Hi Ladies, and welcome to ElenaMichelleMakeup!
I’m absolutely ecstatic that you’re here!
I wanted to take a moment to get a little more personal with y’all and share what sparked my passion for makeup and the wedding industry.
On the surface, it all started with a deep obsession with 30-minute, in-depth YouTube makeup tutorials. I spent every bit of free time growing up sitting in front of a mirror, experimenting with literally any product I could get my hands on. My YouTube binges were (and still are) filled with creators like Carli Bybel, Tati, Jeffree Star, Whitney Simmons, Jordan Lipscombe, and Kathleen Lights—they inspired so much of my personal style and artistry today.
But on a deeper level, my love for makeup came from a place of insecurity. As a teenager, I struggled a lot with self-image. At first, makeup was a way to hide, to change the features I didn’t feel confident in. On the days I went to school without it, I would avoid conversations or interactions altogether. Looking back, though, I’m incredibly grateful for those years. They taught me resilience and gave me the space to unlearn negative self-talk.
Once I shifted my mindset from hiding behind makeup to using it as a tool for expression and empowerment, that’s when everything changed. That’s when I truly started developing my skills and falling in love with the beauty industry in a meaningful way.
Today, I’m in this industry not just to help women feel like the most beautiful version of themselves—but to remind them that they already are. My goal is to empower every woman I work with to unapologetically love their unique features. Because let’s be real—while makeup can create illusions, I’m a firm believer that it simply enhances the beauty that’s already there.
And on a lighter note—seriously, the best part of my job is getting to connect with y’all. There’s truly nothing more rewarding than helping women feel radiant on one of the most unforgettable days of their lives.
I genuinely can’t wait to get to know and work with each of you!