Linda Schonning Bridal Academy
My "Roots"
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Linda Schonning Bridal Academy stands out as one of the world’s premier institutions dedicated to makeup and hair styling. Among personal appearance artists, none can match the transformational magic brought to life by Linda Schonning, who is based in, Palm Beach, and the Florida Keys. Her artistry is truly exceptional. Linda has earned an international reputation as an expert in her field. She skillfully combines her unique methods of hairstyling, makeup artistry, innovative color techniques, and effective teaching—delivering her expertise with a flair that is reminiscent of theatrical performances.
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Since the year 2014 Linda has successfully built a thriving wedding business that generates six figures annually, showcasing her remarkable talent and dedication to her craft. One of the standout courses offered is titled "How to Start Your Beauty Business." In this course, Linda provides invaluable assistance to aspiring beauty entrepreneurs by guiding them through various essential elements, including building their own websites, creating effective consultation forms, drafting contracts and professional emails, managing advertising strategies, and mastering the use of "Tave," a popular booking.
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Ms. Schonning's impressive background includes graduating from the Westmore Academy in Hollywood, California, which was founded by the renowned Marvin Westmore, a descendant of the legendary makeup artist Max Factor. Additionally, she has honed her at the Vidal Sassoon Academy and Tony & Guy Hair Academy, both located in London, England, as well as the Renee Marie Bridal Academy and Kristy's Artistry Design Team. thirty years of extensive experience in the hairstyling and makeup industry, Linda has achieved numerous prestigious assignments, awards, and credits. Her contributions have been recognized with various national, state, and international accolades, including participation in national road shows for L’Oréal.
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During these events, she shared her expertise in “easy makeup and hairstyling techniques” with large audiences of fellow hairstylists and makeup artists, further solidifying her status as a leader in the beauty industry.
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Linda has an impressive portfolio that includes a wide range of hair and makeup artistry for various mediums, including: - Feature films - Music videos - Numerous high-profile commercial clients such as Lancôme, Toyota, McDonald's,Blockbuster, and Office Depot. Over the span of twelve years, Linda collaborated with a talented team of hair and makeup artists based in Miami to create stunning visuals for numerous commercials, brochures and billboards for all of the Sandals Resorts during the 1990s.
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Her dedicated hair and makeup team has consistently delivered “THE PERFECT LOOK” across a diverse array of platforms, including film and television commercials, print advertisements, music videos, lifestyle magazine covers focused on resort living, weddings, corporate photography, headshots, and product catalogs.
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In 2014, Linda made a significant shift in her career, transitioning her business focus from the of television and film to specialize in a thriving wedding hair and makeup clientele. The Florida Keys Bridal Team, situated in picturesque destination wedding market of the Florida Keys, has successfully executed over 180 weddings each year.
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They utilize the latest trends and techniques in hair and makeup, ensuring they stay ahead of the curve by enrolling in online courses and practicing on mannequins weekly. By embracing this approach, Linda has continually her styling techniques, allowing her to remain competitive with the latest trends in the wedding industry. This includes popular styles inspired by Instagram the innovative Russian 3D hair technique, the use of clip-in extensions, intricate braiding, and elegant updos for more formal occasions. Excitingly, Linda will also be sharing her expertise by teaching Bridal Makeup & Hair courses.