About Naomi Martinez, Aesthetician Specialist

I studied at the School for Film and TV in New York City, and the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. This is where I mastered the art of applying makeup that looked flawless on print, video, TV and film. I also learned how lighting changes the look of makeup. At the time, I was also as the head makeup artist and manager for a skin care salon. I earned a certificate in Aesthetics, which encompassed: facials, makeup and waxing . In 1995, I decided to make a career change and take advantage of my communications training. I hosted a weekly television program with an NBC affiliate station, and I became an advocate for the Straight Talk about Risks Program. This program educates children about the dangers associated with firearms. My involvement in the community helped me earn the key to the City of Waterbury, Connecticut. In 1996, I was crowned Miss Connecticut USA, and I represented Connecticut at the Miss USA Pageant. This afforded me the opportunity to travel throughout the USA, Mexico and South America. I expanded my makeup expertise by working closely with several talented industry makeup artists who were also hired to apply my makeup. In 2004, I was asked to speak before Congress in Washington regarding issues affecting women such as Breast Cancer--a cause very near and dear to my heart!! In the fall of 2005, I was a guest on the Tyra Banks show. It was for a makeup showdown against an LA based makeup artist. We were challenged to recreate a look done on Tyra Banks by Celebrity Makeup Artist: Jay Manuel from the America's Next Top Model TV show. I was chosen as the winner of the makeup showdown, and I assisted Jay Manuel on a celebrity photo shoot with super model iMAN. I was asked to be on the Tyra Show for a follow-up show which aired May 24, 2006 on CBS. In the summer of 2006 I was hired as the key makeup artist for the nationally syndicated TV show: Judge Hatchett. I'm also a beauty advisor for Brides Magazine and CT Bride and The Connecticut Bride.