About the artist
Melissa Vaccaro is a licensed esthetician, makeup artist and business owner, with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and beauty industry, and is dedicated to providing each and every client with an exceptional experience.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, her exposure to the city's diverse culture fueled her creativity at an early age. Throughout her childhood, a devotion to the arts (painting, sketching, music and dance), allowed Melissa to develop a refined hand and keen eye for color and composition, which she now utilizes through her makeup artistry to enhance the beauty in others. Beyond her artistic skill, extensive training and continued education, Melissa has a gifted ability to bring out the best in people, making her clients feel beautiful and confident.
Throughout her career, her commitment to excellence has earned her recognition in prestigious publications, and has allowed her to create for over 1000 brides, making Melissa a trusted name amongst industry professionals, clients, and those that love her artistry.
*Melissa is located in Metairie, the suburb of New Orleans, and offers studio & on-location makeup (tv, film, print, beauty, bridal, male grooming) and brow services to southern Louisiana and beyond. Available for travel.
FEATURED IN…
Bravo
TLC
MSNBC
CNBC
CNN
People
Brides
Southern Bride
MunaLuchi Bride
The Essence Festival
Perfect Wedding
Southern Weddings
Style Me Pretty
Ruffled Blog
Over The Moon
Junebug Weddings
Equally Wed
Aisle Society
Carats and Cake
Green Wedding Shoes
New Orleans Weddings
New Orleans Bride