Mayvis Payne
New York-based Makeup Artist with more than fifteen years of experience in film/television, print, digital, bridal, runway, fashion and retail beauty.
An impressive and growing client list is testament that Ms. Payne is in demand and is referenced to consistently deliver exceptional, creative and professional results. She and her team are often seen (behind the scenes) on location, on set with celebrity clientele, and red carpet events.
Although known as a Celebrity Makeup Artist, her passion is making beautiful the everyday client. She's often heard saying, "Everybody's a star in my chair"!
She has worked with celebrities such as T.I., Common, the late Dr. Maya Angelou, Piers Morgan, James Comey, Jennifer Holliday, Mo Rocca, T. Pain, Cissy Houston and countless others.
Mayvis has worked behind the scenes on such shows as BBC News Night, Black Girls Rock, My Grandmother's Ravioli, NatGeo TV, Wanna Make This?, to name a few.
Her television credits include A&E, Cooking Channel, Food Network, Fuse TV, History Channel, Lifetime, NatGeoTV, Overstock.com, TVLand, WeTV and many others.
In the Spring of 2017, Mayvis launched a luxury cosmetic line, LIPLOX, which features gorgeous lip glosses and lipsticks. Additionally, LASHLOX was launched in the Summer of 2019. LASHLOX features a collection of Mink Eyelashes and an innovative 2-in-1 Power Eyeliner (liner and lash adhesive).
In the Spring of 2021, Mayvis became a first-time author, with her Amazon #1 Bestseller, LIPGLOSS CHRONICLES: CONFESSIONS OF A CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST. The memoir and inspiring manual made its debut on a Times Square billboard and has become a staple on coffee tables and bookshelves all over the world.
Speaking engagements, guest appearances, radio spots and onsite makeup classes are just a few of the things that keep Mayvis in demand. As a veteran in the beauty industry, you are sure to hear more from this Makeup Maven.