Ashley Nazario, known as Pepper—or as many know her, "Your Local Makeup Fairy"—is a New York City-based makeup artist, beauty educator, content creator, and public speaker. Born and raised in the Bronx, her work is inspired by the diversity, creativity, and authenticity of the city she calls home.

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Since beginning her career in 2014, Pepper has built a multifaceted career spanning professional makeup artistry, education, live events, brand partnerships, and creative content. Through Perfected By Pepper, she has cultivated a welcoming community where artistry meets encouragement, helping aspiring artists and beauty lovers grow their confidence, refine their skills, and embrace their individuality.

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Whether she's behind the chair, on stage teaching, creating educational content online, or speaking to a room full of artists, Pepper believes makeup should feel intentional, empowering, and accessible.

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To her, beauty has never been about perfection—it's about discovering what makes you uniquely you. Every lesson, appointment, and piece of content is rooted in connection, creativity, and the belief that makeup can be a powerful tool for self-expression, confidence, and opportunity.

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No matter where you are in your beauty journey, Pepper is here to remind you of one thing:

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You deserve to feel magical.

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