Luxury bridal makeup close-up on mixed skin tones

Pro Luxury Makeup Artist

Nina
Mija
MUA

Nina Mija

Eight years of bridal artistry. Every face a canvas, every look a legacy. Luxury makeup for the woman who deserves nothing less.

Selected Work

Every Face,
Perfectly Told

Soft Romance

All-day wear

Soft Romance

Bridal
Mauve Muse

Soft glam

Mauve Muse

Glam
Glam & Grace

Soft glam finish

Glam & Grace

Bridal
Editorial Eyes

Neutral bold glam

Editorial Eyes

Glam
Bridal Reflection

Very natural no makeup look

Bridal Reflection

Bridal
Golden Hour

Bronzed golden glam

Golden Hour

Glam
Golden Hour II

Bronzed golden glam

Golden Hour II

Glam
Glam & Gala

Fair skin tones

Glam & Gala

Glam
Evening Luxe

Warm olive skin

Evening Luxe

Glam
Copper Glow

Copper smoky glam

Copper Glow

Bridal
Copper Glow II

Copper smoky glam

Copper Glow II

Bridal
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Services

Crafted for
Your Moment

8+

Years of Artistry

300+

Faces

12+

Editorial Covers

Skin Tones Celebrated

The Artist

Beauty without
borders

Nina Mija is a luxury makeup artist with eight years of dedicated artistry — specializing in bridal looks that transcend trends and celebrate the individual. Her approach is deeply personal: she believes every skin tone is its own masterpiece.

From deep ebony to porcelain, warm olive to cool beige, Nina works with the full spectrum of human beauty. Her luxury kit is curated to perform flawlessly on every complexion, ensuring no bride is ever an afterthought.

Nina's range spans the full artistry spectrum — from natural, radiant skin to soft glam to full editorial glam, and extends into the transformative world of special effects makeup.

Every client is met with a singular devotion: your vision is the only vision that matters. Nina's role is to elevate and execute it — flawlessly, without compromise.

Based in Chicago, IL & surrounding areas and available to travel worldwide for destination weddings and editorial campaigns.

Available for travel worldwide

Editorial

Featured in
Print & Press

Juneteenth

Woman to Woman NWI — Jun 2023

Juneteenth

Stories of two women making their own way

Minority Mental Health Month

Woman to Woman NWI — Jul 2023

Minority Mental Health Month

Connecting with a therapist about minority mental health, her practice, and passions

Teacher & Battalion Chief

Woman to Woman NWI — Aug 2023

Teacher & Battalion Chief

Spotlighting a reader-nominated teacher and fire department battalion chief

Client Stories

Words from
the Chair

"

Nina made me feel like the most beautiful version of myself on my wedding day. Every photo is flawless — even 8 hours later, my makeup hadn't moved.

Aaliyah T.

Bridal Client, Chicago, IL

FAQ

Quick Answers

Book Nina

Your Day
Deserves This

Select your service, choose your date, and secure your spot — Nina will personally confirm within 24 hours.

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Nina drives to you within a 200-mile radius of East Chicago, IN. Everything beyond that is considered out-of-state.

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