MAKEUP ARTIST - TOLEDO, OH AND SURROUNDING AREAS
About Me
Professional makeup artist with 18 years of experience in the beauty industry (Event/Special Occasion, Bridal/Wedding, Photography, Film, Commercial...etc). Certified by Make-up Designory of Los Angeles and Mac Cosmetics. Mobile Makeup Artist serving Toledo, OH and surrounding areas (also available for travel).
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My Story
I've always loved makeup... (got into my mom's makeup at an early age) and all things that had to do with trend, beauty, and cosmetics. I started my journey in the beauty industry in the early 2000's. My first job working with makeup was at an Estee Lauder counter. This is where I did my first makeup application on a client; this was when I first discovered my love and passion for doing makeup which eventually led to my career as a makeup artist.
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Hello, makeup artistry! I loved it and wanted to learn more. In 2005, I decided to further my makeup education and enrolled as a student at Make-up Designory in Los Angeles, CA. For an intensive 6 months, I ate, slept, and breathed all things makeup. Not only did I learn more about beauty makeup applications, but I also learned about character and special effects makeup. I completed the "Master Program" and became certified in all aspects of professional makeup.
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Hello, world of freelance! I became an independent freelance makeup artist and traveled to clients for on-site makeup applications. I booked my own gigs doing makeup for bridal, special occasions, photography, independent film, commercial, runway, and was a guest artist to instruct for The University of Toledo's Theatre Stage Makeup class.
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Hello, MAC Cosmetics! I wanted to work with "The Makeup Authority", and that was MAC, so in 2011, I started working as a makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics. I received so much training and did so many faces (more makeup and false lash applications than I can count!). I even had the opportunity to work on a couple celebrities! MAC was great for continuous learning about season trends, new techniques, and product formulations. I became certified from MAC with the ability to do a full face application in a timely manner, execute graphic liner looks, tattoo cover-ups, the works...etc.
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Fast forward to today (2024)...I'm still a MAC girl (MAC Freelancer) and an independent freelance makeup artist. I still have that same passion for makeup as I did with even more experience under my belt. If you've read this far, thank you for your interest!
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Worada (Makeup Ma'am)