Hello! I am Laura Suzanne Snell, your makeup artist. I am originally from the SF Bay Area, however, I have been living in Las Vegas since 1993. I always had the soul of an artist , yet it was not until the tender age of 35 that I decided to enroll in beauty school, proving that it never too late to follow your dreams. I graduated from Academy of Hair Design in 2003, won “Aesthetician of the Year in 2005” and served as “President of Nevada Aestheticians Professional Association” in 2006.

While makeup artistry is my main occupation, I am still available for facials and waxing upon request. The Aesthetician background is an asset to doing makeup as I am very familiar with the different skin tones and types, as well as practicing proper santitation. So, don’t be surprised if I break out the tweezers and remove a few stray hairs before I apply your makeup. I do love a clean, well shaped brow!

I have a taken many additional makeup courses and worked with several cosmetic lines including MAC, Cinema Secrets, Kett, Trucco, Tony and Tina, Delux, Too Faced, Emani and many more. I was very fortunate to have been mentored by Maurice Stein, owner and founder of Cinema Secrets and Mycki Manning, Celebrity Makeup Artist. I have assisted many top artists and learned a great deal from working with them. I keep my education current by attending makeup classes and forums several times a year and networking with other artists and stylists.

I pack a very clean and professional kit all the way from my top of line brushes to stainless steel mixing palettes and spatulas, disposable applicators, sponges and powder puffs, brush cleaner and hand sanitizer. With HD television and photography, Airbrush Makeup has become increasingly popular and that is a service I offer as well. Standard makeup still works, however, airbrush is more light and sheer and takes far less time in the application. I use an Iwata compressor and Kett and Dinair foundations which offer and array of beautiful, yet natural looking colors.

Some of my work experience includes:

• Retail for Trend Cosmetics at Nordstrom Las Vegas 2004
• Aesthetician at Wild Hair Las Vegas 2004 to 2006
• Lead Makeup Artist for Monte Carlo Signature Salon Las Vegas 2005 to 2006
• Freelance Makeup Artist for Pampered Brides, Bridal Express and Rouge Skin 2006 to Present
• Makeup Artist for Lynbrook High School 20th Reunion 2006
• Photo Shoot with Ed Marciante for "Sweet Years" Clothing 2007
• Marlene Kurland Agency 2007 to Present
• Nestle "Willy Wonka" National Tour 2007
• "A Touch of Fashion" at Empire Ballroom. Photographer Adam Martinez 2007
• Pigtails N Pompadours Hair Show Las Vegas 2007
• Style Network Beauty Bus, VSE Events 2007
• Ellen's Really Big Show, TBS, Embassy Row Productions, 2007
• SunMicrosystems Annual Convention 2007
• Isagenix International Annual Convention 2007 and 2008
• MSNBC, Today Show, 777 Weddings
• Vegas Magazine, Photographer Francis George, February 2008
• Celebrities, Comedian Sean Cullen, Hypnotist Marshall Sylver, Author Jack Canfield
• Photo Shoot with Julian Garcia February 2008
• Photo Shoot with Michael Caristo April 2008
• Photo Shoot with Victor Salavador April 2008
• Short Films
• "Brother John" short film shown at UNLV filmfest 2008 Cinevegas 2008
  Directed by Kyle Soehngen
• "Just Coffee" 2008 short film shown on Utube (short film shorts)
  Directed by Dan Decker
• "Tear Jerker" 2008 short film for Henderson Water District
  Directed by Ryan Moore
• "Posers" directed by Josh Cohen, Cohencidence Productions featured at 48 Hour Film Festival 2008
  
  Download Laura Suzannes full resume in PDF format here