Khadija Deshong

About Khadija Deshong

Blushbaby Lash & Makeup Studio is an elite make up studio founded by Khadija DeShong in 2011. Located in the heart of Buckhead in Atlanta, GA, Blushbaby provides affordable and professional makeup services to make your special occasion one to remember. Specializing Makeup Application, Eyelash Extensions, 1 on 1 Makeup Lessons, Eyebrow Threading and Body Waxing. We also train and certify future Eyelash Extension Stylist. Blushbaby is a one-stop location for weddings, proms, professional headshots/photoshoots, engagement parties, black tie events, business meetings, and special events.**Featured in the Wall Street Journal November on Good Morning America December in Jezebel Magazine February 2013** Khadija DeShong is a celebrity makeup artist with over 24 years of experience. Khadjia has worked with such clients as: Regina King, Jennifer Hudson, Tamia, Ashanti, Chrisette Michelle, Natalie Cole, Marsha Ambrosious, Nick Cannon, Jay Z, Mizani, TNT, BET, MTV, NYC Fashion Week, Jason Wu, Zac Posen, and more. Committed to providing quality looks for both on screen and off screen appearances, Khadija is skilled in preparing clients for celebrity media appearances, ad campaigns, fashion editorials, look books, weddings, and corporate training videos.

Experience

1. Owner CEO

   Blushbaby Lash & Makeup Studio

   Dec 2011 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Blushbaby Makeup Studio is an elite make up studio founded by celebrity makeup artist Khadija DeShong. Located in the heart of Buckhead in Atlanta, GA. Blushbaby provides affordable and professional makeup services to make your special occasion one to remember. With more than 28 years of experience, Khadija has worked with several corporate and A-list celebrity clientele to prepare them for big engagements and red carpet affairs such as the MTV Awards, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, Fashion Rocks, in addition to television shows, movies and video/photo shoots across the world. Specializing in all makeup needs, Blushbaby is a one-stop location for weddings, proms, professional headshots/photoshoots, engagement parties, black tie events, business meetings, and special events. As you enter the wooden front doors, you instantly notice the beautiful crystal chandelier, sleek lounge area and comfortable makeup stations which encompasses a unique and creative atmosphere that welcomes individuals, groups, men and women of all ages. At the Blushbaby Makeup Studio, makeup professionals also offer makeup lessons where they teach and encourage women to achieve a natural look that they can create themselves. With a vast resume containing celebrity clientele Akon, Ashanti, Cassie, Cyndi Lauper, Idris Elba Jay Z, Jennifer Hudson, LaLa Anthony, Monica, Natalie Cole, Tamia, Sanaa Lathan, Nick Cannon, Regina King and Usher along with experience working with MAC Cosmetics, Nars Cosmetics, YSL, Laura Mercier Cosmetics, and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Blushbaby is more than equipped to handle all of your beauty needs. Blushbaby founder Khadija has turned her passion for makeup into a business, devoted to providing quality beauty services to all clientele.

Education

• Tobe Coburn School for Fashion Careers

  Associate's Degree

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Customer Service
• Beauty
• Creative Direction
• Theatre
• Personal Care
• Makeup Artistry
• Sales
• Magazines
• Bodypaint
• Commercials
• Press Releases
• Skin Care Products
• Retail
• Airbrush
• Brand Management
• Training
• Fashion
• Event Planning
• Skin Care
• Runway
• Cosmetics
• Television
• Styling
• Glamour
• Event Management
• Hair Care
• Editorial
• Social Networking
• Retail Sales
• Fashion Shows
• Entertainment
• Music Videos
• Cosmetology
• Brand Development
• Photo Shoots
• Film
• Social Media
• Spa
• Bridal Showers
• Marketing