Photo by: Summer Rottinger
BIO
In the makeup artistry business for over 15 years, Nisa is a former MAC Cosmetics Makeup Artist. She quickly became a rising star in the Austin Beauty Industry in the early 2000’s. Nisa continues to be one of the best and most experienced makeup artists in Austin.
Starting her business in 2006, Nisa has done work for both local and internationally known clients. Her experience includes work with celebrities, clothing brands, directors/producers, music festivals, large corporations, commercial production, and magazines. She is comfortable on-set and is an asset to any team.
*See the list of career highlights below
Using professional makeup lines and the best products available, Nisa practices clinically taught sterilization and "hands-off" techniques learned from the in-state licensing commission (TLDR) while getting her Esthetician License. There is absolutely no cross contamination while Nisa is working and extra precautions are taken to keep her products and tools clean. Please feel free to discuss any concerns during the booking process.
Using her training in drawing and painting, Nisa uses color theory, extensive knowledge of lights and darks (ie: shadows and highlights), and visual face mapping to create any look.
Nisa is always a true professional and is punctual, discreet and incredibly organized in all settings. Contact her for booking availability.
Career highlights/celebrity clients: New York Fashion Week, SXSW, CNN, KXAN, Sheryl Crow, Zac Posen, Matthew McConaughey, Martin Kove, Edie Falco, UT Engineering Department, Project Runway All Star Designers, Diehl Automotive, Walk The Earth, WIC, Altar’d State, Noonday Collections, Nautica, Urban Decay, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center, Viva Day Spa and several independent short films.
Published: Brides Magazine, SPIN, Tribeza (Austin), Waterways (Lakeway), The Knot Texas Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Living and Brides Of Austin.
Awards: Best Technique (Austin Fashion Awards), Couple's Choice Award (Wedding Wire) and Best Of Weddings 2017 (Borrowed and Blue).
Featured work: Green Wedding Shoes, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Carats and Cake, and 100 Layer Cake.
Tutorials: Camille Styles Lifestyle Blog.
*When she isn't doing faces, Nisa can be found, traveling, drawing, seeing music or being a mama to her son. Nisa is proud to be an Austinite but is available for travel all around the world.
Quick Facts about nisa:
Started Nisa Nicole Makeup Artistry in 2006
Based in Texas, however, Nisa is a world traveler and will meet her clients anywhere in the world
Nisa worked as a portrait artist at Disney World, painted murals, and continues to explore art with oil painting, watercolor and charcoal drawing.
Her favorite holiday is Halloween (for obvious reasons!) Contact her for costume makeup of any kind
Nisa is professional, personal, & prides herself on her customer service
All of Nisa's brushes are cleaned and sanitized between each client and "deep cleaned" once per month (more often in busy months)
She is a voice of calm in a room full of chaos
Nisa does not advertise but relies heavily on referrals, reviews and relationships she has built in the makeup industry
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Instagram: @nisanicole
