Philly Foodie gets hair and makeup

Amanda Barr, Philly foodie gets hair and makeup done and takes center stage in our latest article of Rowhome magazine. We shine a spotlight on the vibrant and inspiring Philadelphia native. Based in Philadelphia, Amanda runs a popular food blog and has made it her mission to explore and share nearly every culinary gem the city offers. Moreover, with a sharp palate and adventurous spirit, she dives into countless menus and draws a loyal audience of over 45,000 fans on Instagram. You can follow her delicious journey at @phillyfoodandbarrs. Ultimately, Amanda thrives on good food, great drinks, theatre, travel, and all things fun — and her infectious energy jumps off every post she shares.

Amanda’s stunning hair and makeup transformation

What can The Power of Professional Hair and Makeup do? In this case, a single photo can tell a powerful story, and Amanda’s before-and-after images are no exception. In the “before” shot, Amanda has a fresh natural look. But after a session with our professional hair and makeup artists, her beauty is elevated, and her confidence radiates. Amanda’s complexion is certainly flawless, and her makeup is expertly blended. Her hair is especially voluminous framing her face. Amanda’s transformation highlights the artistry behind bridal and event styling.

For one thing, we gave Amanda a blowout and used Kenra Platinum Blow Dry Spray to dry-set her hair. We also finished with Kenra Volume Spray to complete her look. This is The Power of Professional Hair and Makeup in action — more than just hair and makeup, it’s about enhancing natural beauty, creating confidence, and ensuring every client feels like the best version of themselves. Whether for a wedding or a special occasion, professional styling makes all the difference, and Amanda’s photos certainly prove it.

Finally, the stunning results were achieved using a carefully selected range of professional products, ensuring long-lasting wear and a flawless finish. Here’s a look at the key products we used to create this look:

The Power of Professional Hair and Makeup

The Face

Concealer – Tarte Shape tape concealer blends great and covers without any sticky or cakey feeling. It covers dark circles and spots. It can also be used as an eyeshadow primer.

Foundation – Mac Studio Fix 24-hour buildable, breathable foundation. It’s a soft-matte finish and easy-to-apply. Waterproof, fragrance free and great for sensitive skin. Non-cakey, non-creasing and an SPF-15. It’s certainly the perfect foundation.

Powder – Huda Beauty Easy Bake Blurring Loose Powder gives you a smooth application. It also absorbs excess oil and controls shine. You can layer without caking and it provides an airbrush finish.

Blush – Tarte blush contains soft, silky, Amazonian clay-infused powder so it glides on smoothly and lasts for 12 hours. Highly pigmented for a fresh flush of color. It’s buildable coverage that blends seamlessly while instantly airbrushing imperfections.

Highlighter –Tarte Shimmering Light is a skin-perfecting pressed highlighter for the perfect glow. Diffusing imperfections, it melts into your skin for seamless blending that doesn’t look glittery.

The Eyes

Eyeliner – Inglot liner gel is waterproof, creamy and long-lasting. Hypoallergenic Ingredients gentle on sensitive skin, matte finish, smudge-free and full coverage.

Eyeshadow – Morphe Versatile warm neutral shades. They are buildable, blendable and especially creamy.

Brows – Make Up Forever Pro Sculpting Brow is everything you need to fill, shape, groom and define.

Lashes – Ardell Naked Cluster #421 blend seamlessly with your own lashes. They are flirty, feathery and lightweight. These are certainly the perfect choice for everyday or glam.

The Lips

Lip Pencil – Nyx slim lip pencil is creamy, long wearing and indeed cruelty-free.

Lip Gloss – Nyx This Is Milky Gloss offers 12-hour hydration. A variety of different shades with ultra glassy shine and saturated color.

Finishing Spray

Setting Spray – Morphe Jumbo Continuous Setting Mist provides a natural finish with no caking or fading. It sets your liquid and powder makeup and of course holds everything in place all day and night.