Meet Make Up Artist Yanick-Nikita Lunford How did you get started? Tell us a little about yourself. Hello! My name is Yanick-Nikita, also known as BeautiiQueenYaniiArtistry. I have always loved makeup since I was a little girl watching my mother do her makeup and wanting so bad to be able to do my own makeup. Once I got older and was able to purchase my own makeup, friends of mine started asking me to do their makeup and it was then that I knew that I wanted to be in the beauty industry, but I didn’t start taking it seriously until 2012. I started off doing beauty parties, and makeup for friends and family, until I developed a steady client base and started doing weddings, photo shoots, fashion shows and more. Three adjectives to describe yourself. Ambitious, inventive, adventurous What do you enjoy the most about being a MUA? Everything! I love the artistry of being a make up artist and the many different looks you can create with makeup. I also really love the people I get to meet and the opportunities I’ve had the pleasure of being part of. What do you not enjoy about being a MUA? The beauty industry can be so amazing to work in but very frustrating at times as well. Many people inquire about makeup services they would like to have done for different events but when it comes to payment discussions they always want quality work but do not like to pay the price for a quality artist. What product is in your kit that you can not live without? My stud brow pencil by MAC. Other than yourself, favorite make up artist? Why? Alex Butler. She is super talented at her artistry. Her execution and technique is always so clean and flawless. What make up trend do you love? Highlight and contour when it’s blended, and done correctly. What make up trend do you wish would die a slow, painful death? The overly dramatic highlight look. Your zodiac sign? Scorpio. What zodiac sign do you get along with the most? Leo. Favorite color? Purple
What’s your favorite quote? “Set a goal that makes you want to jump out of the bed in the morning.” Favorite food/drink? Macaroni & Cheese, Cola Champagne What person, living or dead, would you love work with? Kerry Washington What would it be? On the show Scandal Speak it into existence, where do you see yourself in 5 years? I see myself continuously growing in my artistry to be one of the best! I see myself being a respected and recognized makeup artist in the industry working on different television, commercial and international projects. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Perfect happiness is doing what I love professionally while equally enjoying life personally with my family! Dream vacation you would like to take (or have taken)? Dubai. What’s your theme song? “Queen” by Raheem Devaughn. What’s the best/worst gift you’ve ever given/received? The best gift I’ve ever received was the gift of life! My two sons are amazing! They have made me appreciate life and love so much more. Favorite movie? Soul Men Favorite actor/actress? Samuel L Jackson Last book you read? How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Guilty Pleasure? Cake Last show you binge-watched? Power