ANNA CASTILLO

Hair/Makeup Artist and President of ink…cosmetics

I was born in Brooklyn, NY but raised all over the world due to my father being military. I have always had a love for makeup. I started practicing on my girlfriends in high school but after the death of my father, I was forced to grow up fast. At the age of 19, I decided to move out on my own and enter the Air Force as Security Forces (Military Police). Even with the high demands of military life, I held on to my dream of becoming a hair and makeup artist, often doing jobs for free just to gain experience. Due to my low income as an Airman Basic (E-1), I knew I couldn’t afford the high-end products for my kit; and department store brands didn’t hold up to my expectations. So, I asked my mother for support, got a loan, and began what is now known as ink…cosmetics.

Nine years later, still Active Duty Military, launching my cosmetic line has become a reality. I have honestly been blessed! I was signed on to local modeling agencies as lead makeup artist and have been paired with wonderful photographers who have helped me grow as an artist and allowed me to be creative with every shoot. I have worked with several designers and was given the opportunity to do makeup on a TV promo for designer Mark Eisen. Our work was featured in Latina Magazine and I was hired as a hair and makeup artist on the Houston Texans Cheerleader calendar shoot.

I also have experience with pageants, weddings, and print. Other projects include work in AMUZE Magazine, local ads, newspapers, and the Avant Modeling Agencies 2007 calendar. I am also finalizing details to do makeup with New York Designer Indashio and was signed on in NY as key makeup artist for Berjouhi.com.

After getting my Esthetician License, I decided it was time to show America what I had to offer, so I am launching my line and signed on other Makeup Artists and Stylists in various cities to represent my company and brand. Our philosophy is to help everyone achieve their beauty goals and make them feel fabulous in every way. We welcome you to experience our definition of “true” beauty. So, “stop being cute; ink… it up and be gorgeous!”