Jessica Smalls is a New York-based groomer and two time Emmy nominated makeup artist. Born and raised in Harlem, Jessica was diagnosed with a rare skin cancer at the age of 18. The illness led to her explore the world of beauty – a realm that restored her sense of self, fueled her artistic passion and empowered her to see beyond societal standards of black women.
Today, her celebrity clientele includes Quinta Brunson, Ariana DeBose, Lashana Lynch, Thuso Mbedu, Common, Colman Domingo, Damson Idris, Daniel Kaluuya and many more. She has contributed to publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, Esquire, GQ, L’Officiel and Rolling Stone and has collaborated with world-renowned photographers Annie Leibovitz, Inez and Vinoodh, Mert & Marcus and Norman Jean Roy. Smalls has worked with major brands including Bobbi Brown, Maybelline, Lancôme, Tiffany & Co., Dior, Prada, Miu Miu and Chanel.