Yashira Cotto

Yashira Cotto is a New York City–based makeup artist, licensed cosmetologist, and cosmetology educator with over 11 years of experience in beauty, fashion, film, and commercial work. She holds a cosmetology license from Camden County College, completed advanced cosmetology education at Robert Fiance Beauty School, and trained in beauty and special effects makeup at Makeup Designory.

Her work includes collaborations with Sephora, Natasha Denona, Morphe, Macy’s, and Adidas Originals, as well as features at New York Fashion Week, major makeup trade shows, and editorial publications. Through Arihsay Studio, Yashira specializes in refined, confidence-boosting beauty for all skin tones and occasions

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I’m rebranding my business to reflect a more elevated, professional direction in makeup and hair. This new chapter is about refinement, artistry, and delivering a luxury experience that aligns with higher-end clients, editorial work, and premiu
One of my favorite collaborations in 2023 was working on this “Walking Canvas” Model @aislinfreyapax Photographer @natureofportraits Stylist @nowheregurl_ Makeup and Hair @forevermakeupdoll Studio @makeupschoolnyc @patmcgrathreal #j
Absolutely loved the way this Day of The Dead Photo Shoot turned out! Photographer @anjphotographer Models @lizzyonthetrack @jerithtaughtme
I’ve recently entered a Makeup Competition and would greatly appreciate all the love, votes and support I can get from my followers. Link is on my Bio please Vote & Share!

Makeup Publications Links:

http://posturemag.com/online/behind-the-scenes-of-fashun-tweek-2-0-the-new-platform-for-experimental-design/

http://ponyboymagazine.com/stella-hats/

http://caratsandcake.com/katieandian

https://i-d.vice.com/en_us/topic/peels

http://bullettmedia.com/article/fashun-tweek-2-0-stella/

http://www.crfashionbook.com/book/skate-wear-peels/

http://sickymag.com/post/155308018987/manifold-for-sickymagcom-photography

http://www.toksickmag.com/single-post/2017/02/04/Disintegration-tells-the-story-as-an-exploration-of-digital-manipulation-of-images

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6681343/Sonja-Morgan-Luann-Lesseps-pose-star-studded-Blue-Jacket-Fashion-NYFW.html

Makeup Events I Worked:

-Stella Fashion Show at Arrojo Hair Studio September 2016

-Samantha Black Fashion Show 2015 (Emma cosmetics sponsored)

-Beauty under the bridge 2013

-Date and Game (short story movie)

-Imats April 2017 (Makeup Artist)

-Makeup Show May 2017 (Face Atelier)

-Natasha Denona Training Course (1week) Feb 2017

-Covergirl/beautycon Event May 19, 2017

-iffa stomp Bollywood Fashion Show July 13,2017

-Arrojo Fashun Tweek Sep 9,2017

-Imats April 15 2018 Makeup Artist Magazine

-Buffalo London Fashion Show September 18

-Luar Fashion Show September 18 for SS19

-Hudson Group Commercial November 18

-Blue Jacket Fashion Show Makeup On countess Louann from Desperate Housewives and Billy Porter Feb 2019

-Imats 2019 MUA Magazine Booth assisted Deverill & Ben

-Florence by Millie Bobby Brown Launch Event

-Starz Women’s Documentary

-Fidelis Health Insurance commercial 10/8/19 NY

-Learn it

Celebrities I’ve worked with:

Billy Porter

Ann Shoket

Luann de Lesseps

Michaele Schon

ASAP FERG

Celebrity MUA/HAIR/BRAND I’ve Worked with:

Vincent Longo

Mark Eido

Jorge Serrano

Natasha Denona

Mua I’ve assisted :

Tishonna Ferguson

Vincent Longo

Julio Sandino

Tina Echeverri

Mark Eido (see management)

Yuki Hayashi (the Wall Group)

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6681343/Sonja-Morgan-Luann-Lesseps-pose-star-studded-Blue-Jacket-Fashion-NYFW.html#v-8367509700010001656