Shades of Hue Cosmetics was developed by Kathy Thorpe in 1991 in Los Angles California. Thorpe moved to the Bay Area in 1993, and found a home at the di Pietro Todd Salon, after a long healthy affiliation she has moved into her very own Studio.  You will be charmed by the spacious open venue, with limitless sun light.  This location is perfect for seeing yourself as other do. Shades of Hue Cosmetics is a line designed for the lay artist in all of us. Colors that make sense, look natural and feel great. Come in and let Kathy Thorpe bring out the best in you, as seen in Allure Magazine.