About

Jessi’s creativity transcends mere skill; it represents a vibrant lifestyle and a deep passion that fuels her artistry. Since beginning her journey as a certified Makeup Artist in 1999 with prestigious cosmetic brands, she has experienced how enhancing appearances can powerfully boost confidence and performance. Since 2003, Jessi has worked closely with photographers and videographers, honing her self-editing skills to amplify their work in makeup artistry and hairstyling across a diverse range of skin tones and ages. With a keen eye for detail, strong intuition, and expert self-editing techniques, she is devoted to creating unforgettable experiences for her talent, crew, and clients, finding great satisfaction in her craft.

Now with more than two decades of artistry, Jessi Pagel stands out as a premiere on-location makeup and hair artist. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to collaborate with celebrities and contribute to commercials, television productions, music videos, portraits and live events. Her talent has been showcased in both national and international ad campaigns and lifestyle magazines. Jessi’s artistic journey has taken her to dynamic locations such as Las Vegas, Nashville, New York, Utah, Hawaii and California before she established her base in Austin, TX in 2010. Since 2016, she has been honored to be recognized among Austin’s leading Makeup Artists, a testament to her dedication and skill that she cherishes each year. Contact Jessi today for your production needs in and outside of Texas, she has makeup and would love to travel.

Austin Voyage Interview with Jessi Pagel

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Clientele

Commercial – Dr. Pepper + Keurig, Hey Dude, Indeed, Safelite, Total Wine & More, Thorogood USA, Dell, Shiner, Lone Star Beer, Alienware, Country Crock, Brooks Running, Shokz, Under Armour, Nulo for PetSmart, Carmex, Refinery29, Academy Sport + Outdoors, American Rag for Macy’s, SCAD, Whole Foods Market, Pine Bros., NIKE and more

Television – PBS’s Energy Switch, CNN’s LBJ – Triumph and Tragedy, The Leftovers, Dusk Till Dawn, 48 Hours, CBS News, A & E, The Travel Channel, ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC, CBS, VH1, MTV and more

Print & Editorial – People Magazine, Runner’s World, Nylon, ELLE, Lucky, Harper’s Bazaar, Revolver, Lucky Magazine, Skinny Magazine and more

Celebrities – Jude Law, Rob Lowe, Amy Adams, Sarah Lancaster,  Dan Rather, Joe Pantoliano, Shannen Doherty, Eliza Dushku, Jennifer Tilly, Patrick Warburton, Brad Garrett, Lew Temple, Austin Nichols, Hassie Harrison, Josh Duhamel, Lynn Collins, Tom Sizemore, Andre Agassi, Don Cheadle, Pete Holmes, Kumail Nanjiani, T.J. Miller, Morgan Freeman, Clint Howard, Jake Lacey, Beck Bennett, Corey Feldman, Jason Alexander, Kate McKinnon, Malcom McDowell, Nikki Reed, Paget Brewster, Thomas Middleditch, Jay Pharoah, Matthew McConaughey, Ron Livingston, Peyton Manning, Orel Hershiser, Tito Ortiz and more

Musicians – Charley Crockett, Randy Rogers, Shane Smith, Gary P Nunn, Dan + Shay, Kris Kristofferson, Jessi Colter, Shooter Jennings, Ryan Bingham, Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale from Devo, Terri Nunn from Berlin, Martha Davis from the Motels, Dan + Shay, Neon Trees, The Killers, Megedeth, Tom Araya, Scott Ian, Shaky Graves (Alejandro Rose-Garcia), Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, Dale Watson, Cage the Elephant, Mumford and Sons, Sunny Sweeney, Avenged Sevenfold and more