BEAUTY

MAKE UP IS ART.

IS SPIRIT.

HOW IT STARTED

Ria Kanakari is one of the most distinguished makeup artists in Greece, based in Athens, with a rich professional experience spanning 18 years. She has trained under some of the most renowned professionals in the industry.

Her love for painting began at a very young age, showcasing her artistic nature and innate creativity. This creativity later became the foundation of her dream—Professional Makeup. She began her studies at the Technical Vocational School (TEE) of Piraeus and continued her education in Stockholm, where she collaborated with esteemed artists.

With a talented hand and impeccable technique, she has worked with leading figures in the artistic and television world, creating looks that stand out for their aesthetics and attention to detail. Her unique approach to makeup has established her as one of the most reliable and creative professionals in the field.

 

    • 18 years of experience

    • Specializes in bridal makeup

    • Her goal is to highlight each woman’s natural beauty and unique personality

    • Certified makeup trainer

    • Has collaborated on makeup seminars, wedding shoots, magazines, fashion shoots, and music videos

    • Has worked as a makeup expert for well-known companies such as MAC Cosmetics, Tommy G, and Rouge Parfumeries, and as an instructor at renowned beauty schools including Beauty Master (Nea Erythraia) and Lalloo Academy (Peristeri)

  • In 2017, she entered the field of education, teaching makeup and sharing her knowledge and experience with young people who have a love and passion for the art of makeup. Over the years, the services she offers in beauty, fashion, and bridal makeup—as well as in education—have been of the highest quality. Her work is based on reliability, punctuality, precision, attention to detail, and discretion, but above all, on her genuine love for the industry she serves.

    After 18 years of experience, in 2023 she decided to establish her own makeup school: RK Beauty Concept by Ria Kanakari—a beautiful space created with love, care, and passion. It’s ready to welcome anyone who wishes to learn the art of makeup and enter the beauty industry.

    Teaching Experience

    • Since 2017, she has collaborated with private vocational institutes (IEK), including:

        Beauty Master Academy
            IEK Aloha – SAEK Alpha
       * Lalloo Academy

    Seminars & Masterclasses

    • Speaker and instructor in seminars and online courses.

  • Professional Career
    (2012 – Present)

    Stores & Renowned Brands
    • Salong Shades – Beauty Salon (Stockholm, Sweden)
    • Rouge Parfumeries
    • Tommy G Cosmetics
    • MAC Cosmetics

    Music Videos & Productions
    • Panic Records
    • Heaven Music

    Tours
    • Various cities across Greece and abroad

    Photoshoots & Agencies
    • Collaborations with athletes, actors, and singers
    • Modeling agency: Elegance Models
    • Beauty pageants
    • Magazines: Koita Magazine, Madame Figaro, Glitter
    • VG Zolotas
    • Stylianos Atelier
    • Bridal Loft Athens by Fedra Theodoridou
    • Anna Tavoularidi
    • Konidi
    • Katerina Savrani
    • Mastercard
    • KFC
    • Branded clothing companies
    • Magazine covers featuring celebrities, bridal fashion, and cosmetics

    Photoshoots & Studios
    • Studio.p56
    • Panos Giannakopoulos
    • Revi
    • John De Paro
    • Bill Patrick
    • Mneme Photography
    • Dimitris Kleanthous
    • Vasilis Kagkelaris
    • Alexandrakis Photography
    • Julie Georgantidou
    • Malliaris Panagiotis
    • Inoblivion Films

    TV Appearances
    • Aloha TV

RIA’S MOTTO

"WOMEN SEEK TO FEEL FRESH, FLAWLESS, AND BEAUTIFUL.
THAT DESIRE INSPIRES A SIGNATURE STYLE THAT IS EFFORTLESSLY FEMININE AND NATURALLY RADIANT, WHILE REMAINING PERFECTLY IN TUNE WITH MODERN ELEGANCE."

PRESS

 FOREVER GRATEFUL

KIND WORDS

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