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WELCOME

STYLING / HAIR / MAKEUP

I AM BETTINA

With an eye for detail and a passion for beauty and all things pleasurable it’s simple to me…
What is it you’d like to create and how can I be of service for that expression?

Let’s collaborate.

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EXPERIENCE

TOURING

David Coverdale “Whitesnake” -2011-2016

“Forevermore World Tour” Whitesnake 2011
“Year of the Snake World Tour” Whitesnake 2013
“The Purple Album World Tour” Whitesnake 2015

HAIR / MAKEUP / STYLIST / PERSONAL ASSISTANT

I was responsible for the makeup, hair and wardrobe styling for the Lead singer David Coverdale of Whitesnake. I held creative responsibility for the look of his media presentation including- On stage performances, television interviews, press junkets, album covers, and magazine photo shoots. I also managed the advancing of his hotel riders, his personal expenses and tour accounting, the wellbeing of his health/meals/medications with close contact to his Doctors, and the daily schedule to maintain balance during 3 world tours from 2011-2016. While off the road I did personal wardrobe shopping, hair coloring/cutting and manicuring for him and his Family.

MUSIC VIDEOS

“Forevermore”
 “Love Will Set You Free”
Whitesnake 2011 – Hair / Makeup

“Burn”
“Stormbringer”
“Lay down stay down”
“Soldier of Fortune”
Whitesnake 2015 – Hair / Makeup / Wardrobe Styling

PRINT

‘Vans’ for Transworld Snowboarding Magazine
Photographer Ian Ruhte, 2006 ~ Hairstylist

‘Campbell’s Soup’
Photographer Jonathan Selko, 2004 ~ Hair & Makeup

FILM & TV

HAIR / MAKEUP / STYLING

“Pirates of the Caribbean-Dead Man’s Chest”
Walt Disney Films 2006 ~ Background Hair Stylist ‘Local Hire’

‘BBQ Championship Series’ Reality Show
Blink Productions 2006 ~ Hair & Makeup Stylist

‘Vans’ Pro Riders Commercial
Producer Hunter Lee Soik, 2006 ~ Hairstylist

‘Visa’ Credit Cards Commercial
Producer Jerry Duggan,2005 ~Hairstylist & Makeup Artist

‘Reno Airport’ Commercial
2005 ~ Hairstylist & Makeup Artist


PRODUCTION

Bottlerock Music Festival 2016
Special Ops Coordinator

Bottlerock Music Festival 2014
Production Coordinator

“Joseph King of Dreams”
Dreamworks Animation 2000 ~ Special EFX Coordinator

“Space Jam”
Warner Brothers Animation 1996 ~ Assistant Production Manager
Colorization Department

“The Swan Princess”
Rich Entertainment Group 1994 ~ International Scene Coordinator

“Billboard Music Awards”
1992, Talent Coordinator

 

SALON

Freelance Hairstylist & Makeup Artist 1992-Present

Offering hair, makeup, and styling services.  Available by-appointment-only worldwide, in-home, hotels, and resorts.


Tousle & Tame Hairdressing 2000-2016
Lead Stylist/Colorist/Makeup Artist

Servicing an exclusive set of clients at a boutique, lake-front salon with break-taking views of Lake Tahoe.  Offering hair, makeup, and styling services.  Available by-appointment-only at both the salon in Tahoe City and for in-home styling at nearby residences and resorts.

EDUCATION

Bumble & Bumble University – New York, NY
Various cutting and styling classes

Paul Mitchell Academy – Costa Mesa, Ca
Various cutting, styling, coloring classes

MAC Makeup
Various makeup technique classes

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