Born and raised in the Washington, DC area, I “officially” began my beauty journey 20 years ago. But, if you ask my parents, it started much earlier than that by crushing eyeshadow to create my own colors, learning how to put on drying face masks on my acne AND makeup over top to color correct and hide the imperfections, as well as, forcing my dad to be my model. After years of being onstage for my love of theater, my passion of visual transformation grew and I set out to make it a career. I learned the power of who we can set out to be - and the importance of self love in the process.
Over the last 20 years, I have been blessed to work with amazing clients, partner with incredible brands and create a network of artists I’m honored to call my friends. As I mentioned, I grew up in Washington, DC but I have lived & worked in DC, NYC and LA! As education & teaching is something I am very passionate about, I am proud of my time as a member of the Pro Artistry teams for Natasha Denona, Makeup Forever, Tarte and Fresh.
In my career, I have had the pleasure of working alongside Carl Ray, personal makeup artist to Michelle Obama, and his influence in my life is immeasurable. In 2014, I was amongst 100 artists chosen out of over ten thousand applicants to study under a makeup artist legend…the one and only Val Garland. I was also the manager of several MAC Cosmetics locations in DC and LA for several years and I assisted the training team in DC in interviews, group assessments, classes and more!
In 2021 I was proud to be the Key Artist for NYC Fashion Week for Hawaii’s own, Lotus & Lime.
Client List:
Victoria’s Secret Pink
Paris Hilton
Betsey Johnson
Jacquemus
Talbot’s
Mini Cooper
Hawaiian Airlines
Maui Divers Jewelry
Honolulu Jewelry Company
Kona Brewing
Alohilani Resort
Prince Waikiki
Kohana Rum
Outrigger Resort
OluKai
Honolua Surf Co
Koho Chocolates
Roxy
Sesame Street
Cesar Millan
The Green 808
Kalei Mau
Jenna Leigh Green
Lokahi Swimwear
Maison Tjoeng
MIKOH
Blippi
Currently also on the referral list for the local IATSE 665