you can currently find Justin in San Diego, CA where he has built a name for himself in the makeup community as a leader in not only Transformation and Specialty Makeup, but also in Bridal and Beauty. He is known for his intense use of color and bold statements, making him a Go-To for all things makeup.

Starting his passion for makeup in 1996 in the local drag scene Justin has been fortunate enough to perfect this skill and be able to travel the world learning and honing his makeup skills. 

Specializing in Transformation and Theatrical makeup he has been able to work with amazing talent and in special events over the years including

• MIKE RUIZ

• PETER WARNER

• LATOYA JACKSON

• PETER PALLADINO

• DETOXXX

• JEN WELTER

• ROSARIO DAWSON

• L’ATTITUDE CONFERENCE

  • VIP MAKEUP ARITST 2018-2024

• CIRQUE DU SOLEI

  • ONE DROP 2016

  • ONE DROP 2015

  • ONE DROP 2014

  • ONE DROP 2013

  • OPENING OF LIGHT LAS VEGAS

• CUT & SEW

• LAS VEGAS STAR TREK CONVENTION

• LATIN GRAMMYS

• LAS VEGAS FASHION WEEK

• LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL

• LAS VEGAS BALLET

• PLAYBOY MANSION

• PARTY WITH A PURPOSE

His excitement for makeup has driven his passion for education and sharing his talents with others. He started a makeup school in 2010, MAKEUP FOR THE MASSES, specializing in the art of transformation, teaching anyone that wants to learn how he does it. 

This has also given him the opportunity to teach at  local makeup schools

• L MAKEUP ACADEMY

  • DRAG / TRANSFORMATION

Plus

• IMINSIDETHEENOTURAGE.COM

  • SPECIALIZED WORKSHOPS

• HD CLASSES FOR LOCAL NEWS STATIONS

• NOBU HOTEL WAIT STAFF

• SEMINARS ON

  • HD

  • BRIDAL

  • CONTOUR/ HIGHLIGHT

  • TRANSFORMATION

Also, he has been featured in books and publications such as

• DR.A.G. THE BOOK VOL 1&2

• NAKED AMBITION

• ME AND MY IDOL

• GLAMOUROUS MAGAZINE

And in art exhibits including

• Museum of Art Dusseldorf, Germany

• The Standard Hotel Los Angeles, California