Joya comes up for air

Joya comes up for air

Hello All,
I totally admire everyone who can manage to run their business, post to Social Media sites and also Blog. I don't seem to be one of them. Try as I might I just do not get here as often as I should. So for now.... Please "like" the Joya beauty fan page on Facebook to see my latest adventures and comments on various subject related to makeup and skincare.

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Joya beauty Goes To The Big Apple

Joya beauty Goes To The Big Apple

Airbrushing is the latest and greatest makeup application technique; many salons offer this service, but very few have the years of experience that I have... not to brag, but it's true!

I spent this past weekend in New York City attending the Temptu Pro Artists Airbrush Workshop for advanced airbrushing techniques. I tested new products, colors and refined my techniques. Up until last weekend, I mainly used airbrushing for foundation, blush and highlighter... but now, I've broadened my skills and learned techniques to create amazing eye designs, tint lashes dark and smoky as well as contouring and highlighting.

I'm excited to say that I've taken my skills to the next level by increasing my precision and speed and mastered color correction and blemish covering. I'm looking forward to utilizing my new found techniques and advanced skills on my brides this coming season!

Here are photos of one of our models.

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On the Newstands now - Wedding Styles New England

On the Newstands now - Wedding Styles New England

Having the opportunity to participate in the photo shoot that was being featured in the 2011 Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine New England was exciting enough but when they said that they were picking one of the shots for the cover almost made me CRAZY!

Lena Hartford, Hair that Moves and I travelled to Portsmouth Rhode Island to the Polo Club for the shoot. The models were all beautiful before we started, the dresses and jewlery to die for.

On newstands now!

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Joya beauty in Print!

Joya beauty in Print!

Bridal season slowed down 11/1/2010 but that left the door open for some wonderful photo shoot opportunities.

Have some wonderful images to share with you.....

Lena Hartford, Hair that Moves and I were invited to participate in several shoots involving some great teams of people including photographers, wedding planners, florists and more.

First the fun afternoon we spent at Snug Harbor coutesy of Kate Martin of Beautiful Days floral &design, bridal gown - Madeleine's Daughter, calligraphy - Love, Jenna, cake - Wild Orchid Baking Co., candles & lanterns - Luna Bazaar, chocolates - Byrne & Carlson, letterpress suite - Gus & Ruby Letterpress, photography - White Loft Studio , rentals - Be Our Guest, vneue - Snug Harbor Farm, video - Video Design Films

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Joya beauty Master Skin Therapist!

Joya beauty Master Skin Therapist!

I believe continuing education is a must for any professional. We, in the skin therapy business, are lucky to have a post graduate program at the "International Dermal Institute" in Burlington, MA. I attend classes there working towards my master's and bring all my knowledge and new skills learned back to the treatment room for my clients. It is my goal to provide not only excellent customer service but to also be a trusted resource for my clients in regards to products, ingredients and the latest procedures for skin related issues.
This week my studies included "Chinese Medicine" and "Acupressure Massage Techniques". Come over and explore the "yin and yang" of your energy flow as well as a nice relaxing treatment.

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Joya beauty and Boston Hearts - Q&A

Joya beauty and Boston Hearts - Q&A

Joya beauty and Boston Hearts Weddings are joining hands to reach out and help our brides...and all brides...get ready for their big day.

Have Questions? Just email them to: joanne@joyabeauty.com and we will post them and the answers on:
Boston Hearts Weddings.

Here's the lastest one....How to make your skin gorgeous tips!

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Joya beauty meets Diana Ma

Joya beauty meets Diana Ma

Love making new friends!
I had the pleasure of having Diana Ma come for a lovely morning visit last week. We chatted about our business, ourselves and how we got to be who and where we are now and of course played with some new makeup...her boyfriend commented that she looked "exotic"!
Check out Diana's lovely site:
Diana Ma Weddings and Events.

She sent me a delicious cake as well after our visit...chocolate espresso. Sweet thank yous are always appreciates:-)

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Joya beauty hits the runway at Grace Ormond's Grand Bridal Show

Joya beauty hits the runway at Grace Ormond's Grand Bridal Show

Katherine MacDonald of Beliza Salon and Day Spa, Lena Hartford, Hair that Moves, Jen Hughes, Statix Salon and Spa and Joanne McDonough, Joya beauty...traveled to RI once again to attend to the models for the high fashion runway show at Grace Ormond's 24th Grand Bridal Show.
Thank you to all the beautiful faces who have become our friends and the staff of Grace Ormond Bridal Magazine for making this another memorable event in our lives.
Can't wait for the 25th!

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Joya video release

Joya video release

The first video clip of Joya beauty has been released to:
Youtube, Dailymotion and Blip TV
Thanks to the great work of master videographer and friend
Tim Benoit of Timeless Images & Memories
timbenoit@aol.com 207-384-2785

Soon you will be able to see more video clips of an interview conducted by Kathleen Soldati, live bridal testimonials, makeup lessons and skin care information. This is all so very exciting for me personally and professionally.
Couldn't have done it without the help of my friends Tim and Kathleen and of course Kate, my lovely bride who agreed to go on record up close and personal on video.

Stay tuned....

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My KPW Website Launch

My KPW Website Launch

January 1st, 2010 heralds the launch of Kate Parker's My KPW website.
Here Kate has her party face on! This fun event was just after our first bridal season together...we won't tell how long ago that was:-)
We have been attending to lovely brides, their families and friends ever since.
This is another great reason to celebrate for all of us vendors who are participating on this innovative advanced techno. website.
I just loaded a gallery of photos and can't wait to see the activity coming to Joya beauty from this beautifully designed virtual wedding planner!
Know any brides? Please pass this along to them and help them make attending to the details of their precious day even easier.

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Happy Holidays from ALL at Joya beauty

Happy Holidays from ALL at Joya beauty

It's a romantic full moon, when Pedro said, "Hey, mamacita, let's do Weeweechu."Oh no, not now, let's look at the moon!" said Rosita.Oh, c'mon baby, let's you and I do Weeweechu. I love you and it's the perfect time," Pedro begged."But I wanna just hold your hand and watch the moon." replied Rosita.Please, corazoncito, just once, do Weeweechu with me."Rosita looked at Pedro and said, "OK, one time, we'll do Weeweechu."Pedro grabbed his guitar and they both sang.....

"Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.."MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

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Joya beauty goes to Miss Teen Maine Pagaent

Joya beauty goes to Miss Teen Maine Pagaent

Late Breaking news!!!! Vanessa won "most photogenic" in the pagaent!

Meet Vanessa, our very own Miss Teen Maine contestant. Lena Hartford, Hair that Moves, and I teamed up and traveled to So. Portland last night to attend to this hopeful young lady. Her "fun in fashion" costume was an original custom made salsa dress...very beautiful and I made her make to match the variety of colors in the dress. We are anxiously watching the website, Miss Teen USA, to see the results....WHEN she wins we are all off to Chicago for the next part of the competition!

Vanessa and her sister Ashley came to me as a referral from Crystal at Madeleine's Event Central. She was shopping for her formal white dress to walk the runway and our dear friend introduced us. Vanessa and Ashley visited the Joya Studio for a makeup and hair design date and promised to come back on a regular basis now! Love making new friends.

Check out the shop for your holiday dresses now. They have a stunning selection perfect for all your Christmas and New Year's Eve events.

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Wedding Day Action Shots.....

Wedding Day Action Shots.....

Lauren's Big Day started very early at "The Meadowmere" in Ogunquit. Lena Hartford, Hair that Moves, and I arrived to join in the fun and do a little hair and makeup at the same time. The "getting ready" room was filled with family and friends, lots of laughter and love. We finished with the Moms and the bridal party and then started for "The Outlook" in So. Berwick to make the bride and her lovely sister the Maid of Honor, ready for their entrance.

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Brides to Burlesque....

Brides to Burlesque....

Brides to Burlesque...what other occupation has such variety? As the creative director for makeup for the "Iron Heart Circus" dance troupe I get to have it all.

Saturday, Oct. 31st starting at 8pm you can see the show, have a drink and some yummy hors d'oeuvres.

Also, check out their video on Seacoast on Line. Maybe there is a place in this dance troupe for YOU!

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The Music Hall featuring our own local celebrity on TV!

The Music Hall featuring our own local celebrity on TV!

I was recently selected to do the makeup application for our own local celebrity, Kathleen.

You can see the full video by going to Comcast on Demand, click on Local and then Best in the City.

Scroll down until you see NH The Music Hall.

Not only will you get to see her beautiful face but you will hear all about our gem "The Music Hall".

As Kathleen says...."easy to find, hard to forget".

I will also be attending to the Director's makeup for her appearances this Fall with the "Writers on a New England Stage". Click on the link for more details and to purchase tickets.

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Beautiful new Joya beauty blog

Beautiful new Joya beauty blog

Thanks to Patti Fousek of "Creative Mind Search Marketing" for making this lovely new blog a reality.



I had all but given up on the idea of blogging and participating in all the social media sites. We met at our "One More Referral" networking group. I was impressed with her knowledge of the subject and how she made it all sound very simple and user friendly for the rest of us techno challenged. Patti is very patient and very quickly calmed my concern about spending countless hours at my laptop. She works with large and small companies and holds workshops on the how to's of creating and maintaining a blog as well as unraveling the mysteries of the plethora of social media sites.



I will be able to share experiences, tips, techniques, product launches and anything you may want to know about makeup and skin care.

Just drop me an email joanne@joyabeauty.com with questions and I will use them to create a Q&A for others that probably would like to know the same thing.



Thank you for visiting my site and taking the time to check my blog.

Stay tuned!

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