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Shameika Simmons is a premier Makeup Artist from New York. In a short time, Shameika’s career has soared and taken her life to new heights. She has shared her talents with a number of reputable magazines, television programs, and fashion shows including the Rachael Ray Show, Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, and the world renown New York’s Fashion Week.

Shameika, is a young artist on the rise. Her vision for beauty spans vastly. For as long as she can remember she has been experimenting in makeup! Her grandmother’s makeup was her first "beauty playground" where she would stay in the bathroom for hours at a time experimenting in lipliners, lipsticks and foundations.

Shameika honed her craft in the dorms of Hofstra University, where she did makeup for proms and weddings while working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. After a short stint in education, she decided to use her passion of connecting with people in the field of beauty. ‘I believe there is healing in the hands of a makeup artist,’ Shameika says.

She created Your Face My Canvas LLC to fuse her personal and professional passion of changing lives, one face at a time. Her infectious personality & spirit shines through her work, as she transforms faces for television, events, and print work.

Shameika was most recently the youngest recipient for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Pi Pi Omega Chapter Blacks In Action award. You can find some of her work gracing the pages of People Magazine, Intouch Weekly, JET and the UK international makeup magazine, FaceOn Magazine. Television Credits includes: NBC’s The Today Show, Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, Inside Edition, ABC News, New York PIX 11 News, Si TV’s Model Latina

Season 2.Shameika’s clients have included artists such as performers Ceelo, Musiq Soul Child and an array of television personalities.

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  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$300

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for brides?

$150

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$300

What is the price of trial service for airbrush makeup for brides?

$150

What is the base price for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$150

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$150

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

Which of the following are included in prices?

Travel Fee

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations
Men's Grooming

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Tattoo Coverage

Reviews of Shameika Bowman -Your Face My Canvas

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He Sent on 11/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Shameika to the rescue!

Shameika is professional, easy to talk to and punctual. My makeup plan did not go as envisioned due to scheduling mishaps however I am so GRATEFUL I was referred to Shameika. Her work was beautiful, lasted throughout my wedding and she worked with my tight time frame. Brides you will be very appreciative to have a makeup artist like her.
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M Sent on 11/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Shameika has such a warm personality and is incredibly talented. She made me and my bridal party look FLAWLESS. She will be my go-to makeup artist from this point onward!!!!
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Keisha Sent on 03/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Shameika Bowman was wonderful! On the morning of my wedding, my original makeup artist couldn't make it at the last minute and Shameika stepped right in. I was a nervous wreck because I had not done a trial with her prior to the day of my wedding. I sent her a picture and she automatically knew exactly what I wanted. She was amazing. I was more beautiful than I had imagined. She was professional, punctual, friendly and caring. It was like hanging with one of my girls. She also did makeup for my mother and a few bridesmaids. I can't say enough wonderful things about her skill and grace that day. I highly recommend her and look forward to having her be a part of future events.
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Cordelia Sent on 11/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Shameika is such a light! She was the make-up artist for my mother and me on my wedding day. My mother, who doesn't wear a lot of make-up, was thrilled with her "beat". She still raves about her "friend, Meika". Besides being an fantastic artist, Shameika is an amazing person, without me having to say a word, she could pick-up that I didn't want to "chat" during my application, I just wanted to be one with my thoughts and she definitely let me have that moment. Awesome gift, awesome woman, awesome friend! I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
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Rachel Sent on 11/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The makeup was perfect way to enhance my natural features and create a smooth look that lasted all day.
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Nia Sent on 05/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Shameika did an amazing job. My wedding party had different ethnicities and different ideas of how much make-up was wanted. Shameika personalized each bridesmaid according to their wishes. She also let me keep my lipstick for touches throughout the night. Most importantly, I cried tiers of joy all down the aisle. Her airbrush application held up wonderfully. I did not look a mess afterwards and I have the pictures to prove it.
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User1236325 Sent on 07/10/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The best makeup artist I could have chosen on my wedding day to do me, all my girls, flowers girls, and my mother's makeup was Shameika. She is very reliable, punctual, and her work is fantastic. I was recommended by my mothers co-worker and now I will recommend her to anyone who needs their makeup done. I couldn't be more pleased with her service.
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User1213458 Sent on 05/31/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Shameika did my makeup for my wedding a few weeks ago. I heard about her through a friend and she did a consultation with me a few months before the wedding.

I was super happy on the day of the wedding and I am even more thrilled now that I've gotten my photos back. Shameika did a PHENOMENAL job with my makeup and my mom's makeup on the big day. She captured the look I was going for - glamorous and dramatic - but I still felt and looked like me. Because I was so busy dancing and talking to my guests, I totally forgot to touch up my makeup at any point during the night, but the makeup still looked in tact even in the photos taken 6 hours later.

Besides her talent and skill as a makeup artist, Shameika brings with her great, positive energy. She made me laugh, kept people at ease, and was super flexible with all of the little hiccups that weddings can bring. I would HIGHLY recommend her for weddings or any other event when you feel like looking fabulous.
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Georgette Sent on 05/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I secured Shameika's services via a recommendation from my hairstylist. To say I was pleased with her service is quite an understatement. Both for the consultation and during the wedding I found her to be prompt, professional, engaging and most importantly, talented! During the consultation, I made her aware that I was a bit of a foundation novice she suggested a slight change in my foundation # that ended up matching my skin tone so much better. On the day of the wedding, the wedding party makeup was flawless. Mine, was subtle but still managed to highlight my best features. In addition to arriving promptly for our 5;00am call, Shameika stayed for the wedding and touched me up throughout. It was entirely unexpected to have her extend her services to ensure that my pictures would remain beautiful during the reception was something that I greatly appreciated.
It is with great pleasure that I would highly recommend Shameika Bowman as your make-up artist.

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Ashley Sent on 01/13/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Shameika was absolutely amazing! My makeup artist had to unexpectedly go out of town and suggested Shameika as a replacement. I was very hesitant because I did not have time to do a makeup trial with my busy work schedule and planning of the wedding. I was also worried because I regularly do not wear makeup. Shameika knew the right questions to ask and provided a flawless face that lasted throughout the entirety of my wedding on a hot and humid day. She was one of the best decisions I made that day and worth every penny! Not only was she sweet and funny but she provided she agreed to do my wedding fairly last minute on the day of her birthday celebration. I highly recommend her for your next event.
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