A Life of Love and Beauty
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by Elizabeth Wilson Taviloglu P ’19
rowing up in Harlem with a love for the arts, celebrity makeup artist Shenelle Mays-Smith ’01 knew from an early age that her career path would never lead her to a typical nine-to-five job. After graduating from Storm King and studying Theater Arts in college, Shenelle’s life as a celebrity makeup artist is far from typical. Today, she is a beauty consultant of choice for celebrities and models on the national and international stage. Her talent and passion for her craft have brought her around the world and her work can be seen on red carpets, runways, awards ceremonies, and photo shoots in the USA, Europe, Asia, and the Far East. Alongside her success, this artist, beauty expert, industry leader, CEO, wife, and mother remains humble, and credits her alma mater with introducing her to the world; teaching her to dream, reach outside her comfort zone, and take risks.
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