BLUSH TEAM
This is our tribe. Our girl-gang. The heart and soul of Blush Bar. The ones we laugh and cry with, sing and dance with and of course pop the bubbles with!
EMMA
CREATIVE DIRECTOR - LADY BOSS
Emma began her makeup journey in 2000 studying at Napoleon Makeup Academy. Her love of makeup, desire to create beautiful faces and infectious personality fast-tracked her freelance career to creating Blush Bridal - one of the most influential bridal hair and makeup teams in the region. Emma has worked with an array of companies in her commercial makeup portfolio including Target, All About Eve, Cotton On, Tabcorp, Quiksilver, Roxy, Beachclub, Neighbourhood Cable, Victory Blinds, GMHBA, Own Kind & Juicy Bear to name just a few. She also took a role as an educator at Gordon Tafe and was instrumental in designing the Diploma of Specialist Makeup course in 2009. Never happy sitting still, Emma took two years designing and bringing Blush Makeup Cosmetics to life - a boutique line of cosmetics that is fragrance free, paraben free, non-comedogenic and not tested on animals - something she is so proud of. Blush Bar was then borne from Emma's natural desire to create an inviting space and extraordinary experience for all women to 'get red-carpet-ready' for their special occasions. ABIA Winner of VIC Makeup Artist of the Year in 2011, 2013 & 2015 and GBEA Small Business Winner in 2016, 2017 and 2018. When Emma is not teaching budding makeup artists, working alongside her amazing team or glamming up her clients you will find her spending time with her family or sampling a champagne or two in her spare time.
GERALDINE
SENIOR STYLIST / MAKEUP ARTIST
Our senior hairstylist and makeup artist Geraldine has been in the industry for over 20 years. She is passionate about training, tuition and giving all her clients the best possible experience. She enjoys colour correction, blonde and working her magic on difficult hair which requires repair and a bit of extra love. She is passionate about the industry and has many years of experience under her belt teaching at various institutions such as Headmasters in Melbourne. Geraldine has competed in various state wide hairdressing competitions and has also added makeup artistry to her long list of accomplishments and accreditations. You can usually find her on a busy Saturday creating an amazing hair up, vintage wave or a gorgeous smoke me up for one of wonderful clients. Geraldine aka Gez is loved and adored by her clients and her magnetic personality and wealth of knowledge makes her a force to be reckoned with within the industry.
MEL
SENIOR STYLIST / MAKEUP ARTIST
Our charismatic and full of life senior hair and makeup artist Mel has been in the industry for over 20 years. Mel enjoys working as part of a group of girls who make every day so much fun and enjoyable. She is constantly learning new and innovative techniques and enjoys the transformative effect makeup and hair can have on a person. She finds it especially rewarding when she is helping other women feel confident about themselves and also enjoys working on reception and assisting front of house when required. Her bubbly and outgoing nature makes Mel a pleasure to work with. Some of her key products are all of the Napoleon Perdis skin care range, the Blush Bar Liquid Matte Lipsticks and also the Embroylisse moisturiser which Mel uses to prime, prep and moisturise the skin.
AUDREY
CREATIVE ASSISTANT / DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
You could say Audrey does a little bit of everything at Blush Bar. From front of house, to writing the monthly blog, creating the content on social media (alongside Lisa Mitrov) and much more behind the scenes stuff. Audrey studied journalism many years ago and feels her role at Blush Bar allows her to fulfil her love of writing whilst also engaging and interacting with clients and contributing to the Blush Bar experience. She has worked in various roles and even travelled around the world for many years with her job but one thing remains constant and that is learning, listening and connecting with people on a deeper level is so important to her. Audrey's goal and aim at Blush Bar is to make every single individual who walks through the door feel special. It’s about connecting beyond the hair and makeup and finding a common link and further developing the relationship. It’s about making every moment at Blush Bar count and she loves every second of it. Blushbar is a fun, innovative and creative space where we are encouraged to learn and grow. Audrey simply adores working with such a fabulous group of girls and is excited to see what the future holds.
MEG
BROW SPECIALIST / BEAUTY THERAPIST
Our lovely Meg is our head beauty therapist and True Brow Specialist. She is the go to woman for amazing eyebrows and has the most amazing techniques at her disposal to have you eyebrow ready. She is equally loved by her clients and her fellow colleagues - her warm and welcoming demeanour and infectious positivity is something which radiates throughout the salon. Meg can assist with all your beauty requirements and she does a mean spray tan using only the best (Mediterranean Tan). She lists working with an incredible boss and business woman as a highlight. Meg believes Blush Bar has given her the unique opportunity to further her knowledge in a field she is passionate about i.e.: eyebrows and it has also given her the chance to work with some amazing women who make her and their fellow clients look and feel amazing. Meg enjoys spending time with friends and family and enjoys going for long walks and drives and spending time with her wonderful boyfriend.
PARIS
MAKEUP ARTIST / HAIR STYLIST
Meet Paris. Paris has been with us since 2017 and is our go to glam gal. She is passionate about makeup artistry and LOVES getting creative, playing with colours and ultimately creating a look that her client is 110% happy with. Paris has her diploma in screen and media makeup which she completed at the Academy of makeup in South Yarra. Not only is our girl trained in makeup, but is also a wiz at hair styling. When it comes to hair, Paris likes to have a bit of fun with it and her fav style to create is a messy updo! With her experience, knowledge and passion for the industry, you would be silly not to let Paris create a look for you for ANY special occasion. Paris go to products include : BMC liquid matte lipstick (she swears they last all day and night) BMC highlighter in soft spun BMC bronzer in golden goddess Go to foundation for full coverage- Napoleon Stroke of Genius
JESS
HAIR STYLIST
TAYLA
MAKEUP ARTIST / HAIR STYLIST
Meet Tayla. Like most of our girls, there isn't much Tay cant do! With years already in the industry, Tayla has studied Cert III in Beauty as well as a Diploma in Makeup which she completed in Melbourne. Tayla loves the freedom that hair and makeup gives her to express her creative side! She loves giving hair life through some curls and a whole lot of volume at the roots and loves to create a half up do. As for makeup; a smokey eye, some matte browns or something a little more basic on the eye and a bold lip, is what tay is all about. While this is a look Tayla loves to create, she is well and truly capable of delivering exactly what the client is asking for, WHATEVER that may be! Tayla's go to products include: BMC highlighter in soft spun BMC intense black mascara BMC skinny brow to define and set brows!
EVE
SENIOR STYLIST
EMILY
SALON COORDINATOR / FRONT OF HOUSE
CHELSEA
MAKEUP ARTIST
