Nikki Medina

Owner & Founder

Airbrush Tanning Artist/Makeup Artist/Custom Blend Foundation Specialist/Teeth Whitening Specialist

After graduating from Manhattanville College in 2009 with her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management Nikki started a full-time job in the corporate world at an entry-level position. The economy was at its worst and she was lucky to even have found a position with the increasing unemployment rate. She felt the pressure with every student loan notice she received in the mail. After eight months Nikki knew she couldn't survive on just an entry-level paycheck and made her move into the beauty & airbrush tanning industry.

Knowing the financial risks Nikki knew in her heart that she had to move forward towards a life that she had always dreamed of. She knew she had to rise above this economic crisis.

Nikki is a trained airbrush technician certified through Norvell University. Nikki has been airbrush tanning since 2007 & is increasing her knowledge of the business & her experience as an airbrush technician with every year that passes. Nikki takes pride in her business and wants to make sure that every experience at Sun Kissed Glow is a great one! Nikki has airbrushed tan a wide variety of people including high profile clients and celebrities such as pop star Christina Aguilera. Nikki was also a part of the Pro Sunless Team for the 2016 Miss America Pageant where she spent a couple of weeks in Atlantic City, NJ spray tanning and contour body bronzing contestants for preliminary & final competition nights. She has also works closely with local photographers offering her airbrush and traditional makeup services. Nikki services areas including but limited to in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. 

Specialties

Airbrush Tanning, Sunless Tanning, Airbrush Makeup, Traditional Makeup, Bridal Makeup, Photography Makeup, Special Effects, Costume/Halloween Makeup, Teeth Whitening Specialist, Custom Blend Cosmetics & Foundation, doTerra Essential Oil Wellness Advisor, Motives Cosmetics Beauty Advisor, Special Event Hair, Hair Styling, Hair Coloring, Hair Cutting

Professional Development

September 2015

Member of the 2016 Miss America Pageant Sunless Pro Team

January 2018

ASTP Sunless Pros Member

Attended the 2018 ASTP Sunless Tanning Summit 

June 2021-August 2022

Oxford Academy of Hair Design

Cosmetology License 

Certifications/Degrees

2009 Manhattanville College Bachelors Degree in Business Management & Communications

2011 Norvell Certified Professional Spray Tanning Technician - Basic Training Completion 

2012 Beaming White Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Certification 

2015 Motives Cosmetics Liquid & Mineral Powder Custom Blend Foundation Certified

2015 Motives Cosmetics Brand Introductions, Product Knowledge & Marketing Certified

2018 Sobe Tan Academy Professional Spray Tan Artist Training Certification 

2018 Pro Tan Spray Tan Technician Certificate of Training

2021 Brazilian Blowout Certified

2021 DibiaseHair Master Level in Training in Hair Extension Application & Design

2022 Barbicide Certified

2022 Barbicide Covid-19 Certified

2022 Barbicide Certified Community Health Ambassador

2022 Dream Catchers Hair Extensions

2022 Oxford Academy of Hair Design

2022 Milady Certificate of Completion Hairstyling & Updos

2022 Beauty as a Business Certificate of Completion

2022 Goldwell Topchic & Colorance Certified 

2022 BactroKill C3 Certified

2022 OFRA Certificate in Makeup Artistry

2022 BTC University Certificate of Completion: The Modern Bride

2022 BTC University Certificate of Completion: 3 Bridal Styles: High Bun, Low Updo & Bridal Ponytail

Alexandra Medina

Cosmetician/Makeup Artist/Airbrush Tanning Artist

Alex is a State of Connecticut licensed Hairdresser/Cosmetician since 1991. Her work experience ranges from Supercuts in Westport where she worked as a stylist, the Prescriptives counter at Lord & Taylor in Trumbull where she worked as a counter manager. She has also freelanced as a makeup artist for Estee Lauder and a men's skin care consultant for Anthony Brand. Her most recent venture was her work with three very prestigious French cosmetic pharmaceutical companies, Vichy, LaRoche Posay & Lierac, where she trained in and worked as a skin care consultant. Alex is passionate about giving back to the community so she dedicates one day a week giving quality haircuts to seniors at our local nursing home. Alex is a very well rounded cosmetician and an asset to our company. Alex has recently opened her own barber & beauty shop just two blocks over from Sun Kissed Glow in addition to helping us out here! Congrats Alex! Check out her business: Black Rock Barber & Beauty

Specialties

Skincare, anti-aging skincare, hair, makeup, waxing

Brianna Reyes

Senior Spray Tanning Artist/Team Leader

Specialties

Airbrush Tanning, Teeth Whitening

Certifications

2021 Barbicide Certified

2022 Norvell University Sunless Tanning 101

2022 Beaming White Teeth Whitening Certification

Jamie Lynn Videira

Eyelash Extension Technician/Makeup Artist/Airbrush Tanning Artist/Custom Blend Foundation

Jamie Lynn is a very talented Certified Eyelash Extension Technician & Makeup Artist. Jamie Lynn not only is gifted in traditional makeup application but also airbrush makeup application. Nikki and Jamie Lynn love working together in order to make everyone feel beautiful for their special day. Whether it be a large wedding party or a group of girls for prom Nikki and Jamie Lynn will have you covered! To complete any look every girl needs a set of Eyelash Extensions! Jamie Lynn is a certified eyelash extension technician who handles your lashes with care! We are so happy to have Jamie Lynn as a part of the Sun Kissed Glow team.

Specialties

Eyelash Extensions, Motives Cosmetics Beauty Advisor, Makeup Artist, Airbrush Makeup Specialist, Custom Blend Foundation

Certifications

Shavasana Certified Eyelash Technician 

2017 Motives Cosmetics Custom Blend Liquid & Mineral Powder Foundation Certified