I am now taking on a few select wig commissions...contact me if you're interested! (Wig pricing starting at $200 (plus S&H) Email for a quote).
TraciHines@gmail.com
Here are a few examples of my work...
synthetic "Giselle" wig model: me (photo: Kevin Chang)
(photos: www.benjaminhines.com)
synthetic "Snow White" wig model: me
(photos: www.jholmesphoto.com)
high heat synthetic "Cinderella" wig for True Enchantment Entertainment (www.TrueEnchantment.com) model: me (photo: www.benjaminhines.com)
(photo: www.camoden.com)
(photo: www.benjaminhines.com)
synthetic "Sleeping Beauty" wig model: me (photo: www.benjaminhines.com)
(photo: www.jholmesphoto.com)
human hair 1920's inspired flapper for a music video
"Allyson" synthetic character wig for Wonderland Bakery model: me
synthetic "Fairy Godmother" wig for True Enchantment Entertainment (www.TrueEnchantment.com) model: Lisa Fabio
high heat synthetic "Sea Witch" wig for True Enchantment Entertainment (www.TrueEnchantment.com) model: Lisa Fabio
(note: yes, that's me as Ariel on the R but my hair is not a wig)
When placing your order, you have the option of choosing synthetic fiber, high heat synthetic fiber or 100% human hair. I specialize in "character" wigs, but also can create wigs with a natural "everyday" look. Contact: TraciHines@gmail.com
Got to create a fun makeup look for Mandy for this shoot with Benjamin Hines Photography (www.BenjaminHines.com). (I did the makeup as well as her hair). She said I could do whatever I wanted, and when I looked at the clothing she brought with her for the shoot...neon green jeans, a neon paint splattered tee and bright fuschia pumps, I was inspired.
As you may already know, I am pretty active on YouTube. I have two channels, the first is a cover channel for music (www.youtube.com/TraciJHines) and the second, more recent channel I created (www.youtube.com/TraciHines) is for all original content. I post original music, tutorials and now makeup showcase videos and vlogs. This is the first makeup video I've made, and thought I would showcase some of my favorite clients to date for my youtube followers to see. Hope you enjoy it!
Please also check out my youtube accounts if you like! I always appreciate subscriptions too! Until next time...
xoxo Traci
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As many of you know, I do a little freelance Makeup and Hairstyling on the side, so I thought I'd put a compilation of some of my work together in video form for you to see! Hope you enjoy it!
For more information, including rates, location, booking and more please visit my blog site:
TraciHinesMakeup.blogspot.com
*Please note that the site is still under construction. It will be continually updated with new work, but I am also having some issues with formatting and need to get some help from my web guy. All the info.'s there, you just have to scroll to the bottom right now to see it. In the meantime, thanks for your understanding!
First off I want to thank Makenai and my good friend Pamela Moss especially for letting me use their amazing song The Madea Prophecy in the first half of this video. Pam wrote that song and arranged and recorded it with her band, Makenai, and it is fantastic! Please go to their myspace and listen to the entire thing! Support them and add them too k?
www.myspace.com/MakenaiBand
Band page: http://www.geocities.com/makenaiordie/
Pam's youtube account: www.youtube.com/Pamechan9
Next, I want to thank all my WONDERFUL models and clients without whom I wouldn't have this portfolio to show. In order of appearance: Lindsay Lauren Erin Jennie Angi Sophea Mandy Claire Laura Melanie Pamela Kristin Tia Erin Heather
I also want to thank all the photographers who's work is displayed here, and who so graciously let me use their images: Cam Oden Photography Benjamin Hines Photography Cabusi Photography Tyler Gipe Photography Belle Amie Studios Aaron Delesie Photographer, Inc. David Pascolla Photography
*Thanks also to BJ and Brittain for their help with my logo and blogsite!
Music:
1. The Madea Prophecy-by Makenai 2. BJ's Song-by Traci Hines
*A little note about the last song...I was going through music options to put at the wedding and engagement section of this video, and I while I was listening to original music from other artists to potentially use, I realized that I already had an original piece that had just the right sentiment...and it was one of mine! Haha. I thought the Twilight inspired song I wrote recently was going to be the first original I shared with all of you, (besides my kitty litter jingle in my Tagged! video on my other channel lol), but this one took me by surprise too. This is one of the first songs I ever wrote, and I wrote it for my (then) boyfriend for a Valentine's Day gift. I still love this song, although I don't think it's any great example of an original piece of music. Just an honest expression of a girl's love for her boyfriend. It was recorded in a rush on a mac laptop in a college dorm room, and there is so much I'd like to improve, but it is what it is. I hope to re-record this sometime soon. It's years old. Thanks so much to Brandon Gill who is the very talented pianist playing the song. He arranged the song, played it for me and recorded me. I know this is only a portion of the song too-both songs actually. I plan to upload a video for BJ's Song with the entire thing very soon. Stay tuned for that!
Well I hope you enjoy the video, and I promise I've got more videos on the way! Hoping to make some more tutorials soon too!
Thank you so much to all of you for your overwhelming support on all my channels, and in all my endeavors.
Model: Lindsay Stanley
Photography: Hines Associates Photography
Cam Oden Photography (Lighting and Set Up)
Lindsay is such a beautiful girl. She has one of my favorite "looks" to work with: features like a cartoon character! And I mean that in the best way possible. When I look at her I see a Disney Princess! (Who wouldn't want to be compared to the most beautiful, flawless works of art that Disney creates?) I wanted to do something unique and not just go the obvious route of making her up to be a "pretty princess." I was hoping to create something a little edgier.
I was inspired by Lindsay's amazing large, doll-like features. She said I could go as extreme as I wanted with the makeup, so after applying basic foundation and powder, I contoured her face with shadows, used frosty blues and pinks on her eyelids, and gave her dramatic lashes on top and bottom to frame her gorgeous eyes. I applied tiny rhinestones under her eyes to resemble tears. We decided on a natural toned lip color and her makeup look was done.
I also styled Lindsay's hair. I like how you can't really tell if it's her hair or a fashionable hat from Paris or something! Haha. I teased, pinned and coaxed it into curls and shapes, weaved ribbons, lace, chains and a crystal-beaded necklace into the style, then added a large black fabric rose. I will admit, I actually had more fun styling her hair than doing her makeup! I think I'm beginning to like hairstyling even more than applying makeup, although they will both always be passions of mine.
A huge thanks to Lindsay for her patience as I created her look and for being such a great sport during the shoot! It was freezing outside but she stayed until we got the very last shot.
I hope she is as happy with the result as I am!
On September 22nd 2007 I was lucky enough to get to help this beautiful bride get ready for the most exciting day of her life! The Bride is Angi Treichelt (now Angi Phillips). You might recognize her from my banner and Portfolio. She is one of the most beautiful brides I have ever seen...although all brides are beautiful. All MY bridal clients especially! (I know, I'm biased, haha).
Angi has naturally curly hair, (and yes, that is all her own hair-no extensions here!), and while she likes her hair both naturally curly and straightened, she wanted larger, looser curls for her big day. Angi straightened her hair the night before and I went to work with the curling irons the morning of the wedding, switching off between a medium and a large barrel iron. I like that she still wanted her hair to look natural. I teased the roots for volume in the back and pinned the small section of hair above the veil.
Keeping with the natural look, Angi requested extremely light makeup. She doesn't need much to go from beautiful to knockout! She wore very light powder/foundation, natural toned eye shadows, a thin swipe of liquid liner and black mascara. I added short, black individual lashes to the outer corners of her eyelashes and brushed a small amount of M.A.C.'s Peaches blush to the apples of her cheeks. With a tiny bit of nude lipliner and clear gloss she was ready to go!
Photography by Aaron Delesie Photographer, Inc. www.aarondelesie.com
Below is a photo of Angi and her adorable cousin Heather (who was one of her bridesmaids). I did Heather's makeup that day too.
Behind the scenes...It was a beautiful September day, even though the weather wasn't exactly ideal for an outdoor afternoon wedding! It showered off an on throughout the morning, and misted the girls during the pre-ceremony photos. Good thing I was there keeping the curling irons hot to put some life back into Angi's relaxing curls!
(And just in case you were wondering, the ceremony went off without a hitch and without real drops of rain...until the moment Angi and Matt shared their first kiss as husband and wife. Then the skies opened up and misted gentle rain, enhancing the moment and signaling the guests to head inside for the cocktail hour and reception!)
I got to join in the fun too! (-: What a great wedding!
Congratulations Angi and Matt! ...And since I am posting this almost exactly a year after your big day, Happy happy first anniversary!
*Starting at $100 per face (General Makeup Application). Please inquire for pricing on specialty makeup where additional supplies must be purchased.
* When booking both Makeup and Hair Styling, $100 becomes the hourly rate
* All brides receive a complimentary trial run for Makeup Application and (if applicable) Hair Styling
*40% Deposit required to hold date
* If your event location is outside of Orange County, a flat travel fee of $35 will be applied to your rate, and traveling charges for gas reimbursement are subject to the Federal Mileage Rate (about $ .50 per mile)
* Traveling fee is negotiable if total amount comes to $500 or more
*WIG COMMISSIONS (I can only take a few select commissions at a time-First come first serve basis) Email for a quote: TraciHines@gmail.com (Pricing starts at $200 + S&H)
I am a highly artistic individual-I would say artistic to a fault! I have many interests and endeavors, and I created this blog specifically to focus on my freelance work in makeup and hair design.
I am pursuing a career as a recording artist and performer. While makeup and hairstyling has been a fun hobby for much of my life, it eventually became a bit more. When I'm not singing I am usually dreaming up new ideas for my next photoshoot, creating beautiful and unique wedding looks for the bridal parties that book with me, and last but not least designing and creating my latest cosplay.
*Now also taking a few select WIG COMMISSIONS! Contact me for more info.
TraciHines@gmail.com
