Hello!

For over 10 years, I’ve been a professional makeup artist living in Northern California. I’m honored to have been able to glam people for countless special events. It’s one of the most special parts of the process.  You get to take a moment to yourself, relax in a chair and be pampered into glam! When we look stunning on the outside it does a lot for us on the inside. And because of this, I believe that if you feel great in your makeup, you can then spend your day being fully present with those you love.

I’m passionate about makeup and I’ve known it since a young girl. I remember going through and opening my mom’s lipstick tubes not only to swatch them, but because I loved the smell of them! My mom often reminds me of how at five years old,  I’d take her lipsticks and put them on “perfectly” without looking in a mirror. My fascination has only grown since! The year I turned 18, I started working for MAC, and learned so much in the many years I was there. It was through working there that I started getting my first on location makeup gigs, and that’s where a next level of happiness was acquired for me. I loved being able to spend my time on clients without disruptions and simply have great conversation. Through these chats I learned about how many women felt constantly rushed, and hardly took time to themselves. And as a mom, I understand that battle to find the time. 

In 2018 I started to take small moments out of my day to practice meditating, read more often, and enjoy days filled with self care. I noticed that the combination of taking time for inner and outer beauty was powerful. I told myself that I would do whatever it took to bring this formula to light. And that is how Pretty Wellthy was born!

I am over the moon about sharing my favorite makeup tricks and self care tips with you!

Vanessa