From the early age of six, Tokiko destined herself to become a makeup artist. Raised in Japan, she experimented with makeup and hairstyles all throughout her teens, then immediately enrolled in a local beauty college after finishing high school. After completing her program, she trained again at Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles, CA and has been providing freelance makeup and hair services for six years. Tokiko’s versatile and forward-thinking styles speak for her more naturally reserved disposition, as she passionately expresses herself through makeup and hair design. Each face structure or eye bone is a palette for her to communicate her thoughts. Because Tokiko did her own makeup and hair at her wedding, she understands the stresses that come with the process and uses this experience to relate to her clients. Tokiko remains honest and open about her opinions and believes in collaboration: together with her clients, she always finds a way to each bride look and feel beautiful.

I draw my inspiration from: Anything and everything that catches my eye. I love people watching, flipping through magazines, watching TV, browsing Pinterest and Instagram. Seeing the different trends and styles that people identify with inspires my work. I like to follow a lot of fashion and beauty bloggers as well, and I feel that keeping up with what is “current” is important, especially in a world that is constantly changing.
In my makeup bag I must always have: Lip balm, Stila Convertible Color in Peony, Poppy, Petunia or Tulip, eye drops, lotion and hand sanitizer!
The top three things on my bucket list are:
1. Travel to Europe, Thailand, Australia, Japan, somewhere
tropical and beachy like the Bahamas;
2. Learn Spanish and re-learn French;
3. Have a permanent place to call my own home.

I am: sweet
My work is: thoughtful
I draw my inspiration from: Beauty, nature, friends, random strangers, media, celebrities….the possibilities are endless!
In my makeup bag I must always have: Labello Lip Balm and waterproof eyeliner pencil (currently Solone gel eyeliner from Asia).
The top three things on my bucket list are:
1. Travel;
2. Travel;
3. Travel. I definitely want to explore Asia and Europe one of these days when I have the time AND the money (those two never seem to go hand in hand…).

I am: versatile
My work is: flawless
I draw my inspiration from: Art and different cultures around the world. Art has always held a special place in my heart. It is timeless, and an expression of our human creative nature. As a little girl, I used to draw faces and pay special attention to the eyes and facial features. Enhancing your best features and making the eyes sparkle is my trade so to speak. And hair? Well, if you have great makeup you have to have fabulous hair too. That’s my philosophy!
In my makeup bag I must always have: concealer, blush, brow pencil, and mascara. With these four items I can get away with a nice, clean, natural everyday look.
The top three things on my bucket list are:
1. Visit Asia;
2. Machu Picchu in Peru;
3. And Egypt.

I am: quirky
My work is: natural on fleek
I draw my inspiration from: Parisians, Beyoncé, Iris Apfel, Francesca Tolot, and pop culture.
In my makeup bag I must always have: Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix, Anastasia Brow Wiz in Ebony, Lancôme Artliner in Noir, and Tony Moly Petite Bunny Gloss Bar just because it’s cute.
The top 3 things on my bucket list are:
1. Eat at Sukiyabashi Jiro in Japan;
2. Learn to identify trees;
3. Become good friends with Snoop Dogg.

I am: optimistic
My work is: passionate
I draw my inspiration from: the combination of what I see and hear. I am a big believer of nature of life, therefore, anything that catches my eyes can instantly inspire me. Listening to different types of music is another method that helps me create ideas.
In my makeup bag I must always have: Bobbi Brown pressed powder and Art Stick, Estee Lauder Oil Lip Tint.
The top three things on my bucket list are:
1. Learn flower arrangement;
2. Travel to the Aegean Sea;
3. View cherry blossoms in Japan.

I am: virtuous
My work is: detail-oriented
I draw my inspiration from: each season’s new fashion trend.
Sometimes from traveling, getting ideas from people living in different areas.
In my makeup bag I must always have: Cle de Peau Enriched Luminizer lip balm and Sisley Phyto-Poudre compact.
The top three things on my bucket list are:
1. Have my own business;
2. Travel to the Maldives;
3. Have a puppy.

I am: enthusiastic
My work is: expressive
I draw my inspiration from: The beautiful things in life such as friends, family, nature, photos and beauty that shines from within.
In my makeup bag I must always have: A compact powder, oil blotting paper, & lipstick/gloss.
The top three things on my bucket list are:
1. To travel to Europe, Australia, and Africa;
2. To raise my children up to have righteous characteristics;
3. One of my biggest dreams is to have a nonprofit organization helping children without families.