If you want the total experience that Essence Music Festival has to offer, then you should find your way to the makeup event of the year - “Beauty Mix!”
 
Sponsored by The Makeup Lab Artistry, the event will feature a mix of talented makeup artists from across the country, and will offer services for those looking to push the glamour envelope during Essence Music Festival.
 
Artists will be available for makeup applications, false eyelashes, brow shaping, as well as customized services. In addition, the artists will be available to work on-location for live performances, print and media spreads, and TV appearances.

 

Studio Hours: 1:00pm - 10:00pm

Email: info@tmula.com

 

Kisha Williams New Orleans native and Co-Founder of The Makeup Lab Artistry, Kisha Williams discovered her passion for the makeup industry more than 10 years ago. She got her start by working part-time behind various cosmetic counters while in college. Kisha soon became infatuated with beauty industry and began to incorporate makeup artistry with her marketing background. After working with MAC Cosmetics for 10 years, Kisha’s love for the art of makeup encouraged her to step out and launch The Makeup Lab Artistry. Her work has been seen on BET, NBC News, Essence Magazine, New Orleans Magazine, CUE Magazine and Oxygen Magazine Malaysia.     She’s worked with celebrities such as Alicia Keys, Missy Elliott, Danity Kane, Kim Burrell, and Ben Vereen.    Ashley Merritt Ashley Merritt is Co-Founder of The Makeup Lab Artistry. She always possessed a passion for drawing and art. In her words, she began drawing before she could write and painting faces just became natural. Ashley is a native of New Orleans and has been doing makeup for 8 years.  She worked for MAC Cosmetics for 5 years as a Makeup Artist and Resident Trainer.  Ashley’s work has been featured in Essence Magazine, CUE Magazine, the Discovery Channel and the Travel Channel. She’s worked with celebrities such as Danity Kane and Greenday.  Along with beauty and editorial makeup, Ashley is an innovator when it comes to horror fx and bodypainting.    Brandi Holmes At the age of 3, Brandi Holmes discovered her artistic skills and began to use her face and coloring books as a cosmetic canvas. After working for MAC Cosmetics for 5 years, Brandi developed a huge loyal clientele.  Brandi soon launched her freelance makeup artistry as Simply Flawless by Brandi (www.simplyflawlessbybrandi.com). Because of her talent, she is one of the most sought after Makeup Artists in Houston. Now, after a total of 9 years in the industry, Brandi loves to take women to places of color that they never thought they’d be.  Her celebrity list includes Trina, Mya, Robin Givins, Regina Belle, Regan Gomez, and Sheryl Swoopes.      Javelle Brown Before launching a career as a freelance makeup artist, Javelle Brown began her makeup career with MAC Cosmetics.  She’s been in the industry for 7 years by providing services for bridal, beauty and fashion photography, fashion shows, and special events.  Javelle is a native of New Orleans, but now a resident of Houston, TX.  Therefore, she has been sharing her talent in Houston for the last 5 years. Javelle’s motto is “Makeup is an accessory that every woman needs. It’s also an art form, so have fun with it.” She’s worked on countless fashion shows and events in Houston as well as a featured makeup artist for the annual event, Fountain of Praise featuring Lala Hathaway.  Kellie Muse Born and raised in Germany, Kellie Muse moved to the United States with a dream of doing “something different”. She has 9 years of comprehensive makeup artistry experience and 5 years of International cosmetic line representation for companies such as DuWop, Lancôme, MAC Cosmetics, and Yves Saint Laurent.  Kellie’s love of the craft has also made her a well known makeup artist in the Washington DC Metro area. In 2005, Kellie started Khamilian Makeup Artistry LLC, a mobile artistry services company. She has provided services for notables such as Angie Stone, America’s Next Top Model’s Mercedes Yvette, Deborah Norville, and Vice President Joseph Biden     Shari Amanda  Like most children, Shari loved to play in her mother’s makeup.  She likes to think that she got her basics from watching her mother get dressed for work every day. After earning a degree from Howard University, Shari decided to pursue her dream career as a makeup artist. For the last 3 years, she established herself as a bridal makeup artist in the Maryland and Washington DC market.  She also provides her services for beauty and fashion photography. During her career, Shari has worked as a makeup artist for the Bennett Career Institute as well as a volunteer for various events with The Powder Group.  She loves the idea of using her talent and passion to beautify women.