Creativity has flowed through Annie’s veins since childhood. After high school, she harnessed that creativity through a cosmetology apprenticeship. It wasn’t long before her love for hair turned into a love for makeup, too. After a few years working as a stylist behind the chair & as a bridal hair stylist, she auditioned and was offered a position with CNN’s Washington DC bureau. For nearly 4 years, she worked as a freelance makeup artist to on air talent and guests on the cable network. Simultaneously, through relationships built at CNN and in her hometown of Richmond, Virginia, Annie started working on commercials, television shows, and live sporting events as a hair and makeup artist. All the while, she spent her weekends and free time working weddings and seeing clients for haircuts and color appointments.

Annie was mid pivot professionally when COVID changed the landscape of the film production industry and the world at large. In 2019, she met her now husband, a native of the Tidewater region. In 2020, she moved from east from Richmond to Tidewater and started seeking new opportunities. The shutdown of 2020 gave her time to reflect & plot her next move…

In June of 2020 when the world started to reopen, Annie went back behind the chair as a self employed stylist at G Patton Salon in Norfolk’s Ghent neighborhood. She grew a diverse clientele and loved helping clients find their self confidence. During this time, she took a break from weddings, craving a schedule that omitted weekend work. In November of 2022, Annie moved her business to Shine Hair Designs in North Suffolk. There, she’s able to meet all of her clients needs in a cozy atmosphere that’s walking distance of her home.

Presently, Annie and her husband are expecting their first child in the summer of 2023 and it’s time for another professional pivot. Annie is excited to renter the world of Bridal hair & makeup! Working weekends will allow Annie the ability to fulfill her new role as Mom while still fueling her passion— making women feel and look incredible!