Advanced Makeup Class on May 20th

Janell Geason - Global Educator for Aveda Makeup

Janell Geason - Global Educator for Aveda Makeup

Students are invited to attend an Advanced Makeup class instructed by Janell Geason, Aveda Global Makeup Educator.

As a 2008 and 2009 North American Makeup Artist of the Year, and Global Educator for Aveda Makeup, Janell Geason is known for her technical expertise as well as her innate ability to connect with and inspire her students. Her celebrity client list is impressive, and her work can be seen in publications such as Elle and Lucky magazines. 

After graduating from Horst Cosmetology School, Janell began her career working in Minneapolis as a hairdresser. Her desire to further explore her creativity led her to pursue makeup as an art form. Janell moved to Europe and worked internationally in the fashion, video and print industry.

Upon returning to the United States, Janell's talent and passion for education, along with her experience, provided her with an opportunity to work for Aveda. As Global Educator for Aveda Makeup, she travels globally to teach professional makeup classes and do stage presentations. Her role includes leading education for Aveda Makeup, collaborating on the creation of seasonal makeup launches, shade animations, products and images. Janell's role also includes facilitating Boot Camp for aspiring Makeup Purefessionals.

In addition, Janell has worked as lead makeup artist at New York Fashion Week, working with many designers.  

As an artist, Janell has the ability to view Aveda Makeup as a business. Her approach to education is to create a learning environment which inspires participants to have a command of Aveda Makeup and return to the salon ready to grow sales and services in the makeup and skin care domains.

Posted on May 12, 2013 .