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nicci jackson
Working as an international Makeup and Hair Artist over the past 15 years, Nicci has collaborated with some of the industry’s leading celebrities, brands, publications and production companies.
Her editorial credits include GQ, The Guardian, S Magazine, Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan.
Nicci has also worked for advertising clients such as Reebok, Motorola, Virgin Atlantic, Nokia and Sega. She has worked with bands including Snow Patrol, and is a regular at London fashion week.
Personalities include Alexandra Burke, Alesha Dixon, Hugh Grant, Darcey Bussell, Emily Watson, Jemma Kidd, Nikki Grahame.
Recent work has included Big Brother.
Nicci is a fresh and focused artist who takes control of every job she works on with confidence and exceptional talent.
Her attention to detail is consistent and she possesses a true passion for make up and the results it can offer with the correct application.
She started teaching in response to the countless requests she received from within the industry itself. Clearly an experienced artist and a veteran on the fashion scene, other make up artists wished to discover the secret behind her talent and learn from her techniques developed over the years. She soon found that she held a natural ability for, not only make up itself, but teaching others the inner workings and secrets of a skill that is so vast, the possibilities are endless.
Now she continues to work in editorial, catwalk and television in order to keep up to date and on trend with the ever changing face of fashion whilst offering you the chance the learn from her through a selection of specially designed short and long courses to suit every level of artist.
Interview with Nicci….
How did you get into make up?
I did a short intensive course then assisted working make up artists to further my knowledge.
What have been your best moments so far?
Meeting the Queen and having my work presented to her.
What personality traits make a good artist?
Patience, sincerity, sense of humour and creativity.
Why did you start teaching?
On many occassions people have said they would love my job but didnt know where to start. I wanted to give aspiring artists the opportunity to share the vast knowledge I have gained over the last 15 years.
Give us a typical ‘day in the life of…’ a make up artist
My day begins the night before, sorting my kit and checking location. Wake up before the rest of civilisation to travel to shoot. Arrive early to eat fattening studio breakfast with crew, and set up. Go over call sheet with fashion editordirector. Greet model/artiste and create look…love this time chatting, laughing and being artistic. Final checks while photographer/crew light up. Start shooting, keeping a close eye on hair and makeup and checking monitor for imperfections. Drink copious amounts of coffee with clothes stylist!!! Wait for those glorious words “ITS A WRAP!”
What are your 3 favourite products?
Chanel vitalumiere foundation, Lancome hypnose mascara and Bobbi Brown shimmer brick in bronze.
What is your top beauty tip?
Good skin care creates the perfect canvas on which to paint.
Any skin care tips?
Adapt your moisturiser to suit the change in seasons and feed your skin with the best products you can afford.
What is your advice to budding make up artists?
Believe in yourself and your art and the rest will follow.
