Today we’d like to introduce you to Eddy De La Peña.
Hi Eddy, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My creative passion for the world of beauty stems from my love of art, music, fashion, and design since an early age. Growing up as a child, I assisted my grandfather at his job in a local barbershop during summer break. Each summer, I would have the daily task of helping out with laundry, mirror cleaning, and sweeping the floors. Little did I know my grandfather was training me for what would become my future career as a hairstylist and makeup artist.
Being an artist and creative, my interest in fashion; makeup; and hairstyling grew like a roaring flame during my adolescence and young adult life. This led me to work for top cosmetic brands such as Estee Lauder, Sephora, and MAC Pro. However, I was still hungry for more knowledge and growth as a professional. Feeling inspired, I wanted to hone down on my career path at age 29, which led me to start cosmetology school at Paul Mitchell the school Miami.
While attending cosmetology school, I was fortunate to have assisted my then mentor Dee Adames at her salon, aka Cosmo School 2! A couple of years down the road, I was scouted by fashion hair & makeup artist Mark Williamson, and I am honored to have assisted him with celebrities and high fashion photoshoots. Graduating cosmetology school and assisting my mentors in the past, set the tone to help shape my future as the lead hair and makeup artist I am today.
Currently the proud owner of my salon suite EDLP – Artistry located in downtown Miami, where I welcome everyone to come and visit! In addition, I’m also a lead hair/makeup artist for a local agency called Artist Management Miami. Throughout my years of hair and makeup artistry, I’ve had the opportunity of having my work published in Vogue, GQ, and Maxim magazine to name a few.
I’ve also worked with celebrities such as Gloria Estefan, Imagine Dragons, Ivy Queen, Anitta, Nicole Scherzinger, Caroline Wozniacki, and many more. With all said my path as a hair & makeup artist career continues to grow and expand. Excited for all the new ventures to come!
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
“Nothing worth having comes easy. – Theodore Roosevelt” I would have lied if I told you there weren’t any bumps along the road, including all the emotional rollercoasters on the side.
Naturally, as an artist of any kind, life has a funny way of serving struggle as the main course. The occasional being underpaid, last-minute cancelations and ego-filled atmosphere can lead to psychological warfare. But with hard work, determination, and a little help… I was able to alleviate some of the hardships I endured.
Surrounding yourself with a strong group of inspiring and motivational people goes a very long way. My advice for anyone in life is to learn how to grow tough skin, listen to advice, and never lose sight of your end goal. The ebb and flow of life is always moving, always changing, never still. This is why as professionals, we must strive to learn, grow, and change for the better.
As you know, we’re big fans of EDLP-Artistry. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
I am the proud owner of EDLP-Artistry, which is a boutique beauty studio in the heart of Edgewater Miami. Here, I currently specialize in all things beauty, although I’m known for my hair color and makeup techniques.
My vision is to have a safe space for all who would like to relax and leave feeling a better version of themselves. If you’re looking for a change and a new look, you can choose from a. variety of beauty services including haircuts, color, treatments, and makeup.
Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
There is some exciting news brewing up for the future of EDLP Artistry. Make sure to stay up to date with all my work through social media! @edlpartistry and @eddy_delapena!
Contact Info:
- Website: edlpartistry.com
- Instagram: @edlp_artistry
- Other: edlpartistry.booksy.com
