Try a Workshop at The Makeup Show Chicago!
Hands on Workshops are a first come first serve class that allows a limited number of dedicated artists to be a part of intense learning with some of the largest names in our industry in an intimate setting. Each workshop is designed to allow attending artists to listen and learn through demonstration, discussion, coaching and critique via face to face attention from icons and celebrity artists allowing you to advance your artistry and career. Take a look at all the workshops... Read More
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
The Makeup Show Chicago Inspires
Take a look at these two clips our fabulous beauty bloggers, Sherry Blossom and Midwesternfront have created! Sherry Blossom’s compilation of The Makeup Show displays what this Show is really about, two days of education, inspiration, community, and artistry. While Sherry Blossom provides a foundation for the workings of the show, Midwesternfront highlights how willing iconic names in the industry are to share their knowledge and experience with the rest of the pros at... 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
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
Joanna Schlip at The Makeup Show Chicago
Professional Makeup Artist Joanna Schlip has worked with the most notable names in the entertainment industry such as Christina Applegate, Eva Longoria, Ellen Pompeo, Laura Linney, Hilary Duff, Scarlett Johansson, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Callait and Jessica Simpson. Her work has graced the covers of the most prestigious magazines worldwide. With her tremendous talent and outgoing personality, Joanna is consistently booked for beauty commercials, print campaigns, and A-List trendsetters... Read More
