Gabriela Ortiz

Hi! and thanks for coming to my page! I started my website in 2019 when I decided I wanted to make a change in my career.  I wanted to have the option of creating my own schedule while doing something that I truly loved and enjoyed, which is making people feel beautiful. My journey in beauty started back in 2007 when I decided to join Paul Mitchell the School of San Diego. While in school I was part of the Design Team where I truly let my creativity shine. We would volunteer to do hair and makeup for special events and fashion runway shows.  After graduating and receiving my cosmetology license in 2009 I started doing hair for a few years but felt like I was still missing something, that's when I  decided to get fully into makeup. I then started working for different retailers as a beauty advisor and would do some free lance here and there. Nothing would really hit off for me, it wasn't until I got the opportunity to work for one of the companies that I always wanted to work for. In 2017 I was officially part of the Sephora team and I was ecstatic. I started off as part time seasonal employee but my dedication and persistence shined through. Soon enough I was a certified artist through Sephora and was helping clients with color matches during the week and booked with appointments on the weekends. Till this day I am beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to work as a color artist for one of the biggest beauty industries world wide. I met so many amazing people, learned so much from so many talented artists, and was able to perfect my techniques and really show my creativity. My journey with Sephora lasted for about 2 years, I then made the decision to go completely on my own. Luckily I've had such supportive friends and family who were able to help me make my dream come to reality. They would refer me to friends, family, co workers, share my work on their social media until I started getting a lot more bookings. I take huge pride in the work that I do and it is such an artistic platform and outlet for me. I love being able to showcase the work that I do, and take any opportunity I can to express my creativity, with hair or makeup. Which is why my favorite time of the year is October, because it is the month of one of my favorite holidays, Halloween....

Yes, not only do I specialize in Bridal Hair & Makeup. I also love creating fun and spooky looks as well.