Meet Shell Belle Beauty Nurse

I grew up among the tribes of Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. The land of stunning views, debutante balls, tea parties, and surfing "rat beach" at dawn with my brothers and dad before class. I wanted to be a cosmetic dentist like my father and a Hollywood bombshell like my mother.

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Memories of playing dress-up with my mother's fur coats with the scent of her Joy perfume and Chanel No.99 Pirate Lipstick.

Her master bathroom was filled with lavish perfumes and fancy makeup. It was a place I loved to be as a young girl. My mother would take me to her dermatologist's office, the famous Dr. Murad. I would see his medical esthetician at the age of 13 years old, and I fell in love with skincare and beauty.

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I was given a book written by the late Kevyn Aucoin when I was 16 years old. I became obsessed with the power of makeup. I began to learn about the golden ratio with the facial dimension and using makeup artistry to bring balance and harmony to the face. I would practice drawing and then practice contouring and creating different looks. It brought me joy. Little did I know that I was developing my passion.

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I moved to Las Vegas, Nevada after high school to pursue a career in dentistry at UNLV. I worked as a cosmetic artist at my father's dental spa. I also ran for Miss Nevada, and traveled on medical missions to Baja Mexico, while working as a model. Las Vegas was enjoyable and exciting. I had so much energy in my 20s. I don't think I ever slept or appreciated it.

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I worked for Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance as a makeup artist at the Venetian and was also featured in Bridal magazine and in Billy Pegram's book on modeling and beauty. I taught esthetics at the euphoria institute of beauty arts and sciences.
 

My life took a turn when I survived a head injury after an MVA, which prevented me from graduating from UNLV, or working and competing in Miss USA. When withdrawing from a class, one of my professors, who I highly esteemed, wanted to share with me that I had been "given a horrible gift." At the time I resented those words because I was seeing life from a different narrative.

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My narrative was one of survival. I no longer felt like I was thriving at the time. Confused and a little resentful of the seemingly oxymoronic statement, it took me a few years to recover with the help of physical therapy, faith, and a lot or encouragement from friends

and family. I learned a lot about the human spirit, resiliency, and gained the ability to

truly connect with others through my own pain and suffering.

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Moved to Reno, NV to support my former husband's career as a Firefighter for the City of Reno. We raised four children, and I earned a bachelor's degrees in Public Health and in nursing from Orvis School Nursing. My experience and knowledge grew in part as a cosmetic nurse artist with extensive training in cosmetic injectables and medical treatments from Beverly Hills, CA - Scottsdale, AZ - Las Vegas, Nevada.
 

Turning 40 last year, recently divorced, navigating through hybrid homeschool with four children under the age of 13, in grad school, and speaking & expanding my and expanding my business during the pandemic has been a great reminder to look for the silver lining and persevere

with a positive mindset. I believe in excellence, living with passion and faith, and that nothing can stop God's plan for our lives. I am living proof of that.

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Living in the Reno area for over 17 years, the Truckee Meadows has become my home. Besides Palos Verdes, there is no other place that I would want to live. I am so incredibly grateful tor an or the wonderful colleagues and clients that nave supported me over the years.

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The "horrible gift" otherwise known as, the car accident, taught me that detours can be a blessing. Sometimes the worst experiences can teach us to work harder. These experiences show us how strong we really are. Perhaps we all just need to slow down and be grateful for the many blessings in our lives.

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I am so passionate about helping others look and feel great about themselves. I'm an advocate for mental health and for self-empowerment. Kevyn Aucoin once said, "No amount of makeup can mask an ugly heart." The same goes for Botox and cosmetic injectables. Beauty starts within. It's not just about the reflection in the mirror. Though, I can help by guiding, encouraging, and creating a plan to help anyone look and feel better about their reflection. I look forward to connecting with you!

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All the best, Shell Belle