
Ashley Gawthrop
Ashley enjoys making people feel beautiful through her love of cosmetics and permanent makeup. Ashley uses the safest and most advanced techniques to ensure each of her client’s happiness, safety, and satisfaction.
Ashley’s passion for makeup and making people feel beautiful started at a young age. Ashley completed a licensed cosmetology program before finishing high school and her passion for makeup grew from there. Ashley then went on to begin a career in cosmetics by becoming a certified MAC cosmetics artist. Ashley’s career with MAC cosmetics began as an artist, then transitioned into a product specialist before becoming a part of the product research and development team.
Ashley ended her career with MAC cosmetics as a business manager, managing the business unit at Somerset Mall located in Troy, MI. While growing her career with MAC cosmetics, Ashley also continued to grow her love of cosmetics and skin care by beginning and completing a licensed esthetician program through Michigan College of Beauty located in Troy, MI. After completion of the esthetician program, Ashley transitioned her career from MAC cosmetics to Bobbi Brown cosmetics.
Ashley began her career with Bobbi Brown cosmetics as a certified artist and transitioned to a business manager for the business unit at Partridge Creek located in Clinton Township, MI. After a relocation to Louisville, KY Ashley has continued as a Bobbi Brown artist while attending and completing classes for permanent makeup certification. After completing her permanent makeup education, Ashley opened her own permanent makeup studio in Louisville, KY.
Blade & Beauty Bar was born! Ashley’s client base continued to grow as Blade & Beauty Bar flourished in Louisville. A family opportunity required that Ashley relocate to Kalamazoo, MI where Blade and Beauty Bar will find its new home. Ashley is extremely excited to continue her passion and love of makeup through Blade & Beauty Bar providing permanent makeup and makeup services in the Kalamazoo area.
When Ashley is not using her skills to make others feel beautiful, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and her dogs. Please feel free to reach out to Ashley anytime with questions or concerns at BladeandBeautyBar@gmail.com.
