Biography
Kristen White is a Hairstylist, Makeup Artist, Content Creator, Speaker and former Miss Black USA with a passion for all things beauty, entertainment, fashion and culture. Kristen garnered her first big break as Miss Black USA 2008-09. Prior to her winning, she had spent many years as a master hairstylist and makeup artist. After giving up the title, Kristen merged her experience of representing a national brand and expertise for hair & makeup and built a career in the beauty industry through serial entrepreneurship with businesses including a celebrity & concierge glam service (Kristen White Imagery), luxury bridal beauty company (Edge & Priss) and photography/content creation (Content Krissy). Kristen's hair and makeup has appeared in publications like Vogue & Vogue.com, Marie Claire, US Weekly and Glamour. She has also worked extensively in hair and makeup for production in reality TV, music videos, awards shows, news outlets, movies and TV shows, and most recently as the Key Artist for hit show "Wolf Pack" which now airs on Paramount+ Network.
When she's not getting people ready for their close-up, she can be found on all social media platforms giving her audience a backstage pass into how to recreate and curate their own life of glam. Showcasing her edgy, daring and humorous take on beauty, fashion, travel & culture.
Born in St. Louis, MO, raised in the Stone Mountain, GA and a career that has taken her from LA to Brooklyn, Paris to Shanghai and countless destinations in between, Kristen is a true embodiment of allowing your talents to make room for you. In 2023, she launched One Kristen White, the hub for her newly minted beauty, lifestyle and media brand.
