About Linda Burton Beauty, LLC

Hi There! I am Linda Burton, the founder and former owner of Hilton Head Hair & Makeup, a premier luxury bridal beauty service based in the Lowcountry region covering Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort, and Savannah. Under my direction, the business established itself as one of the area's top-rated, highly sought-after beauty providers.

• Business Foundation & Leadership: Founded and grew Hilton Head Hair & Makeup (now known as Briar & Bleu) into a full-service, on-site luxury bridal and event beauty agency.
   
• Volume & Experience: Oversaw and delivered on-site beauty services for over 2,000 weddings and high-profile events across the Lowcountry.
   
• Artistry & Specialty: Applied over two decades of industry expertise as a MAC Pro–trained celebrity makeup artist and licensed SC esthetician, specializing in customized airbrush makeup, traditional makeup, and bespoke bridal looks.
   
• Awards & Reputation: Maintained top-tier client ratings and earned industry awards on major wedding platforms like The Knot and WeddingWire.
   
• Team Development: Recruited and led a talented team of licensed hair stylists and makeup artists, ensuring high standards of client communication, timeliness, and star-quality service.
   
• Business Transition: Successfully established an enduring brand legacy that facilitated a smooth sale and ownership transition in April 2026, allowing me to focus on independent luxury beauty services through Linda Burton Beauty.
   

• Television & Events:  Proudly provided makeup artistry for The Today Show, the PGA Golf Tournament, My Brother Jack (2013) and master colorist Nick Arrojo (What Not to Wear).
• Editorial Features: Work prominently featured in Southern Weddings Magazine and Hilton Head Monthly Magazine.
• In the Spotlight: Featured profile interviews highlighting my career journey published in Canvas Rebel Magazine and Voyage Savannah Magazine 2026 and Voyage Savannah Magazine in 2022. 

• The Elite IArtist Program: Selected into an exclusive global circle of just 150 makeup artists worldwide. Formally mentored directly by legendary industry icons Danessa Myricks, James Vincent, Shelly Taggar, and James Molloy.
• NYC High-Fashion Runway: Extensively trained in New York City and Connecticut. Fashion industry credits include working in Times Square handling high-profile runway makeup for Time's Square's iconic Copacabana, as well as editorial work with Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, and MTV.
• Celebrity & Commercial Artistry: Trusted on-set artist for prominent media networks, commercial projects, and high-profile figures- including ongoing collaborative work with Hollywood Producer and TV personality Tracey Edmonds.
• MAC Pro Trained: Professionally certified by MAC Pro instructors in advanced traditional artistry, bridal, contouring, and high-definition, camera-ready cosmetics.
  
• Licensed Esthetician (South Carolina): Licensed skincare expert specializing in advanced skin preparation. Every look begins with custom skin health to ensure a flawless canvas that withstands the hot, humid Low Country climate.