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DOCUMENTARY BEAUTY is a beauty magazine for both the inspirers and the inspired, rich in iconic inspirational imagery and world renowned beauty expert curated content.

Truly a unique digital destination to experience hair, makeup, skincare, wellness and career tips for beauty enthusiasts and professionals.

By documenting creative expressions, beauty expertise, and an authentic experience, Kayla MiChele created a living documentary of beauty.

the story of our founder

The New York City based beauty maven and founder Kayla MiChele has secured a coveted role as a top beauty expert for global fashion and cosmetic brands, prestigious publications and celebrities, with clients ranging from Vogue to Versace.

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“With Documentary Beauty, I want you as the reader to dream a little dream; to be inspired; to feel what it’s like to have an authentic experience behind the scenes with me and my beauty industry peers of the top hair stylists, makeup artists and skin experts in the world; to be empowered to create your own expressions of beauty in your life through explorations of outer and inner beauty.”
– Kayla MiChele, Founder

In The Press

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VOGUE American – Skin Article & Beauty Editorial – ‘How to Take a Long-Haul Flight—And Land Looking Totally Refreshed’ Photographed by Cass Bird – Hair & Towel Turban by Kayla MiChele
VOGUE American – ‘Exclusive: Model Joan Smalls Unveils Her New Denim Collection for True Religion’ Hair by Kayla MiChele – Photo by Matthew Kristall in New York City
VOGUE American – Hair by Kayla MiChele – Gaga Stylist Brandon Maxwell Has Glamorous New Designs on Your Wardrobe – Photo by Matthew Kristall in NYC
VOGUE American – ‘Meet the Woman Behind Cool Ethical Label Reformation’ Hair by Kayla MiChele Photographed by Matthew Kristall in New York City
VOGUE UK – Fashion Editorial in Tulum, Mexico – Hair by Kayla MiChele for Aline Weber – Editorial Photographed by Gilles Bensimon ‘Let The Sun Shine‘
ELLE US – Faux Fur Fashion Editorial – Hair by Kayla MiChele for Isabeli Fontana – Photographed by Terry Tsiolis in NYC
Interview Magazine – Hair Beauty Editorial in NYC- Quotes, Hair & Creative Direction by Kayla MiChele – ‘Show Us Your Moves Photographed by Hannah Khymych in NYC
Interview Magazine – Makeup Beauty Editorial – Hair by Kayla MiChele – ‘Another Dimension’ Photographed by Michael Schwartz in NYC
Interview Magazine – Celebrity Ben Schwartz Feature – Hair & Skin Care by Kayla MiChele – Photo by Jai Odell in NYC

Beauty Artist Collective

A one of a kind resource featuring a community of the top hair stylists and makeup artists in the world, delivering coveted knowledge through interviews and guides, covering topics from the business of beauty career advice to top notch authentic behind the scenes professional beauty secrets. The beauty artist collective is the destination to elevate, educate and inspire expert and beginner beauty artists all over the globe to help make their career path dreams come true.