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Detroit Makeup Artists Creating Scary Halloween Looks
October 3, 2022 · Updated October 3, 2022·By Darralynn Hutson
These Detroit makeup artists are creating scary halloween looks because, after all, the month of October is all about the scare.
October 3, 2022 · Updated October 3, 2022
October is the beginning of Halloween season, and while some will wait until the very last minute to decide on costumes, these Detroit-area makeup artists are booking early for their special-effects makeup client applications. We don’t know about you, but this halloween, we’re more ready than ever to take our excessive, spooky make-up to the next level. From bejewelled eyelids and cat-eye flicks, to exposed fangs and sliced-open throats, BLAC reached out to our favorite makeup artists around the city to have them create over-the-top looks that will energize your Halloween spirits. Whether it’s intricately painted skeleton make-up, hyper real blood and guts or a more conceptual take on the classic scary clown make-up, these Detroit make-up artists have got all your Halloween beauty creativity in one place. Now all you need is a next level Halloween hairstyle and you’ve got your All Hallows’ Eve beauty look sorted.
Grab your brushes, ghouls and gals… it’s about to get spooky.
@artistic_expression
Known only as Nisha on Instagram, we know she’s from Detroit her work can be seen at artistic_expression. We love that Nisha uses herself as a creative canvas and her artwork in exceptional.
Ashley Valentina
Ashley Valentina a Detroit-based makeup artist primarily makes women gorgeous for their most special occasions, and she’s having so much fun during October. Her posts are so creative that you can’t help but want to sit in her chair.
@tazzplayhouse
While we couldn’t find a name per se for this make up artist, they go by @tazzplayhouse on Instagram and seems to go wild with creativity during halloween. We especially love the usage of props in the photos. It makes the makeup come alive.
@_sapphirejackson
_sapphirejackson, is a makeup artist based both in Detroit and Atlanta with her claim to fame being her work as wigologist, beauty, cosmetic and personal care professional. But she does have fun during halloween, and we’re here for it. Make your appointment, we sure are making ours.
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