Cia Mandarello is a Toronto based hairstylist, makeup artist and groomer with a career spanning almost 2 decades. Having a deep-rooted love for all facets of art, Mandarello graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Fine Art, English Literature and Philosophy. Wanting to apply her creative skills in the fashion and beauty industry, she went on to receive a diploma in makeup artistry at Sheridan College. While Mandarello worked as an education specialist for Tarte Cosmetics, she traveled across Canada leading product education and training seminars. Finding joy in sharing her experience and knowledge, Mandarello teaches at Sheridan College, and is currently the Makeup for Media and Creative Arts Program Coordinator.
Mandarello’s precision in craft and attention to detail has allowed her to bring her talents her around the world, including Couture week in Paris, Itay and the UK. Mandarello has worked with celebrities including Hailey Beiber, Rose Bryne, Michelle Rodriguez, Leslie Mann, Emma Corrin, Yvonne Strahovski, Karine Vanasse, Bobby Cannavale, The Beaches, Morris Chestnut and Auston Matthews.
Mandarello has lent her talents to beauty clients including Hermes, Indochino, MAC Cosmetics, Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart, Quo, Reebok, Wet ‘n’ Wild, Mary Kay, Marcelle, The Face Shop, Andrews, Canada Goose, Simons, Aritzia and many more.
In addition, her work can be seen in the pages of Refinery29, Nuvo Magazine, Elle Canada, Hollywood Reporter, Sharp Magazine, The Kit, FASHION Magazine, Mariage Quebec, and Metal Magazine.
