The Makeup Maven & Co.
                @ Versi Salon and Spa
                5228 Broadway 2nd Floor
                San Antonio, TX 78209
                210-279-3035
beauty beyond your expectations...
We are the San Antonio area's premiere Full Service Beauty Connection.  
Featured in several publications, our courteous and professional staff has
served the Alamo City's women and men  for over ten years now, with results
worth boasting about.  Let us plan your very special day by organizing all your
beauty needs in a serene atmosphere. Come visit us and experience like never
before, the beauty within yourself.

Our Commitment:
We believe that beauty does begin skin deep and in order to make you look your
best, we begin by committing ourselves to refining your complexion in order to
prepare your face for the sheerest and most natural makeup. Everyone has the
potential to look their best. Trust us to show you how to achieve your best.
Johanna Woodfin Simpson-
owner
Professional Makeup Artist
creating beautiful faces and
refined eyebrows for over 10
years in the San Antonio and
Austin areas. She has been
contracted by several
agencies for magazine and
television makeup such as
Glamour Magazine, C San
Antonio Magazine, Good
Morning America Show and
The San Antonio Living Show.
Johanna has also been the
lead and personal artist for  
the Roberto Cavalli, Cynthia
Steffe and Carolina Herrera
fashion shows.
My Philosophy on Makeup:
Whether it is your wedding day or a special occasion, we think that it is always
best to take a woman or young lady and bring them one to two levels up in
elegance. For example, a groom would definitely want to recognize his bride
walking down the aisle. The bride should be able to see herself in years to come
as a timeless classic vision of beauty. This is why we try to talk clients out of
trendy looks as well as too glamorous of a look. You should feel gorgeous by the
time we finish our work and yet feel comfortable being you. We will however
accommodate our client's wishes. Feel free to cut out pictures from magazines as
to the look you'd like and we will match it.

What to look for when hiring a Professional Makeup Artist:
Every professional makeup artist starts out by interviewing the client. With a few
questions he/she should be able to sum up the look and feel of the makeup that a
client wants. At this point it is appropriate for the artist to provide the client with
some insight as to what is currently in fashion or what would be best for the
client. Ultimately, the client decides what is best for her and we do what she feels
is comfortable. The last thing you want is for a makeup  artist to tell you how to
look. It is wise to make sure that the artist that does your initial dry run will in fact
be the same artist for both portrait and wedding day. Otherwise, it is not a true dry
run.

Also, make sure that you schedule a trial consultation before hiring or providing a
deposit. Ask yourself questions like 1) Did the makeup artist sterilize the brushes
before using them on me? (it's ok to ask), 2) Do I
love the look the artist gave me?
(a second trial may be in order), and 3) can I see some of your work? (any skilled
artist should have a portfolio). You need someone that will care as much as you
do!