Wedding makeup artist in Hudson County, NJ

We had a chat with Hudson County, NJ based makeup artist Melanie Sanniola. We’ve loved Melanie’s work, especially the work she did for the first edition of Betrothed Magazine! Read on to learn more about Melanie, Hudson County makeup artist.

How did you get started?

While I was getting my BFA in Dance at Rutgers, I realized I had a natural skill and a keen eye for doing makeup on myself and my friends. After graduating I became a freelance makeup artist at MAC cosmetics and that’s where it all began!
Since then I’ve taken numerous professional classes with some of the best artists and educators in the US. I’m currently furthering my education at the Christine Valmy International School in NYC to become a licensed esthetician in both NY and NJ!

How do you define your style?

My makeup style is timeless beauty… “You, but better”. I love skin that looks and feels like skin and believe that all beauty is meant to be celebrated! My goal is to make sure my clients look beautiful in person, in photos, and that they still love their look for years to come!

How would you describe your ideal client?

My ideal client is someone that wants to look and feel like themselves on their wedding day. She loves to plan everything beforehand and wants to be stress-free on her wedding day. During her downtime she loves to hang out with friends, spend time with family, or stay home to binge her favorite Netflix show. She’s into pop culture and is knowledgable about all of the current trends. She has some ideas about her wedding inspiration, but wants input from the professionals.

What is the best part of a wedding day for you?

My favorite part of a wedding day is when the bride looks at herself in the mirror for the first time and realizes that everything is happening!

Where do you find your inspiration?

I’m so inspired by my clients! I love getting to know them and understanding what they value when creating their look. The initial consultation is essential to me because that is when the bride and I make our first connection. I like to talk about the makeup they normally wear and what their ideal look is for the wedding day. Creating a collaborative environment is crucial to my process and I love working with my clients to create the perfect look!

What’s something unique about your brand?

Something unique about my brand is that I am extremely sanitary. All of my brushes are cleaned and sanitized between every client. I don’t reuse sponges or double-dip into cream/liquid products. I want my clients to feel safe and worry-free.

Give us a fun fact about you!

My favorite kind of ice-cream is Haagen Dazs Chocolate. I can eat the whole pint in one night! 🙂

Follow along with Melanie Sanniola

You can keep up with Melanie’s adventures at @melaniemakeupartistry on Instagram, and see more of her beautiful work in the January 2020 issue of Betrothed Magazine.