
Hi, I'm Christi!
I’m a beauty artist and bridal expert based in Northern California with over 20 years of experience and a passion for creating refined, natural elegance and a truly personalized on location beauty service. Having worked with thousands of clients of all ages, stages, skin types and tones, I’ve developed an aesthetic deeply rooted in clean, chic, and classic beauty — always enhancing, never overpowering.
I specialize in both makeup and bridal hairstyling — not as a salon stylist, but as an on-location beauty artist dedicated to crafting complete, camera-ready looks and experiences designed specifically for the wedding day. From soft, romantic updos to effortless waves, every style is created with your overall vision, gown, and setting in mind.
And I work with brides who want more than just a beauty service — she wants an experience. Someone by her side who brings calm energy, thoughtful expertise, and a sense of care that begins well before the wedding day and lasts through every meaningful, photographed moment.
My approach is personal, polished, and highly intentional. Every look is curated in collaboration with you — designed to feel elevated, effortless, and entirely your own.
My clients are discerning, detail-oriented, and they value professionalism, artistry, and a seamless experience. Above all, I’m here to make you feel confident, radiant, and completely supported throughout your entire wedding beauty journey.
Now booking for 2026 weddings across California and beyond.
IN MY PRO KIT
My beloved pro kit is a carefully curated rotating collection of my favorite tried & true professional & prestige makeup, tools and skincare products I love and trust for their beauty, and performance. Working long days on set and for hot California weddings has helped me hone my craft and identify the specific needs of the work I do, and what I need to create it, and make it last. As an artist who works with real people for real life situations-not just actors and models- I know that my clients needs vary, and I love having access to multiple solutions and brands depending on your needs and desired result.
PREP | Because of the diverse needs of my clientele, my skin prep product choices are always fragrance free and free of harmful chemicals, and they are all designed with cruelty free and vegan formulas. Beautycounter, Tatcha, Herbivore Botanicals, and Andrelles Natural Skincare are a few of the safer skincare brands I reach for most, trust, and love. I'm a pro makeup artist-not an esthetician. My prep work is designed for my best makeup application results and is not intended to replace or correct your regular daily skin care regimen.
COMPLEXION | I custom blend each foundation look I create across multiple brands depending on the needs of my client's skin, and their desired finish. From Laura Mercier to Face Atelier, to RCMA, TEMPTU PRO and Becca, I use a combination of textures and tones with both traditional brushes and my airbrush, often in combination, for my complexion work. I keep a global range of shades in my kit so that I can service anyone, any time.
TOOLS | I use a collection of my favorite professional natural bristled and synthetic blends in my brush kit, and each one is cleaned and sanitized between each service I provide.
LIPS | I usually leave lips to the discretion of my client. I know that we all have our favorite and what makes us feel our best. Some of us are lip balm or gloss wearers, some of us like a full lip look. I keep lots of great colors and options in my pro kit from several brands to be able to create any look or finish you prefer.
COLOR | I primarily reach for prestige and pro artistry brands like NARS, Danessa Myricks, Cozzette, Bobbi Brown, MAC, Charlotte Tilbury, and Viseart. I love color, and I own a lot, so color palettes & products tend to rotate in and out of my kit depending on the season, my mood, and my clients needs.
LASHES | I love what an enhanced lash brings to most beauty looks, so I keep a variety of styles of vegan faux lash strips and multiple lengths of individual clusters in my kit to customize the lash looks you see in my portfolios. My signature lash application service is always included with every makeup application, if desired.
MY ESTHETIC
My beauty esthetic can be best described as clean, chic, and classic with a modern twist. I love traditional beauty makeup, and I create clean, natural looks that are beautiful, comfortable, and timeless-for the camera, and up close and personal.
YOUR SERVICE
My service to you comes with a deep respect and understanding for how personal and unique an experience it is for you and each person that sits in my chair. As an artist I have a vision, however it's your comfort and peace of mind that's most important to my process, and your result. I know from experience that you'll feel the most beautiful and confident when you look and feel like the best version of yourself for any occasion. Our communication and personal connection is key to my performance, and your best experience.
OUR SAFETY
I hold the highest professional standard for safety and sanitation in my kit and workspace, and each service I provide includes its own clean set of tools and all necessary disposables and PPE. I've continued my career education with trainings and certifications during COVID and most recently certified on 8/6/2020 with Angie Di Battista's Pro Makeup Academy's Certification for Infection Prevention and Control for Professional Makeup Artists.
Clientele
NBC News
Apple
AARP
Anthem
Comcast
Dateline NBC
CBS 48 Hours
CNN
ESPN
Raleys
Pepsi Co.
Kaiser Permanente
CBRE
Providian Health
Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery
Thunder Valley Casino
Jim Helm Couture
Unfiltered Blonde Wines
TARGET
Mosaic Health
The Sacramento Metro Chamber
The Crocker Art Museum
Universal Pictures
calSTRS
American Express
Trumpette
Sacramento Magazine
Colusa Casino
UC Davis
The Natural Result Plastic Surgery Center
Mindful Health Solutions
Bank of The West
Remy Moose and Manley LLP
Wilke Fleury LLP
ScholarShare
Intel
Burton Law firm
Cast Images
Makeup Geek LLC
Health Psychology Sacramento
Builders and Tradesman Insurance
Sorority Specialties
Andis Wines
Sacramento Kings
Niello Group
Talisman Collection
La Soie Bridal
Laly Designs San Francisco
Krazy Mary's Boutique
Prima Terra
Eye Majic by Majic Beauty
Sister Brother Style
Big Monkey Group
The Studio Center
Style Army
Retail Therapy
Erin Moriarty (48 Hours CBS)
Natalie Morales-(NBC The Today Show)
Areva Martin CNN -(Anderson Cooper 360)
Katy Tur (Dateline NBC)
Cassidy Hubbarth (ESPN)
Summer Sanders (Olympic swimmer.-Celebrity Apprentice)
Brandi Glanville (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Celebrity Apprentice)
Hayley Paige (Gown Designer)
Taylor Grey (singer and songwriter)
Publications
People Magazine
Health Magazine
Sacramento Magazine
Red Magazine for TARGET
Sacramento Bride and Groom Magazine
Real Weddings Magazine
The Knot Northern California
NorCal Magazine
Bonnie Magazine
Style Me Pretty
Snippet and Ink
The Luxe Pearl
Elizabeth Anne Designs
Martha Stewart Brides
Martha Stewart Weddings
Awards and Certificates
Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Awards-2011-present
Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Awards-2011-present
Wedding Wire Rated 2011-present
Yelp's Top Rated 2011-present
MAC Cosmetics Complete Certification 2001-2008
MAC Cosmetics Management Training Completion/Certification 2002
MAC Counter Manager of the Year Northern California 2003
Benefit Cosmetics Management Training Completion 2008
Nordstrom Skincare Certified 1999-2008
Nordstrom Pacesetter- 1999-2005
EDUCATION
CLASS 2018: facilitation, assistance and training with Sandy Linter, Sir John, Brigitte Reiss Andersen, Jessie Powers, Louie Zakarian, Gavin O'Neill, Roshar, and Anastasia Drurkova
CLASS 2017: facilitation, assistance and training with Pati Dubroff, Nick Barose, Kristopher Buckle, Kabuki, Val Garland, Gregory Arlt.
CLASS 2016-facilitation, assistance and training with Stephen Dimmick, Beau Nelson, Gregory Arlt, Pati Dubroff, Joanna Schlip, Eugenia Weston, Sandy Linter, Reggie Wells, Chris Milone, and Sam Fine
Roshar-Hands on Beauty -San Francisco-2014
Hands on Hair with Laura Kaszoni-Sacramento March 2014
Erica Carr-Hands On Hair- San Francisco 2014 to present
Heather Chapman Hands on Hair November 2014 to present
David Hernandez- Hands on Color Correction-Sacramento 2014
Sarah Locero- Hands on Beauty-Provincetown MA-2013
The Artist Summit (Provincetown, MA-with James Vincent, Michael DeVellis, Marietta Carter Narcisse, Crystal Wright, Jonny Lavoy, and Kevin James Bennett for the Powder Group) 2013
Christi Reynolds Beauty-owner and lead artist- 2008-present
Benefit Cosmetics Northern California Area Sales Coordinator-2008-2009
Benefit Cosmetics Management training-2008
MAC Management quarterly education- 2002-2008
MAC Cosmetics Update -(quarterly) 2001-2008
MAC Cosmetics Basic School- 2001
MAC Management training-2001
Skincare Specialist Certification (Nordstrom) 2000
Nordstrom Management training and development-2000
Nordstrom Cosmetics Inter-store product cross trainings- 1998-2008
Clinique First Class-1998

