Judie began her interest in hair and makeup from the early age of 14. She attended Tricoci's hairdressing school and graduated by 18, jump starting her career in the big city of Chicago. Judie's strong work ethic and talent helped build up a strong clientèle in trendy New Town and Lincoln Park, before working with photographers. Print work led to fashion shows, commercials, music videos and indie films. In 2003, Judie moved to Los Angeles to train in the airbrush makeup method, as a new tool to be used in high definition television and film.
Throughout her career Judie has strengthened her technique working for diverse markets in Chicago and California. Her background of classical training for hair has developed into unique up do's and current trends that are high in demand. Other specialties include hair coloring/highlights, cutting/styling, wigs and extensions. Judie's technique in makeup emphasizes on the best features, using leading products on the market today.
Judie's extensive career with hair and makeup has given her the opportunity to work with other various artists of their craft including George Carlin, Jeremy Piven, Jay Mohr, Danny Bonaduce, Joe Mantegna, Paul Rodriguez, George Wendt, Bai Ling, Faye Dunaway, Lindsay Price, Cloris Leachman, Sherri Moon Zombie, Ozzy Ozborne, Liz Phair, Trinity Hamilton, Rene Taylor and Joseph Balongna.