Today we’d like to introduce you to Jana Bunge.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My father was a hairdresser – so I’ve grown up in and around the beauty business! I’ve been a working professional in this industry since 1984. With a background in commercial, video and print work – I began to include providing makeup & hairstyling for weddings in the early 2000’s. As the years progressed, I’ve added makeup/hair artists to our team. We service Ventura, Santa Barbara, LA and Orange Counties – and are so blessed to have the most wonderful brides and bridal parties. We feel honored to share in the most important day of their lives!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It’s been a steady road…sometimes smooth and oftentimes very rocky! Overcoming obstacles is part of this industry. Especially navigating with our brides throughout the Covid pandemic and beyond – the most important thing to remember…our goal is to meet/surpass the needs of our clients. Building and nurturing relationships with clients, fellow vendors and artist teams is what makes our business blossom!
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Jana and Co. Makeup and Hair Design provides onsite makeup and hair services for weddings, special events, productions, as well as offering group and private instruction. We are known for our quality work, personable artist teams, and meeting and surpassing the needs of each client we come in contact with. My father was a hairdresser – I’ve grown up in and around the beauty business! I’ve been a working professional in the industry since 1984. I am proud and honored to have wonderful artists to work alongside me – we strive to do our best to create an atmosphere of calm during what can often be a very stressful time in the life of a bride to be! The “pre-production” work that I do prior to any event is what sets us aside from many other companies. Creating specific timelines, storyboards of clients’ vision pics, and having our team arrive on site fully prepared (i.e., tables, chairs, electrical, all equipment and products, etc.). All of this combined will create a calm work atmosphere and seamless wedding day.
Overcoming struggles is part of this industry. The most important thing to remember: our goal is to meet and surpass the needs of each client. And this business is about relationships…building and nurturing relationships with our clients, fellow vendors, and artist teams. When relationships blossom – so will your business!
What are your plans for the future?
My plans for the future? Hmm…that’s a big question~ I continue to look forward to meeting the needs of our clients, to nurture and build relationships – and never stop learning and cultivating my craft! I believe that creating relationships with our clients/brides is the most rewarding part of this industry. It’s such an honor to share not only in the getting ready process but for the weeks, months and sometimes years of the planning prior to the big day. And when the wedding day arrives, it makes my heart happy to see the love between our brides, families and bridal parties – and to be part of that “moment in time” with them is amazing and often brings tears to my eyes. I’m excited for the coming year and look forward to working with fellow vendors/venues to make our bride’s dream a reality!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.janaandco.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janaandcomakeupandhairdesign/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JanaAndCoMakeupAndHairDesign/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-bunge-602a456/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JanaandCo
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/jana-and-co-makeup-and-hair-design-simi-valley
Image Credits
Emma Nicole Photography Deana Michelle Photography Bogdon Weddings Arc Film LPK Photo Matrimony Films Legacy Union Marcia Perel Photography
