• Dascha Polanco

• Vern Yip

• Mariel Hemingway

• Marlee Matlin

• Carol Maraj

• Queen Noor of Jordan

• Robyn Robinson

• Donny Wahlberg

• Carson Kressley

• Kevin Love

• Zach LaVine

• Nate Berkus

• Kathy Najimy

• Timberwolves Dance Team

• Minnesota Lynx Basketball Team

• MN Frost – WPHL Talent

• Joe Buck

• Troy Aikman

Her work has appeared at red carpet events, on television, in press tours, and across leading publications.

• Twin Cities Live (TCL)

• ShopNBC / Evine / ShopHQ

• Nani Nalu – TCL Segment

• Make Everything TV

• Ice House – TCFF Screening

• WPHL – Women’s Professional Hockey League

• MN Frost – Media Day

• Timberwolves Basketball Team

• Minnesota Lynx Basketball Team

• Home Reimagined on HBO with Vern Yip

• Minnesota Secretary of State

• Pawn America

• Schneiderman’s Furniture

• Bar Method

• Launchpad Golf

• People Magazine

• Star Magazine

• Us Weekly

• Metro Magazine

• Lavender Magazine

• City Pages

• MN Bride Magazine

• CanvasRebel Magazine

• Voyage Minnesota Magazine

• HorizonT Magazine

• Mall of America — Billboards & Printed Lookbooks

• 3M

• Medtronic

• Mayo Clinic

• Westin Galleria

• Radisson Blu Mall of America

• Bloomington Tourism Campaign

• Macy’s Southdale

• Nordstroms Mall of America Fashion Show

• Mall of America Fashion Show

• MN School of Cosmetology – Commercial

• Eyebobs

• Fawbushes

• Nani Nalu Swimwear

• Republic Waste Management

• Partners 4 Design

• PJ Schwans

• Torque Fitness

• Forever Bride

• David’s Bridal

• Montgomery Collection

• JW Hulme Co

• Hotel Ivy

• My Juva Lips

• Crave

• Cambria

• Buffalo Wild Wings

MEDIA & PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

Independent • 2005–Present

• Provides makeup and hair for female talent on commercial shoots, lifestyle campaigns, editorial photography, corporate videos, televised segments, and film projects.

• Highly skilled in fast, flawless application designed to perform beautifully under HD lighting, long filming days, and tight shoot schedules.

• Creates custom looks including natural glam, soft glam, classic beauty, and vintage-inspired makeup.

• Expert in individual lash application, complexion perfection, and creating photogenic finishes.

• Skilled in elegant upstyles, soft waves, curls, and modern editorial hair styling.

• Performs special FX makeup, including:

  • Aging

  • Cuts, abrasions & injuries

  • Bruising & discoloration

  • Illness simulation

  • Character breakdown & environmental distress

• Experienced in combining beauty + FX for film-ready hybrid looks.

• Maintains continuity across multi-day productions and works closely with directors, producers, and photographers to achieve consistent, on-brand visuals.

• Known for delivering calm, confident professionalism in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.

SPECIALTIES

• HD Makeup for Film, Photography & TV

• Natural Glam • Soft Glam • Editorial Beauty

• Upstyles • Curls • Waves • Vintage Hair

• Vintage & Era-Inspired Makeup

• Individual Lash Application

• Special FX Makeup for Film & Commercial Work

• Beauty for Commercials, Interviews & Corporate Media

• Fast On-Set Application Under Tight Timelines

• Red Carpet & Live Event Beauty

• Timeless Beauty for Advertising Campaigns

• Featured work in People, Star, Us Weekly, & Metro Magazine

• Cover of City Pages

• Featured in CanvasRebel, and Voyage Minnesota

• Key artist for short films, feature films, commercial productions & live broadcast

• Collaborated with designers and led backstage teams for runway shows

• Makeup and hair at Teen Choice Awards, We Day, and national red carpet events

• Worked with photographers and models nationwide

• Launched her own cosmetics line and continues to serve as an industry educator

• Advanced Makeup Artistry – Makeup Designory (MUD), Burbank, CA

• Licensed Cosmetologist – Minnesota Board of Cosmetology Examiners (BCE)

• Cosmetology Training – Aveda Institute, Minneapolis, MN

• Professional Hairstyling & Upstyling Training

• Vintage Hair & Makeup Technique Training

• Airbrush & High-Definition (HD) Makeup Certification

• Special FX Makeup Training

• Professional Sanitation & Safety Certifications

• Continuing Education in Editorial, Media & On-Camera Artistry

• Board-Approved Continuing Education (CE) Course Creator – Minnesota & Texas

As a media, film, and commercial makeup artist, I carry a fully curated professional kit designed for HD performance, long-wear durability, clean beauty, and on-camera perfection.

Over the last 20 years, I’ve intentionally built a kit with products that can withstand long shoot days, humidity, bright lights, emotional moments, and yes—even tears. My makeup looks truly last all day, and my individual lashes often last for several days, even under demanding conditions.

Core Products & Tools I Use

Most products in my kit come from my own Nicole Fae Skincare & Cosmetics line—created for long wear, HD-ready performance, and reliable results on all skin types.

In addition to my own line, I selectively incorporate professional favorites from:

Makeup & Skin:

• Hourglass

• One/Size Beauty

• NYX Professional Makeup

• Ardell

• Duo

• Carpe

• Skindinavia

• Make-Up Designory (M.U.D.)

• Toppik

Haircare & Styling:

• Sebastian

• Kenra

• Big Sexy Hair

• Color Wow

• Amika

Kit Depth & Rotation

While these are some of my core brands, I also keep many additional pro products rotating in and out of my kit, which means I’ve worked with countless brands, textures, and formulas over the past two decades.

Here’s the truth:

You can have all the top-of-the-line products in the industry…
but without experience, skill, and talent, you’re still not going to get the look you want.

Don’t get caught up on brand names—because the brand doesn’t make the makeup last. I do.

What really matters is that:

• The makeup holds up all day

• The skin looks flawless on camera

• Hair stays polished, styled, and workable

• We’re not stopping production constantly for touchups

(That doesn’t mean I don’t want last looks, though—because I absolutely do. 😄)

Every item in my kit is chosen for longevity, performance, versatility, and camera-readiness, so you stay looking confident, polished, and flawless—from the first frame to the final shot.