MAKEUP ARTIST & BEAUTY EXPERT
Alex learned her craft assisting several renowned makeup artists including Francois Nars, Stephane Marais, Val Garland and Pat McGrath at international runways shows, and then launched her career in the fashion and beauty businesses.
Her constant objective with makeup is to maximize individuals’ assets and create contemporary glamour while minimizing the impression of cosmetics, essentially creating effortless polished beauty tailored to every occasion. She is obsessed with technique, trend and transformation but uses the simplest techniques to shape, sculpt and enhance every face.
Because the beauty industry changes rapidly, Alex places great value in staying at the forefront of key advances by attending press events and brand launches, chatting with doctors, beauty therapists and aestheticians. She is always up to date with scientific developments, botanical innovations, medical techniques, seasonal cosmetic collections and new brand evolution.
Journalists and Beauty Editors often call Alex to gain valued insights and get quotes as to accessible application techniques, product recommendations and the latest trends.
Alex’s flexible approach is reflected in the wide spectrum of people who respect and commission her work, including actors, public personalities and private clients. She also creates looks for photo shoots and campaigns, hosts master classes and implements technical seminars. Often times Alex advises cosmetic companies as to positioning new cosmetic and skin care collections, and presenting them to the press for marketing events.
Alex is a contributing beauty expert on guardian.co.uk and on the InStyle Beauty Panel. She has worked with a variety of personalities including Donna Karan, Rosamund Pike, Stephen Fry, KT Tunstall, Courtney Love, Tom Ford, Bryan Adams and Sienna Miller. Brands for which she has consulted and hosted events include Givenchy, Christian Dior, MAC Cosmetics, Shu Uemura, Dr Hauschka, Jemma Kidd Makeup School, Kiehl’s and Sisley Paris.
For a full list of experience, please see portfolio at www.alexsandrabyrne.com
Services include:
- Make-up at your home- preparing for special events
- Make-up de-clutter & coaching
- Photo shoots
- Speaking to groups on tips & trends (hen parties and corporate events)
