I’m Willow Covey, a Los Angeles-based makeup artist originally from Austin, TX. I grew up in a very artistic family, expressing yourself through art came in many mediums. My journey into the world of makeup began early, sparked by a lifelong love of whimsical films like Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal and Mike Myers’s Cat in the Hat, which my parents introduced me to at a young age. Watching Face Off on Syfy and seeing my father airbrushing for our theater company deepened my passion for transformative movie makeup. Though I grew up performing on stage, I often shadowed my dad, helping with design and stepping in when he couldn’t be there. This led to my first major role as makeup department head for the district-wide production of The Little Mermaid the summer before high school.

To stay on track with my passion, I attended cosmetology school in the mornings while still in high school, gaining valuable skills in anatomy, hair, skin, and nails. After graduating and earning my cosmetology license, I moved to Los Angeles to attend Cinema Makeup School, where I completed the Complete Track. This program allowed me to refine my technical skills, learn lab techniques, and start building important industry connections.

Now licensed in both Texas and California, I’ve worked on a diverse range of projects, including films, television series, music videos, print, live theater, and lab work. I’m known for my versatility and meticulous attention to detail, often incorporating macabre and emotional elements into my work. Whether it’s hair styling, glam, gore, or creating creatures, I’m dedicated to making each person feel beautifully extraordinary.