Samantha Close is a Beauty professional, with 12+ years of experience in the industry, she has built her brand learning and training with the best in the business. Featured in multiple Magazine spreads, Digital, print and commercial publications, red carpets. Starting her career in 2009 studying at Makeup Designory Manhattan, New York she received her degree in the Masters Program, graduating at the top of her class in both beauty and special Fx makeup. In 2013 she was featured in Makeup Designory's own school catalog featuring her "Big bad wolf" piece. With her Love of beauty and eagerness to learn more about the industry she went on to study under one of the Top original lash artists in Xtreme Lash Training. Receiving her Advanced Certification in Eyelash Extensions and Advanced SugarLash certification in Eyelash Lift and tints as well as her full Aesthetic Licence, Samantha continues to be involved in the community and industry by sponsoring important platforms. Most recently she served as a sponsor and judge for Miss New jersey and Miss new York earth pageants whos goal is to find women who are dedicated to uphold the advocacy to preserve and restore Mother Earth.