Hi, I’m Ardak.

I’m a New York–based Hair & Makeup Artist with 8+ years of experience in the adult fashion, beauty, and bridal industries and 6+ years working in the kids’ modeling and commercial industry.

From national campaigns and commercials to e-commerce, headshots, editorials, and runway, I’ve had the opportunity to work across many sides of the beauty and fashion industry. My work has been featured in publications including Vogue and ELLE, and I’ve worked backstage during New York Fashion Week with designers including Sherri Hill and The Blonds.

But my story started with art.

I attended art school and have always loved painting, drawing, and creating. While working in hospitality, I spent years saving for my dream of attending makeup school and building a career in the fashion industry. Eventually, that dream became my full-time career.

Today, one of my favorite parts of my work is preparing children for the camera.

As a mom myself, I understand that working with kids requires a completely different approach. My goal is never to make a child look “made up.” I focus on natural, age-appropriate grooming that enhances their features while keeping them looking like themselves.

Whether I’m preparing a child for their first headshots, a major campaign, or an on-set production, I want them to leave my chair feeling comfortable, confident, and ready for camera.

And for my adult clients, I bring that same attention to detail to fashion, editorial, beauty, and bridal work.