“At Beauty By K², we believe that every client deserves exceptional service. To ensure that, we’ve expanded our team with highly skilled lead artists—Nichole, Cassy, and Trinity. If my schedule is booked, rest assured that you’re in excellent hands with these talented professionals. Each of them brings a unique flair and dedication to make your special day even more beautiful. Beauty By K² is always thrilled to be a part of your big moments.”
Katie Kendall
Owner | Lead Stylist
Katie Kendall Barr is a licensed medical aesthetician and certified in professional sunless spray tanning. Based in Nashville, TN, Katie has styled for various events ranging from national and state pageants to musician photo shoots, country music videos, to weddings, red carpet events, and eventually everything in between those increasingly demanding niches. Katie has also worked with talented country artists such as: Brett Young, The Cadillac Three, and Big Machine Label group, Delta Rae, along with comedian Nate Bargatze.
Katie always knew that she wanted to turn her natural talent of into a career. Inspired by her mother, along with her closest friends and now colleagues, Katie took the leap, and created Beauty By K²! Since starting her company four years ago, Katie has specialized in styling for special events, with weddings being increasing in demand. For 2024, Katie’s continued goal is to be known as a one stop shop for glam, spray tanning, and skincare for all of her clients. Forever a lover of the world of beauty, Katie has turned her passion into a successful venture!
Lead Artists
Nichole Smithson
Nichole is a freelance hair and makeup artist located in Nashville, TN. She has styled hair and makeup for various events for over a decade. Anything from senior portraits, to award shows, to branding photos, to her personal favorite, weddings. Nichole has also worked for Mac and Estée Lauder.
Nichole’s Portfolio
Cassy Laessig
Cassy is a licensed hair & makeup artist who has been transforming the human canvas for most of her life. As a passionate & accredited young industry professional, she has worked various fashion shows, red carpet events, photo & video shoots, films, weddings & live events. Cassy has detailed experience in providing outstanding service & satisfaction within the bridal, commercial & entertainment industries. Her work has been published in various publications including Green Wedding Shoes, Bridal Musings, Belle Meade Lifestyles & Shuba Magazine. She was also featured in VoyageLA as one of "Los Angeles's Most Gifted Beauty Professionals.”
Cassy’s Portfolio
Trinity Andrews
Having competed in international and state pageants for 11 years, Trinity's journey in the beauty world started at a young age. With over a decade of expertise, she stands as a highly regarded professional hair and makeup artist, known for her exceptional skills in Soft Glam and her warm, friendly presence, Trinity aims to enhance natural beauty with a skin-like finish that is both comfortable and long-lasting.
Trinity's extensive portfolio includes prestigious events such as the CMA Awards, NBC People's Choice Country Awards, and collaborations with notable figures in the music industry, television hosts, influencer personalities, editorial photoshoots as well as styling over hundreds of brides and bridal parties. As a seasoned professional hair and makeup artist, Trinity approaches each client with a commitment to creating a timeless, classy, and unforgettable look that shines in both camera lighting and natural settings.
Paying meticulous attention to every detail and dedicated to tailoring each look to the individual preferences of clients, Trinity ensures a personalized and comprehensive beauty experience. From Full Glam to a more natural look, her versatile expertise offers a spectrum of options to meet diverse style preferences and occasions, guaranteeing that each client receives a customized and exceptional service. Trinity strives to leave her clients with the confidence and comfort that come from feeling your best.
Trinity’s Portfolio
Support Artists
Sylvia Fox
Sylvia is a well-seasoned makeup & hair stylist based out of Nashville and has been working as a full-time professional makeup artist since 2007. Sylvia went to Aesthetics school in 2009 to further her understanding of skincare and is now currently pursuing her nursing degree. Her goal is to further her career in medical aesthetics and injectables. Sylvia has also worked as a Regional Product Trainer & Makeup Artist for some of the biggest cosmetic companies like Smashbox, Too Faced, & L’Oreal.
Whitney LeGrand
Whitney is a freelance makeup artist located in Nashville, TN and has been in the beauty industry for over 17 years. Her work includes weddings, prom, senior portraits, awards shows, photo shoots and music videos. She has also worked with several brands Mac, Tom Ford, Clinique, and Laura Mercier.
Taylor Tubbs
Taylor is a full service Nashville based hairstylist. She has been in the industry for over 8 years.She attended cosmetology school at Image Maker Beauty institute in, Hendersonville TN. She prides herself in specializing in event styling and weddings.
Bri Fletcher
Brianna started her career in makeup at Sephora in 2015 and worked her way up to manage all of the makeovers at the store. In 2017, she started freelancing makeup for Stephanie Nelson H&MU in Dallas, TX. In 2018, with all the success and passion for makeup Brianna continued to grow her makeup career and took the move to Nashville, TN. With over 6 years of experience, raving client reviews, and love for the beauty industry Brianna will do everything she can to make your makeup dreams come true!