Alexandra Kirienko is a star makeup artist, sister of model Elena Perminova and host of the TV show “Catch in 24 Hours” on STS. The girl does makeup to Irina Shayk and Vera Brezhneva, creating perfect faces that do not require retouching and filters on Instagram. Kirienko has built a brilliant career in the world of fashion and beauty, but often remains in the shadow of her sister. Information about Alexandra's life will tell about her path to success.
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Alexandra Kirienko is a Russian makeup artist, clothing designer and TV presenter. The girl was born in 1982 in the city of Berdsk, Novosibirsk region. Alexandra's sister Elena Perminova was born 4 years later.
Kirienko graduated from the Novosibirsk Humanitarian Institute. Later she graduated from the courses of makeup artists at the Moscow school Mosmake, participated in master classes on makeup in the United States.
Since 2014, Alexandra has been working in the “Catch in 24 Hours” program on the STS channel. The hosts of the show, led by stylist Alexander Rogov, create a new image for girls from real life. Kirienko is responsible for the makeup of the heroines.
The make-up artist became a co-author of Alexander Rogov in the book "Style Guide". The girl gave expert comments on the role of makeup in the female image.
In 2016, Kirienko opened the Be. Beauty. Studio salon in Novosibirsk. Later, a beauty studio of the same name appeared in Moscow. Since 2017, Alexandra has been the creative director of the Brow & Go eyebrow shaping studio.
In 2018, the Christian Dior brand chose Kiriyenko as its representative in the Russian cosmetics market. Alexandra presents the Dior Backstage line, a collection of professional make-up products suitable for home use.
The makeup artist has been nominated for the Glamor Magazine's Beauty Influencer Award.
Alexandra Kirienko collaborates with the Marmalato brand as a designer. In 2018-2019, she created 2 special collections of beachwear and accessories.
Makeup artist career
Kirienko began studying the art of makeup in the early 2000s as a young mother. At first, she worked part-time in a clothing store with a flexible schedule. Make-up remained a favorite pastime. Alexandra enjoyed buying cosmetics and trying products; she honed her skills as a makeup artist on the faces of her friends. When the seller's routine work was finally tired, Kirienko went to make-up courses in Novosibirsk.
At the Moscow school Mosmake, Kirienko became an international make-up artist. She received her first orders thanks to Instagram. In social networks, useful contacts were made with representatives of the fashion industry and show business.
Today Alexandra Kirienko's portfolio includes cooperation with glossy magazines Tatler, Vogue, Glamor. She does makeup for famous girls: Vera Brezhneva, Irina Shayk, Evelina Khromchenko and her sister Elena Perminova, a street style star whose looks attract the attention of fashion critics from international media.
Kirienko does not accept bright shadows and lipsticks in makeup, preferring pastel shades and light textures of the products. Even the evening look performed by Alexandra is devoid of redundancy and looks noble. Alexandra is best at "makeup without makeup", barely noticeable even close and therefore requires maximum skill from the makeup artist. Alexandra Kirienko creates perfect female faces that look natural in life and do not need retouching in photographs.
Beauty Studio Be. Beauty. Studio
Alexandra Kirienko calls her salon a beauty bar. The peculiarity of Be. Beauty. Studio is the combination of professional care and quality cosmetics with the right atmosphere.
The masters offer a full range of beauty treatments: manicure, styling, skin care and make-up. Express services for instant transformation are also available - you can do everything, and much faster than in 24 hours!
Girls come to Be. Beauty. Studio to become prettier and get ready for an important event. The beauty bar creates a festive mood and helps to relax. Music plays in the treatment room and guests are treated to champagne - the setting is ideal for a bachelorette party. And the interior decor looks like stylish selfie décor.
Kirienko's clothing collection
"Sasha Kirienko for Marmalato" is the name of a special line of beachwear and accessories for girls. As a designer, Alexandra is inspired by the wardrobe of her sister Elena Perminova and offers things that refer to her photos on Instagram. There are one-piece swimsuits with high cutouts for the legs, bikinis with asymmetrical tops and lace-ups, models in neutral colors and with a metallic effect.
Perminova was the first to put on things that her sister invented, and was photographed in them for Instagram. Following Lena, things from the collection "Sasha Kirienko for Marmalato" appeared at the singer Keti Topuria and blogger Alexandra Fedorova. Beach outfits from a celebrity make-up artist are also available to lesser-known girls: prices for swimwear start at 400 rubles.
Personal life and relationship with sister
Alexandra has a son, Artem. The boy was born in 2004.
Sister Elena Perminova is a model, the founder of the Lenigrechka bakery and the wife of businessman Alexander Lebedev.
Lena and Sasha maintain warm family relations, appear together at social events and relax.
Elena Perminova calls her sister her favorite makeup artist. It was Kirienko who created Perminova's signature image: natural expressive eyebrows, a minimum of cosmetics and always glowing smooth skin. Elena participates in photo shoots for glossy magazines, and Alexandra does her makeup on the set. Kirienko is responsible for Perminova's face and at fashion weeks. Elena appears at the shows as a guest and often overshadows what is happening on the catwalk.
For Alexandra, the younger sister is the main muse, whose face she knows well. There is no question of rivalry between the sisters: Kirienko and Perminova had their last quarrel in childhood. The model of relations between "artist and muse" found the most direct and beautiful expression in their friendship.
