🖤 Licensed Cosmetologist | MUD Graduate | SFX Artist | ADD Superpower | Mom | Dog Mom

Known for her precision, hygiene, and laser focus, Ariel brings grounded, intentional care—especially for clients with anxiety or sensory needs.

🛠️ Built From Grit, Raised in the Valley

Licensed in California and Texas with 10+ years of experience, Ariel trained at MUD under top industry names.

But Ariel’s story started long before makeup chairs and film sets. At just 16, she began grooming dogs — a job that sparked her insatiable creative drive and lifelong commitment to care.

She welcomed the outcast and the forgotten, offering beauty, attention, and belonging to those who needed it most.

Her early passion grew into thousands of hours of accredited education and training — painting, prosthetics, SFX, wigs, extensions, and color mastery. Every year, her skills evolve. Every client benefits from her relentless dedication to learning, her LA-rooted aesthetic, and her unwavering attention to detail.

🎬 IMDb-Credited | Bridal-Tested | Camera-Ready

Ariel is an IMDb-credited Hair & Makeup Artist, regularly flying between Dallas and Los Angeles for film, TV, and celebrity projects.

Her portfolio includes everything from red carpet glam to SFX — think realistic bruising, aging, wounds, and complete prosthetic transformations. Whether you’re in front of the camera or walking down the aisle, Ariel brings Hollywood-level expertise and artistry to every appointment. Visit her page.

🧠 ADD Is Her Superpower

Her brain moves fast. Her kit stays clean. Her focus? Laser-sharp.

Ariel’s neurodivergent mind makes her a better artist—especially for kids, anxious clients, or those who’ve felt overlooked in other chairs. This hyper-focus means every client receives 100% of her attention, and her calm presence is especially valued by those with anxiety, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities — including children. She works quietly, intentionally, and listens deeply. No chaos. No judgment. Just clean, focused beauty with care.

“I see every client the way I see my kit—unique, layered, and deserving of care.”
— Ariel Velasquez-Stevens

💍 From Camera to Ceremony

Ariel specializes in:

• Bridal and quinceañera glam

• Men's grooming for headshots + media

• Red carpet + editorial beauty

• TV, film, and on-set SFX

• Mobile glam for productions, VIP events, and weddings

She’s especially known for her compassionate, client-first approach — creating a safe, calm space where every client feels seen, heard, and celebrated.

🍿 Media & SFX Credentials

✅ IMDb‑credited HMUA now flying between LA and Dallas

✅ Skilled in bridal, editorial, and realistic SFX (prosthetics, wounds, aging)

✅ Trusted in high‑pressure sets, editorial studios, and mobile salons

🏡 Based in Dallas. Rooted in LA.

Ariel lives in Dallas with her husband and five rescue dogs—but her work is bicoastal.
She proudly serves:

• Dallas, Rockwall, Sulphur Springs, Commerce, Heath (mobile & salon)

• Studio City, Woodland Hills (weekly LA appointments)

She’ll never stop flying. But she’s building something real in Texas.

💬 Beyond the Chair

Together with her husband—a solar manufacturing director and founder of a national bioeconomy project—Ariel supports women in underserved communities, mentors young artists, and offers pro bono beauty services for schools, creatives, and nonprofits.

“Beauty is how I hold space. It’s how I say: ‘You matter. You belong. You’re worth every detail.’”

Ready to be Sculpted, Seen, and Created?