Welcome to Costume Makeup

by Fran Fernandez

Costume makeup: most Americans rate Halloween as their most favorite holiday of the year. If you love Halloween or just going to a costume party, forget the traditional hot mask and let Fran create fun faces through the art of makeup.

Trick your friends and treat your kids.

No need to have your vision obstructed by a mask or having trouble breathing. Let your skin and your own features take on a character of your choice through the art of makeup. Fran specializes in airbrush makeup. It is better than any mask. It won't smudge off. sweat off. transfer resistant and you won't want to wear it twice. So bring in a picture or consult with Fran. Consultations are recommended.   Some character makeup must be researched to ensure all materials are available. This is costume makeup and is priced out by the job. View the pictures below for some of Fran's work.

Fulfill your fantasy and let your imagination wander - be the character you always wanted to be.

2011 couldn't be different, or it could? Well, it is always different when Fran and the girls do their best to make every customer look as "unhappy" as they can!

Here are the pictures we bring you from the Villans and Vixens Fashion Show 2011, where Fran and Jenny, one more time, showed skill and creativity resulting in a great job! Hope you enjoy it, 'cause WE DID!


Gasparilla, being one of our many specialties, is a time we all have fun on doing the make up for many crew members, friends and family here in Tampa. Our pirates are always part of our pride and joy during the whole Gasparilla event. Come see for yourself this great party and stop by our salon to get you set for a great conquer every year! The parades are a great place to enjoy and feel free to be the pirate you've always dreamed off!

Here we have our own Captain Jack Sparrow before, during and after the makeup done! Doesn't he look great?


We always accomplish our customers wishes for every occasion and this was another makeup we're proud of!


Last Year, Jenny prized us when she got into a character just to show the world what Artistic Hair and Makeup can do for your Halloween experience


Every Year, Fran has a great time setting herself into the costume she picks for the Halloween and help her customers to get into the "spirit" (poor choice of words?) of this playful Holiday!


Throughout the years, Fran and her customers/friends have been keeping the tradition of having the most fun possible while looking great in their own costumes. Here, at Artistic Hair and Makeup, we are proud to offer services that set you apart from the crowd! Your own creativity is our Number One ingredient and your satisfaction is our goal! Don't set yourself for any costume that won't WOW your friends!



Here we see Cloe Cabrera, fashion writer for the Tampa Tribune, as herself above, and as a Vampress ready for the Halloween below. Click her pictures and check her blog!!!


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