d.d. Nickel has been working in the beauty industry as a professional makeup artist, educator and beauty expert for over fifteen years. Her interest in makeup began after a chance meeting with master makeup artist, Vincent Longo, shortly after her move to New York City. .
She has spent over the las… Read More
d.d. Nickel has been working in the beauty industry as a professional makeup artist, educator and beauty expert for over fifteen years. Her interest in makeup began after a chance meeting with master makeup artist, Vincent Longo, shortly after her move to New York City. .
She has spent over the last ten years as a successful freelance makeup artist working on popular television shows, commercials, print, Broadway, red carpets, NY Fashion Week, and countless celebrities. Her first freelance opportunity was with E! Entertainment and the Style Network. She spent several seasons working on the hit TLC show, “What Not to Wear”, created the look for the Tony Award winning lead of the Broadway show “Wonderful Town” and has helped countless celebrities look their best on screen and on red carpets from Cannes to Los Angeles.
In 2006, d.d. opened her makeup studio near her home in New Haven, Connecticut, offering private lessons and her signature line of makeup. In early 2007, she launched her Bridal Beauty business with on location services for the bride and bridal party.
She has also been a featured beauty expert on Connecticut Style, Better Connecticut and has recently authored a book "How to Start a Home Based Makeup Artist Business", now available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble online. Read Less
