COMMERCIAL / EDITORIAL 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. Uplifti
ng energy, background 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. Notable clients include: Oakley; Nike; Tumi; Gatorade; Billabong; Under Armour; Sears; Crazy Shirts; Tori Richard; Ritz Carlton Waikiki; Hyatt Regency Waikiki; Ala Moana Magazine; Modern Luxury Hawaii Magazine; CBS Watch! Magazine; Former US Representative Tulsi Gabbard and Oscar-winning A-list celebrity Marcia Gay Harden. BIO
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 Hawaii, however, where an unexpected twist of fate fused Mariah’s two seemingly dissimilar passions into one. This was during her 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.
