Jaleesa Jaikaran | Makeup Artist

Jaleesa Jaikaran grew up in Trinidad, the small island where her life-long passion for makeup was birthed. Her involvement in a fashion show led her to purchase a foundation that became the spark that led her into the world of fashion and beauty.

In 2011, while pursuing her business degree, she landed a job with a cosmetic company, where she was exposed to the international scope of the beauty industry and the opportunity to train her peers. Having worked with Trinidad’s most well-known photographers, designers, and artists and as a freelance beauty writer, she took her unrelenting passion and desire to learn, packed up her bags and moved to New York.

Jaleesa works to enhance a clients' natural beauty, “I like skin to look like skin,” she says. Obsessed with the transformative powers of makeup, her approach has always been to see the entire picture first and tailor it to suit the creative vision. Her inspiration comes from being exposed to diverse cultures and the desire to uplift the self-esteem of women as this was a struggle she experienced growing up.

The vivacity she possesses along with the tremendous expertise and enthusiasm she brings to every job are the driving forces behind her successes thus far. Jaleesa is proud to have been called on to assist Kabuki, Lisa Elridge, Pat McGrath, and Isamaya Ffrench. With that extensive experience, Jaleesa has now had her work in publications like Elle, Glamour, L'Officiel, Vogue, and Schon! 

Currently, Jaleesa spends her time working on commercials and campaigns, while collaborating with beauty brands by creating content like before and afters, how to's and reviews. She is also the host of the buzzing beauty podcast, The Life of a Makeup Artist. 

R E S U M E

C E L E B R I T Y : 
Janel Parrish 
Amber Mark
Caroline Vreeland
Adam Lambert 
Taryn Manning
Zara Larrson
Amanda Seales
Lion Babe
Junglepussy
Luka Sabbat 
Crystal Caines
Calypso Rose
Janice Freeman 
Laura Donnelly 
Chloe Levine
Victory Boyd 
Terrence J
Maître Gims 
Super Sako
Denzel Curry
YFN Lucci 
A$AP Ferg
Bas 
Playboy Carti
Princess Nokia 
Jourdan Dunn
Liana Banks
Zonnique 
Lola Marsh 
Camrus Johnson
Devin Mccourty
Jason Mccourty


A D V E R T I S I N G:
Lancome
Essie
Coach 
Stuart Weitzman 
NYX Cosmetics
Garnier 
Kate Spade
MAC Cosmetics
Banana Republic 
Sorel
Leoffler Randall 
Emily Heathe 
Target Beauty
L'Oreal
Mary Kay
Clear Eyes
Dark & Lovely 
Sorel 
Carol's Daughter 
Smart Water 
State Farm 
Bumble & Bumble 
Triple Fat Goose 
Canada Goose
Lashes in a Box 
Footlocker 
Shea Moisture Men
Kashmiry Jewelry 
Daughter Jewelry

L'Officiel Singapore
Vogue Japan
Vogue Italia 
Harpers Bazaar Brazil 
Harpers Bazaar Kazakhstan
Harpers Bazaar Hong Kong
Marie Claire Indonesia 
Instyle
Essence 
Refinery 29 
WWD
Beauty Archive Official 
Out Magazine

F A S H I O N  S H O W S:
Key:
V Files Runway 8

Team:
Louis Vuitton
Coach
Escada
Fenty x Savage 
Alexander Wang
Zac Posen 
Dolce & Gabbana
Noon by Noor
Hugo Boss
Longchamp
Anna Sui 
The Blonds 
Jeremy Scott
Zadig & Voltaire 
Jardini 
Cividini 
Altuzarra 
Nina Ricci
Gypsy Sport
Katie Gallagher
August Getty 
Sally LaPointe 
Ohne Titel 
Manish Arora 
Each x Other
Guy Laroche 
Thom Browne 
Libertine


B E A U T Y  W R I T E R / E D I T O R:
Byrdie
Royal Report Online Magazine
We Style Print Magazine
Fuzion Magazine
Trinidad Lookbook Magazine