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Last update: January 2024
A Note From Kathleen
First and foremost, congratulations on your upcoming nuptials; I am so pleased you have stumbled upon my services!
Before we discuss your wedding, you may want to know a bit more about me, my credentials, and, of course, the services I offer.
I am a mobile stylist aiming to help you look and feel your best!
I offer professional hair and makeup services within the Durham Region and its surrounding areas.
Having worked in several beauty salons across the Durham Region over the years, my true passion has always been on-location bridal.
I obtained my degree in cosmetology through Art & Technique, and I am a certified makeup artist. I have been actively in the beauty section of the wedding industry since 2013.
Before becoming a makeup artist and stylist, I worked for several years in the fashion side of the industry with David's Bridal Canada; I was proudly a part of the original team that launched David's Bridal in Canada.
I have worked many bridal shows across southern Ontario, leaving myself well-educated and with many broad connections in Southern Ontario.
On more of a personal note, I am a wife and a mother who enjoys all the crazy ups and downs of running a family and a business all at once!
My sons are under the age of 2.5 years old, and they fill my life with unspeakable joy; I couldn’t gush enough about them.
My goal is to treat all of my clients as though they are a part of my family. I want each bride I work with to feel relaxed and completely stress-free as she walks through the door heading towards her groom!
That all said, I try my best to keep my pricing competitive and obtainable for EVERYONE!
It has always been extremely important to me that my clients feel they have gotten great service for an amazing price.
I’ve been the bride, and I understand the frustration of the high costs associated with a wedding. I want to be a stylist who is in touch with reality when it comes to my pricing!
If you have any questions regarding my services, please don’t be shy! I look forward to hearing from you and helping you obtain your dream look for your special day.
-Kathleen Goltsis
Owner & Lead Artist
ONCE UPON AN UPDO is a wedding beauty specialist based in Whitby, Ontario.
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Hello, my name is Kathleen and I am the owner and lead artist at Kathleen Goltsis Bridal Hair & Makeup Artistry.
I began my bridal journey in 2010 when I was hired to help set up and open the first Davids Bridal in Canada.
After a few years of working with wedding gowns, I realized my true passion was bridal beauty!
I began my career in hairstyling at Art & Technique in Oshawa Ontario, where I completed my degree in cosmetology.
I launched my mobile bridal hair & makeup business in 2013 while working at various salons around the Durham Region.
The wedding industry has been a passion of mine for a decade now, but my true love is for my family. I love my job because it allows me to stay home during the week with my two adorable sons and provides my husband and I the opportunity to spend both of our days off during the week with our boys together.
Please send me a message if you would like to know a little more in regards to myself and my credentials.
-Kathleen