BEHIND THE BEAUTY

Celebrity make up artist and entrepreneur, Monifa Coffee has established a successful career, using her artistry skills to make people beautiful and make herself a house hold name in the entertainment and fashion industry.

Monifa has always had a passion for glamour, as a child she played dress up in her
Grandmothers clothes and makeup, however in 2002 Monifa had her first taste of where he rpassion could take her. Monifa was invited to do make up for her first artist under the So So Def recording label. From there she and a friend agreed to start a glam squad and Flawless Inc. was born, providing hair, make up and styling to their clients.

In 2003, Monifa and Flawless Inc were hired to to style Miss Nana, the protege of the artist BowWow. This opportunity lead to Flawless Inc. going on tour, and from there it was Lights Glamour Action!! Monifa was officially hooked with her new lifestyle & career. Working with Miss Nana soon connected Monifa with celebrity photographer, Felix Natal Jr. This 9 year partnership resulted in several industry ad campaigns and magazine spreads. Working with the likes of,Terrel Owens, BET's Terrance J & Rocsi. Such opportunities lead Monifa on a to work with other celebrities like, Adrienne Bailon, La La Vasquez, TI, Regis Feldman ,
PIX11 Tyra Show, Nickelodeon - Cast of "House of Anubis" & Cast of "Victorious" and VH1's "Love & HipHop" reality television series.

“Being able to execute the exact look you've spent hrs coming up with & seeing your client mesmerized by their new look is Amazing!”

Monifa hopes to inspire other artist to expand their craft, and step outside of their own creative box. In 2011 Monifa is working on her own make-up line that will cater to all skin tones and skin textures. In addition, Monifa is writing a book, setting out to educate and inspire others with her philosopy.

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