KJ Perkins Beauty

KJ Perkins Beauty is registered as KJ Perkins Beauty LLC and works out of St. Louis. The business says it was founded on ideals of empowerment and inspiration, and it takes bookings for weddings, parties, events, photoshoots and makeovers.

In studio, the Full Face Makeup service is full-face glam in any style except bridal, priced at $85. It includes skin prep, a flawless base, an eyeshadow look of the client's choice, mink strip lashes and a lipstick or lip combination. Lashes are optional at the same price. A Full-Face Makeup Application in studio, priced at $120, takes about an hour, includes lashes, and comes in Natural Glam, Soft Glam or Full Glam. Travel appointments for full-face makeup in any style except bridal cost $200.

Bridal work starts with a two-hour Bridal Makeup Trial, priced at $150, to talk through wedding or event ideas and build a makeup plan. A trial is recommended but not required for brides having makeup done on the wedding day. It should be booked only once the wedding date is confirmed as available. The business says it uses only top-quality products on the skin.

Before an appointment, clients should arrive with a clean face free of oils and makeup, and have their brows freshly groomed. Clients should wait for their scheduled time; arriving early means texting to ask whether the session can start sooner. Late clients have a 10-minute grace period and should text ahead. After 10 minutes, the appointment is cancelled and the deposit is forfeited, and rebooking requires a new deposit. Clients arriving later than that may be served at the stylist's discretion. Deposits are non-refundable. Bookings close 24 hours before a session, and cancellations or reschedules must be made within 24 hours of the appointment. Time is set aside between appointments to sanitize tools and products. Clients should share any product allergies in advance.

Lashes can be supplied by the stylist, who keeps a range of lengths and fullness and usually chooses the best fit for the look, or clients can bring their own at the same price. Individual eyelash extensions are not the best option, though the stylist can work with them.

The stylist aims for makeup that suits each client's skin type and style, using products chosen for the look. For bridal work, the goal is timeless results that photograph well and last all day.