Expert: Jessi Pagel

Hello Painted Ladies!

My name is Jessi Pagel, and I’m a celebrity makeup artist based out of Orange and Los Angeles counties.

My journey into the wonderful world of makeup began in 1999;  I have been a Freelance Makeup/Hair Artist for almost a decade now, with experience in wardrobe styling, set design, and art direction.  I also spent 2 1/2 years as an artist representative/agent for a high-end fashion agency in Las Vegas, NV.

I sleep, eat and breathe my work and I am a self proclaimed creative freak of nature. Dreams conquer and I am proof of that! [ed. note: she really is!]

You can see my work in magazines such as Nylon, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, 944, Skinnie, Alternative Press, Lucky and on the television networks NBC, FOX, ABC.

My celebrity clients list includes Terri Nunn (of Berlin), Jason Alexander, Jennifer Tilly, Miguel Nunez, Ron Livingston, Tom Sizemore and Marianela Pereyra. I have also worked with musicians such as: Rise Against, Thrice, Alkaline Trio, Megadeth, The Killers, Avenged Sevenfold, and Theory of a Deadman.

You can see more examples of my work on my website, which is: www.firemakeup.com

I’m looking forward to answering your beauty questions here on Painted Ladies!