About
Michelle Cardoza
Originally from New York and now based in New Orleans, Michelle Cardoza is a Honduran-American makeup artist, licensed cosmetologist, and founder of Michelle C. Makeup & Groomer.
Since 2011, Michelle has built a career spanning film, television, live events, corporate productions, advertising, editorial, bridal, and private clients. Known for her calm presence, polished artistry, and thoughtful leadership, she is trusted by producers, executives, brands, planners, talent, and private clients alike. She is also a proud member of IATSE Local 798, representing professional makeup artists and hairstylists in film and television.
Through Michelle C. Makeup & Groomer, Michelle leads a carefully selected team of makeup artists and hairstylists, allowing the company to support everything from private appointments to large-scale productions. Every artist representing the company is chosen not only for their talent, but also for their professionalism, integrity, adaptability, discretion, and commitment to creating an exceptional client experience.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Michelle believes great artistry begins with trust. Whether preparing on-camera talent, leading beauty departments for live events, or creating personalized wedding-day experiences, she approaches every project with preparation, organization, and attention to detail, ensuring every client feels comfortable, confident, and ready for the room ahead.
Ready for every room..
“Michelle is amazing! Professional calm and sweet. Thank you for making us feel special and beautiful! Makeup lasted all night!!”
“Michelle thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you did on our wedding day. You made me, my mom, and my bridesmaids feel so beautiful, confident, and completely taken care of from start to finish. Your talent is unmatched, but what really stood out was your calm energy, patience, and willingness to stay the entire day to do touch ups and made sure everything was perfect!”
“Michelle is hands down THE BEST beauty expert I’ve ever worked with. She’s a professional and this shows in her work from start to finish. Michelle doesn’t just show up to do makeup/hair, she creates an experience! She so kindly gifted me with a Bridal makeup/hair kit to get me through my wedding day/night and welcomed me to my appointment with lovely flowers which brightened my day instantly. I honestly could go on and on about the positive experience I had working with Michelle, bottom line is she truly is the best in the industry. She nailed the makeup & hair look I asked for, both were perfect, exactly what I wanted. I would highly recommend Michelle and hope I get to work with her again for years to come.”
“Michelle did a wonderful job on my makeup and the makeup of my mom, my bridesmaids and my mother in law. Thank you Michelle for making me look my best!”
“Michelle Cardoza is amazing! Very professional, and she also has an eye for the small details. I had tattoos that had to be covered for a particular photo shoot, and without a doubt Michelle was on it! I was in complete shock when I saw how well she covered them up, let’s not forget how’s quick she was able to do it as well!! Thank you Michelle, I look forward to working with you again!!”
“Michelle is one of the most talented artists I have worked with and she is amazing at bridal makeup and hair. She is very professional and has an amazing kit! I would defiantly recommend her for any of your glam needs. OH, PS I love how sanitary she is. I have dealt with artists that seem to not keep up with cleanliness standards. Michelle is a professional through and through.”
“Michelle was a lifesaver for me. I found her after two trials that were disasters and I really was thinkingt the ‘look’ I wanted was unachievable. She, however, totally understood what I wanted and perfected the look. She did the eye I wanted exactly and my makeup lasted all night. I have already recommended her to friends that were super impressed with her at their weddings. I can’t say enough about her talent as an artist. All of my bridesmaids were super happy with their makeup as well. My only regret is I didn’t hire her for my hair as well because my hairstylist messed up my hair and so Michelle stayed behind to try and trouble shoot and fix it. My mom was so appreciative she was there and was impressed with her talents as well. She gave off such an awesome vibe for this special day. Michelle is super talented and professional and if you follow her work on instagram you can see she has a wide variety of looks she puts together from more dramatic to more natural. I can’t wait to have another excuse to get my makeup done so I can hire her!”