JORDAN BAWCOM

**CO-FOUNDER OF GRAND SLAM GLAM**
While other kids were learning their ABCs, Jordan was learning how to curl hair and apply lipstick. “My mom is a lawyer so she had to travel a lot for work. I realized that if my mom was out of town, my dad was the only one there to do my hair,” said Jordan, “and it only took me one bad hair day to realize that was going to be a problem. I refused to go to school if I didn't look cute. So, I watched my mom do her hair and makeup every morning and started to emulate her very early on.” I guess you could say this Texas pageant queen truly gets it from her momma!
Jordan spent hours honing her craft on her baby dolls until she began dancing competitively. Jordan entered her first pageant at 16 and she was hooked. She competed for the titles of Miss Texas, Miss Texas USA, and Miss Nevada USA where she was amongst the top 10 contestants multiple times and got as close to winning the crown as 1st runner up. While competing Jordan took her passion to a new level and mastered hair and makeup for stage and photography. All of her pageant tricks and tips still come in handy today as she styles brides to perfection.
In December of 2014, Jordan married her best friend and soulmate, Logan Bawcom. Logan is a professional baseball pitcher. Together they have three sweet babies, Nayvie Langston, Briggs Legend and Duttyn Layne, and love to enjoy a glass of fine wine, travel and do DIY projects. Having been a bride herself, Jordan knows exactly how her clients feel and is able to make them feel calm and confident so they can truly soak in every moment of their big day!

Favorite Team

"I really don't have a favorite team, just a favorite player... my husband, Logan. I will always be his biggest fan so whatever team he is on I will root for!"

CanT Live Without

"Mascara. I did not "wake up like dis" so I literally apply mascara first thing in the morning to give me a bright eyed look!"

Her Secret Wish

"To be Ariel from The Little Mermaid or to be the next Chip and Joanna Gaines and remodel houses with my husband! We love DIY-ing and home decor. #SHIPLAP"

reilly l. johannsen

**CO-FOUNDER OF GRAND SLAM GLAM**
Reilly has always been a creative and driven spirit. While the other kids were playing with baby dolls and barbies, Reilly was constantly creating. Reilly's love for makeup was initially inspired by her desire to be more like her big sister, Co-Founder Jordan Bawcom. A quick study, Reilly swiftly mastered the art of makeup and hairstyling by following in the "brushstrokes" of her older sister. Reilly recalls, "I don't think I was ever on time for a school dance. Even in middle school, all of my friends would rendezvous at my house to get ready... which really meant that Jordan and I had to do hair and makeup on all of them!".
As Reilly continued to grow, so did her love for makeup. At age 14 she was tricked into competing in her very first beauty pageant. Backstage she quickly found herself helping more and more of the contestants by pinning flyaways and applying false lashes. It wasn't until 2011 when Reilly was crowned as Miss Texas' Outstanding Teen, that she became the polished stylist she is today. " I guess I have been perfecting my skills as a stylist my entire life, but my year as Miss Texas' Outstanding Teen made a world of difference in my artistry. I was so blessed to work with so many talented hair and makeup gurus during my reign that helped me perfect my technique and develop a sense of style that is all my own."
Reilly graduated with a Modern Dance BFA degree from Texas Christian University and continues to nurture her creative side as a dance teacher. "I love my busy life. If you can't find me with a makeup brush in hand, you can surely find me in the studio sweating all of my makeup off!". Reilly lives her life by the motto "do it with passion or not at all" so you can bet that working with Reilly is a unique experience, full of passion, attention to detail, and most of all fun!

Favorite Team

"I am a Texas girl through and through.. and therefore I can't bring myself to openly cheat on my state. Naturally, I love the Rangers, but I can't forget my TCU Horned Frogs! Win or lose, we still win.. because.. Texas."

CanT Live Without

"You know how some politicians say 'DENY DENY DENY'..? Well I say 'CONCEAL CONCEAL CONCEAL'! You won't find me anywhere without a healthy stash of concealer. I use it almost every day. It really saves lives... but mostly just the bags under my eyes."

Her Secret Wish

"I love going to the movies. My biggest wish is to actually be in one someday in any capacity! I just want to be on set and behind the scenes of a production, immersed in all of the buzz and energy. Obviously people, I'm dreaming of stardom, but I think I would still make an amazing extra."

The Glam Gurus

Amy

**Hometown:** Burnsville, MN
**MVP Product:** Spreadsheets :)
**Favorite Team:** MN United Football Club
**How it all began:** I met Jordan through church, and when she found out I loved to do admin work, she offered me a job! Hair and Makeup is a whole new world for me.

Karley

**Hometown**: Louisville, Kentucky
**MVP Product:** Makeup: luminoso blush by malani // hair: Kenra texture spray
**Favorite Team:** UK wildcats/ Louisville Sluggers
**How it all began:** I’ve been playing with hair and makeup as long as I can remember. doing my moms makeup are one of my first memories as a kid. It took me a long time to realize this is what I was meant to do. I wanted to have a career that had no limits and i could make a difference in someone’s life. then I found my love for hair and makeup And getting to be a part of such special days!

Aleeha

**Hometown:** Lawton, Oklahoma
**MVP Product:** Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
**Favorite Team:** OU Sooners, Boomer Sooner!!
**How it all started:** I've always had a passion for all things beauty! I used to always steal my moms products and use them even if they were the wrong shade or not for my hair type! I didn't care, just wanted to get creative and feel beautiful! I was always the friend getting everyone ready for prom, photos, events, etc. so I turned it into my career!

Bailey

**Hometown**: Dallas, Texas
**MVP Product**: Tarte shape tape concealer
**Favorite Team**: The Texas Rangers
**How it all began**:My dream as a little girl was to be a wedding planner, but then as I got older I found out I had a true passion for makeup…so Now I get the best of both worlds being in the wedding industry while also doing something I love!

Liz

**Hometown:** Mystic, CT
**MVP Product:** Mineral Veil primer by Hourglass
**Favorite Team:** Patriots and Cowboys!
**How it all began:** I started doing makeup when I was in highschool and college. I would always do my friends makeup.
I’ve been in the cosmetics industry for 8 years and I started doing weddings a year and a half ago and it truly is my passion!!!!

LANA

**Hometown:** PLANO
**MVP Product:** KEUNE OR CHI
**Favorite Team:** Cowboys
**How it all began:** I started at 14 years old prepping hair at weddings with my mom since it’s always been just us two and when i turned 16, that’s when i started styling hair. Over time i grew confidence doing it myself! it has been an amazing journey and i have learned a lot through failing and trying again., definitely grateful for the advance experience i have at a young age.

Cher

**Hometown:** San Diego, California
**MVP Product:** It cosmetics cc foundation
**Favorite Team:** Boston Red Sox
**How it all began:** This is a long story… are you sure you wanna know? Lol With 29 years experience in the beauty industry, and 15 professionally at an agency level, Cher honed her business & entrepreneurial skills by working a double life, one life working in Business Development in the Real Estate/Banking/Finance industry and the second in the Beauty industry. Sixteen years ago, after being held hostage in a bank robbery at her job at CitiBank, she left the finance industry for good to follow a dream as a makeup artist full time. That’s when she started Makeup Artistry by Cher.

Elvia

**Hometown:** Sulphur Springs, TX
**MVP Product:** Mac blush petal power such a universal color for the perfect bridal look
**Favorite Team:** Dallas Cowboys
**How it all began:** Watching Jaclyn Hill YouTube videos inspired me to get into makeup. I loved how she taught you step by step and my passion for makeup grew. 2018 is when I became a certified makeup artist, that was when I took being a freelance mua to the next level. I literally enjoy all things beauty and being able to glam all the pretty faces!

Taylor

**Hometown**: Born in Lubbock, Texas (Guns up!) and raised in Mansfield, Texas
**MVP Product:** Babyliss Curling Irons
**Favorite Team:** Chicago Cubs//New Orleans Saints
**How it all began:** My journey of choosing to work in the hair and makeup industry started at a very young age. Makeup and hair have always been a part of me, honestly. My mother, who has a background in pageants, was always doing fun things with my hair and playing with my makeup as I grew up. Naturally, I followed in her footsteps and my curiosity and creativity for hair and makeup continued to develop as I experimented with new styles.

Danielle

**Hometown:** Johannesburg, South Africa
**MVP Product:** MAC Strobe Cream
**Favorite Team:** Springboks
**How it all began:** I was studying theatrical and performance arts and had to do a makeup course for stage and TV when I realized that makeup is my absolute passion. The rest, as they say, is history…

abby

**Hometown:** Springfield, MO
**MVP Product:** Big Sexy Hair Dry Shampoo. Literally couldn't do my job without it!
**Favorite Team:** I don't really have a favorite sports team, but I enjoy watching various sports every now and then!
**How it all began:** As The oldest of 5 sisters, I grew up doing fun hairstyles for my sisters and their friends, and so it was the most natural transition into the world of bridal hairstyling! I've been styling, creating and making brides hairstyle dreams come true for 8 years now and I love it more than ever!

Selena

**Hometown:** Peaster
**MVP Product:** Belief moisturizer
**Favorite Team:** Real Madrid soccer
**How it all began:** I come from a small country town called Peaster . I have 4 beautiful kids & come from a big family! I have been in the beauty industry for 3yrs now. i specialize in Makeup for Brides, quinceanera’s and any important event! i also am certified in lash extensions and Hairstyling as well! I started in 2020-2021 doing makeup for some of my regular clients and from there on I became in love with how I can enhance everyone’s beauty with my skills! Fast forward now I do hair & makeup for all events and ever since then I have not looked back and i’m ready for what the future keeps blessing me with!

Rachel

**Hometown:** Lindale
**MVP Product:** Hudabeauty bronzer and anything by Nars
**Favorite Team:** lakers
**How it all began:** I started out doing makeup for friends in school for special occasions. I watched YouTube videos and mastered lashes at a very young age so all of my friends wanted me to do their makeup. When I graduated high school in 2018 I decided to make a side hustle of it while I was in nursing school. I continued to work part time doing makeup until January of 2022, I joined my first bridal makeup and hair team! Since then I’ve been full time and have found a new love in the world of weddings!

Monica

**Hometown:** Arlington, Texas
**MVP Product:** Kent’s Taffy
**Favorite Team:** Dallas Cowboys
**How it all began:** For me, it all started with French braiding my sisters hair… I fell in love with doing hair and then as they say the rest is history!

Tabitha

**Hometown:** Las Vegas, NV
**MVP Product:** Kérastase Elixir Ultime
**Favorite Team:** Las Vegas Golden Knights
**How it all began:** My hair journey first began when I was 16 years old. I started at the front desk, mainly selling retail, sweeping up hair, and picking the brains of the stylists around me. Right out of high school I decided doing hair was for me. I attended the Aveda Institute and followed up my schooling with a 2 year assistant program at a top 200 salon in the U.S. I was extremely fortunate to train under some of the most talented stylists in the business. I tend to be very meticulous with my work and want each of my clients to feel seen and celebrated by the end of our appointment. I love cutting and coloring hair, but I’ve always had a special place in my heart for styling. There’s just something about making another person feel their most beautiful that makes me so happy.

Brianna

**Hometown**: Little Elm, Texas
**MVP Product:** Laura Mercier Powder
**Favorite Team:** Dallas Cowboys
**How it all began:** It all began as a little girl. I would always borrow my mom’s makeup or ask her to buy me my own. From there I would always watch youtube videos and teach myself how to apply makeup. I’ve always been so intrigued by the creative and freeing element of makeup. Since then it’s always been a dream career of mine!

VICTORIA

**Hometown:** HEREFORD, TX
**MVP Product:** I LOVE A LIQUID BLUS!
**Favorite Team:** TEXAS RANGERS
**How it all began:** I’VE ALWAYS HAD THE BIGGEST LOVE AND PASSION FOR MAKEUP! I BEGAN DOING IT ON MYSELF AND WAS THE GIRL WHO ALWAYS MATCHED HER EYESHADOW TO WHATEVER I WAS WEARING! HORRIBLE, I KNOW! LOL! I ALWAYS GOT ASKED BY COWORKERS AND FRIENDS IF I DID MAKEUP PROFESSIONALLY AND THE ANSWER WAS ALWAYS “NO, I WISH.” I WOULD ALWAYS TELL MY HUSBAND, I WISH I COULD BECOME A MAKEUP ARTIST! HIS RESPONSE WAS ALWAYS “YOU SHOULD DO IT.” HE BELIEVED IN ME MORE THAN I BELIEVED IN MYSELF AND I’M FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR THAT!!! I STARTED DOING MAKEUP ON MY FRIENDS AND THEY’D REFER CLIENTS TO ME. LITTLE BY LITTLE, I STARTED BUILDING CLIENTELE. I FINALLY BOOKED MY FRIST WEDDING AND WAS EXTREMELY EXCITED, SCARED AND NERVOUS!!! WHILE I WAS AT THE WEDDING, I WAS OVERCOME WITH SO MANY EMOTIONS! LISTENING TO EVERYONE’S STORIES ABOUT GROWING UP WITH THE BRIDE AND SEEING HOW HAPPY EVERYONE WAS TO CELEBRATE HER IN THIS NEW CHAPTER! I KNEW THE BRIDAL INDUSTRY IS WHERE I WANTED TO BE!

Natalie

**hometown:** Frisco, Tx
**MVP product:** Anything Danessa Myricks
**favorite team:** Cowboys
**How it all began:** I started getting into makeup in 8th grade by experimenting eyeshadow looks on myself and best friend. In high school I was always the go to for homecoming and prom makeup! Then after graduating I became More serious in my professional makeup career.

EMELI

**HOMETOWN:** GRAPEVINE, TX
**MVP product:** THE MAKEUP FOREVER HD SKIN FOUNDATION IS MY GO-TO!
**Favorite Team:** TEXAS RANGERS
**How it all began:** I INITIALLY LEARNED HOW TO DO MAKEUP FROM WATCHING YOUTUBE TUTORIALS AS AN ADOLESCENT. DURING THAT TIME I WOULD PRACTICE VARIOUS TYPES OF LOOKS ON MYSELF, MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY. AFTER I GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL, I DECIDED TO PURUSE MY PASSION FOR MAKEUP AS A CAREER! I ATTENDED TINT SCHOOL OF MAKEUP AND COSMETOLOGY IN 2016 AND IT WAS THERE WHERE I RECEIVED MY MAKEUP ARTIST CERTIFICATION. I AM ALSO A LICENSED ESTHETICIAN AND RECEIVED MY CREDENTIALS FROM OGLE SCHOOL OF BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY IN 2017. IT’S BEEN AN INCREDIBLY FUN JOURNEY CREATING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MY CLIENTS AND MY FELLOW BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS! I’M EXCITED TO SEE WHAT MORE THIS INDUSTRY HAS TO OFFER!

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Giuliana

**Hometown:** Grand Prairie, TX
**MVP Product:** The first Jaclyn Hill Eyeshadow Palette
**Favorite Team:** Not a big sports girl TBH!
**How it all began:** Since the age of 5 I loved playing with makeup and all things beauty. Throughout the beginning of my teen years I dealt with a lot of insecurities and makeup was always a safe place where I could express my individuality. My love for it never stopped growing and when I realized I could not only make one of my passions a job but also be of service in making people feel beautiful on their special days, is when I realized this is an industry I wanted to be a part of.

Carolinne

**Hometown:** Dallas, TX
**MVP Product:** Makeup By Mario's Surrealskin Foundation
**Favorite Team:** I don’t really watch sports
**How it all began:** I have major in international business management and had a regular 9-5 job at a market research firm. I started investing to open a makeup store in Nicaragua and by doing so I got super interested in learning how makeup products work. So I started taking a bunch of professional makeup classes and fell in love with dolling other people up 8 years ago. 3-4 years ago I noticed clients were asking for more than just makeup but dry hairstyles along with their makeup services, so I took some hairstyling classes with 3 different hairstylists before I felt confident enough to even take models. Until this day I keep working and investing into perfecting my craft everyday!

Lisa

**Hometown:** Arlington, Texas
**MVP Product:** Kiehl’s skincare product line
**Favorite Team:** Love my Texas Rangers!
**How it all began:** I started experimenting with hair and makeup at a very young age. All of my cousins, aunts, and friends would let me play with a variety of products and get them ready for special events. As I got older I realized not only how much I loved creating looks, but also how much I enjoyed making other people feel fabulous. I decided there was no better way to nurture my passion and creativity other than getting my license in the beauty industry and take off from there!

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