Bloom owner:
Hi!
My name is Andrea Elise Velez (AEV). I am a San Diego native who grew up in Ramona CA. I have been in the beauty industry for 8 years starting at MAC cosmetics. Working with MAC taught me how to execute a look unique to each person based on their personality, and style.
Originally I found the beauty industry by volunteering todo makeup for women in Hospice. At the time I was a psychology major pursuing my Bachelors Degree thinking that I wanted to be a therapist. Volunteering changed the course of my life.
Volunteering, I realized how special it is to make people to feel beautiful. I saw the women in Hospice were happier when they had their makeup done. I also felt more confident in my ability todo makeup because I was volunteering and it was a safe environment to learn in. It wasn't long after I gained the courage to apply at MAC cosmetics and I got the job.
Fast forward to today, I am the founder of LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD (LGFG) volunteer/ mentor program. LGFG is a group of aspiring makeup artist’ and hair stylist’ that give back to the community by doing makeup and hair for communities that need a little more love. We are currently volunteering at the Foster Youth Teen Center.
I am also a Paul Mitchell graduate with my Cosmetology License. In school I specialized in Bridal styling and special occasion hair styles. It was also at Paul Mitchell that I received my lash training education in Classic and Volume Lashing. Thank you for reading about me!