Miyako J.

" Vintage glamour and my love of nature motivates me in creating timeless beauty" 

- Miyako J.

San Francisco native Miyako J. set her sights on the big city of New York. With over 28 years in the beauty industry. Miyako started her career as a model dresser backstage at the infamous Bryant Park Tents. In the day she would dress models for major fashion brands and at night she bartended at a french restaurant. A chance meeting an actress at the bar led Miyako to her first job as a groomer for a music video in1998. A few days later she would meet a top New York photo editor who helped her become a highly requested groomer for major editorials and music videos. After two years on various projects in New York, Miyako took her talents to Paris, working on stage plays. Upon returning to New York, she received the opportunity to work as a freelance artist for M.A.C. Cosmetics. Her exceptional skills quickly earned her a place on M.A.C's special events team.

After five years with M.A.C Cosmetics, Miyako decided to hit the road again, traveling throughout the Caribbean as the head makeup artist for Pulse's Caribbean Fashion Week. She reached new heights in her beauty career when she became the Beauty Editor of the CFA Award-winning SHE Caribbean Magazine, later winning the 2009 Best Make-Up Award from Caribbean Fashion Awards.

In 2016, Miyako broadened her skills by returning to school to earn her cosmetology license, adding hairstyling and barbering to her expertise. By 2019, she secured an e-commerce makeup position at a prestigious photo studio, and by 2024, she advanced to head of the Beauty Department, managing a team of five artists. Over her distinguished career, Miyako has collaborated with top brands like Target, Nike, Away, Le Gourmand Beauty, James Allen, and Gap. She continues to excel in the industry, working on high-profile productions.

CELEBRITY CLIENTS

HARRY BELEFONTE, FKA TWIGS, QUINCY JONES,TREVOR JACKSON,ISSA RAE, ELLIE GOULDING, RYAN JAMAAL SWAIN,CARMELO ANTHONY,LIL PUMP, LIL NAS X,WALE,CHANCE THA RAPPER, JADEN MICHAEL,QUINCY BROWN, KEIYNAN LONSDALE,WOLF JAMES,STEPHAN JAMES, NICH ASH,SHAUN ROBINSON, AMBER RILEY, MIGUEL, USHER, COMMON, FAITH EVANS, EVE, MASHONDA, DANNY AIELO, MUSIC, RAPHAEL SADDIQ, VANESSA WILLIAMS, DELISHES, KELLY PRESTON, CARMEN ELECTRA, PUSSY CAT DOLL’S, NANA BOATENG, THE ROOTS, PETEY PABLO, BUBBA SPARXX, CHANELLE, FLOETRY, J DAVEY, SWISS BEATS, ENEMIGO, COBRA STARSHIP, JAKE TROTH, FUTURE, BIG SEAN, BAND OF SKULLS, CANDICE MATTHEWS, HARRIETTE COLE, FRENCHIE DAVIS, EVE ENSLER, LEON THOMAS

PHOTOGRAPHERS: HAROLD MINDEL, ERIN PATRICE O’BRIEN, SELEEN SALEH,HENRY LEUTWYLER, THOMAS PROBOSCH, JAMIL GS, KEITH MAJOR, RICK WAYNE, STEVE JACKSON,MATTHEW JORDAN SMITH, JONATHAN MANNION, REVEN T.C. WURMAN, NIKKI WOO,MICHAEL SCOTT SLOSAR, MICHAEL MC CABE, PETER CHIN, CARL POSEY, ROBERT HERNANDEZ,RIDWAN

BRAND CLIENTS: TARGET, LE GOURMAND BEAUTY, NIKE, GAP, TOMMY JOHN, EILEEN FISHER, AWAY, JAMES ALLEN, UNDER ARMOR, BOY SMELLS, MSN, MERLETTE, PELOTON, ABSOLUTE VODKA, GRISE, ENYCE, AVON, BOY SMELLS

COMMERCIAL: AVON ‘‘BOSS LIFE’’ INVESTOPEDIA, IKEA, USA NETWORKS “ROYAL PAINS”, USA “PURINA DOGS”, HGTV “DESIGN STAR”, BOTOX BRANDS MEDICAL, BET TELEVISION ‘’ RIP THE RUNWAY’’, PATHMARK SUPERMARKETS, COLGATE TOTAL, OUTPOST.COM, AOL.COM PRODUCTIONS, LOGO TELEVISION PROMO, GHD HAIR CARE PRODUCT TRAINING VIDEO BROAD STREET PRODUCTIONS "ASTRA ZENECA" BET HIP HOP AWARDS

EDITORIAL: BILLBOARD MAGAZINE, W, GQ, XEX MAGAZINE, JUTE MAGAZINE, SHE CARIBBEAN, ELLE MEXICO, ZOOT PORTUGAL, ELLE BULGARIA, ESSENCE, YRB, VIBE, MAXIM, HEART & SOUL,SOCIAL LIFE, NRG, TOWN & COUNTRY, MARIE CLAIRE, PRIDE LONDON, OPRAH ‘’O’’, SALON SENSE, JANE, ONEWORLD,MEDZINE HEALTHY LIVING, SAVOY, DAILY NEWS, TRACE, OCEAN STYLE

ADVERTISING: TARGET, NIKE, LE GOURMAND BEAUTY, GAP, EILEEN FISHER, AWAY, JAMES ALLEN, BOY SMELLS, MERLETTE, AVON, COMPLEX, BARNEYS, HONORA PEARLS, BOTOX, FORD MOTORS, HGTV, MTV NETWORKS, BET NETWORKS, UNDER ARMOR, PELOTON,ABOSOLUTE VODKA, ENYCE

TELEVISION PILOT:

USA NETWORKS- "ROYAL PAINS" SUNBURN (FX Make Up/ Grooming)

CABLEVISION- PSA DANNY AIELLO (Grooming)

LUCCA PRODUCTIONS- ‘’ BEHIND THE BALL’’ With ALLAN HOUSTON (Grooming)

YELLOW HOUSE- ‘’KING OF MIAMI ‘’MUSIC PROMO

E-COMMERCE:

2026: LANE BRYANT, EILEEN FISHER, PHILIP LIM, OSCAR DE LA RENTA,MERLETTE

2025: LANE BRYANT

2020-Current : EILEEN FISHER

Splashlight Studios NYC

2019-2024 TARGET E-COMM BEAUTY DIRECTOR

Managed Make up and Hair Teams for E-commerce photo, video, and editorial content.

Procurement Orders for my team, Make up and hair training.

FASHION:

2026 NEW YORK FASHION WEEK : RUADH, CHAN LUU, OSCAR DE LA RENTA

2025 NEW YORK FASHION WEEK : CHAN LUU

2020 NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: NIKE

2019 NEW YORK FASHION WEEK : ECKHAUS LATTA

2018 NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: JASON WU, R13, SALLY LAPOINTE, THE BLONDS, CHROMAT, PYER MOSS, JOHN ELLIOTT,

2017 PARIS FASHION WEEK: KENZO, CARVEN, BALENCIAGA

2010-2011 BET RIP THE RUNWAY PROMO

2007-2010 BEAUTY EDITOR SHE CARIBBEAN MAGAZINES

2005-2008 CARIBBEAN FASHION WEEK (HEAD MAKE UP)

2007 VERA WANG SHOWROOM EVENT

2006 BARBADOS FASHION WEEK (HEAD MAKE UP)

2006 BET RIP THE RUNWAY

2006 TANQUERAY TIQUE FASHION EVENT

2005 H&M “LIVE FROM CENTRAL PARK”

2018 NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: JASON WU, R13, SALLY LAPOINTE

2017 PARIS FASHION WEEK: KENZO, CARVEN, BALENCIAGA

COSMETIC LINES: M.A.C. COSMETICS 2001-2005 Certified M.A.C. Artist, Certified Fashion Makeup artist, Product Specialist, Managerial paperwork for counter, Retail sales

AWARDS: 2009 CFA MAKE UP AWARD

EDUCATION:

2026 Floral design institute

2019 SAE Audio Engineering

2016 Carsten Institute Cosmetology License,

1996 San Francisco State University Business Management Course

MIYAKO J. IS AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS: MUSIC VIDEOS, EDITORIAL SHOOTS, BEAUTY SHOOTS, INTERVIEWS, E-COMMERCE, AD CAMPAIGNS AND MORE