client feel confident, radiant, and comfortable in their own skin, enhancing their natural beauty for life’s most special moments.
Elaina Vaughm
Makeup Assistant
Elaina is a Certified Professional Makeup Artist and Licensed Esthetician with a lifelong passion for beauty, deeply inspired by the artistry and innovation of the K-Beauty industry. A graduate of the Masters Program at the Makeup Academy NYC, she brings experience in bridal, editorial, and NYFW.
With an advanced, skin-focused approach, Elaina creates radiant, refined looks that enhance natural beauty. She believes true confidence begins with healthy skin and is dedicated to helping every client feel like the most elevated versions of themselves.