History
Over 20 years makeup experience and work in the fashion and beauty industry. Makeup school and classes for anyone to take - to learn the different aspect of makeup. Makeup is not only makeup. Any artist should know the difference from TV makeup to Editorial makeup. We have to understand what to and not to use - all depending on the assignment. At Simon Rihana Makeup Artistry we go over those issues and teach our students how to master different makeup techniques and also what makeup products to use. When working on Green or Blue screen, it is important for makeup artists to understand that certain makeup colors does not work etc. At our school (1-day weekend class), we go over business aspect, how to brand oneself and what to do in this always changing industry. We Certify students who passes our teaching and makeup application - If not Certified after end weekend class, we offer our students to come back and take the same class all for FREE. We are here to build our students up.
Specialties
Simon Rihana is an artist and instructor with over 20 years of make-up and beauty experience. Masterful with color combinations and blending techniques, Simon is known for creating natural looking airbrushed skin, without using an airbrush. His techniques are resourceful, versatile and current. Drawing from his experience in the ever changing rapid pace of the fashion industry, Simon creates memorable looks on the fly for runway to video shoots, red carpet to editorial campaigns. Simon has skillfully edited down a world of beauty into a handful of techniques that can be recreated by anyone. Originally from Copenhagen, Simon travels the world showcasing his talent. Leading teams of makeup and hair stylists during fashion weeks in Milan, Stockholm and Copenhagen for designers like Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Max Mara, Diesel, Marimekko, SAND and Trash-Couture. Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2010, Simon continues to work in high fashion and has quickly become a favorite of his celebrity clientele working his magic every year for the Oscars, The Grammys, Golden Globes and the Emmy's. Clients include Naomi Campbell, Scout Willis, Kiki Sukezane, The Backstreet Boys, Tommy Flanagan, Silento, Dawin, Medina, Nabiha, Vengaboys, Gavin Degraw, and Helena Christensen. Working on designer shoots with Armani Exchange, Playboy, Darwin ft. Silento, Pixar and Disney. Simon's work has showcased on magazine covers and spreads for Spanish Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Style, Time, Plaza, Chines