Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio in BRANFORD, CT 116210

Welcome to our Studio

The "Beauty is Ageless" photo shoot was a collaboration with Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, Branford and photographer, Mark Johnson, sharing our vision and passion of empowering women through makeup artistry and the lens of the camera! Merle Norman Cosmetics, Branford showcasing real women, real clients, in all ages & stages of their lives, from teens to seventies and beyond! These woman, no matter what age, are using great skin care to maintain & age gracefully and trusted cosmetics playing up their assets to find their own identity and unique look. You can look 10 years younger by experienceing the power of a Merle Norman Makeover!

In our studio we try to create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for all ages. We have a full range of technologically advanced skincare and cosmetic products that are Dermatologist and Ophthalmologist tested with NO animal testing. Based out of Los Angeles, California, Merle Norman Cosmetics is an American privately owned company for over 90 years. Our philosophy of "Try Before You Buy" has been much imitated through the years, and our guarantee of product satisfaction through a generous return policy, our high standards of cleanliness & personalized customer service has made us a leader in the cosmetics industry. Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, Branford is independently owned & operated by Sally Ann Attianese since 1995

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SERVICES

• Personalized service by professionally trained Beauty Advisors.

• Free skin care consultations/makeovers.

• Complimentary Mini-Facial Services from a menu of Brightening, Deep Cleansing, Retexturizing and Deep Hydrating facials.

• Complimentary Skin Typing and Hydration Check.

• Special Occasion Makeup Application for weddings, proms, anniversaries and more.

• Teen Birthday Parties, up to 6 girls for two hours of fun and education in skin care and cosmetics.

• Pamper Parties – enjoy a Girls’ Night Out, Thursday or Friday nights, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Includes facial service and makeovers, gift bag of favors, wine and cheese.

• Gift with Purchase seasonal promotion, four times a year: Holiday, Spring, Summer and Fall.

• Your Personalized Color Chart coordinating warm and cool cosmetics based on your skin tone, hair and eye color.

For detailed information on Merle Norman's complete product lineup, click Our Products link below. Then drop by our Studio and try these products for yourself.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (203) 481-9770.

Studio Owner, Sally Ann Attianese

About Us

Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique is independently owned and operated by Sally Ann Attianese.

I was born February 1947 to Vincent and Antoinette Attianese in Bridgeport, Connecticut. My father was a barber who worked for his father at a young age, and then took over the barber shop which became known as Vincent's Ladies' Barber Shop and was honored as one of the landmark businesses for over 100 years in Bridgeport. CT in a calendar called "On Main Street." My mother was a beautician before she married and retired to be a mother. Not only was my mother a beautiful woman, but her knowledge of beauty and her infinite wisdom helped her daughter learn all about skin care and how to play up her assets at a very early age.

As a little girl growing up, I didn't like my looks. I had a prominent nose, heavy eyebrows and a acne proned complexion. Always being a very happy, active, curious child, I became very self-conscious, a perfectionist and self-absorbed with my looks, and not a very happy teenager. My mother, in her wisdom, would tell me little "wives' tales" and the story of the "ugly duckling who in spring emerged as a beautiful swan." This helped me to grow up and develop into a woman who not only liked her looks and herself, but also became self-confident and saw beauty in everything around her.

Having an art background and education in high school and college, I used my artistic talent and flair for color and coordination in various career capacities dealing with the public. This, along with my entrepreneurial heritage and my humanitarian nature, eventually led me to want to open my own business.

I was introduced to Merle Norman cosmetics at 22 years old with my first makeover, and found that with their skin care regimen for my oily skin type, the Miracol Mask, and their foundation, my complexion improved over the years. I believe in their products and am proof that the products work. My skin has improved through the years with continued use of their products. Having always worked with the public and believing in women developing their self-esteem, gave me the idea to open a Merle Norman Studio myself, so was the start of Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique in Branford, CT. in 1995!