Katherine Oriel - Owner & Founder of Smitten Kitten Beauty
With over a decade of experience as a licensed nurse, Katherine brings both precision and passion to the world of beauty. As the founder of Smitten Kitten Beauty, an award-winning beauty studio in Cheshire, Connecticut, she combines her medical background with a creative touch to deliver exceptional lash, brow, skin, and waxing services.
Katherine’s approach to beauty is rooted in care, confidence, and connection. She believes in enhancing her clients’ natural features while providing an experience that feels calming, empowering, and deeply personal. Her medical expertise allows her to approach each service with a level of safety, precision, and attention to detail that sets her apart.
Forever a student of her craft, Katherine continues to pursue advanced training in both the medical and aesthetics fields, ensuring her clients always receive the most up-to-date treatments and techniques.
Passionate about mentoring other women in business and advocating for mental health and self-care, Katherine leads with authenticity and heart. She lives by her philosophy: when you look good, you feel good—and when you feel good, you’re good to others.
Fun Fact: Her long-term vision is to grow Smitten Kitten Beauty into a medical spa and wellness center, offering results-driven treatments that nurture both body and mind.
Where Every Detail Defines You
OUR MISSION
At Smitten Kitten Beauty, our mission is to enhance natural beauty through expert care, confidence, and connection. We believe self-care is more than a luxury—it’s a form of self-love. With a foundation built on medical knowledge, artistry, and integrity, we provide personalized beauty experiences that help every client feel seen, empowered, and radiant.
Beyond the treatment room, Smitten Kitten Beauty is dedicated to fostering community, supporting women in business, and promoting mental wellness—because when you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good, you uplift the world around you.
Meet Alyssa — Licensed Master Esthetician & Spray Tan Artist
Custom spray tan appointments are now available with Alyssa, Master Esthetician, at Smitten Kitten Beauty + Wellness.
From choosing the right depth of color to understanding your prep and aftercare, Alyssa will customize your experience around your skin, preferences, and desired result.
Meet Abby — Certified Lash Artist
Abby Ukaj is a certified lash artist in Connecticut known for her precision, artistry, and commitment to safe, healthy lash application. With a passion for enhancing natural beauty, Abby creates customized lash designs that reflect each client’s unique style—bringing out their own version of effortless elegance.
Her approach is rooted in both skill and education. Abby takes pride in teaching her clients about proper lash care, ensuring long-lasting results and the health of their natural lashes. She finds true joy in seeing the confidence that shines through when a client looks in the mirror after their appointment.
For Abby, lashing isn’t just a service—it’s an art form, and every set is crafted with intention, care, and love.
WE LOVE OUR CLIENTS! AT SMITTEN KITTEN BEAUTY, WE PROVIDE TOP-QUALITY SERVICES TO ENHANCE YOUR NATURAL BEAUTY & LIFT CONFIDENCE.
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