Stephanie

Stephanie

Specialties: Mens & Womens Cuts, Short Hair, Natural Highlights, Creative Team, Make Up
Studio(s): Beverly & Broadway

Stephanie started her career as a stylist when she enrolled at Paul Mitchell the School. Since then she has had the privilege of training with some of the Industry's most talented icons. Since joining the Studio DNA team, she has expanded her horizons in the Make up Artist & Editorial world. She has trained with a variety of educators & learned techniques from company's such as Bumble & Bumble, Oribe, Schwarzkopf, Wella & Toni & Guy along with her Paul Mitchell Foundation. Her experience at Studio DNA has allowed her to do Hair/Make Up for LA Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Malibu magazine etc. Stephanie is excited to continue expanding her skills to provide the best service to her clients.

Easy Sexy Tousled Beach Hair!


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The time of year has come where you can finally wear Messy, Sexy, Tousled hair and how do you achieve this look you may ask?


SIMPLE!


First you start off with a head full of hair, preferably yours!  Second, a bottle of Bumble and bumble’s Surf Spray.



Spray Surf Spray all over hair dry or damp, wrap in a messy bun, after about 20-30 minutes let loose and VOILA!
(For wavy-curly you can simply spray in and scrunch with fingers)

VENUS MAGAZINE


I finally get to share images from a 10 page spread for which I did hair and make up.  The images were featured in Venus Magazine.


It was such a fun experience, driving out to the middle of the desert to the Salton Sea.  The Salton Sea is a forgotten place about an hour away from Palm Springs.  Back in the 1950’s it was set up for success, with yacht clubs and water skiing.  Unfortunately, things went downhill after a flood.  Now it sits there as a deserted town with houses wasting away in the hot sun.


I got to to work with one of my favorite photographers Colleen Durkin and an amazing stylist Krissie Torgerson who provided head pieces by Lauren Machen.  Lauren designed the black crown that Lady Gaga wore in the video for “Bad Romance”.  It was such a good time, dancing in the middle of the desert from the music in our cars, keeping hydrated, eating energy bars and meeting random people who made the experience that much better.


I hope you enjoy the images !

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The Above image is the cover of the issue on which the photoshoot was featured.

Rihanna Loves Getting Her Hair Did


I was flipping through the pages of People Magazine and ran into this, they ask celebrities what makes them happy. Here’s what rihanna says:

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So what are you waiting for!  Come in and set the stage for your day!

Spring is here!


Spring is here!  Don’t you just want to get out there and enjoy the LA sights?  Well here are 5 easy tips on how to look glowing and natural while hitting the town!



1. For LONG HAIR ?  Try doing a big side braid with  a few flyaway pieces so  it looks cute and effortless, then toward the middle of you’re day take it out and rock those loose waves the braid created.

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2. For SHORT HAIR ?  You can do a quick french braid starting from a side part.  This will keep your hair from you’re face so you can see and be seen.

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3.For You Skin?  Well, now that it’s getting hot you probably dont feel like wearing so much make up! Try using a tinted moisturizer.  It’s an easy way to get some color on your skin.  Your skin will look moisturized and radiant.  Check out Dermalogica’s Sheer Tint Moisture with SPF 15, which provides moisture, sheer tint, and sun protection!

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4.Lips?   Now that you have applied your tinted moisturizer use lip plumping glosses to give you luscious lips.  Try glosses like Natural Luster  or Quiet from Polaris Cosmetics to keep a Natural Lip that looks irresistable!

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5.Cheeks?  Spring is all about shimmer so play around with sparkling bronzing cheek colors like Bronze Glow by Polaris Cosmetics.  It will provide a nice bronzy tone to you’re cheeks or body while making you glisten in the sunlight (or even the moonlight)!

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NOW FOR MY FAVORITE PRODUCT TO USE THIS SEASON!!

Bumble & Bumble’s Defining Creme: This Product is Amazing! Use it to transform your hair from wavy to curly. Defining Creme enhances curls and lets them look soft and tousled while eliminating frizz and leaving you’re hair soft and conditioned! I have been using it everyday!  All i do is get out of the shower, towel dry my hair and apply it with my hands without brushing my hair.  This lets my hair curl however it desires and VOILA!  Instant Beach Chic!

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Malibu Magazine


I am so happy and honored to see my work on the cover of Malibu Times Magazine.

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Thanks to our amazing owner Aubrey Loots & Sean Sharifi for making this possible.


Make up was done by Myself, Stephanie Cardenas.


Hair was done by  our great STUDIO DNA stylist Aubrey Loots & his amazing assistant, Danielle Prahl.


GO BUY YOUR COPIES NOW!

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