About the Artist

"Changing lives, one strand at a time."

Veronica Picone

Professional Extension Specialist

Certifications, Education & Career Achievements

Graduated Berkeley College with an ASD in Applied Science for Fashion Marketing and Management 2001
4.0 GPA President's List Acknowledgement Award
Certified Makeup Artist Specializing in "Celebrity and Bridal" Techniques, iMpeccable Image Inc. 2005
Published in Brides Guide New Jersey Magazine for "Pro Makeup Tips and Tricks" 2006
Registered Creative Faces By V (my party entertainment business) with the state of NJ 2016
Fully Insured by Beauty and Bodyworks
Published in NY's QMagazine Vol. 4 for Excellence in Face Painting Techniques "The Boy Design Issue" 2018
Toycon NJ's official face painter since 2016
Contracted through KidzArt NJ to teach the after school art program for Allendale Elementary School's 4th grade Acrylic Painting on Canvas Classes 2018-2019 school year
Hosted Halloween Pro Face Painting Course at the Mahwah Public Library October 2019
Instructor for various children's summer recreation art courses at the Waldwick Superdome 2018 through KidzArt and hosted several on location Acrylic on Canvas parties
Featured in the Scoop's e-news article recap of Toycon NJ 2019
Mahwah NJ's Small Business Award presented to Creative Faces By V for "Best of 2019 Make-up Artists"
Published my first children's book "Kate's First Face Paint-A Day At The Fair" available worldwide in digital and softcover format-5 Star Amazon Reviews
Positive Psychology Art Coaching Certification September 2020
HotHeads Tape-in Hair Extensions Certification 2020
Barbicide and Barbicide Covid-19 Certifications for Creative Faces By V July 2020
Body and Face Painting Infection Control Certificate of Achievement-Perfect score of 100% July 2020
Face Painting Academy Certification-Perfect score of 100% July 2020
Barbicide and Barbicide Covid-19 Certifications for Glam Locks LLC June 2021
Studied Cosmetology and Natural Hair Styling at Parisian Beauty Academy 2021
Registered Glam Locks LLC with the state of NJ June 2021
OnStange Beaded Lace Topper, Beaded Strands, Beaded Flat Weft Certifications 2021
**COMING THIS FALL** Opening of Glam Locks Salon location in Phenix Salon Suites, Paramus, NJ 2021