****PAID WORK ONLY*****. My duties for paid gigs include hair, makeup, and touch-ups on set/on location, and assisting with posing (if needed). My rates are reasonable. We can do a TFCD/TFP if one of us comes up with an interesting concept. Thank you!


Aloha! My name is Michelle Umipeg, but most call me "Mish". It rhymes with "wish". I am offering makeup services as well as hair styling. If needed, I can assist with wardrobe styling and art directing as well.

I am a licensed cosmetologist with experience as an actress, model, musician, vocalist, DJ, and burlesque performer. I've worked in diverse areas of the entertainment and beauty industry spanning approximately 14 years. Wearing all of these hats has endowed me with a unique insight as a makeup artist and hair stylist that few in the field have. I am easy to work with, and always up to the challenge of assisting a photographer in capturing their vision.

My styles run the gamut from: "natural" and "clean" beauty, bridal/special occasion, retro/vintage/historical, film/tv/theatrical, fashion, basic horror/casualty, and avant garde. I enjoy researching different looks so don't be afraid to ask. Eventually I'd like to learn more techniques such as bodypainting and special effects (especially life casting).

I use materials that are ethically minded-- as environmentally and animal friendly in content, packaging, and production-- as possible.


****I am a professional and wish to work with other professionally-minded individuals. Punctuality and constant communication are key.****

If you would like to work with me, please have the following information:

Photographers:
-Name of model along with Model Mayhem # or photo
-Concept
-Location and time
-Contact info(email address and phone number)
-Date or possible shoot date

Models:
-Photographer's name with Model Mayhem # or website URL
-Concept
-Contact info(email and phone number)
-Date or possible shoot date

I'm very thankful for the people who've made positive influences in my life, and those who've supported me.


Thank you for stopping by my profile. Hope to hear from you soon!

Formal Training

+Paul Brown Salon, Hairstylist. July 2009 to October 2013
+ Honolulu Community College, Cosmetology. Fall 2007 to May 2009
+ FLAUNT Makeovers Airbrush Workshop. July 2008
+ Stage Makeup Workshop with Sandra Finney @ UH Manoa, Fall 2008
+ 3 Faces of Kryolan Workshop (2 days) w/ Diana Alvarez, Kryolan Educator. January 2009.

*** I give credit to the appropriate parties for the work.If there are any errors, please let me know. Let's help each other out!   ***

Experience

Print (Innov8 inflight magazine for Go! Airlines July 2009 and September 2011), Fashion Shows (Honolulu, various from 2007 to 2009), Theatre (Hawai'i Shakespeare Festival, Kumu Kahua Theatre, Leeward Community College, Cherry Blossom Cabaret), Short Films (UH Manoa ACM and LCC TV Pro, personal projects), Cherry Blossom Cabaret Pinup Workshops (Instructor: Hair and Makeup)

[b/]Other credentials[/b]

Featured in SMART Magazine (Jan/Feb 2009) as Mishy Le Fleur with fellow Cherry Blossom Cabaret members  Violetta Beretta & Kitty Chow (Beauty Tips Article)

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