MORE ABOUT MIA..

Hey, it’s Mia Banks -- an on-air personality by day and beauty expert by night based in Little Rock,AR. Growing up I fell in love with beauty by watching my mom apply her Fashion Fair and FloriRoberts faves each morning before dropping me off for school. I even played in her makeup on the occasion that I didn’t get caught. It was during these developmental years that I learned the power of makeup: Beauty flows from within but is enhanced with your hands.

Fast forward to 2010, I was introduced to a new level of black girl magic as I trekked the campus of Howard University as a graduate student. I quickly realized that most students at HBCUS come to slay the day, which became my mantra.

As a small-town millennial from Arkansas, I was determined to level up more than my bachelor’s degree. Quickly enamored with the fast-paced lifestyle, east coast fashions and diverse culture of the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia), I solicited a classmate, who was a MAC freelance artist, for a quick one-on-one makeup lesson.

I was hooked again and never looked back. YouTube makeup tutorials became my form of leisure, and commitment to excellence led me to positions with Sephora, MAC Cosmetics, where I as a certified makeup and freelance artist for a combined 7 years helping thousands of women master their everyday makeup and skincare needs.

Today, I focus on helping the Black Girl Next Door maneuver this vast beauty genre to best suit her needs. Whether it is her wedding day, first day of high school or a night out with the girls, I’m her go-to, virtual beauty expert.

As an on-air talent and beauty expert, I have coined myself a beauty personality to increase my value as I merge my expertise of media and makeup.

Passionate, purpose-driven, and persistent, I truly believe in this quote: “When you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good you become great!”

Follow my story on social (@itsmiabanks), as I master my journey to holistic success, while looking and feeling my best.