Mariah Melanie is a published Makeup Artist based in Honolulu, Hawai’i. For over a decade, her work has graced the covers of magazines such as Modern Luxury Hawai’i as well as the many storefront Billboards at Ala Moana Shopping Center. Whether on a photo shoot for a major brand campaign, prepping a politician, celebrity, or private client, Mariah’s passion for her service is crystal clear. As a vital team player, she brings more to the table than just makeup. Uplifting energy, mood music, and an endless assortment of amenities in her kit are what coined her nickname ‘Mariah Poppins.’ Ushering forth the power that manifests within a confident spirit is her ultimate goal. Known for her minimalistic approach, the no-makeup makeup look is her specialty. Primarily it is QUALITY, TECHNIQUE & RELIABILITY that keep Mariah in high demand.

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Mariah was born in Maui and raised in California with a certain compassion for people and a natural flair for art. At UC Santa Cruz, while achieving her BA in Psychology, she simultaneously played with color and form in her studio art classes. It was later in Hawai’i, however, where an unexpected twist of fate fused Mariah’s two seemingly dissimilar passions into one. This was during her years of service as a Youth Counselor in an emergency shelter for underprivileged teens.

In the shelter, Mariah found herself whisking hours away with the down-hearted girls, using makeup to recreate looks from the girls’ fashion magazines. The confident smiles that sprouted with each brushstroke gave Mariah a new sense of purpose. She realized then, that she wanted to utilize her artistic skill to benefit others in this way.

Mariah began her professional training at Bella Torre Academy, where she was awarded her Make-up Designory (MUD) Certification. Later she continued further training in Los Angeles for on-set Hairstyling at MUD. Her unmatched sanitation protocol stems from not only her MUD Certification but also from her Tattoo License she acquired in 2017.

Whether playing in the ocean with her dog or finding peace of mind in a yin yoga session, Mariah finds beauty & joy in all things that be.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki

Oakley

Tumi

Rip Curl

Under Armour

Ala Moana Magazine

celebrities

Nicole Scherzinger

Vanessa & Nick Lachey

Marcia Gay Harden

Meaghan Rath

Auli’i Cravalho

Shemar Moore

Wilmer Valderrama

Alex O’Loughlin

local public figures / athletes

Mahealani Richardson

Stephanie Lum

Tulsi Gabbard

Miss Hawai’i USA 2016, 2017, 2018

Anastasia Ashley

Alana Blanchard

Carissa Moore

Coco Ho

Kelly Slater

musicians

Taimane

Kimie Miner

Raiatea

Paula Fuga

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