Aware Cosmetics

Jestina has recently been added to the makeup artist roster at Zenobia Agency based in Los Angeles, CA. Zenobia represents makeup artists, and stylists all over the U.S. and Jestina is currently the only Alabama artist represented by them.

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Company

Making women of all ages aware of how to enhance their look by using cosmetics and applying simple techniques which in turn will make them feel good about themselves and look great.

I want to create awareness of the lung disease asthma which to date affects an estimated 20.3 million people in the United States and is most common in children than adults.

A percentage of my annual product sales will be donated to the cause to help aid in education and research.

Jestina Howard has worked as a professional makeup artist for over15 years in the areas of print, television, video, live performance and private consultations. With years of experience and tireless commitment, she is a highly sought after cosmetics professional.

Jestina is known for creating a clean, polished and stylish application focusing mainly on beauty makeup. Her creations are diverse - from the modern, natural look to the 1940’s old Hollywood glamourous look.

Her work has appeared in dozens of local, national and international trade publications, magazines, and newspapers, as well as commercials and telecasts. Some of her clients include Birmingham Magazine, People Magazine, Saks Inc., WBRC FOX-6, CBS Sports, MTV and Oak Street Hair Group, just to name a few. Over the years she has been a freelance regional makeup artist for such major cosmetic companies as MAC, Bobbi Brown, Lancome and Elizabeth Arden.

Not one to rest on her laurels, Jestina attends beauty trade shows in New York, Miami, Las Vegas and Los Angeles to stay abreast of current makeup trends, techniques and products. She has a license from the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and a certification in photography and video makeup from the Barbara Salamone Conservatory of Esthetics in Chicago, IL.

She has also attended sessions with makeup artist to the stars, Sam Fine, author of Fine Beauty, and Emmy award-winning makeup artists Eve Pearl and Todd McIntosh. Additionally, Jestina, a member of the Worldwide Alliance of Makeup Artists and the Cosmetic Executive Women's Association based in New York, holds a degree in Fashion Merchandising.

CREDITS:

The Aware by Jestina Howard website is brought to you through the efforts of the following creative talents- Iveta Thetford of Shelby Web Design and John Smallwood of J3 Photography.