Pageant
Pageant Makeup Artist in Utah
Samantha J is the sponsored makeup artist for Miss America Utah. From Salt Lake City, she has extensive experience in pageant preparation, including Miss Utah competitions, creating glamorous, long-lasting looks for interview, swimsuit, evening gown and talent.
Sponsored makeup artist for Miss America Utah
Alongside extensive pageant and stage makeup, Samantha brings her film, television and commercial experience to competition looks.
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Selected work
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A look for every phase
Samantha creates customized makeup for each competition phase, tailored to the contestant’s style:
- Interview
- Swimsuit / fitness
- Evening gown
- Talent
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Pageant headshots and promo photos
Headshot and promo-photo makeup follows the same clean, elegant approach as her headshot and branding work.
Makeup lessons
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Planning your pageant week
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Rates
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Pageant questions
Who is the sponsored makeup artist for Miss America Utah?
Samantha J of Makeup By Samantha J is the sponsored makeup artist for Miss America Utah.
Which pageant phases do you do makeup for?
Samantha creates looks for interview, swimsuit or fitness, evening gown and talent.
How is stage makeup different from interview makeup?
Stage makeup is built to read under bright lights and from a distance, while interview makeup is softer and polished for close conversation. Samantha creates a separate look for each phase.
Do you travel to the pageant venue?
Yes. Samantha is a traveling makeup artist and works on location in Salt Lake City, Provo, Park City and the surrounding areas. [TODO: travel fee policy: base zone, fee amounts, Park City / Heber / south Utah County]
Do you work with all skin tones?
Yes. Samantha’s clientele covers a wide range of ethnicities and bone structures, and she is very comfortable and capable with all colors and skin tones.
How far ahead should I book for state week?
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Do you work with local and teen titles too?
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Preparing for a pageant?
Tell Samantha your pageant, dates and which phases you need.
Request a quote Book an appointment
Or email makeupbysamanthaj@gmail.com · call/text (801) 602-3320 [TODO: confirm phone]