Mara Chen

Mara Chen

Hair & makeup artist · New York

Fresh, skin-first beauty look by Mara Chen
Bold editorial eye makeup by Mara Chen
Sleek runway hair styled by Mara Chen
Soft waves for a lookbook styled by Mara Chen
Classic red-lip campaign look by Mara Chen
Mara Chen doing backstage touch-ups
Mara Chen's makeup kit laid out on set

I create camera-ready hair and makeup for editorials, campaigns and runway, and I have been part of Elena's shoot team since her first New York lookbook.

Hello, I'm Mara Chen, a hair & makeup artist from New York

My approach is skin first: a fresh, polished base that holds up under studio lighting and high-resolution retouching. From a soft everyday look to a bold editorial eye, I build every look around your brief.

I arrive with a fully sanitized kit and a detailed look sheet, and I stay on set for touch-ups and quick changes between looks, so the camera never has to wait.

Pair me with Elena, Sofia or Ava for a complete team, or book me directly for your own models and talent.

Session rates
1 Hour$450.00
1.5 Hours$650.00
2 Hours$850.00

For on-location shoots add $200 per hour

Elena Marlowe between takes on a photo shoot

Planning a campaign, day or night? Let’s create.

No deposit is needed for studio sessions booked through the form.