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She has also worked backstage with leading Designers and Key Makeup Artists during New York's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
I am a Loc Cultivator 👑 The Loc Cultivation Educator
Empowering through beauty. ✨
Crystal Alchemist 💎
On a travel 🌊
Beauty Enhancement Artist ✨ MUA🎨
Salon Owner - 2204 N Charles Street Pro Makeup Artist Lydia Martin has worked in the industry for over ten years on Music Videos, Independent Films, and Photo Shoots for both magazines and Artist Development. A true artist and talent for bringing her client's vision to life.
This is how I ground and bring myself home. It is a practice, and doesn’t always require a flight.. ✨
Finding space.
Slowing down.
Choosing myself, honoring my peace..
Sometimes it’s just 15 minutes from home. ✨
I am home, wherever I land. 🛬
I unplug. I watch my thoughts. I get curious about different paths. I discover and create sacred spaces. It’s a journey.
I journal. I stay present. I give thanks. 🙏🏾
To my beautiful salon community: x You’ve sat in my chair, shared your travel stories, and witnessed some of my own travel adventures through the years. You know that for me, “crowning” someone has always been about more than just hair.. it’s about how you feel when you truly see yourself.
I started as your invitation to join me on mindfully crafted journeys designed to refresh and inspire you. It is a global movement for immersive travel, wellness and embodied celebration. Building cultural connections through community.
Whether you’ve been with me for years or you’re just joining the journey, I’m so honored to have you here.
✨ The 2026 Collective is officially open. Tap the link in my bio to join the waitlist.
https://www.instagram.com/thevelvetcrowncollective?igsh=dGhydWlvbWV2bnB6&utm_source=qr
Because Princesses like to have their locs on point too! ✨ 😍
👑 I call this a cute kiddie bob 👑🤩
** Our goal is to make sure that these babies love and embrace their beautiful Locs. 😌
Hair health is King, Hair care is Queen.. it doesn’t stop when you start your locs. ✨ I am a Loc cultivator. 👸🏾 Crowned By Velvet 👑
Retwist & Style by
Hair health is King, Hair care is Queen.. it doesn’t stop when you start your locs. ✨ I am a Loc cultivator.
* Starter locs
* Two Strand Twists
* loc maintenance
* loc repair
* loc care
* interlocking
* insta-locs
* loc extensions
Booking‼️
Vagaro.com/velvetfacesllc
👩🏾🏫 Interested in elevating your Loc Care Knowledge with an ability to truly guide your clients and provide the best foundation for their Loc Journey?
✨ Learn from the truly knowledgeable and
passionate. ✨👑✨
Follow the link below for The Online Loc Cultivation 101 Course 👑👑👑
Covering all that you need to know about loc culture, loc care and the foundation of healthy locs and their cultivation.
https://www.vagaro.com/velvetfacesllc/classes
03/14/2026
There comes a point in every nurtured craft, where the knowledge wants to be shared. Passed forward.
I sometimes joke about the miseducation of locs within the loc community, but it’s bigger than the Client learning to care for their own hair. What’s missing is the standard.
The loc community deserves both knowledgeable and skilled stylists to educate their clients and the community of loc care.
Techniques need to be mastered to provide the best methods for each individual’s hair texture and life style. 🌱
👑 Hair care does not end when you loc your hair. 👑
I’ve quietly been building something to bridge the gap between knowledge and blind practice.
Soon I’ll be opening applications for a small in-studio apprenticeship inside my salon for stylists ready to learn the practice of true Loc Cultivation.
If you’ve been feeling called to deepen your loc practice, this may be for you.
Lock in. More soon. ✨👑✨
I am a Loc Cultivator.
Loc care is about nurturing the locs from root to tip, respecting the journey, and creating an experience where every client feels seen and cared for. ✨👑✨
👑 I am a Loc Cultivator 👑
Creating an experience where my clients leave feeling confident, refreshed, heard, and cared for will always be the best part. 🥰
Hair health is King, Hair care is Queen.. it doesn’t stop when you start your locs.
✨Starter locs
✨Two Strand Twists
✨loc maintenance
✨loc repair.
✨Loc Care
✨interlocking
✨insta-locs
✨loc extensions
Booking!! Classes? LINK IN BIO
02/27/2026
It’s that time again ✨
I’m opening space for an intimate Vision Board Social, an intentional gathering designed for clarity & alignment.
This isn’t just about cutting out pictures.
It’s about refining your vision.
Creating a tangible reminder of where you’re headed and embodying it.
You’ll receive a guided Vision Board Workbook upon registration to help you gently uncover what’s been in your way.
All materials are provided.
This gathering is intentionally limited to 10 attendees.
RSVP only.
If you feel the nudge, that’s your invitation.
DM me to reserve your seat (virtual option available). 🤍
Velvet Faces Makeup Artistry
02/20/2026
It’s that time again ✨👑✨
I’m opening space for another Vision Board Social, an intentional gathering designed for clarity, alignment, and expansion.
This isn’t just about cutting out pictures.
It’s about refining your vision.
Reconnecting to what you truly desire.
Creating a tangible reminder of where you’re headed.
You’ll receive a guided Vision Board Workbook upon registration to help you gently uncover what’s been in your way, so your goals feel aligned.
All materials are provided.
Just bring yourself and your radiant intentions.
This gathering is intentionally limited to 10 guests. Please
RSVP only before 2/27/26
If you feel the nudge, that’s your invitation.
DM me to reserve your seat (virtual option available). 🤍
01/31/2026
It’s a vibe✨ Goddess Tings ✨
Another Queen Crowned By Velvet 👑
👑 I am a Loc Cultivator 👑
Half up / Half Down by Velvet Faces Makeup Artistry with pipe cleaners in the pony tail and knots In. She is going to have two styles in one and those curls are going to pop!
Hair health is King, Hair care is Queen.. it doesn’t stop when you start your locs. ✨
* Starter locs
* Two Strand Twists
* loc maintenance
* loc repair
* loc care
* interlocking
* insta-locs
* loc extensions
* loc color
Booking‼️
Vagaro.com/velvetfacesllc
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01/31/2026
Wellness Suite for rent ✨🌱✨
Inside an intentional Loc Salon in Baltimore.
This is not a hustle heavy space.
Looking for aligned practitioners:
Reiki • Massage • Lymphatic
Holistic Esthetics • Wax
Yoni Care • Luxury Piercing
Private space. Calm energy. Beautiful clients.
If your work is rooted in care & intention, let’s connect.
Call/Text 443-500-4823 Lydia
📩 DM or email [email protected]
Velvet Faces Makeup Artistry
2204 N Charles Street Baltimore MD
01/30/2026
✨ Now Welcoming Skilled Braiders ✨
Are you a braider seeking a space that feels calm, intentional, and creatively inspiring?
A beautifully curated salon in Baltimore is offering booth rental for professionals who value their craft, their clients, and their environment.
This space is ideal for braiders ready to elevate their work while enjoying independence within a peaceful, supportive setting designed for growth.
📍 Baltimore location
📞 Call or text 443-500-4823 for details
[email protected]
Serious inquiries welcome.
In our bag era. ✨
Crossbodies that move how you move.
Discover what’s new.
Link below😉
www.velvetfacesbeauty.com/shop-velvet-faces
Shipping & Pickup available
Velvet Faces Makeup Artistry
2204 N Charles Street
Baltimore MD
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It’s that time again my friends!! Let’s get into this upcoming vision board social!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️I’m excited to create this gathering to hold space for you. ✨👑✨ A vision board is about refining your vision, and aligning your senses with your goals. Taking the time to create a tangible visual to keep your goals in focus is a powerful tool for success and wellbeing.✨All materials will be provided‼️I will email the Vision Board Workbook to you upon registration to help you get clear. It will help you identify what tends to get in your way, so that you can be supported in fine tuning your goals. Space is limited to 10 attendees! ‼️RSVP Only! ‼️Feel free to share this opportunity with a friend. If you would like to join virtually.. let me know!
11/22/2025
Take a pause for a motivating self-care Sunday! ✨☀️✨
This Sunday come sit with us for a pause for self care. Sip & Paint words of affirmation on a ceramic planter that you can make your own. Make both a powerful statement in your space and a beautiful plant home.
Enjoy mimosas and all necessary art materials. This event is RSVP only; to reserve your spot, text
516-653-1863.
See you Sunday!
Crowned By Velvet x Velvet Faces Makeup Artistry
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2204 N Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
21218
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 7pm |
| Friday | 10am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 7:30pm |
