The Honest Image
Studio in Albuquerque, NM
The Honest Image is a New Mexico company run by Marla Hursig, and it has operated for over two decades. The studio describes itself as a leading makeup and image consulting studio in the Albuquerque area, a claim the studio makes about itself.
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The Honest Image is a New Mexico company run by Marla Hursig, and it has operated for over two decades. The studio describes itself as a leading makeup and image consulting studio in the Albuquerque area, a claim the studio makes about itself.
The studio's philosophy centers on individuality. Its work is built around each person's best colors, style and makeup, with the aim that every woman looks and feels good on her own terms, guided by self-confidence and personal style.
Visits are by appointment only, Tuesday through Friday from 9 to 5 and Saturday from 10 to 2. Clients may bring their own makeup to a lesson so it can be assessed for continued use. Group sessions for two or three, suited to moms, daughters, sisters or friends, combine the lesson with social time.
Wardrobe work can take place in the studio or at home in the Albuquerque area. Beyond appointments, the studio runs a shop online section, a blog on wardrobe, makeup, personal style and beauty, and a mailing list for product arrivals, workshops and events.
Focuses on each client's individuality, using their best colors, style and makeup to shape recommendations, with self-confidence and personal style as the guide.
A private, welcoming studio.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Color and style consultations, including a 90-minute analysis and a group version for two or more people.
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Style & Color Lessons for Two or More $65
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Style & Color Analysis $90
Full-face lessons, a follow-up practice session and group lessons for two or three people.
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Makeup Lessons Part Two $60
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Part Two Lesson $60
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Makeup Lessons for Two or Three $65
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Makeup Lessons Part One (full-face lesson) $90
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Part One Lesson $90
The Exquisitely You Experience, a bundle of lessons, a color and style session, shopping help and makeup products.
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The Exquisitely You Experience $495
Wardrobe sessions built from the client's own pieces, ending with photographed outfits, in the studio or at home.
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2-hour In-Studio Session $175
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2-hour At-Home Session $295
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Wardrobe/Closet Organization $60
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Personal Wardrobe Remix (in-studio) $175
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Personal Wardrobe Remix (at-home, Albuquerque area) $295
A one-hour makeup session for events, which can include a consultation ahead of a photo shoot.
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Makeup for Special Occasions $90
Photos
Meet the team
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.thehonestimage.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Color and style analysis based on skin tone, hair color, fashion personality and body shape, ending with a shopping plan built around the client's closet
- Full-face makeup lesson with a take-home tips sheet and a special gift, followed by a practice lesson
- The Exquisitely You package, with two lessons, a color and style session, shopping or closet help and $200 in makeup of the client's choice, priced at $495 and described as a $560 value
- Personal Wardrobe Remix, where clients leave with photographed outfits and a shopping list of missing pieces
- Clients can bring their own makeup to lessons for assessment
- Good for
- first makeup lesson
- teens having a first lesson
- seniors
- women who wear little or no makeup
- polished everyday looks
- moms, daughters, sisters or best friends in group sessions
- photo sessions
- special occasions
- wardrobe refresh
- shoppers who want a plan
- Treats
- choosing colors
- personal style
- wardrobe planning
- closet organization
- special occasion makeup
- photo session prep
- Techniques
- color analysis
- fashion personality and body shape assessment
- outfit photography
Products & treatments
- Glo Skin Cosmetics
- Revitalash