THE WINK TEAM
THE TEAM
Wink Hair & Makeup began because a group of like-minded creatives had a passion for making women look and feel confident and beautiful. We are artists that love constantly learning new techniques on how to enhance natural beauty and teaching what we know to clients and other artists.
Studio based in Raleigh, NC
If you’re searching for a beautiful space to relax and be pampered the morning of your wedding day, look no further than The Wink Suite. Light, airy and thoughtfully designed with your bridal party specifically in mind, The Wink Suite is centrally located minutes from downtown Raleigh and North Hills. You and your girls will enjoy getting ready at the most beautiful bridal location in the Raleigh area.
KRISTI MARTINSON
CO-OWNER | MAKEUP ARTIST | HAIRSTYLISTKristi Martinson’s career in the beauty industry started right out of high school in 2002. She began working at the Clinique counter while attending college for her art degree, then Bobbi Brown and finally MAC. During her time at MAC is where she met WINK co-founder, Krystal Lehman, and in 2016, WINK Hair and Makeup was born. An artist truly in love with all facets of hair and makeup, Kristi enjoys executing any and every look. “I love it all. I get bored [easily], so I need variety, which is how I ended up learning hair” she describes. When working with a client, Kristi listens diligently to their beauty concerns and creates a look that reflects their true, gorgeous features. She would consider her strength precision and professionalism. For more of Kristi's talents, see her portfolio here or visit her highlight section on our Instagram.
CURRENT BEAUTY OBSESSION: Texture Taffy + Lashify Lashes
KRYSTAL LEHMAN
CO-OWNER | MAKEUP ARTIST | HAIRSTYLISTI’ve always been girly and liked makeup,” Krystal explains. It was within that fourteen-year time frame at MAC that Krystal honed her skills, built vast experience, and met the other co-founder of WINK, Kristi Martinson. While Krystal really enjoys executing a beautiful, fresh look, she works hard to be well-rounded in her artistry by “[going] outside of the box and be[ing] creative” when the occasion calls for it. Her strengths when working with a client lie in her innate ability to listen to what they want. Krystal asks a lot of questions, so she can create a look you will feel the most confident and beautiful. To view Krystal's full portfolio, head here or visit her highlight section on our Instagram.
CURRENT BEAUTY OBSESSION: Farsali Unicorn Essence
LOVE LETTERS
“Kristi and Krystal did an amazing job for our wedding! They were extremely responsive, flexible, professional, and FUN. They are also so kind and great at making you feel comfortable! During the trial, they asked plenty of questions about my preferences to ensure that I was happy with the final look. The day of the wedding, my look was exactly what I wanted and expected. They were also a very calming presence, which was much appreciated! Kristi and Krystal ensured that we had a really relaxing morning, chatting and listening to music. We had a large bridal party, and they truly individualized each look to flatter the person. They also got everyone finished on time. I would definitely recommend them for your wedding or event!”
Sarah
“I cannot say enough great things about my WINK Team. They worked with my curly hair so professionally, and made sure I felt relaxed and pampered the morning of, and worked with my every need. I loved working with them, and I wouldn’t have been able to have my wedding day without them.”
Taylor
“The WINK Hair + Makeup team are AMAZING!! Everyone is so extremely talented when it comes to hair and makeup. I developed a friendship with Kristi after working with her a few times and I am so so happy that she was able to do my makeup for me on my wedding day. Kristi made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day. Kristi has such a kind heart and is a joy to be around. My bridal party and I received so many compliments on our hair and makeup on my wedding day. I very highly suggest WINK for any of your hair and/or makeup needs!”