Leiloni Cooper - Makeup Artist & Master Esthetician

Specializing in beauty, red carpet, editorial, celebrities, bridal makeup and skincare. She became smitten with the world of makeup while shopping at Nordstrom’s MAC Counter for products to enhance her look for the senior prom, at the age of 17. It was that first purchase of Foil lipstick, Oh Baby lipgloss and Chestnut lip pencil that sealed her love for makeup.

Leiloni built her foundation of experience by working as a makeup artist for top cosmetic companies. MAC Cosmetics, Cover Girl Cosmetics, Prescriptives Cosmetics, Shiseido Cosmetics, NARS Cosmetics and Smashbox Cosmetics. After years of learning the business and perfecting her craft, Leiloni set out to start her own business as a freelance makeup artist.

She works with high fashion modeling agencies worldwide such as Wilhelmina, Ford, Women Direct, Direct, Major, APM Models, Click, REDD, Modelogic & T.H.E Artist Agency. Today, her clients include: BET, HGTV, PBS, My Fox 5 Morning Show, Fox Publication, Who’s Wedding is it Anyway, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Heat Free Hair Movement, Moments with Mo (1st Pan African Talk Show) and the Washington Redskin Cheerleader’s. Her celebrity clientele includes Shonda Rhimes (Producer/Writer), Amel Larrieux (Singer), Adrienne Bailon(Singer/Actress), Lea Michele (Actress), Chloe Grace Moretz (Actress), Hope Solo (Olympic Gold Medalist), Joyful Drake (Actress),Brittany Daniel (Actress), Louis Gossett Jr (Actor), Nicole Ari Parker (Actress), Lela Rochon (Actress), Boris Kodjoe (Actor), Gayle King (Co-Anchor of CBS This Morning), Chuck D (Rapper), Draya (Actress), Karen Huger (Reality TV), Dorothy Norwood (Gospel Singer), David E. Talbet (Director/Writer), Kim Burrell (Gospel Signer), Isaiah Washington (Actor), Alexandre Moors (Director), Zane (Author) DJ Spinderella (American DJ/Rapper), Chris Colfer (Actor), Terrance Howard (Actor), Mara Brock Akil (Writer/Procuder), Antoine Fuqua (Film Director), Craig Robinson (Actor), Chris Tucker (Actor/Comedian), Debra Lee (CEO, BET), Bert Belasco (Actor) and Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch.

Her work can be seen in a wealth of major domestic and international publications within the fashion and beauty industry including: Essence Magazine, Ebony Magazine, Upscale Magazine, Munaluchi Bride, Sophisticate's Black Hair Magazine, the cover of Black Hair Magazine, 360 Magazine, TWO Magazine, The Washington Post, DC Modern Magazine, Mazza International Hair Magazine, Salon Q Magazine, The Business of Professional Modeling, Salon One and SAPNA Magazine.

Working in both New York City and Washington, D.C., Leiloni is known in the industry for creating clean and flawless beauty. She is available for worldwide travel.

Toya Pinkney - Hairstylist & Visual Artist

A NATIVE OF WASHINGTON DC, SHE STARTED HER CAREER AS A NATURAL HAIR STYLIST AFTER LEAVING HER CORPORATE JOB. WITH HER CREATIVE VISION, SHE DECIDED TO BRAND HERSELF AS AN INDEPENDENT STYLIST AND ENTREPRENEUR. TOYA IS THE OWNER & OPERATOR OF HAIR KRE8IONS LLC. AND CREATOR OF GODDESS KREATIONS NATURAL HAIR PRODUCTS. SHE HAS OVER 15 YRS OF EXPERIENCE SPECIALIZING IN BRAIDING AND ETHNIC HAIR STYLING. IN 2015, TOYA EXPANDED HER BRAND AS A MULTI-CULTURAL STYLIST BY RECEIVING HER EDUCATION AT HAIR EXPRESSIONS PAUL MITCHELL PARTNER SCHOOL. SHE HAS WORKED WITH VARIOUS ARTIST AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DC/DMV AREA; SUCH AS VAN HOOK PRODUCTIONS, MODELS INC., HERLIFE MAGAZINE DC, CRYSTAL COUTURE, DC LOVE LOCS, GOLDEN SCISSORS AWARDS, GLENN JACKSON The Agency, NATIONAL BEAUTY CULTURIST LEAGUE, DESIGN ESSENTIALS, LOCAL PERFORMING ARTIST, AND CLOTHING DESIGNERS. TOYA HAS A PASSION FOR HAIR CARE, BEAUTY, CREATIVITY, AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION HAIR STYLING.

Jontae Rice - Nail Technician

Jontae is known for her creatitivity and crisp manicures and pedicures. She makes every nail pretty and keeps every nail healthy. Jontae creates classic sophisticated full sets for the professional woman or man, modern day natural nail or acrylic full sets, and dramatic style full sets for the uniqe and trendy customers. She’s known for her custom temporary nail enhancements (press-ons) which has gained the attention of models, brides, and broadcasters, because of the versatility of the nail styles. Her custom nail enhancements attracks customers in quest of looks for specific events or photoshoots. She’s built her foundation of experience and nail creativity through working with top brands such as OPI, Nordstrom, Cosmetic Royalty, Bloomingdales, Dollar Tree, Chic Chick Beauty Bar and Radiance.