11/05/2025
This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Makeup Artist + Hair Stylist Eliza Jones.
What was the last job you did before becoming a makeup artist full-time?I have had many jobs including pumping gas for boats on a dock and dressing up as a princess for children’s parties, but the last job I had was at a cosmetics store recommending makeup and hair products.
What drew you to this industry? I loved doing makeup and hair and I would do it for friends and family. Beauty was always so fun for me, but I never wanted to run my own business or have to sell myself, so I never really considered this as a career path. I met this amazing artist who took me under her wing and showed me the industry and what was available to me. I started assisting her and it changed my life.
What projects do you most look forward to doing? The next one! I love doing work where beauty is considered ahead of time or involved in the planning process so I can get excited about what I’m going to do or who I’m going to work with or learning something new to prepare for a shoot.
What do you love most about your job?I love that It’s always different. I love meeting new people, going to new places, and working for all kinds of companies. I love working with people who teach me new techniques, or overcoming challenges or problem solving during a shoot. It’s a great job, I don’t know why everyone doesn’t do it.
Where do you draw your inspiration from? So many things, but I think the other artists I work with inspire me the most. I get to work with so many talented people who share so much knowledge and do such beautiful work. They are always inspiring me to work harder or try something new.
