Lauren Nicely

Lauren Nicely runs Lo Nicely Skin & Beauty, where she works as a makeup artist and as an esthetician. Her early clients were friends and family, and her roster has since grown through referrals, relationships with industry professionals and social media. She has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram. She has spent over six years working as a professional makeup artist. Her work is known for clean, fresh and precise makeup application, and bridal makeovers are a particular focus. She is the principal makeup artist for Ashley Boalch Darby of Bravo's Real Housewives of Potomac, and her clients have included Kenya Moore, Amber Riley and Gabrielle Dennis. She started teaching makeup classes in 2014. Those classes have taken place in Washington, D.C., the Carolinas, New York City, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Florida, Jamaica and the U.S. Virgin Islands. She was lead makeup artist for Milani Cosmetics at the Ubiquitous Trade Show in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Her work has appeared in Essence Magazine's digital publication, Hype Hair Magazine, The Knot, The B Collective and Munaluchi Bride. Lauren is available for speaking engagements, brand partnerships, product reviews and panels.