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With over 20 years of experience crafting Red Carpet–ready looks for some of the world’s most glamorous faces, Matthew brings a rare blend of technical mastery and soulful intention to every face.
From Paris Fashion Week to award shows in Los Angeles, and the Runways of NYFW, his artistry has graced global stages—but it’s here, in Kansas City, where he’s chosen to create something truly unique:
A private, luxury beauty destination designed for those who crave more than just a makeover.
Studio Matthew is not just a place to get ready—it’s a space to reconnect, refine, and rediscover. Whether you’re preparing for a special event or investing in a personal lesson, each session is completely customized, deeply intentional, and infused with warmth.
This is the future of beauty in Kansas City: elevated, personal, and rooted in passion.
You won’t just leave looking fabulous—you’ll leave feeling empowered, educated, and radiant in a way that lasts long after the glam fades.
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Come for the glam, stay for the guidance. Whether it’s an event or a lesson, every appointment is tailored to you.
Testimonials
“Matthew is absolutely the best in the business! He is truly an artist and everyone in my bridal party looked stunning. He has a gift of enhancing natural beauty without overdoing it and all of our pictures turned out beautiful. On top of being a talented makeup artist, Matthew also has the BEST energy and is exactly the type of person you want to get ready for your wedding with! Highly recommend booking him for your big day!!”
“Matthew is unbelievably talented! It’s obvious he’s worked with the best in the business all over the world. Kansas City doesn’t know how lucky they are to have him now! Not only is he educated in the best products, he knows what to do with them too, all while making you feel confident and comfortable through what can be a vulnerable process. Stop researching makeup artists and hire him. He’s the best!”
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MAtthew's PROMISE
Before you sit in my chair, I already know what matters: your skin, your style, your sensitivities, and your goals.
Because I don’t guess—I prepare.
This is not about trends or filters.
It’s about you.
I’m not here to influence. I’m here to create.
Trained hands. Trained eye.
Years of education, backstage work, and face-to-face experience—this is where your look begins.
Every detail is intentional. Every decision has purpose.
Because your beauty deserves more than surface-level.
It deserves expertise.
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Matthew Allen
Founder. Artist. Educator. Visionary.
With over 20 years of global experience in the beauty and fashion industries, Matthew Allen is more than a makeup artist—he’s a master of intentional transformation. His career spans red carpets, runways, and editorial shoots in beauty capitals like Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. From the backstage buzz of Fashion Week to the quiet glow of a one-on-one lesson, Matthew’s work is known for its precision, elegance, and deeply personal connection.
Trained in the traditions of classic artistry and refined through years of hands-on experience, Matthew doesn’t follow trends—he follows faces. Every skin tone, every feature, every age. He believes beauty isn’t something you apply—it’s something you reveal.
After a celebrated career working with some of the world’s most iconic brands, Matthew returned to his hometown of Kansas City to build something he felt was missing: a private, luxury beauty destination designed for real people seeking elevated, curated, one-on-one artistry.
At Studio Matthew, beauty is not transactional—it’s transformational.
It’s not about looking like someone else—it’s about seeing yourself again.
Whether you’re preparing for a milestone event or rediscovering your daily routine, Matthew brings his world-class technique and heart-centered approach to every client who walks through his doors.
This is not beauty as usual.
This is Studio Matthew.
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