beauty careers
How Justine Marjan Went From Salon Receptionist to In-Demand Hairstylist
The multi-hyphenate creative shares how she's managed to maintain an active portfolio full of red carpet, backstage and brand work while also building a strong, dedicated social media community.
How Jessica Cruel Worked Her Way Up From Post-Grad Magazine Intern to Editor-in-Chief of 'Allure'
"The title is one thing, but the work is what I really want people to know me for. I want to do great work."
Fashionista's Favorite Stories of 2021
Proof that this year wasn't just 2020, Part II!
How Beauty Influencer Teni Panosian Has Kept Her Fans Engaged for a Full Decade
The Monday Born founder shares how she anticipates industry trends and stays out of all the drama that plagues so many other beauty YouTubers.
How Stints at Nike and Net-a-Porter Inspired Kilee Hughes to Build Her Own PR Agency
Six One remains one of the only Black-, female-owned beauty and wellness brand building firms in existence.
How 'Cosmo' Beauty Director Julee Wilson Became a Leading Voice in Modern Media
"I acutely understand that beauty is so specific to different cultures and different backgrounds — that element of the storytelling is so exciting to me."
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How Nam Vo Went From Strip Club Makeup Artist to Viral Instagram Beauty Sensation
An in-depth look at the career of the Kylie-Jenner-approved #dewydumplings originator.
From Beauty Editor to Beauty Brand: Why I Made the Jump
Four former editors who now work on the brand side of the industry share their insights and advice in part two of our two-part series.
Changing Careers Helped These Beauty Entrepreneurs Break Through the Industry Noise
Insights gleaned from a panel discussion at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
From Beauty Editor to Beauty Brand: Why I Made the Jump
Four former editors who now work on the brand side of the industry share their insights and advice in part one of our two-part series.
4 Black Beauty Entrepreneurs Share the Lessons That Helped Spur Their Success
They offer insights about overcoming self-doubt, leveraging the power of social media and knowing when to ignore outside advice.
How Mimi Choi Went From Preschool Teacher to Instagram's Most Sought-After Illusion Makeup Artist
The creative talent behind Ezra Miller's trippy, multi-eye illusion look from the 2019 Met Gala has had a somewhat unconventional career path.
How Nai'vasha Johnson Went From Real Estate Agent to the Go-To Hairstylist for Celebrities With Curls
She's behind the looks of stars like Yara Shahidi, Logan Browning and Nico Parker.
How Daniel Martin Went From Working at a MAC Counter to Doing Meghan Markle's Wedding-Day Makeup
With some other pretty epic accomplishments in between.
How Linda Cantello Went From Amateur Makeup Artist to Inventor of the Modern Smoky Eye
The international makeup artist for Giorgio Armani Beauty discusses her many career accomplishments — including creating the makeup look that made beauty editors cry.
How Val Garland Went From Teen Hairstylist to One of Fashion's Most Well-Known Makeup Artists
"It's an ever changing world for makeup artists, but I think that's what makes it exciting and that's what keeps me energized and going after almost 30 years being in the business."
4 Keys to Getting a Niche Beauty Brand off the Ground
These tips come straight from experts in the beauty industry.
How Jin Soon Choi Became the Fashion Industry's Most Sought-After Manicurist
Not to mention the founder of a beloved New York City nail salon and an eponymous line of polish.
How Charlotte Tilbury Channeled an Early Love of Mascara Into a Decades-Long Career in Makeup
"I remember thinking makeup could transform my life."
Learn What It Takes to Get a Niche Beauty Brand Off the Ground
Join us at our New York conference as we discuss this subject with four industry experts.
How Drunk Elephant Founder Tiffany Masterson Went From Stay-at-Home Mom to Beauty Mogul
She built one of the fastest-growing skin-care brands in Sephora's history.
How Mario Dedivanovic Went From Sephora Employee to Kim Kardashian's World-Famous Makeup Artist
The story of how @makeupbymario came to be one of the most recognized beauty pros in the world.
How Lacy Redway Is Using Her Insanely Successful Hairstyling Career to Inspire Others
"I try to break down stereotypes, to change the way the industry views women, to create more opportunities for women of color and to change the voice that we have in the business."
How Hairstylist Anh Co Tran Is Using Instagram to Cultivate a Lifestyle Brand
It's not just about hair. It's about a lifestyle.