At the beginning of the month, we shared a few of our favorite Black
Fashion Designers. For this post, we are
exploring the world of makeup
particularly makeup artists. We are
highlighting Black Makeup Artists.
Want to know more about who made our list? Keep reading to find out
more.
1.
Pat
McGrath
Of course,
we couldn’t complete this list without mentioning Pat McGrath. The British International Makeup Artist &
Creative Design Director of P&G Beauty has been a constant fixture in the fashion industry for over twenty years.
Since its launch year, Metalmorphosis 005 has been highly sought after by
die hard McGrath fans. We have been big fans of hers for several years.
2.
Sam
Fine
Sam
Fine is a
Celebrity Makeup Artist whose clients include Singer Patti Labelle, Vanessa L.
Williams, Naomi Campbell, Iman, & Queen Latifah just to name a few. The
Chicago native got his start behind the makeup counter of several department
stores.
3.
Ashunta
Sheriff
Ashunta Sheriff has been a
Celebrity Makeup Artist for over 18 years.
According to her website after realizing that no woman was
one even tone she began using two shades of foundation to properly even out her
clients’ complexion and give them a lifted, sleek, flawless face. From this, she created the Flawless
Face. Some of her celebrity clients include Actress
Taraji P. Henson, Singer Keri Hilson, Olivia Palermo, Singer Alicia Keys and more.
4.
Sir
John
Sir John is a Celebrity Makeup
Artist & Brand Ambassador for L'Oreal Paris.
His makeup career took after
meeting Pat McGrath who just happen to top our list. After serving as McGrath’s
assistant his career continues to rise.
Now the makeup artist serves as Singer Beyoncé official makeup artist after
their initial meeting. Some of his most
recent work is the Entertainer’s makeup
at this year’s Grammys.
5.
Sheika
Daley
Next on our list is Makeup Artist
& Entrepreneur Sheika Daley.
According to her bio, the Jamaican native got her start
in college as a beauty consultant for a well-known cosmetic line while
attending college, during which time her love for the industry grew. Daley’s client list includes Nicki Minaj,
Zendaya, Serena Williams, Kelly Rowland, Iman, Brandy, Monica, LaLa Anthony,
China-Ann McClain, Trina, Kanye West,
Ciara and Eva Longoria. She truly lives
by her “Make it Work” motto.
6.
AJ
Crimson
AJ Crimson is a self-taught Makeup
Artist, Entrepreneur, Beauty and Lifestyle Expert. Crimson’s product has been
used on televisions shows such as Scandal,
Empire, Vh1’s Hit the Floor, American
Horror Story, The Real and more.
Some of his famous clients include Fergie, Hilary Duff, Regina King, Missy
Elliott, Angela Bassett, Letoya Luckett and several others. According to Crimson “It’s not about reconstructing your face, but enhancing what
you already have. The client is always the STAR! The makeup is always co-star!”
We think that is a great approach when it comes to wearing makeup. Fans of
Crimson can also purchase their favorite piece from his cosmetic line AJ Crimson Beauty that isn't
currently sold out.
7.
Yolonda
Frederick
Closing out our list is Celebrity
Makeup Artist and Founder of Glam.Or.Ring™ Mobile Makeup Phone Cover Yolonda
Frederick. The Atlanta-based Makeup Artist has been on the scene since the launch
of Yolonda’s Face Value, Inc., a make-up and beauty imaging
business in 1998. Among her celebrity
clients include Ciara, Jennifer Hudson, Russell Wilson, Usher, Emma Roberts,
Blake Lively, Amber Tamblyn, Laura Prepon, La La Vasquez, Solange, Harrison
Ford, Ludacris, TLC, R Kelly, The Dave Matthews Band, Creed, Melissa Etheridge,
OutKast, Roselyn Sanchez, and various top
models. Fans of Frederick can soon own
her Glam.Or.Ring™ Mobile Makeup Phone Cover. Currently available for pre-order, it
is perfect makeup on the go.
Did your favorite makeup artist
make our list? Have a favorite makeup
artist? Let us know in the comments below.
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