Meet the Artist

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Nicole Faulkner is a Barbicide-certified professional makeup artist based out of the Seattle, WA area, blending artistry, education, and client experience with a deep passion for beauty innovation.

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Providing a strong foundation in artistry and growing expertise in luxury brand education, sales strategy, and client engagement, Nicole is building a career that bridges freelance artistry with the beauty industry's corporate side. Positioning her for future roles in creative direction, education, and product development. 

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Her journey began at Vancouver Film School, where she trained extensively in both beauty and special effect makeups. With her diverse beauty education, Nicole has built a portfolio that highlights her versatility and creative range. 

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Since 2023, she has been a leading Makeup Artist at Sephora, where she quickly rose to the role of Beauty Studio Coordinator. In this leadership position, she has successfully guided staff, elevated client experiences, and strengthened loyalty within her store community.

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As of 2025, Nicole joined Nordstrom as a Beauty Advisor for Westman Atelier, where she continues to expand her expertise in luxury beauty, sales, and education. This role allows her to merge her artistry with brand marketing, creating elevated client experiences and connects both product performance while educating about luxury clean cosmetics.

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Beyond retail, Nicole thrives as a Freelance Makeup Artist, primarily focusing on styles such as Bridal, Day-to-Day, Photoshoot and Lifestyle Makeups. Trusted by clients for both her creative vision and technical mastery, Nicole keeps client loyalty at the frontmost of her career focus. 

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Nicoles creativity and professionalism have earned her recognition, including being named one of the Best Special Effects Makeup Artists in Seattle by Giggster.com 

https://giggster.com/blog/special-effects-makeup-artists-seattle-wa/

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