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ABOUT AMANDA
Amanda is founder and owner of Makeup Mandy, "Eyelash Bar to the Stars". As a young entrepreneur, Amanda recognized her personal lifelong dream, opening her own business in 2007.
Over the past 8 years, Amanda has worked to perfect her art and been recognized as an expert in her field - designing beauty looks, creating lush eyelash extensions, applying special effects makeup, body painting and airbrushing. As a Celebrity Make Up Artist she regularly works in the television, print and film industries. Her background is in fine arts and fashion design.
Amanda enjoys uncovering new and unique products and one day hopes to develop her own line of cosmeceuticals. She is a frequent guest on E!, Fox, EXTRA, CWNow!, Inside Edition and In Touch Weekly where her work has been featured. Makeup Mandy recently celebrated its Sixth Anniversary, a special milestone in the fickle world of Hollywood beauty.
Skills:
Airbrushing, Body Paint, Beauty, Special Effects, Spray Tanning, Hair, Brow Grooming, Eyelash Extensions
Education:
B.S. Marketing Communications, Emerson College, Boston, MA; Magna Cum Laude
Certificate in Airbrushing, and Special Effects Makeup Designitory, Burbank, CA
Certification in Eyelash Extensions, Lavish Lashes int. CA
*Portfolio and letters of reference available upon request
Makeup Mandy Team
Astrik Melikyan - Makeup/Hair/Brow Expert
Astrik Jessica Melikyan is a California native with an extensive background and education. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in Apparel Manufacturing Management from the critically acclaimed Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) and worked in the world of fashion as a stylist for Chanel, Versace and the annual Macy’s Passport Fashion Show.
After a successful run in fashion, she realized she wanted to expand her portfolio and decided to pursue her passion in makeup and beauty artistry on a full‐time basis.
She also specializes in complete bridal party packages which include makeup and hair styling and other services for making the bride feel extra special.
Sarah Maxwell - Lash & Makeup Expert
Sarah has always had passion, if not an obsession, for what defines beauty. An intrigue with the power of color, and a love of its science, is what pushed her to study it for years. These two key elements that define her, are the driving forces behind her makeup and hair achievements.
The pursuance of this passion has lead her to live in vibrant cities full of artistry, including Toronto, London, Miami and Las Vegas; an experience that has given her a wealth of unteachable knowledge. Through a willingness to pay attention to the slightest detail, taking pride in every aspect of her craft; she has created lasting relationships and has been able to work with many top celebrities. Sarah’s ability to create immaculate makeup and hair can be seen in advertising campaigns for Redbull, Coca-Cola, Primp and PETA.
In 2009, Sarah moved to Los Angeles; a new ground to express her creativity, further perfect her skills and continue to grow as an artist. During this short period of time she has worked on such television shows as The Girls Next door, MTV's The Hills and public services announcements for The NRDC.
Blake Richard - Makeup/Hair/Lash Expert
Blake moved to the big city of Los Angeles in hopes to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming one of Hollywood’s most talented dancers. Constantly surrounded by the extraordinary glamour and exquisiteness existing in both the performance industry and the celebrity-driven Hollywood scene, Blake discovered his passion for bringing inner beauty out.
After acquiring his cosmetology license at The Aveda Institute right here in LA, and working for MAC Cosmetics, he has maintained his focus on providing each and every client with the look they love.
Four years later, he continues to gain success and recognition as a talented makeup artist and hair stylist to the stars.
