DaNina Nicole Makeup Artistry

Makeup Artist

I'm a California girl that now resides in Atlanta. I found my love for all things beauty/makeup related back in 2002 when I started working at Macys Prescriptives makeup counter to fill a spot for my best friend mom. When I started I knew nothing about makeup nor did I wear it! I had just graduated from cosmetology school. I knew everything about hair, but makeup. Not so much. I took the job anyway because my friend mother had faith in me and I didn't want to let her down. I went out and bought makeup books and a lot of pointers from my friend who was a makeup artist for MAC. I then fell in love with makeup. I started off part-time and then worked my way up to counter manager for Prescriptives until they closed the counter in 2005. I then begin working as a freelance makeup artist. It's crazy how I went from being the girl who didn't know anything about makeup to where I am now doing weddings, films, special fx and photo shoots. I have turned once a favor for a friend into my dream job. Read more

5 recommendations

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    Jenilee D.

    Shared on yelp.com

    DaNina did my make up for my wedding on June 4, 2017. Even from the beginning she was amazing! I had actually hired another make up artist before I found DaNina, but long story short, the other lady fell through last minute, and I was left 2 months out from my big day with out a make up artist. O_O Needless to say, I was a panicked bride.

    I found DaNina on yelp - she had great reviews on all of the wedding sites as well. I sent a pricing inquiry on her website, after looking at her work, I was really impressed at how diverse her portfolio was! ...

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    Gillian Marie

    Shared on facebook.com

    DaNina was amazing! She made me feel so beautiful on my big day! I had a horrible experience with a makeup trial from another makeup artist that turned me into someone else haha. When she came to do my trial I showed the pictures from the bad experience and she assured me that she was going to take care of me. After my trial with her I was so excited I just snapped selfie after selfie! On the day of her and her assistant we're seriously on top of it! They did make up on my five bridesmaids, my mother, my mother in law, my make up and then still were able to fit in my sister and flower girl. All of my bridesmaids loved their looks! We ALL SLAYED thanks to DaNina. ...

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    Alx Espinosa Parker

    Shared on facebook.com

    Such an incredibly talented artist! Danina made me feel so gorgeous on my wedding day and I know my bridesmaids & mom loved the experience too. The airbrush makeup was well worth the investment and my makeup looked flawless from the morning until late that night.

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    Eryn S

    Shared on theknot.com

    As someone who is picky about makeup and cosmetics, I was very selective about who I would use to do the makeup for my wedding.... and Danina totally rocked it! From the very beginning, she was professional, punctual, and made sure to stay in touch with me from my trial all the way till my wedding day. I never had to worry if she was going to show up, or check her messages, because she stayed on top of emailing me a schedule for the day a week in advance! As far as the actual service goes, I had some bridesmaids who were nervous about wearing lashes, but Danina made them comfortable and converted them into lash-lovers!!! She works quickly but efficiently to get the bridesmaids ready in 30 min each, which I greatly appreciated. I would recommend her to any bride! :)

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    Mary Claire Weeks

    Shared on facebook.com

    Thank you so much for going above and beyond to brave the weather to be there on my big days! Y'all are the best!!!

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