Las Vegas native Wendy Ryan Shelton is a celebrity hair and makeup artist whose artistry has graced some of the world’s biggest stages. Since graduating from L Makeup Institute in 2012, she has built a powerhouse career, founding SHOWOFF Makeup and working with high-profile clients including The Backstreet Boys, The Killers, All-4-One, Amy Purdy, Capo Milano, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, and Miss Universe.
Learn More
Her portfolio spans music, television, pageants, and editorial. Wendy’s work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Playboy, AARP, Lifestyle Magazine, Mass Media Magazine, and she served as Beauty Director for TFW Magazine. She has also collaborated with stars like Jennifer Ramos (“Sexxy Show”), Emily England, Lina Makhoul, Stevie Boi, Cami Li, and John Wackerman.
Known for her mastery across Avant Garde, Bridal, Editorial, Film & Music Videos, Pageants, and Red Carpet, Wendy is consistently praised as a “creative and technical genius” and “one of the best HMUA in the business.”
Reflecting on her training, Wendy shares:
“L Makeup Institute laid out everything it takes to succeed as an artist and entrepreneur, and that foundation helped me build the career I have today.”