The Makeup Show Chicago Face ChART Contest
Face ChART Contest: Girls on Film Makeup and music have always gone hand in hand. As artists we are often asked to design looks for actresses, interpret the looks of famous faces on to our everyday clients or find our inspiration in the themes and narratives or our favorite films. Movies empower, inspire and ignite allowing escape or expression of emotion and creativity. In this first time The Makeup Show Chicago contest, makeup artists from all over the world will... Read More
See award winning makeup artist, and grooming expert Merrell Hollis at The Makeup Show Chicago!
Join us this summer at The Makeup Show Chicago as we have Emmy-nominated, award winning make-up artist and grooming expert Merrell Hollis presenting his keynote “Making Up With Merrell Hollis” on Sunday June 9th, 2013 from 12:30 – 2. Born inGeorgia, Merrell’s fascination with everything fashion, beauty and make up started at a very young age. At seventeen, he forced his way onto a shoot with his favorite R&B group 112. Soon after that,... Read More
Global Lead Artist for Smashbox Lori Taylor to keynote at TMS Chicago!
In her first time keynote presentation for The Makeup Show Global Pro Lead Artist for Smashbox Cosmetics Lori Taylor will take the main stage for: “Celebrity Beauty for Every Client” at The Makeup Show Chicago June 9 -10. Lori Taylor is a California native that was always interested in artistry. At a young age she would use her crayons to “apply makeup” to her Barbie dolls faces. As she got older she moved on to her grandmother’s vanity where her cosmetics inspired... Read More
The Makeup Show Chicago’s first keynote revealed…it’s Matin!
The Make up Show is proud to announce Matin as our first keynote speaker for The Makeup Show Chicago ( being held June 9th & 10th). Matin is a giant in the makeup industry, but that was not the profession he went to school for. A native of Afghanistan, he earned his Masters degree in Molecular Biology. He started in the beauty industry by doing makeup part-time to pay for school. Matin realized that he preferred the collaborative, and creative aspects of beauty rather... Read More
Jennifer James: Blogger News
Jennifer James Beauty Midwest Native Makeup Artist, Jen James shares insight on her experience in the industry and as one of the very first beauty bloggers. Now with a one of the strongest voices, supported by a loyal following, Jen James give us the 411. How and when did you get started in the industry? What drew you to this field? I blame my start in the industry on my two older sisters who as “fashionistas” in the 70′s were... Read More
Billy B’s Career GPS: The Trip of a Lifetime
The Makeup Show is Excited to Announce Billy B’s Keynote in Chicago 2012! The Trip of a Lifetime – Billy B’s Career GPS Monday, June 18th – 2:00-3:30 It’s no secret that Billy B has managed to make his keynote lectures at The Makeup Show a “Trip to Remember.” Since The Makeup Show’s beginning in 2006, Billy’s lectures have always been shockingly candid, full of humility, honesty and humor. Billy B shares his experiences from behind the scenes and in front... Read More
My Kind of Town: Chicago in Photo & Film
Calling All Makeup Artists, Photographers, Hair and Fashion Stylists! The Makeup Show Chicago Presents… My Kind of Town: Chicago in Photo and Film Here is your opportunity to collaborate with your fellow artists and be a part of The Makeup Show Chicago 2012. TASK: Create an image that represents your interpretation of this year’s theme, My Kind of Town – Chicago in Photo and Film. RULES FOR SUBMISSION: To enter submit your single image to info@themakeupshow.com... Read More
The Makeup Show Chicago
Last Sunday and Monday The Makeup Show came to Chicago for the first time. Although we knew that there was excitement and anticipation for the show, we never could have expected just how successful the event would be. The first day at Venue One started off with a bang. At 8:30AM pros were already wrapped around the block waiting for entrance. While the turnout, which displayed the amount of support this show gained and niche it filled for many was incredible, what we at The Makeup... Read More
Getting to Know Mr. Reggie Wells
Last Friday I had the honor of speaking with Keynote presenter for The Makeup Show Chicago Mr. Reggie Wells! As he waited in an airport terminal for his plane to yet another business endeavor, he shared his experiences in the industry and pearls of wisdom with me. We began with the larger question, how and when did you get started in the beauty industry? Mr. Reggie Wells started his career as a Junior High art teacher. With a group of thirteen girls from his classes, he facilitated... Read More
MARKETING YOU at The Makeup Show Chicago
Founder of The Powder Group and The Makeup Show LA and former Executive Director of Artist Relations for MAC Cosmetics, Michael DeVellis, and Crystal Wright, founder of Crystal Agency for makeup, hair, and fashion styling, and Author of the industry bible, The Hair Makeup and Fashion Styling Career Guide, will give you insider advice on how to successfully promote your work, self, and image in their Keynote, Marketing You. This Keynote will be on Sunday June 12 from 10am-11:30am... Read More
