Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Aurore Gibrien, Makeup Artist Hometown: Guadeloupe Based: Paris Representation: Bryant Artists How would…
Hugo Comte and Sam Visser Get Cinematic On Beauty Perceptions
Images courtesy of MA + Group and Hugo Comte Studios Shot in the golden light of Los Angeles, photographer Hugo Comte and makeup artist Sam Visser invite us into a world where…
Mei Kawajiri on Her Dream-Inspired, Hyper Realistic Nail Art
Nails are often perceived as a mundane routine, but Japanese nail artist Mei Kawajiri defies that notion, stating, “Nails are so personal to me; they are an extension of my emotions and…
For Hairstylist Issac Poleon, Authenticity is Underrated
Joshua Woods for M Le Monde | Courtesy of CLM Sculptural ponytails, perfectly picked afros, elaborate braids, sideswept tresses, kiss curls, finger waves—it would take a glossary of hair terms to do…
Teamwork Shaped Mata Marielle’s Path into Beauty
When the dark lip-liner trend reemerged via TikTok’s “clean girl” aesthetic last year, it blew up in the Gen-Z digital ether. However, for London-based makeup artist Mata Marielle, creating bold lip-liner looks…
Makeup Artist Georgi Sandev On His Fateful Career Switch To Beauty
Abby Champion for Vogue Turkey | All images courtesy of Forward Artists Makeup artist Georgi Sandev, has risen in the beauty and fashion industry with his bold, glamorous looks that are equal…
For Eckhaus Latta, Edward Lampley’s Hair Vision is New York Cool
Edward Lampley | All images courtesy of CLM Saturday night’s latest rollout for Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta namesake line Eckhaus Latta brought tactile sensuality through a racy, nonconformist lens. With peeks…
Makeup Artist Grace Ahn Gravitated Towards Multifaceted Beauty
Iman Abdulmajid for British Vogue January 2023 Covers by Nadine Ijewere | Image courtesy of Grace Ahn With over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, Grace Ahn has established herself…
Love + Craft + Beauty Founder Francelle Daly Celebrates Alternative Beauty
From working at the Saks Fith Avenue makeup counter to cultivating over 15-year in the business, NOLA-born makeup artist Francelle Daly has seen beauty trends come and go while working with clients…
Celebrity Makeup Artist Sheika Daley On the Power of Referrals
Images courtesy of DAY ONE (New York) Makeup artist Sheika Daley knows all about the hustle needed to ascend in the creative industry. The Floridian math-wiz knew she had to start taking…