behind the brushes

 
 
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Glamour in its full force, professional makeup artist Fifi Tesfatsion’s love for the arts started at an early age. Born in Germany to Eritrean parents that migrated to Dallas, TX, exposed Fifi to different cultures which gives her a unique viewpoint that still has a direct influence on her body of work today. Her philosophy is to bring timeless glamour, worldly beauty, and enhance the inner beauty of every human she meets. In 2008, her passion for makeup blossomed into a full-time career. Fifi has worked as an artist for prestigious brands such as Estee Lauder, MAC Cosmetics, NARS, Makeup Forever, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and Pat McGrath Labs. In addition, she has trained with industry leaders such as Anastasia Soar, Sam Fine, and mentor Renny Vasquez. 

Over her successful career, Fifi has created looks for countless beauty and fashion events, editorials, TV/film, and advertisement campaigns. Her most notable work has been seen strutting down the runway in Paris, Milan, London, and NYFW as an assistant Makeup artist to Ms. Pat McGrath.  

Fifi is able to naturally enhance your natural beauty and highlight everything you love! She uses only the finest make-up and tools in the business. She genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to ensure you feel beautiful. Fifi works on her passion daily and her philosophy is to bring timeless glamour, worldly beauty and enhance the inner beauty of every human. 

 
 

in good company

 
 
 

Notable work

 
 

TV/Film:

  • TV One Roland Martin Show

  • ABC 7 DC

  • Fox News/Fox and Friends

  • Steve Harvey Show

 Educator / Mentorship Work:

  • Million Dollar Stylist - Makeup Instructor

  International Work:

  • Love Your Skin Campaign/Beauty Class- Ethiopia

 Pageantry: 

  • Miss World USA Pageant 2015- Miss Texas , Rachel White (2nd runner up)

  • Miss Africa USA Pageant 2014- Miss Ethiopia, Mary Wundeh (Winner)

  • Miss Ghana, Hilda Frimpong (1st runner up)

  • Miss United States Pageant 2014- Miss Illinois, Brittany Middlebrooks

 Events:

  • 2014-2015 Assistant/model to Renny Vasquez for “catch the beat” tour

  • 2015 Assistant/model to Renny Vasquez and Sam Fine for FineVasquez Beauty seminars

  • 2014 Mercedes Benz NYFW SS14 Erin Featherston

  • 2015 Mercedes Benz NYFW SS15 Victor De Souza

 

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