Jalia Pettis, Professional Freelance Makeup Artist

Phoenix, AZ

$300 - $15000

Travels up to 200 miles

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Importance of a Facial

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Jewelry Shoot

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Agency Model Shoot

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Maternity Photoshoot

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Bridal Client

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Overview

I’m Jalia Pettis, a dually licensed hair and makeup artist, educator, and creative director. I bring a thoughtful, inclusive approach to every project, making sure every look and visual tells a story that’s polished, intentional, and true to the people in front of the camera. I partner with brands, teams, and creatives to deliver work that’s professional, impactful, and memorable. Allow me to be your beauty pro of choice!


Reviews

6 reviews

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Jennifer C.

November 7, 2022
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Unbelievably talented!!!

Julia is a miracle worker! I booked a couple hours in advance, she answered immediately, she asked what look I was going for and absolutely nailed it. Not only did she make me look like a natural bombshell for the evening, she gave me pointers and tips on how to recreate what she was doing and followed up by sending me photos of how she applied my makeup step by step so I could do it myself. She has a great personality and went above and beyond my expectations!

Hired as: Makeup Artist

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Jalia Pettis, Professional Freelance Makeup Artist

Thank you so much Jennifer, I was happy to be of service!


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Sherreese M.

October 20, 2019
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Amazing!

Jalia is extremely talented and professional. She goes out of her way to make you feel and look stunning! Thanks Jalia for making my special day amazing and helping out the small details too.

Hired as: Makeup Artist

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Jalia Pettis, Professional Freelance Makeup Artist

You are so very welcome! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day.


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Aubrey G.

April 17, 2019
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Awesome

They were awesome and worked well with everyone. They were prompt and on time and very pleasant to work with. We had a lot of men in our group that were not very excited about hair and makeup and they did a great job engaging them.

I would recommend as well as use again for future events

Hired as: Makeup Artist

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Jalia Pettis, Professional Freelance Makeup Artist

Thank you so much for this amazing review! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have a future need.


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Michelle D.

May 13, 2018
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Loved my makeup by Jalia!

I'm new to the area and using Gigsalad. I chose Jalia because I liked her website and photos of her work. She also looked professional and easy to work with. From the time I made contact to the end Jalia was very professional. She was also prompt and made sure I was comfortable during the whole process. My makeup looked amazing. I'm not sure what lashes she used on me but I liked how they didn't look like fake eyelashes. Also, Julia's assistant Louella did some magic to my hair that is hard to hold curls. It still looks great after sleeping all night.

Overall, this was a great experience and I highly recommend Jalia.

Hired as: Makeup Artist

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Jalia Pettis, Professional Freelance Makeup Artist

Wow, this is such a huge compliment. I'm so very happy that you were pleased with your experience from start to stop. Thank you for entrusting me as your glam service provider!


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Akosha M.

June 8, 2017
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Phenomenal make up artist

My experience with Jalia was incredible. She's an expert make up artist and made me sparkle and shine. She is extremely professional and I look forward to working with her again.

Hired as: Makeup Artist

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Jalia Pettis, Professional Freelance Makeup Artist

It was my pleasure to be of service to Akosha. My goal is to ensure my clients are relaxed during their makeup application. The pictures were also gorgeous, glad I was able to be a part of your day! Looking forward to being of service in the bear future.

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Booking information

Price range: $300 - $15000

Languages: English

Insurance: $2,000,000 - Liability to cover me and my work

Unions: Freelancers Union

About

I am a multidisciplinary makeup artist, hairstylist, educator, and creative director based in Arizona. With expertise across all skin tones and hair textures, my work spans film, television, editorial, and live production. As the Visionary of 3Jay Productions, I lead a team that provides hair and makeup artistry, fashion production, and curated photo shoots bringing concepts to life through intentional and impactful visual storytelling.

My talents have earned me numerous accolades, including being a 4X NAHA Finalist, LiveFashionAwards Finalist for Educator of the Year (2025), Denman Stage Star USA (2023), Global Image Awards Finalist (2023), NAHA Makeup Artist of the Year (2022), and International Beauty Industry Award Winner (2020–2021). I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of clients, from global brands to musicians, celebrities, and athletes.

A truly multifaceted artist, I excel in clean beauty, men’s grooming, red carpet prep, editorial glam, and more. Beyond the brush, I am a passionate educator and speaker, committed to mentoring the next generation of beauty professionals through immersive training, industry insight, and purpose-driven creative collaboration.

Past booked events

November 2022

05

Saturday

Cocktail Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Paradise Valley, AZ

December 2021

02

Thursday

Personal Occasion

7:00am - 7:45am

Phoenix, AZ

August 2020

20

Thursday

Product Promotion

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Chandler, AZ

July 2020

18

Saturday

Personal Occasion

4:00am - 5:00am

Chandler, AZ

October 2019

19

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Phoenix, AZ

12

Saturday

Corporate Event

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Phoenix, AZ

April 2019

16

Tuesday

Product Promotion

8:30am - 10:00am

Tempe, AZ

May 2018

12

Saturday

Personal Occasion

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Glendale, AZ

April 2018

14

Saturday

Prom/After Prom Party

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Litchfield Park, AZ

October 2017

07

Saturday

Product Promotion

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Tempe, AZ

June 2017

24

Saturday

Personal Occasion

8:30am - 9:30am

Mesa, AZ

03

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Tempe, AZ

December 2016

30

Friday

Personal Occasion

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Glendale, AZ

August 2016

01

Monday

Nonprofit Event

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Phoenix, AZ

December 2015

29

Tuesday

Holiday Party (Christmas)

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Buckeye, AZ

12

Saturday

Campus Event

10:00am - 3:00pm

Phoenix, AZ

November 2015

15

Sunday

House Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Chandler, AZ

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