Kathy Aragon

BIO

Kathy Aragon is an accomplished makeup and hair artist with more than a decade of professional experience for both broadcast, print media and red carpet appearances. Her work has appeared in outlets including Elle, Glamour, CosmoGirl!, People and New York Magazine as well as HDTV appearances for media personalities and clients such as Anderson Cooper, Larry King, CNN, HBO, MTV and more. She is a known and trusted name in the political and government circuit which has brought her in close contact to groom some of the world’s most powerful figures. She is also frequently tasked with styling both hair and makeup for an impressive list of celebrities including names like Demi Moore, Amy Brenneman, and Betty White,
 
Aragon, daughter of a salon/spa owner, got her start in the beauty industry working in the family's business. "I can't say when I first developed a passion for the beauty industry," says Aragon. "I think I was born into it." From a young age, Aragon proved a jack-of-all trades, mastering hairstyling, coloring, makeup, skincare and even marketing and advertising for her family's business.  Aragon quickly realized her skills were more than just a way to help family - they were the beginning of a more focused career.
 
Today, Aragon maintains a reputation for being a team player who is able to achieve clean and beautiful looks on a fast-paced schedule. When she is not on set or getting celebrities ready in hotel rooms, you can find her touring internationally with “The Makeup Show”, educating peer artists on important techniques, current trends, and business marketing. Kathy Aragon has co-founded Studio400, a fashion photography studio, along with her photographer husband Luis Aragon, where she hosts celebrated exclusive artist workshops under the name “elevate artists”.

Advertising: American Express, American University, Boose Allen Hamilton, BMW, Carlos Campos, Charles Luck, Choice Hotels, Jones NY, Make Up For Ever, Merill Lynch, NFL Players, Nike, Rocawear, Sierra Suites, Top Chef DC, Ulla Popken, US Marines, Washington Ballet, Washington National Opera.

Photographers:

Andrew French, Andrew Hetherington, Anthony Mandler, Audrey Crewe, Bill Diodato, Brian B. Hayes, Brian Doben, Brian Silak, Cade Martin, Chris Buck, Damon Hall Booth, Dan King, Donald Miralle, Douglas Sonders, Filippo Delvita, Glenn Glasser, Greg Powers, Jake Chessum, Jeff Reidel, Jim Krantz, John Parra, Justin Hyte, Justin Stephens, Kate Pappa, Karen Pearson, Kate Reeder, Katherine Lambert, Kristiina Wilson, Lise Metzer, Lucy Schaeffer, Luis Aragon, Mackenzie Stroh, Marc Joseph, Marge Ely, Marc Tucker, Matt Allbiani, Michael Filonow, Michael Murphree, Michael Sharkey, Michael Turek, Nathaniel Welch, Nicole Wolf, Patricia Diaz Lyons, Robb Scharetg, Tara Todras-Whitehill, Todd Wright.

Celebrities: Alyson Stoner, Amy Brenneman, Anderson Cooper, Ben Stein, Betty White, Beverly Johnson, Bill Gates, Carmen Reece, Chris Colfer, Christian Serratos, Claire Danes, Danny Pino, Demi Moore, Denis and Ann Leary, Dr. Jill Biden, Emily VanCamp, Georgina Chapman, Gretchen Mol, Helena Houdova, Ian Somerhalder, Jenny Lewis, Kelly Ripa, Kimberly Pierce, Larry King, Lynda Carter, Lynda Lopez, Maggie Grace, Malika Sherewat, Maria Bello, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mary Tyler Moore, Maureen Orth, Milos Foreman, Miranda Cosgrove, Nancy Pelosi, Nina Dobrev, Omar Metwally, Paul Rudd, Paulina Porizkova, Patty Smith, Peter Sarsgaar, Robert Redford, Roberta Flack, Russell Simmons, Stephanie March, Tom Colicchio, The Real Housewives of DC, Tracey Morgan, Trey Songz, Vinessa Shaw, Whitney Cummings, Wilmer Valderrama.

Editorials: Amtrak Arrive, Bon Appetit, Capitol File, Cosmopolitan, Cosmo Girl!, DC Modern Luxury, Delta Sky, Elle, Family Circle, Garden & Gun, Girl's Life, Glamour, Grazia, GQ, In Style , In Touch, Latina, Money, More Magazine, New York Magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, OK Magazine, People, Real Simple, Shape, The Knot, Virginia Living, Washington Life, Washingtonian, Washingtonian Bride & Groom, Working Mother.