Today we’d like to introduce you to Nicole Caradonna.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Since I was a very young child I had the capability of drawing , painting, & sculpting things exactly as the images I saw. As I grew older I started to sell my art and considered going to school for Disney animation but the sudden death of my father lead me in different directions and then started working in a theatrical costume shop where I sold Ben Nye theater makeup and learned the proper ways to apply it and so many techniques that I never knew. I then realized I also had the ability to work on people painting and regular glam as I did on canvas. Fast forward to now being a freelance makeup artist for the past 21 years going viral on more then one occasion for original looks I created being recreated by thousands around the world, being in commercials, Cosmopolitan magazine, Now this entertainment , Daily Mail, etc…. I gotten the opportunity to work with celebrities glamming them up for tv shows and I couldn’t be more grateful for choosing to be apart of the beauty industry. I’m a mother of 3 and my husband and children support everything I do, my daughter and I have been doing makeup collaborations since she was born and she loves every second of it, we’ve also won numerous contest together! I’m 41 years old now and am very humbled by all the experiences I’ve had and continue to on my journey and hope to inspire all upcoming artist on their journey as well.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
In the beauty industry it will always a struggle building your business from the ground up but if you stay focused and perfect your craft your clients will become repeatedly and eventually it will be a smooth road.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a professional makeup artist who specializes in all things beauty related hair, nails, SFX, & body paint .
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
I am also a teacher of either one on one lessons or full classes whom want to learn makeup techniques.
Pricing:
- Glam starts at 85$ depending how extensive the look
- Natural 75$
- Body painting/ SFX starts at 150$ & up
- Bridal 135$
- Staying on location is additional pricing
Contact Info:
- Email: Makeuppbynicole@gmail.com
- Instagram: @MakeUpp_ByNicole
