instructor Bios

Debbie Carlson ~ President of Faces Etc.

Debbie Carlson believes in divine destiny! -Having a love affair with the beauty industry that has spanned 30 years, the front door of Faces Etc. of MN, her new Professional Makeup Artistry Training and Advanced Educational Training Center, for Licensed Beauty Professionals, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota reads: "Where Beauty and Passion Meet."

This is a combination of both things she feels strongly about…Beauty the industry, and a strong Passion for what you do!
Debbie began teaching makeup long before graduating from Vera Slater beauty school in 1978. She grew into every facet of the industry-holding all the beauty licenses Minnesota has, from Salon owner, Manager Operator, Licensed Instructor and School Manager. She has used her passion to fuel her education.

Debbie has worked every aspect of the industry from Platform Artist, Bridal Makeup Artist, Motivational Speaker, Commercial Artist, Teaching and Educating for all aspects of the beauty business, most recently as Director of one of the leading Beauty and Cosmetology Esthetics programs in Mpls for 7 years, where she wrote all the curriculum, helping launch the very first Paul Mitchell Partner /IDI Partner school!

Debbie knows education and how to motivate students into a career as a working, successful Beauty Professional.
Utilizing her organizational skills, Debbie also was hired as the Organizer and Head Judge for Skin Inc’s. Professional Makeup Artists Competition in 2002. She was President of one of Minnesota’s NCA affiliates for 2 years and Debbie worked as a Look Good Feel Better Volunteer. Additionally, she is serving on the “MNSPA” Salon Professional Educational Team, teaching and educating in the areas of skincare and makeup applications and having her work published in many beauty trade magazines.

As a Freelance Makeup Artists for Commercials, Corporate and Medical Videos, Hi-Def TV, Print, Fashion Shows and more, she has wielded her brushes for many major Corporations including Land-O’Lakes, Super America, Shop NBC, KSTP, WCCO, KARE11, Living Word, UPN 9, Abbott Hospital and More. Working on clients like Peter Jennings, Beverly Sassoon, Peter Daniels, Rev. Oral Roberts, Kenneth Hagin, Miss Minnesota and Mrs. Minnesota pageants, Kenneth Copeland, and Pastor Mac Hammond. From Government Officials to Prime Ministers from Israel-her skills have helped many achieve "camera ready" perfection throughout the Upper Midwest area, as well as abroad!
With two of her four daughters following in her “Beauty Industry” footsteps, as passionate Beauty Professionals-
Debbie is also the grandmother of nine, with four granddaughters who also share a love for hair and makeup they are often found playing “makeovers”- she says:” The beauty industry is our blood~ it is our destiny!"

We love education, and that is what Faces Etc. of MN is all about… Advanced Education-“learning is what keeps the beauty industry fresh and exciting.” And one right relationship can change the course of your life forever ~ some of my most precious friends are from the industry…working with colleagues and peers that you love and respect will stir your passion and quest for excellence, and be your biggest source of fulfillment!
That is what we have a Faces Etc. of MN -Beauty Professionals in every sense of the word-“
"by Professionals... for Professionals” with a desire to give back to the industry, we have become mentors for the licensed professionals!


Melissa Martin-Director of Education
Melissa' is a Graduate of Greasepaint Makeup School in (London, England.) 19 years experience. Started in retail cosmetics then freelanced for MUA ranges. Dabbled in print, student films, had a successful wedding and special event makeup business (Mirror Mirror Makeup). This growth became a business partnership and Mirror Mirror Makeup Studio opened in 2002.
In 2005, I moved to London, England, where I trained classically in media makeup, airbrush, lite SFX, etc....
Returned to MN late Spring 2008, after 3 amazing years working in London and abroad. I am currently the Evening Instructor at Faces Etc. of MN, Media Makeup School. I do TFPs for the right project and while teaching, enjoy additional opportunities for the students to gain valuable industry experience.
Training and work experience includes the following skillsets:
Airbrush and conventional make up, period makeup, basic f/x, basic hair styling(some period styles.) Experience in fashion, film, print, tv, adverts, bridal, pop promos and theatre.
3 IMDB Film Credits

Credits
film(features and shorts,) tv(broadcast news,pilots ranging from game shows, dramas, reality tv, and talk shows) adverts(national ad campaigns Europe/UK) fashion(editorial, runway, 6 London Fashion Weeks), music videos, lifestyle, weddings, occasions

Melissa Martin
Freelance Makeup Artist
612-840-7593
www.melissamartinmakeup.vpweb.com