As a makeup artist, photographer, and entrepreneur, Danessa Myricks is one of the most influential leaders in the beauty industry. She is widely credited for leading groundbreaking product development for some of the most popular brands before launching her own brand, Danessa Myricks Beauty, in 2015.
 
Starting out as a self-taught makeup artist, Ms. Myricks learned how to use products in unconventional ways to create extraordinary looks. She began to teach her techniques to artists, quickly defining herself as a leading educator in the beauty space. Her corporate journey further revealed what she personally knew—that the world of makeup still felt exclusionary to many. So, she decided to reimagine the beauty landscape and launched her own inclusive brand.
 
Referred to as the “Willy Wonka of Beauty”, Ms. Myricks takes a revolutionary approach to product development resulting in award-winning, innovative, multi-use products. To date, Danessa Myricks Beauty has been awarded over 100 accolades, including nine Allure Best of Beauty awards, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list, and honored twice on WWD’s Most Powerful Beauty Brands list, to name a few.
 
Ms. Myricks remains deeply rooted in her artistry while scaling a beauty brand built on inclusivity, creativity, and community. As Chief Executive Officer, she continues to push boundaries, fostering a global community grounded in love, freedom of self-expression, and connecting hearts and minds through beauty.