Welcome to Blended Beauté

Shauné Hayes, Beauty Editor and Creator of Blended Beauté, is a professional makeup and lash extension artist for print, television, weddings and events. Her credits and client roster in makeup include World Fashion House, BET, TV One, Scripps Networks, DHHS, The Washington Times, Ebony, and Black Enterprise to name a few. Her wedding work has also been featured on Southern Weddings, Essence.com, Style Me Pretty, Love and Lavender and Bayside Brides. Blended Beauté is a written and visual diary of all the things she loves in the world of makeup, fashion and bridal. It also follows her life as a working makeup artist living her dream.

Marlissa Hudson: A New Brand of Classical Music

Marlissa Hudson: A New Brand of Classical Music

I had the pleasure of working with American soprano and “superb lyric coloratura” (as she’s been described) Marlissa Hudson on her latest project, Lust, which I definitely encourage you to check out. Read More »

Published in The Linen Magazine

Published in The Linen Magazine

Super excited that a beauty story I collaborated on with a great team is in the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of THE LINEN MAGAZINE. Read More »

Bridal Hair Inspiration: Zoe Saldana

Bridal Hair Inspiration: Zoe Saldana

Actress Zoe Saldana hit the red carpet recently for the Los Angeles premiere of Star Trek: Into Darkness in a gorgeous, summery Rodarte dress and a loosely-knotted bun courtesy of celebrity stylist Mara Roszak. Read More »

Events: Special Screening of Girl Rising

Events: Special Screening of Girl Rising

If you’re in the DC area and want something to do on May 13th, consider checking out a special screening of Girl Rising at AMC Lowes Georgetown. Read More »

Recent Work: Model Portofolio Shoots

Recent Work: Model Portofolio Shoots

It’s always a pleasure working with aspiring models for their portfolios. I worked with two beautiful young ladies recently, and I know it’s only a matter of time before they are signed by some agency. Read More »

Makeup for “It’s Only Natural” Public Education Campaign

Makeup for “It’s Only Natural” Public Education Campaign

It’s been busy, busy on my end and unfortunately I haven’t been able to blog as frequently as I’d like to. One of the projects that kept me busy was doing makeup for “It’s Only Natural,” a multimedia public education campaign that launched recently to offer African-American mothers in particular, breastfeeding knowledge, help and support. Read More »