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hi! reminder that i do not do bridal makeup. I have not done bridal makeup in five years except in emergency situations. I am available for headshots, photoshoots, commercial and film. 🖤

Also available for UGC creation and education.

For weddings in the greater PA, Philly and Jersey area I recommend @glamondemand and @glamsisters_fifi

branding photos done by @aliciawileyphotography at @mangomarketing.co

hi! reminder that i do not do bridal makeup. I have not done bridal makeup in five years except in emergency situations. I am available for headshots, photoshoots, commercial and film. 🖤

Also available for UGC creation and education.

For weddings in the greater PA, Philly and Jersey area I recommend @glamondemand and @glamsisters_fifi

branding photos done by @aliciawileyphotography at @mangomarketing.co

every time i fly i go through my camera roll. I have so many images i've never posted or posted only 1 from the set.

photo dump HMUA edition

every time i fly i go through my camera roll. I have so many images i've never posted or posted only 1 from the set.

photo dump HMUA edition

People told me a few years ago to start letting my community show up for me. To stop trying to take everything on my own. I have never felt so loved, celebrated and supported by those around me since I let go and let people be the support for me.

I am so incredibly grateful for how much I am celebrated. My friends, family and partner truly make me feel seen, heard and strongly loved.

Thank you to @sarahrodino and @jerlynphan for this fun gift that gets me also creating content

shout out to @coffeezeitphl for a great mango matcha

People told me a few years ago to start letting my community show up for me. To stop trying to take everything on my own. I have never felt so loved, celebrated and supported by those around me since I let go and let people be the support for me.

I am so incredibly grateful for how much I am celebrated. My friends, family and partner truly make me feel seen, heard and strongly loved.

Thank you to @sarahrodino and @jerlynphan for this fun gift that gets me also creating content

shout out to @coffeezeitphl for a great mango matcha

Fun fact about me is I've met Laura Geller.

I don't go anywhere without blush. That's not too crazy for a makeup artist, though. The Laura Geller blush was great in my 20s and has been effortless perfect to support my anti-aging vibes in my 30s. Easy to apply and effortless on. #sponsored #LGBlush425 #lauragellerbeauty @lauragellerbeauty

Fun fact about me is I've met Laura Geller.

I don't go anywhere without blush. That's not too crazy for a makeup artist, though. The Laura Geller blush was great in my 20s and has been effortless perfect to support my anti-aging vibes in my 30s. Easy to apply and effortless on. #sponsored #LGBlush425 #lauragellerbeauty @lauragellerbeauty

i usually write some heart felt thing on my birthday but 35 really challenged me in so many ways. it was not my favorite year at all but i am grateful for it. but, holyfknairballs im 36. It's unreal to think how fast life is going but what a blessing it is to live this life. So, happy birthday to me and free palestine until palestine is free.

photos are always from @joemaccreative who has captured my bday for the last 10 years effortlessly

i usually write some heart felt thing on my birthday but 35 really challenged me in so many ways. it was not my favorite year at all but i am grateful for it. but, holyfknairballs im 36. It's unreal to think how fast life is going but what a blessing it is to live this life. So, happy birthday to me and free palestine until palestine is free.

photos are always from @joemaccreative who has captured my bday for the last 10 years effortlessly

My "done list" series from the tok has come over here for week 2. wow, a bish gets busy.

what did your week look like this week? i want to post these every sunday but no promises. There is no to-do list 😉

My "done list" series from the tok has come over here for week 2. wow, a bish gets busy.

what did your week look like this week? i want to post these every sunday but no promises. There is no to-do list 😉

mentally on vacation and locked in for gemini season

the only nail tech: @tiffaniewho at @whonaillounge

mentally on vacation and locked in for gemini season

the only nail tech: @tiffaniewho at @whonaillounge

work lately.

first photo
@evfra_retoucher
@rosiliannymphoto
@jasminemchen

next few photos
@baelynxx
@d0kun

last
BTS

work lately.

first photo
@evfra_retoucher
@rosiliannymphoto
@jasminemchen

next few photos
@baelynxx
@d0kun

last
BTS

The views lately ✨

The views lately ✨

Invest in yourself. Something that stuck with me for years that @crystalwrightlive said to me was professionalism will take you farther than talent ever will. Connection, Networking, and professionalism pave the road.

This isn't to attack anyone. This isn't any shade or tea. Invest in yourself, in your network, in your business. Be of value before you expect value. I know @the.courageous.stylist agrees! 🖤

Your "beauty pro" to do list: get a domain name, get a website, work with @mangomarketing.co

Invest in yourself. Something that stuck with me for years that @crystalwrightlive said to me was professionalism will take you farther than talent ever will. Connection, Networking, and professionalism pave the road.

This isn't to attack anyone. This isn't any shade or tea. Invest in yourself, in your network, in your business. Be of value before you expect value. I know @the.courageous.stylist agrees! 🖤

Your "beauty pro" to do list: get a domain name, get a website, work with @mangomarketing.co

What I did this week: A series I started on the tok that maybe i'll bring over here. This week was perfect.

Follow @mangomarketing.co and come to our @mango.mixers

(i forgot to add that i also am in physical therapy 2x a week which has been a game changer for my ankle & head)

#profissionalmakeup | pro makeup artist | philly makeup artist | philly small business owner | mangomarketingco | @mangomarketing.co

What I did this week: A series I started on the tok that maybe i'll bring over here. This week was perfect.

Follow @mangomarketing.co and come to our @mango.mixers

(i forgot to add that i also am in physical therapy 2x a week which has been a game changer for my ankle & head)

#profissionalmakeup | pro makeup artist | philly makeup artist | philly small business owner | mangomarketingco | @mangomarketing.co

Things I learned as a makeup artist this week also include check the toilets for spiders, always plan extra time for coffee and pizza taste better outside.

what a time.

Things I learned as a makeup artist this week also include check the toilets for spiders, always plan extra time for coffee and pizza taste better outside.

what a time.

Take me (and how much I procrastinated this process) as a sign to update your branding, logos, branding photos, website and content. It's time to re up and get it popppinnn n ✨

Work done by @mangomarketing.co
(process of working on website now)

Take me (and how much I procrastinated this process) as a sign to update your branding, logos, branding photos, website and content. It's time to re up and get it popppinnn n ✨

Work done by @mangomarketing.co
(process of working on website now)

Another month, another slay.

@tiffaniewho at @whonaillounge does it again. I am so in love with my nails every month. Every set is my next favorite.

Another month, another slay.

@tiffaniewho at @whonaillounge does it again. I am so in love with my nails every month. Every set is my next favorite.

Another month, another set of nails that give boss AF energy.

shout out to my girlie @tiffaniewho at @whonaillounge for always executing this flawlessly. MWAH 😘

Another month, another set of nails that give boss AF energy.

shout out to my girlie @tiffaniewho at @whonaillounge for always executing this flawlessly. MWAH 😘

The perfect travel crew ready for some upcoming ✈️ thanks to @merit

Pictured: Balm Blush, Travel Size Frgrance in retrospect and compact mirror. Bag is available with your first purchase with merit & is perfect to travel with.

L!nk:
https://glnk.io/no9l/nattycontrera
#giftedbymerit

The perfect travel crew ready for some upcoming ✈️ thanks to @merit

Pictured: Balm Blush, Travel Size Frgrance in retrospect and compact mirror. Bag is available with your first purchase with merit & is perfect to travel with.

L!nk:
https://glnk.io/no9l/nattycontrera
#giftedbymerit

Life, Lately:
Resting & Journaling
Slow moments
Nights Out
Photoshoots
Events

Life, Lately:
Resting & Journaling
Slow moments
Nights Out
Photoshoots
Events

I am in awe over this set done by @tiffaniewho from @whonaillounge

Nails and brows are the two things that always make me feel like *that bitch*

always been that girl. but thank you to @whonaillounge for always making sure i stay that girl. peroid. 🖤

I am in awe over this set done by @tiffaniewho from @whonaillounge

Nails and brows are the two things that always make me feel like *that bitch*

always been that girl. but thank you to @whonaillounge for always making sure i stay that girl. peroid. 🖤

Nothing feels better than living life, being thankful for it and being grateful for having another day to explore.

Nothing feels better than living life, being thankful for it and being grateful for having another day to explore.

IYKYK.

Honestly, i don't wear as much all black anymore and I love it. No white or light colored outfits were ruined in this moment.

IYKYK.

Honestly, i don't wear as much all black anymore and I love it. No white or light colored outfits were ruined in this moment.

Sharing plates >>>>

📍Center City, Philadelphia
@spicefinchphilly

Sharing plates >>>>

📍Center City, Philadelphia
@spicefinchphilly

My nails: a 2024 recap FT some BTS of UGC content and a ton of coffees.

Shout out to @tiffaniewho at @whonaillounge for being the GOAT with every single set. Never leavin, boo. You got me for life.

#phillynails

My nails: a 2024 recap FT some BTS of UGC content and a ton of coffees.

Shout out to @tiffaniewho at @whonaillounge for being the GOAT with every single set. Never leavin, boo. You got me for life.

#phillynails

2024 did me dirty.

Losing Ray in February was hard and it hasn't gotten easier. The United States and Global politics being in shambles (I'm being nice the way i'm wording this). But, I am alive and healthy. I am grateful for the little world I have. 🌎

To my family, friends and partner: I love you. 😘
To my clients: Thank you for trusting me & hiring me.
To the brands that pay me to do content & did not go into a "different direction" after learning I'm Arab and vocal: you mean the world to small creators.
To my business partner and @mangomarketing.co: we have some big goals to reach in 2025.

I'm ready. See everyone next year! 🖤

2024 did me dirty.

Losing Ray in February was hard and it hasn't gotten easier. The United States and Global politics being in shambles (I'm being nice the way i'm wording this). But, I am alive and healthy. I am grateful for the little world I have. 🌎

To my family, friends and partner: I love you. 😘
To my clients: Thank you for trusting me & hiring me.
To the brands that pay me to do content & did not go into a "different direction" after learning I'm Arab and vocal: you mean the world to small creators.
To my business partner and @mangomarketing.co: we have some big goals to reach in 2025.

I'm ready. See everyone next year! 🖤

the chokehold @innbeautyproject lip oils have one me. I can thank @spicedbeats for that. 🥹

the chokehold @innbeautyproject lip oils have one me. I can thank @spicedbeats for that. 🥹

Interrupting my normal content to share a clip from @saintlevant concert in NYC on Friday, December 15th.

Marwan (Saint Levant) made a speech on Friday that hit home. Talking about how they always put a "yellow tone" over Arabs. Think about every TV show or movie you've seen. We have always been seen in a certain light -- literally.

I grew up in Metro Detroit (an area with the largest Arab and Muslim population in the country). Being arab still felt like being "othered". My childhood self never thought I'd see the day that Arab pop/rap would be so mainstream.

Happy I'm here.
Free 🇵🇸 🇱🇧 🇸🇾 🇸🇩 + everyone

Interrupting my normal content to share a clip from @saintlevant concert in NYC on Friday, December 15th.

Marwan (Saint Levant) made a speech on Friday that hit home. Talking about how they always put a "yellow tone" over Arabs. Think about every TV show or movie you've seen. We have always been seen in a certain light -- literally.

I grew up in Metro Detroit (an area with the largest Arab and Muslim population in the country). Being arab still felt like being "othered". My childhood self never thought I'd see the day that Arab pop/rap would be so mainstream.

Happy I'm here.
Free 🇵🇸 🇱🇧 🇸🇾 🇸🇩 + everyone

Shoutout to all models that can make a prop WERK.

Beauty shots and e-commerce has always been a favorite. However, it takes someone experienced and a lot of tries to make products look seamless.

hmua by me
model @aalexxandrilz

Shoutout to all models that can make a prop WERK.

Beauty shots and e-commerce has always been a favorite. However, it takes someone experienced and a lot of tries to make products look seamless.

hmua by me
model @aalexxandrilz

Planning trips in the rain is the only way to deal with the cold.

Mentally somewhere else 🧡

Planning trips in the rain is the only way to deal with the cold.

Mentally somewhere else 🧡

Currently in my multiple fragrance era ✨

@merit is a staple for myself and my pro kit.
Sale is from 11/25 to 12/2
🔗 on top
Free shipping available
First purchases get their signature bag
What more could you want? 🖤

#blackfriday2024 #promakeupartist

Currently in my multiple fragrance era ✨

@merit is a staple for myself and my pro kit.
Sale is from 11/25 to 12/2
🔗 on top
Free shipping available
First purchases get their signature bag
What more could you want? 🖤

#blackfriday2024 #promakeupartist

I think I've tried them all & the easiest technique to teach is always "break it down into sections".

Also, so into brown eyeliner later. Shoutout to @onesize

Thank you to @aalexxandrilz for being such a perfect model

#promua

I think I've tried them all & the easiest technique to teach is always "break it down into sections".

Also, so into brown eyeliner later. Shoutout to @onesize

Thank you to @aalexxandrilz for being such a perfect model

#promua

Last month I made goals that were just an overall for the next few months. I want to be very specific this month and please feel free to share your monthly goals. 🧡

01. I want two new production makeup gigs this month
02. Pay a good chunk on my credit card
03. bring on 5 new @mangomarketing.co clients
04. get over this cold that won't leave my body 🥺
05. be able to start working out consistently again
06. increase my savings account transfer $$ by december
07. sell out our @mangomembers event at @sundaygirl_philly (which is open to the public fyi)
08. laugh so much i'm in tears with friends
09. get to spend some much needed time with my mom & take her to new york.
10. be kinder to myself
11. learn a new spanish & arabic word every day

tell me yours 🧡

Last month I made goals that were just an overall for the next few months. I want to be very specific this month and please feel free to share your monthly goals. 🧡

01. I want two new production makeup gigs this month
02. Pay a good chunk on my credit card
03. bring on 5 new @mangomarketing.co clients
04. get over this cold that won't leave my body 🥺
05. be able to start working out consistently again
06. increase my savings account transfer $$ by december
07. sell out our @mangomembers event at @sundaygirl_philly (which is open to the public fyi)
08. laugh so much i'm in tears with friends
09. get to spend some much needed time with my mom & take her to new york.
10. be kinder to myself
11. learn a new spanish & arabic word every day

tell me yours 🧡

POV: Your apple watch is telling you to breathe 🤣

Photos by @theresaregan_photo

POV: Your apple watch is telling you to breathe 🤣

Photos by @theresaregan_photo

RIP to the products that never make it to my kit. 😵

I always test out things on multiple people (or sometimes it takes only one) before I decide if it goes into my kit.

photos @theresaregan_photo
model @aalexxandrilz

RIP to the products that never make it to my kit. 😵

I always test out things on multiple people (or sometimes it takes only one) before I decide if it goes into my kit.

photos @theresaregan_photo
model @aalexxandrilz

forever trying to evolve

forever trying to evolve

always let the freckles show. ✨

details:
photo @rosiliannymphoto
model @graceann_elizabeth
retoucher @sadeghretoucher

always let the freckles show. ✨

details:
photo @rosiliannymphoto
model @graceann_elizabeth
retoucher @sadeghretoucher

It's that time of year when I need to depot my kit, add newness and decide what is still working for me.

Current new kit add ons: @hauslabs blushes (which i don't know if i have the heart to depot) and @onesize brown liquid liner.

What are you putting your kit? give me all the ideas 🧡

photos by @theresaregan_photo
all products featured were gifted
@onesize was #giftedbyipsy @ipsy @boxycharm

It's that time of year when I need to depot my kit, add newness and decide what is still working for me.

Current new kit add ons: @hauslabs blushes (which i don't know if i have the heart to depot) and @onesize brown liquid liner.

What are you putting your kit? give me all the ideas 🧡

photos by @theresaregan_photo
all products featured were gifted
@onesize was #giftedbyipsy @ipsy @boxycharm

Three months left of 2024. LFG 🧡

my current goals and dreams:
spend more time on @duolingo & @mangolanguages
(being fluent in spanish and arabic)
book myself out till December
Gain more clients for @mangomarketing.co
sell out our first @mangomembers IRL meet up
go to more concerts, dance all night with friends
explore the world and see @bombardmentco thrive
spend more time with family
enjoy slow mornings
more pilates with @pilatesbymaggied
and see a cease fire so i can go to lebanon
🇵🇸 🇱🇧

Three months left of 2024. LFG 🧡

my current goals and dreams:
spend more time on @duolingo & @mangolanguages
(being fluent in spanish and arabic)
book myself out till December
Gain more clients for @mangomarketing.co
sell out our first @mangomembers IRL meet up
go to more concerts, dance all night with friends
explore the world and see @bombardmentco thrive
spend more time with family
enjoy slow mornings
more pilates with @pilatesbymaggied
and see a cease fire so i can go to lebanon
🇵🇸 🇱🇧

yesterday with @bellamobileaesthetics & crew.

yesterday with @bellamobileaesthetics & crew.

Love a little me moment. #giftedbyprada #pradabeauty @pradabeauty @sephora

Love a little me moment. #giftedbyprada #pradabeauty @pradabeauty @sephora

so many beautiful faces. 🥰

so many beautiful faces. 🥰

i need a life where it’s summer all the time.

dress from @nuuly

i need a life where it’s summer all the time.

dress from @nuuly

a lot of @nyxcosmetics glosses were used in the making of this 💄

loved working with @lohasturz & @theresaregan_photo

a lot of @nyxcosmetics glosses were used in the making of this 💄

loved working with @lohasturz & @theresaregan_photo

enjoying summer.
model @arrieas
photos @theresaregan_photo

enjoying summer.
model @arrieas
photos @theresaregan_photo

posting a lot more content than normal.

finally back in the swing of posting, working with brands, working on my business.

shout out to @arrieas

posting a lot more content than normal.

finally back in the swing of posting, working with brands, working on my business.

shout out to @arrieas

A quick trip to Detroit.

Not pictured is all the arab food my mom made.

A quick trip to Detroit.

Not pictured is all the arab food my mom made.

me: hey, @theresaregan_photo i have an idea.
the idea:

when i decided to make makeup artistry a part time thing instead of a full time career in 2022 it opened the ability for creative direction. it allowed me so much more flexibility and allowed me to fall in love with makeup, being on set and the entire process.

can’t wait to see edited photos! ✨

photography @theresaregan_photo
model @hima_mistry
makeup and direction @nattycontrera

Philly Makeup Artist, New York Makeup Artist, Photoshoots, #phillymodels #promakeupartist #phillymakeupartist

me: hey, @theresaregan_photo i have an idea.
the idea:

when i decided to make makeup artistry a part time thing instead of a full time career in 2022 it opened the ability for creative direction. it allowed me so much more flexibility and allowed me to fall in love with makeup, being on set and the entire process.

can’t wait to see edited photos! ✨

photography @theresaregan_photo
model @hima_mistry
makeup and direction @nattycontrera

Philly Makeup Artist, New York Makeup Artist, Photoshoots, #phillymodels #promakeupartist #phillymakeupartist

trying to show up a little less biz and a little more personal.

slide: 1 @nyxcosmetics fat oil

trying to show up a little less biz and a little more personal.

slide: 1 @nyxcosmetics fat oil

a lil shout out for my nails. 💅

gelx designs done by @tiffaniewho at @whonaillounge

#gelxnails #phillynails #nailart

a lil shout out for my nails. 💅

gelx designs done by @tiffaniewho at @whonaillounge

#gelxnails #phillynails #nailart

Hi! I have 4 concepts that @theresaregan_photo and i are trying to do on July 14th.

Models needed.
please DM me.
Philly.

Hi! I have 4 concepts that @theresaregan_photo and i are trying to do on July 14th.

Models needed.
please DM me.
Philly.

Come with me to a photoshoot but coffee first. ✨

I loved working again with @theresaregan_photo
@lohasturz was obviously so amazing as a model.

😍

Come with me to a photoshoot but coffee first. ✨

I loved working again with @theresaregan_photo
@lohasturz was obviously so amazing as a model.

😍

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