Get to Know Your Bridal Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist
Crystel Franco-Cortez is the owner and lead stylist of Crystel Does Hair LLC, specializing in bridal styling and makeup artistry.
With over two decades of experience in the hair industry, Crystel is passionate about creating cohesive looks that boost her clients' confidence.
For the past ten years, Crystel has been dedicated to styling brides and bridal parties, as well as preparing clients for sweet sixteens, quinceañeras, and pageants She graduated from Boss Beauty Academy in 2023, where she honed her makeup skills and learned the business side of the industry.
A highlight of Crystel's career was working with her business partner and friend at the Miss New York and Miss Teen New York USA Pageants for Lauren D'Alemio's Team, marking a significant milestone working with their makeup artist icon.
She is well-known for her collaborative work with other creatives and is committed to inspiring other stylists to further their education in bridal styling to enhance their skills and build their confidence,
'Education is super important to me for both skill development and personal growth," Crystel says. She became an exclusive bridal hair stylist post-COVID and expresses deep gratitude to her Bridal Mentor Renee Marie Academy, as well as the bridal beauty companies that have helped her refine her hair and makeup skills.