​Locally trained Makeup and Lash Artist, Kelli Desnoyers, has a true passion for helping her clients to find a look that best represents their personal style and uniqueness.  Whether she's on site assisting a bridal party or improving her client's lash game, she takes immense pride in her work, and it shows.  Kelli is a native to the Capital Region, but has travelled as far as Northern Vermont, Boston, New York City and New Jersey to meet the needs of her clients.  Even as a freelance artist, Kelli has established a successful and respected presence in the makeup field since 2009.

In September, 2019, Kelli launched her very own line of 3 and 5D Mink Eyelashes, which she exclusively uses in all of her makeup applications!  Her lashes were debuted on the runway of the Stitched Fashion Show in Albany, New York, and have been used on many established models, one of which is Miss Golden World, 2018, Jacqueline Paras, and Project Runway's season 4 model, Marcia Mitchell.  In addition to using her own brand "Alter Ego Lashes by Kelli Desnoyers," she utilizes some of the most reputable and luxury makeup lines, including Dior, Makeup Forever, Natasha Denona, Chanel, YSL and premium Temptu Airbrushing.
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In addition to being a working makeup artist, Kelli is the Director of Makeup for ICreate Productions, leading a team of between 5 and 10 artists, and served as a guest educator for the Paul Mitchell School in Schenectady, New York.

Kelli's dedication to her clients has awarded her as Thumbtack's #1 Makeup Artist in the Albany, Saratoga and Schenectady areas for several consecutive years.  In addition to her independent certification from AIP Career College, she has trained hands on, with renowned makeup artist Thom Cammer, at the Aesthetic Science Institute in Latham, New York. Kelli has also been certified by the Aesthetic Science Institute as a lash extension artist.  Kelli strives to offer her clients both timeless and the most on-trend applications.  Most recently she attended a bridal masterclass with Lina Zuniga and "The Biggest International Makeup Conference, 2021," which included various masterclasses with some of the industry's leading artists.   

In her free time, Kelli enjoys walks and play time with her black lab, Atlas, spending time with family/friends, and as a former natural bikini competitor, you can almost always find Kelli at the gym.  In each endeavor, Kelli invests and commits 100% to being her absolute best.  
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