Eli The Makeup Guy
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Makeup Artist
10/19/2026
I’m Eli! (he/they) Your new favorite Portland q***r trans alt stylist! In addition to hair wizardry I’m also an educator, makeup artist, & photographer , I specialize in masculinizing and feminizing beauty. I love empowering you to express yourself authentically through vivid haircolor, custom creative haircuts, bridal, bold glam, portraits, classes and more!
In my chair you can expect a lively, fun, and welcoming experience. I yap about all sorts of music and movies (always down to take recommendations)
Now located at Vivid Chromatics Hair Salon | Portland, OR | PDX
Link in bio to book
DM to inquire about collaborations or questions about bartering.
On the following slides you’ll find a combination of my work from hair color to haircuts, and makeup!
Including:
Curly cut
Mullet
Pixie
S**g
Scene cut
Long layers
Bouncy blowouts
Natural styling
Split dye
Raccoon stripes
Rainbow
Oxidized copper
Fantasy glam
And more ✨
*I do not support AI, idk why insta/fb is tagging as such 🥲
10/01/2026
🌈 PORTLAND 🎨
So stoked to hit the ground running with this colorful q***r wedding photoshoot!
Honored to create this fun bold makeup for these cute merriers 💍
Now accepting new clients:
Makeup
Haircolor
Haircuts
Portraits
Halloween
And more!!
DM or Link in bio to BOOK NOW 🔗
I was truly so grateful to be part of the amazing team that brought all of this together! This entire shoot was so incredible I tried to fit as much as I could! For the appropriate full shots check out the talented photographer listed here along with everyone who brought the magic 💫
Makeup Artist ✨
ELI • PDX • Alt LGBTQ Makeup Artist Hairstylist Photographer
Creative Direction + Design 💖
Flowers Cut by Cass | FCBC + Amber Engelhardt | Botanical Artist
Florals 💐
Flowers Cut by Cass | FCBC + Amber Engelhardt | Botanical Artist
Floral Assist 🌸
Megan Lane ✿ PDX Floral Artist
Models 🫶
Flowers Cut by Cass | FCBC + zoë simpson!
cass + zo
Clown / Officiant 🤡
Haha The Clown
Hair 🪮
Marcela | PDX hair artist
Photography 📸
Maras_photography + ⋆ MacK ⋆
Styling 💝
The Kenna Bird Brand
Cake + Food 🎂
carter
Tooth Gems 💎
Kylee | Certified Tooth Gem Tech
Location / Host 📍
MCM Custom Ranch • Chåse Hart via Peerspace
Alt bright colorful wedding shoot, clowncore, color pop, flowers, gems, cake decoration, pink, neon colors, LGBTQ+, retro, creative photography, florals, q***r community 🖤
05/08/2026
Bringing back a little bold glam 🖤
Portrait photoshoot package with hairstyling & makeup 💋
Lexi loves black lipstick, we nudged the tone a deep blackened w**e ✨
When it comes to self expression, you make your own rules!
Be as bold as you’d like or all natural 🌱
You build your own custom package 🤘
🧠 BRAAAAAAIIIIINS 🧠 🧟
Funky lil brain hair tattoo with UV reactive blacklight glow ✨
ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT FOR HAIRCOLOR THIS MONTH!
Colors are booking out in June (and half full)
But lucky for you -one spot has opened up!!
Message now to claim your appointment before it’s too late!
If you need a haircut, check the link in bio for self booking, reach out if you don’t see an opening in the timeframe you’re looking for 🫶
🌈 RAINBOW HAIR ✨
Created by
Located Downtown Bakersfield
Custom Rainbow Specials May / June / July
For summer festivals and pride 💖
Complimentary haircut with color and optional tinsel upgrade 🪄
Message for more details 🫶
Rainbow techniques:
Prism
Shine Line
Halo
Hair Tattoo
Sunbeam
Color block
Peekaboo
Sunset
UV Neon Blacklight Glow
Serving some joyous mermaid vibes as we approach summer 🌊
Soft fantasy glam created by 💋
Model 🧜🏾♀️
It can be hard to capture sparkle on camera but trust and believe Kris was shimmering ✨✨✨
Don’t forget to book ahead for the festival season!
will be on location for
For all your glam, body paint, and festival braids 🌈🖤
Graduation glam and portraits are nearly fully booked!
Message for details 🫶
I have been wanting a this haircut for a few years and I kept putting it off because so many people advised against it.
But guess what? Life is too short to be worrying about what anyone else thinks.
Plus hair grows back! Why not have fun with it while you’ve got it 🤘
Not going to lie, I crashed out a couple times during the process, I get hella sensory overload when it comes to clippers (that’s why most of my cuts are scissor / razor)
Which bring me to my next point:
I see a lot of guys wanting mod cuts, wolf cuts, shags…
These are not typically barber haircuts, most barbers use clippers dang near exclusively, not always a good idea to ask for a scissor / razor cut.
I highly recommend going to a salon instead.
And vice versa -most hairstylists in a salon don’t offer clippers cuts.
If you are having a creative block, want to try something new but not sure what to do- I offer free vision mapping consultations where we get in depth and talk about options that would suit your features and lifestyle best.
If you’re curious about the details of my cut it is a
Bi-Hawk Mullet, with UV reactive blacklight haircolor and a crop circle hair tattoo on top 👽🛸✨
The only limit to your Frankenstein fusion is your imagination 🌈🖤
Message me now for details or book through the link in my bio 🫶
04/06/2026
Not to be dramatic but… y’all booked me out!
I’ve been so busy I haven’t had time to share all the cool stuff I’ve been creating!!
If you’re trying to get a haircut with me book asap (link in bio) while you still can, I already have bookings starting to go through til July and back to school fall 🤘
I consider myself very lucky to be an alt q***r hairstylist in downtown Bakersfield, the Central Valley can be very conservative however there is a thriving and growing alternative community.
As an elder emo it warms my little cold dead heart to see all these teens getting into the punk scene and so many nostalgic styles!
I’ve been cooking up some BIG things that I can’t wait to show you!!
This carousel of haircuts is focusing on my short to medium length clients.
You’ll find here a mix of the following fully customized and Frankensteined:
Pixie
Mullet
Mixie
Wolf cut
Bixie 
Hawk
S**g
Rat tail
Ear tails
Feather razor cuts
Curly cuts
And more 🔥
I have tons of amazing colors, cuts, and makeup to share with yall, but in all honesty I have not been kind to myself and overworking has left me with no time for work life balance let alone content creation 🥲
Over the course of 2025 and up until now in March 2026 I found myself stretching too thin for 12-18 hour days with one day off a week if I’m lucky.
To avoid a crash and burn out I will be changing my hours to protect my mental health so that I can continue to create with you! ✨
The new schedule will go into effect in May since April is nearly entirely booked.
I recommend utilizing my booking link as I often may not see your message in a timely manner due to my inbox stacking up daily. I do my best to get back to everyone within 24-48 hours. If you have not received a response from me I encourage you to send another message to bump your convo to the top.
any trouble self booking or don’t see the specific time and day you need? - please reach out and I’ll do my best to accommodate.
If this has made it to your feed, and you have no idea who I am:
Hi!
I’m Eli, a trans hairstylist, makeup artist, and photographer providing services in downtown Bakersfield.
I specialize in alternative, inclusive, body positive, and gender affirming services especially for my lgbtq community.
Colorful vivids, y2k designs, emo / scene razor cuts are my jam!
I also provide curly cuts, beautiful bouncy blowouts, portrait photoshoot packages, and full service wedding experiences.
Check out my menu and don’t be afraid to reach out if there’s something you don’t see, my booking site just lists the basics but there is so much more I offer, especially custom packages! 🫶
2 models needed for frosted tips!
What are frosted tips?
A summer trend that became popular during the 90s/2000s Y2K era
Leaving darker natural roots with bright blonde spikey tips (or curly)
Requirements:
Natural Virgin hair
Short hair or willing to cut short and spikey
Minimum of 2 inches of hair
Must be willing to travel to downtown Bakersfield for your service
Models must agree to photo and video content
Model rate is 50% off
Message for questions or if you’d like to apply
Send this to someone you know would pull off frosted tips ❄️ 🔥
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2115 D Street
Bakersfield, CA
93301
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