Introducing Ceejaye the MUA & New Weekly Column, "All Things BeYOUty"

Born & raised in Harlem, NYC, Ceejaye E. Iman grew up around art, culture, and diversity; it’s as if being an artist was in her DNA. Ceejaye is completely self-taught. Her love for makeup and skincare began as a young teen, when her grandmother and mother would purchase/ distribute Avon & Mary Kay products and browse department stores’ makeup counters.

At the age of 16, family, friends, and counterparts confirmed her drive for all things makeup, when they purchased her 1st makeup kit. She was not allowed to wear her creations to school, but still practiced at home on a regular basis until her parents allowed her to wear makeup publicly. In 2003, Ceejaye graduated from high school and then attended college; she branched out and moved to Chicago in 2012 and has not since looked back.

Since then, she has worked along noted photographers and fellow MUAs from all levels in the industry. She has worked on countless photo shoots, runways shows, films, and special occasions for both local and national clients. Just this year, she has worked with “Orange is the New Black” star, Laverne Cox, and has received guidance from You Tube sensation & celebrity MUA Tatiana “BeatFaceHoney” Ward, as well as celebrity MUAs Renny Vasquez & Reggie Wells.

Currently, in addition to freelancing, Ceejaye has joined the ranks with the beauty experts of French cosmetic chain, Sephora. This brand is a young but quickly expanding innovative force in the beauty industry that specializes in exclusive high-end cosmetics, skincare, and fragrances.

This experience, paired with the passion to always bring out the best in every face her hands touch, is why she has always and will continue to push herself until she is considered a leading Makeup Artist & Beauty Expert.    

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Ceejaye will be composing a column within my blog titled "All Things BeYOUty" that will be published every Wednesday covering various beauty related topics. The first post will be published next.