About Me

People always ask me, “How did you get into makeup?” and for a long time, I’d give some quick, generic answer — but the truth is, my journey started way before I ever picked up a brush.

I was born and raised in The Bronx. Like so many kids from my neighborhood, I grew up with limited resources but was surrounded by culture, resilience, and love. Still, I didn’t grow up feeling beautiful. My skin wasn’t light enough, my hair wasn’t long enough — at least, that’s what I told myself. By 4th or 5th grade, I realized that in my neighborhood, your value was tied to how you looked and what you wore. So naturally, I internalized that. I didn’t think “pretty” was meant for me, and I carried myself that way. I’d tell myself I didn’t care about appearances, but deep down, I felt invisible. I had confidence when I was alone, but at school, I felt like no one saw me the way I saw myself. I started leaning into a tomboy identity — sports, baggy clothes, just trying to find a lane where I didn’t have to compete with beauty standards.

Everything shifted when I got to high school in the middle of Times Square — no uniforms, just expression. It was my first real exposure to makeup and fashion. I remember walking through the halls and seeing the senior girls with bold red lips, winged liner, beat faces — and I was in awe. It was the first time I saw makeup not as a mask, but as power and artistry.

I didn’t dive in right away, though. My first real experiment with makeup happened after a bad eyebrow wax that left me with light patches of skin above and below my brows. It was so messed up that when I walked into school, people immediately noticed. Embarrassed, I ran to Sephora after school — I had no money, but I’d heard they gave free samples. I wandered around looking totally lost until a beautiful Black Sephora employee came up to help me. Her makeup was flawless, her red lip was bold, and I couldn’t believe someone could look that put together and confident. I told her about my eyebrow disaster, and she sat me down, color corrected my brows, and handed me a sample to take home.

That was the moment everything clicked.

After that, I was in Sephora constantly. I’d bring my friends, swatch everything, experiment, and always leave with a few samples. That experience sparked a deep love for makeup — not just the look of it, but the way it made me feel. Confident. In control. Like I could define who I was.

Eventually, I started doing makeup for school events. One of the first times I did makeup on others was for a high school fashion show — using Sephora testers, I did a full beat on three of my friends. One of them looked at me and said, “You should really be a makeup artist.” I laughed it off at the time, but it stuck.

After high school, I explored a bunch of creative paths — digital art, photography, modeling — trying to find my “thing.” A few years later, I saw a friend post on Facebook that they needed a makeup assistant for NYFW. I had a few brushes, some sample foundations, and eyeshadow palettes from the beauty supply store — and I just went for it. That day was the start of my journey as a professional makeup artist.

Career Highlights

Since then, I’ve gained over six years of experience and worked with hundreds of people across the country — from everyday people to celebrities. Some of my proudest moments include:

• Celebrity Clients: Kali (Atlantic Records), Sukihana, Anycia, Moily, Arya Starr, Slime Roni, DonMonique, and Lancey Foux.

• Major Events: I’ve done SFX and beauty work for music videos, film sets, and live events like Rolling Loud and NYFW (including shows for MEFeater Magazine).

• On Set: I’ve worked background makeup for artists like A$AP Rocky, Demi Lovato, Teyana Taylor, and Lola Brooke.

• Press & Features: My work has been featured in Vogue and I have been interviewed by Essence (twice).

• Campaign Work: One of my breakout moments was working as the key makeup artist for a Footlocker campaign.

• Industry Training: Early on, I worked at Macy’s, where I received hands-on training from brands like Bare Minerals, Too Faced, Urban Decay, and American Beauty School.

Special Effects (SFX) Work

During the pandemic, I started experimenting with special effects makeup as a creative outlet. I ordered some latex and fake blood off Amazon and created my first scar — and I was hooked. From there, I started exploring old age makeup, body paint, prosthetics, scars, wounds — you name it.

Since then, I’ve worked SFX makeup for short films, music videos, and independent projects. I love the transformation that comes with it — turning someone into a completely different character is one of the most exciting parts of my job.

My Approach

I’m now based in NYC and work with clients all across the city. I see makeup as spiritual work. It’s personal. People trust me with their face — and I don’t take that lightly. Our face is the first thing people see, and when someone sits in my chair, I want them to feel safe, seen, and appreciated.

For me, it’s not about perfection — it’s about connection, collaboration, and confidence. I’ve learned more from my mistakes than my wins, and I carry those lessons with me into every booking.

Whether it’s a beat for your big day, SFX for your shoot, or a creative concept you’re trying to bring to life — I’m here to make it happen.

Let’s create something beautiful together.