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Cosmetology Resume of Karen Neal




Profile Licensed cosmetologist/Makeup artist/Multimedia artist.


Experience 2013 Photo shoot for LB32 Studios: Makeup on Michele Lundgren for

model/actor portfolio, and for published book “Pretty Crazy”, including front & back cover.
2012 Photo shoot for LB32 Studios: Makeup on model Dimitrius Persley and photo retouch.
2011 Photo shoot for Noir Leather ad: Makeup on model Michael Bugard and Kristi Burgess.
Photo edit and print ad design.
2010-2013 Photo shoots for LB32 Studios: Makeup and styling for model/actor portfolios Including
Katie Oliver and Michael Bugard among others.
2009 Makeup for the Motor City Rah-Rahs and Punk Fitness Detroit promo shoot with
Photographer Doug Coombe from Metro Times.
2007 Makeup on Julie Hecker for “Extreme Parenting” pilot for TLC Network.
2007 Makeup and photography of Julie Hecker from Punk Fitness Detroit for cover of
Ferndale Friends monthly publication.
2003 Makeup for model shoot of Snow with photographer Craig Gale from Timeless Reflections studio.
2002-2003 Makeup for drag queen Snow for performances with Causing a Scene Productions.
2002 Makeup and photography for esQuire’s advice column in Real Detroit Weekly.
2002 Cameo appearance and makeup artist for esQuire’s “Brandy and Xanax” video
which aired on UK’s MTV “M2”.
2002 Makeup for esQuire’s photo shoot with photographer Melissa Gianinni of Metro Times.

2001 Makeup on model Sarah Robbins for cover of Real Detroit Weekly shot by Jacalyn Selinsky.
2001 Makeup for rock band Broadzilla’s album cover.

2001-2003 Co-hosted several Real Big Hair Ball fashion show events. Also modeled and danced.
2000 (Jan-Dec) Sephora Troy, MI Makeup artist: Application, sales and client education.
1999 performed Madonna impersonation at The Hair Ball by London Calling Salon.

1999-2002 Makeup for fashion photographer Jacalyn Lee Selinsky for various shoots..

1999 Makeup, modeling, performance and fashion design for Liquid Silver fashion show.

1999 Band Queen Bee performed live at "Fashionably Loud" fashion show for Real Detroit.

1999 -2000 Makeup artist for Noir Leather Fetish shows. Performed music and modeled
for shows. Modeled for ads. Also designed print ads.

1998-2003 Makeup for my own band Queen Bee's shows and photo shoots.

1986 Did nail art for Noir Leather store, and for street event.

1986 Makeup for photographer who brought models to cosmetology school for credit,

including model for school's tv commercial.

1986-present Makeup for my own band Inside Out's photo shoots.

Education Mauricio’s School of Cosmetology Harper Woods, MI - 1986-1988


Skills Makeup application, costume and accessory design, some hair styling, photography,
photo editing, ad design, show host, client education, product sales.


References Jacalyn Selinsky: Professional photographer from Real Detroit Weekly 248-342-5729
Keith Howarth: Owner of Noir Leather 248-541-3979
Norm Wagner: Owner of London Calling Salon 586-778-6379
Amy Montgomery: Former manager at Sephora. Owner of Tortoise and The Hair Salon. 248-879-9191



Gallery





Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Dawn Astrop



Photo: Jacalyn Lee Selinsky
Model: Sonya



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Gwen Joy



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Kat Fegley



Photo: Jacalyn Lee Selinsky
Model: Bravin Neff



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Rachel (Pedlar) Hall



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Sammy Peacock



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Michael Bugard



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Kat Fegley



Photo: Unkown
Model: Sinnamon



Photo: LB32 Studios. Edit: Karen Neal
Model: Dimitrius Persley



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Tania Slaughter



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Lord Blasto



Photo: Snow Shepherd
Model: Snow Shepherd



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Joey Mazzola



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Ashley Elyse



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Katie Oliver



Photo: LB32 Studios
Models: Megan Grant and Michael Bugard



Photo: Doug Coombe. Poster: Karen Neal
Models: Vivian George, Andrea Burnam, Susie Forkin, Julie Hecker, Karen Neal, Wendy Mastal, Kat Fegley



Photo: Jacalyn Lee Selinsky
Model: Sarah Robbins
I also performed with esQuire
and modeled



Photo: LB32 Studios Poster: Karen Neal
Models: Lynda Mandolyn, Cathy Carrell,
and Karen Neal



Photo: LB32 Studios. Poster: Karen Neal
I also organzied this entire event



Photo: LB32 Studios. Poster: Karen Neal
Models: Kristi Burgett and Michael Bugard




Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Julie Hecker



Photo: LB32 Studios. Poster: Karen Neal
Model: Kat Fegley



Photo: LB32 Studios. Poster: Karen Neal
Poster text: Noir Leather
Models: Terry Bradley, Karen Neal and John Hajec



Photos: LB32 Studios
Model: Michele Lundgren



Photos: Ewolf and Jen Jeffery
Inside Out cd layout: Karen Neal
Models: Cathy Carrell, Karen Neal,
and Lynda Mandolyn




Video: Mike Kinnunen
Artist: esQuire. Nurse: Karen Neal



Photos: Jacalyn Lee Selinsky
Band: Broadzilla
Models: Angelina Manly, Rachel May,
and Kim Essiambre



Real Detroit press and misc. photos



Real Big Hair Ball host ad
and Real Detroit press



Fashionably Loud ads and
the Real Big Hair Ball host ad



Photo: Jacalyn Lee Selinsky
Models: Tabatha 333 and Danielle Crud



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Brian McCarty



Photographer: Jacalyn Lee Selinsky
Model: Bravin Neff



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Lisa Vicious



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: esQuire
Taken for esQuire's fashion column
in Real Detroit Weekly



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Rachel (Pedlar) Hall



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Jen Duggan



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Michele Lundgren



Photo: Doug Coombe
Model: Julie Hecker for Punk Fitness Detroit



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Elizabeth



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Sammy Peacock



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Dawn Astrop



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Aim'ee List



Photo: Tabatha 333
Model: Christel Wagner



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Dawn Astrop



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Chris Conolly



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Lord Blasto



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Mark Maxwell



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Sara Myefski



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Greg



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Ashley Elyse



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Lord Blasto



Photo: Snow Shepherd
Model: Snow Shepherd



Photo: Karen Neal
Custom Hat by Karen Neal /Girl On Top Shop
Model: Marco Lavinio



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Stacey Dawn



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: esQuire



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Kat Fegley



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Michael Bugard



Photo: Craig Gale of Timeless Reflections
Model: Snow Shepherd



Photo: Jacalyn Lee Selinsky
Model: Adam Berg



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Karen Neal



Photo: Angie Baan for Metro Times
Model: esQuire



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Terry Bradley



Photo: Chris
Model: Snow Shepherd



Photo: Snow Shepherd
Fangs: Karen Neal
Model: Snow Shepherd



Photo: Chris
Model: Melyssa



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: John Hajec



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Steffie Loveless



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Michele Lundgren



Photo: Karen Neal
Flower: Karen Neal
Model: Christel Wagner



Photo: Karen Neal
Haircut, style and flower: Karen Neal
Model: Sandra Moreau



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Dawn Astrop



Photo: LB32 Studios
Hair Accessory: Karen Neal
Model: Tania Slaughter



Photo: LB32 Studios
Styling and Hair Accessories: Karen Neal
Model: Katie Oliver



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Karen Neal



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Elizabeth



Photo: Karen Neal
Models: Elizabeth and Jessica



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Jessica



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Lord Blasto



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Lord Blasto



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Lord Blasto



Photo: Snow Shepherd
Model: Snow Shepherd



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Susie Forkin



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Lord Blasto



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Lynda Mandolyn



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Lynda Mandolyn



Photo: Karen Neal
Model: Lynda Mandolyn



Photo: LB32 Studios
Hair Flower: Karen Neal
Model: Kristi Burgett



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Dimitrius Persley



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Michael Bugard



Photo: Joe Marshall
Models: Mike Kish, Karen Neal, and
Terry Bradley



Photo: Kamal Hanna
Concept: Karen Neal
Cake Skirt Design: Shirley Neal
Skirt Fabrication: Erika Dahlstrom Hanna
Models: Terry Bradley, Karen Neal, and
John Hajec



Photo: LB32 Studios
Models: Karen Neal, Terry Bradley and Joey Mazzola



Photo: Karen Neal
Models: Terry Bradley, Karen Neal and
John Hajec



Photo: LB32 Studios
Hair Accessories: Karen Neal
Models: Karen Neal, Cathy Carrell, and
Lynda Mandolyn



Photo: Jacalyn Lee Selinsky
Model: Kim Essiambre, Rachel May, and
Angelina Manly



Photo: Karen Neal
Eyebrow Wax: Karen Neal
Model: Steffie Loveless



Photo: LB32 Studios
Model: Michele Lundgren



Photo: Unkown
Model: Unknown