Nikki is the creator and founder of the amazing cosmetic brand Dollup Beauty – a local craft beauty brand focused on creating tailor-made products for the modern woman. After a 10-year career as a freelance makeup artist – that included myriad accolades such as magazine covers, feature films and creating looks for high-profile clients – Nikki invented a makeup case that started her on an exciting journey of launching a full cosmetic brand. Since launching in 2015, Nikki has guided Dollup to becoming a national brand that has been featured in Real Simple, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, Instyle Magazine and into national retail distribution.

Nikki resides on the show, Green Acres. (Not literally, but her home life definitely resembles it!) Living on a farm in Iowa with her husband, horses, dogs, cats, chickens, and guineas, she can often be seen doing farm chores in her heels.

 

Melissa is the Dollup Beauty account coordinator and founder of the new lash company DayLash.  She is an amazing Iowa based freelance makeup artist that works year round creating countless bridal looks for wedding parties all over Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and beyond. Melissa has been perfecting her makeup looks for over 10 years, first by starting in the industry as a licensed in cosmetology and then following her passion as a makeup artist working for the number one leading makeup brand in the world, MAC Cosmetics. She also worked as an assistant to celebrity makeup artist, Amanda Jacobellis. In her free time, Melissa freelances for on site makeup artistry needs, including bridal and wedding parties, airbrush makeup, print, special occasions and photo shoots. Her training and experience in the industry has made her an expert in creating a flawless look for any special day.

Lauren has been an aspiring makeup artist her whole life, beginning as a young 4 year old wearing lipstick to preschool. After doing all of her friend's makeup for high-school dances, date nights and girls nights out- Lauren continued to grow as a beauty enthusiast. Lauren loves admiring, creating and polishing beauty. After living in California for two years and working as a makeup artists for special events and weddings, her fiery passion for beauty only grew. Lauren loves working her artistry magic to perfect a hollywood style contour while looking seamless, naturally beautiful and glowing-from-within. Lauren is committed to helping all women receive the tools they need to accomplish a gorgeous, flawless makeup look, while helping women to discover their rich natural beauty.