Melissa Vaccaro

About the artist

Melissa is a licensed esthetician, makeup artist, and business owner with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and beauty industry. She is dedicated to providing every client with an exceptional and personalized experience.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Melissa’s exposure to the city’s vibrant culture, diverse people, and rich musical heritage fueled her creativity from a young age. Her childhood devotion to the arts—painting, sketching, piano, singing, and dance—helped shape her artistic sensibility, which she now channels into her makeup artistry to enhance the natural beauty of others. Beyond her artistic talent and extensive training, Melissa possesses a unique gift for bringing out the best in people, helping clients feel both beautiful and confident.

Having created looks for over 1,000 brides as well as countless editorial photoshoots and publications, Melissa is passionate about sharing her talent through services tailored to clients who truly appreciate her artistry and commitment to excellence.

*Melissa is located in Metairie, the suburb of New Orleans, and offers studio & on-location makeup (tv, film, print, beauty, bridal, male grooming) and brow services to southern Louisiana and beyond. Available for travel.

FEATURED IN…

Bravo

TLC

MSNBC

CNBC

CNN

People

Brides

Southern Bride

MunaLuchi Bride

The Essence Festival

Perfect Wedding

Southern Weddings

Style Me Pretty

Ruffled Blog

Over The Moon

Junebug Weddings

Equally Wed

Aisle Society

Carats and Cake

Green Wedding Shoes

New Orleans Weddings

New Orleans Bride

The Today Show