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Behind every flawless Kardashian and Jenner is a crew of insanely talented artists. Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie, and Kris are the first to tell you that they absolutely didn't wake up like this, which is why they constantly 'gram and Snapchat their trusted circle of glam squad members. These chosen ones come from all walks of life, from former Starbucks barista-turned-hair guru Scotty Cunha to Etienne Ortega — a cosmetics pro who Kim discovered on Instagram.
Since teamwork really does make the dream work, we're here to shine a light on all the makeup artists, hairstylists, colorists, extensionists, nail artists, stylists, trainers, and even dermatologists that keep this famous family looking tight. Many of them exclusively shared with us how they met the family, what their current favorite beauty products are, and some fun trivia about them. (Spoiler alert: these guys really love to dance.)
There are 30+ people on this hefty list, so consider it a master guide to the world's most influential beautifiers and all-around cool kids.
MAKEUP ARTISTS
Name: Joyce Bonelli
Clients: Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie, Kris
Term: "I have been working for the family for ten incredible years now. I have to say, I am beyond blessed to work with so many gorgeous girls that are like family. We've traveled the world together and our kids have grown up together. I love working with strong women every day."
Favorite products: "L'Oréal Voluminous mascara, Kylie Lip Kits, and Joyce Bonelli secret glow shimmer powder (coming soon)."
Fun fact: "Although everyone asks me to, after work I don't do makeup on friends. I will only do face-painting on my son, which is always a tiger!"
Upcoming projects: "The release of my book, my Joyce Bonelli product lines, a gallery showing my photography at Art Basel Miami, and a really special anticipated collaboration."
Name: Hrush Achemyan
Clients: Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie
Fun fact: She calls Kylie her muse, and she did Kendall's makeup for Met Gala 2016.
Name: Mario Dedivanovic
Clients: Kim, Kourtney, Kendall
Fun fact: If you're looking for a good laugh, Mario is the king of Instagram memes and reposts them often. He also founded The Master Class with Kim Kardashian; the next one is taking place in NYC on May 21st.
Name: Mary Phillips
Clients: Kim, Kourtney, Khloe
Term: "I think about 10 years now? I first started working with Kim and it was for Shape Magazine — she’s wearing a purple bikini on the cover. Her people reached out to my agency at the time. She was so gorgeous and so sweet, truly. I don't like to talk about clients because I really respect their privacy, but that is very true of her, even to this day. From there, organically, I started working with Kourtney and Khloe, and I work with Khloe on a very regular basis now. They just sort of started rounding up these really amazing glam teams, they all work with really incredible and talented artists and people. They are all so fun, and so educated about beauty."
Name: Ariel Tejada
Clients: Kim, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie
Fun fact: The latin talent did Kendall's makeup for the White House Correspondents' dinner and Kylie's makeup for Met Gala 2016. He occasionally glams fellow artist Hrush, too.
Name: Etienne Ortega
Clients: Kim, Kendall, Kris
Term: "I've been working with the family for three years now! Kim actually found me through Instagram and gave me a try, and I have been part of their glam squad ever since."
Favorite products: "I love my Evolue exotic oil as a makeup primer! I also love L'Oréal Voluminous mascara, and RMS lip balm."
Fun fact: "I love to dance!"
Upcoming projects: "Yes, lots of great projects coming up. I am currently working on my beauty seminars, which will be all over the world and will include a mini tour throughout the year. I've been working on my cosmetics line for quite some time now — it will be out later this fall!
Name: Patrick Ta
Clients: Kendall, Kylie, Kourtney
Fun fact: Supermodel clients include Gigi Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio, Chrissy Teigen, and Joan Smalls. Kim also revealed on her app that he's one of the few artists that she trusts when it comes to a red lip.
Name: Rob Scheppy
Clients: Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie, Kris
Term: "I started working with Kim ten years ago in Miami when she would come for events and appearances. That led to working with Kourtney and Khloe on the first season of Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, and eventually I moved to LA continuing work on KUWTK and all their family projects."
Favorite products: "I am obsessed with tools! I love the Beauty Blender, Eyeshadow Protector by Tweezerman, and Flamenco Dance fans — perfect for keeping cool and drying lashes."
Fun fact: "I love dancing. I don't think that I am a very good dancer but I enjoy it so much. It brings out the more spontaneous side of me."
Upcoming projects: "I am working on several exciting projects, but you will have to wait and see!"
HAIRSTYLISTS
Name: Jen Atkin
Clients: Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie
Fun Fact: Last year, The New York Times crowned her as the most influential hairstylist in the world. This multi-hyphenate's roles include OUAI Haircare creator, CEO and Founder of Mane Addicts, Dyson Supersonic brand ambassador, and creator of a new generation of "invisible" hair extensions.
Name: Scotty Cunha
Clients: Kim, Kourtney, Kylie
Favorite products: GHD curve curling iron and platinum flat iron, Leoner Greyl Eclat Naturel styling cream, Oribe dry texturizing spray, Rodin hair oil, Bumble and Bumble thickening spray, and rose water.
Fun fact: He famously revealed to us he worked at Starbucks while waiting to get his hair license. "Always be nice to your barista! It was honestly the hardest job I've ever had. It's so labor intensive and people are so serious about their coffee!"
Name: Toyko Stylez
Clients: Kim, Kendall, Kylie
Fun fact: His range is on another level. In addition to being a pro at fresh sophistication — he slayed Kendall's hair for #WHCD and the Met Gala — he's also a master at styling edgy braids and wigs.
Name: Andrew Fitzsimons
Clients: Kourtney, Kendall
Term: "I started working with Kendall around three years ago on a shoot in NYC and have been working with her on a lot of her red carpet and events since then. I also work with Kourtney both in New York and LA."
Favorite products: "I love Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting foam for volume, Oribe dry texturizing spray, and Pure Glitz Hairspray by Kardashian Beauty."
Fun fact: "This is embarrassing but, I was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland and when I was a kid my mom made me take Irish dancing in school even though I was the only boy. I even had to wear a kilt!"
Upcoming projects: "I have a lot of fun trips coming up, including a fun shoot in Jamaica next month. I'm also making some trips to LA and Europe over summer. I love to travel, so that will be fun!"
Name: Tauni Dawson
Clients: Kourtney
Fun Fact: She's a senior stylist at LA popular Nine Zero One Salon, and is responsible for Kourtney's latest sleek and wavy looks.
Name: Chris McMillan
Clients: Kim, Khloe, Kendall, Kylie
Fun fact: Chris's namesake Beverly Hills salon is a celebrity staple. Loyal clients include Jennifer Aniston and Miley Cyrus.
Name: Gregory Russell
Clients: Kim, Kourtney
Fun fact: Gregory is a stylist at famed Andy LeCompte Salon, where fellow Kardashian favorites Jen Atkin and Scotty Cunha got their starts. He's a longtime favorite of starlet Chloe Grace Moretz (she worked with Gregory for her Met Gala 2016 look) and has tons of tricks up his sleeve, like using a flat iron to give Kourtney luscious waves like this.
Name: Clyde Haygood
Clients: Kim, Khloe, Kendall, Kylie
Term: "I met Kim on her Playboy shoot in 2007, before Keeping Up even started, and we hit it off. I really bonded with Kris that day, too. Kris mentioned that they were about to start shooting the show, and she asked if I would be interested in helping them out with hair for it. It's been nearly ten years now, and we're all still going strong."
Favorite products: "Oribe dry texturizing spray because it's a volumizer as well as a dry shampoo, which provides hair with separation and texture. Aero Gel because it acts like a super strong hairspray but you can brush it out to change the look if you're on set. When applied heavily, it has the control of a gel. You can even slick hair with it! It’s super versatile. Also, Enjoy Dry Wax — I love it because it doesn’t melt or get greasy, and it gives great separation, control, and piecey-ness to the hair."
Fun fact: "I used to model, and in the '90s I was in a Calvin Klein campaign with Kate Moss."
Upcoming projects: "I'm beginning to work on my own line of hair accessories that I think have been missing from the market."
Name: Laura Polko
Clients: Kim, Kendall, Kylie
Fun fact: Laura is currently one of Kim's go-to girls. She's also BFF with fellow glam squad stars Patrick Ta and Scotty Cunha.
Name: Jorge Serrano
Clients: Kris
Term: "I have been working with the family for exactly one year."
Favorite products: "My must-have products are Balmain Session Spray Strong, Shu Uemura Kengo Feather, and Kardashian Beauty black seed dry oil."
Fun fact: "Once I hit the dance floor, there's no stopping me!"
Upcoming projects: "I have a very exciting, secret project coming up. Stay tuned!"
Name: Justine Marjan
Clients: Kim, Kourtney, Khloe
Term: "I’ve been around the family for a couple years as I was first introduced to the Kardashians and Jenners when I was Jen Atkin’s assistant. After I graduated assisting Jen, I started working with Kim late last year when she was really into braids! Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Kourtney and Khloe as well!"
Favorite products: "OUAI Haircare hair oil, Kardashian Beauty dry shampoo, and Moroccanoil strong hold luminous hairspray."
Fun fact: "I started braiding on the beach in Santa Barbara where I grew up when I was a kid, and I had no idea it would turn into a career! Also, I used to be a yoga teacher."
Upcoming projects: "I’m definitely open to collaborating with brands more and doing more tutorials. I’m always working on projects with Mane Addicts and am excited to see what the future brings!"
Name: Cesar DeLeon Ramirez
Clients: Kim, Kourtney, Khloe
Fun fact: Cesar is known for his "perfectly messy" styles and raver buns.
Name: Michael Silva
Clients: Kim
Fun fact: Michael is a high-fashion favorite and has done hair for everyone from Valentino to Tom Ford.
Name: Davy Newkirk
Clients: Kim, Kourtney, Khloe
Fun fact: Although Davy is a pro at sultry styles for women, he's also a go-to stylist for men. Robert Downey, Jr. is one of his most loyal clients.
COLORISTS
Name: Tracy Cunningham
Clients: Kim, Khloe, Kris
Fun fact: Tracy owns LA's Meche Salon and is responsible for many of the family's best hair transformations, including Khloe's killer blonde.
Name: Lorri Goddard
Clients: Kim
Fun fact: Lorri is also the owner of LA's Goddard+Bragg salon and was responsible for transforming classic brunette Kim into a platinum blonde last year, just in time for Paris Fashion Week.
Name: Frédéric Mennetrier
Clients: Kim
Fun fact: Since platinum blonde hair needs frequent maintenance in order to stay vibrant, in Paris Kim received a touch-up from Frédéric at his L'Atelier Blanc salon, and raved about the experience. (His Instagram feed is pretty adorable, too.)
EXTENSIONISTS
Name: Priscilla Valles
Clients: Kylie
Fun fact: Known as the queen of celebrity hair extensions (we had a chance to chat with her back in 2015), Priscilla is responsible for all of Kylie many hair length switch-ups. The gorgeous talent also frequently works with Chrissy Teigen and Christina Aguilera.
NAIL ARTISTS
Name: Salina Néou
Clients: Khloe, Kylie
Term: "I've worked on Kendall and Khloe but my main girl is Kylie. About six months ago, I went to do her nails for a house call (lucky me!) and we've been together for our weekly nail sessions ever since! She shows me loyalty by not going to anyone else to get her nails done if I'm ever too busy. I definitely have a weak spot for her!"
Favorite products: "My electric drill, acetone, and all of my nail colors. My polishes are like my own little babies, I love them all! Favorites are by Vetro and Sinful Colors."
Fun fact: "I work in the beauty industry with some of the most glamorous people in the world. Although I'm living the dream by being surrounded by top designers and fashion every single day, I'm a little country gal at heart who loves fishing, mudding, and all things nature. As much as I enjoy making other people's hands pretty, I love getting my hands dirty!"
Upcoming projects: "I do! Follow my Instagram, @_linadoll, and stay up to date! And then of course there's my Snapchat, @lina_doll, where you see the crazier side of me."
STYLISTS
Name: Monica Rose
Clients: Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie, Kris
Fun fact: Quite possibly the most influential stylist on the planet, Monica is to thank for the family's high-fashion transformation. It's no surprise that the brunette beauty and trendsetter also styles her kids perfectly. Her daughter Alaia Rose is one of LA's original stylish tot.
Name: Rushka Bergman
Clients: Kim, Kylie
Fun fact: Rushka's personal style is impeccable; she was crowned International Style Icon of the Year at the Elle Style Award 2015. She recently styled Kylie for her futuristic Paper magazine cover.
TRAINERS
Name: Don Brooks
Clients: Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kanye
Fun fact: The owner of LA's Don-A-Matrix Training studio is responsible for Kourtney's ridiculous revenge body, not to mention Khloe's slim physique. Kanye is also a fan and has been spotted out with DB many times.
Name: Gunnar Peterson
Clients: Kim, Khloe, Kris
Fun fact: Gunnar is the original fitness hero for the family, and has been spotted on KUWTK many times. He's been training Kim since she was 19 years old.
Name: Tracy Anderson
Clients: Kim
Fun fact: Gwyneth Paltrow isn't the only one devoted to the petite celebrity trainer; Kim swears by Tracy's prenatal workouts and was a frequent guest at the fitness guru's Studio City location when she was pregnant.
DERMATOLOGISTS
Name: Dr. Simon Ourian
Clients: Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kendall, Kylie
Fun fact: The family has no shame in their game when it comes to laser treatments and other touch-ups. They're constantly spotted at Dr. Ourian's Epione cosmetic laser center in Beverly Hills, and often Snapchat their visits.