In today's episode, we talk with Makeup Artist and Hair Artist Jon Lieckfelt about some of his incredible creations with his clients including Maye Musk and Adam Lambert, and fun stories about his other clients like Christie Brinkley, Fran Drescher, Anne Heche, and Minnie Driver. Hear his beautiful thoughts on not getting caught up in followers, likes, and other numbers; and keeping the focus on creation. We also talk about his new series, LieckMinded, a wonderful new show he has created on YouTube that offers a dose of DIY creativity in each episode. Enjoy!
Makeup and Hair Artist
Jon Lieckfelt is a celebrity hair stylist and makeup artist who is known to many as a “magician of faces”. For over 25 years he has been working in the hair and makeup industry creating looks for the red carpet, film, television, concerts, as well as everyday women in prestigious salons. His approach to beauty is simple; creating beautiful hair and makeup that blend modernity with classic sensibility resulting in iconic looks.
Jon works with some of the most famous faces in the world including Kristin Chenoweth, Fran Drescher, Minnie Driver, Anne Heche, Shirley Manson, Christie Brinkley, Kerry Washington, and Rose McGowan to name a few. His hair and makeup looks have been seen on the fashion runways in New York and Los Angeles as well as editorial publications like Vogue, Marie Claire, Prestige, People, InStyle, Alexa, and US Weekly.
In addition to working with celebrities, Jon has an extensive background in working in salons as a licensed hairstylist, colorist, and makeup artist.
Jon’s talent has been described by his celebrity clients as “rare and unique” because very few professionals are able to excel in both hair and makeup.
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