Melissa has been a certified M.A.C. Make-up Artist and Small business owner in Albuquerque, New Mexico since 2006. Melissa expanded her art when she graduated from the Aveda Institute of New Mexico Ethicology Program in 2015. With the forever growing beauty industry she is passionate to grow as an Esthetician.
Melissa has grown as an artist over the years and has become a natural working so close with the skin as a makeup artist that she wanted so much more. With eight years’ experience in esthetics she has many certifications that include Dermaplane, Chemical peels, Lash Lift, Brow Lamination, Brow Henna and Custom Spray Tan. Her upcoming certifications will be in PMU and Microblading.
As a skilled listener, make-up artist and esthetician, she ensures that her clients receive the look and services they desire, with results that are exceptional.
Accomplishments
- Worked alongside celebrity photographer Mike Ruiz for a Pride event benefiting the NM AIDS Services (2010)
- Featured makeup artist Elle magazine for Albuquerque M.A.C. Cottonwood’s “Most Transformed Artist” (2012)
- Nominated “Outstanding Makeup Artist” (2014) for ABQ Pride OUTstanding Awards.
Experience: 17 Years
