ERICA WHELAN


Erica Whelan is a New York-based make-up artist and hairstylist. Over the past 15 years, she has built a successful career as a make-up artist and hairstylist for fashion week shows, editorial shoots, high-profile red-carpet events, and advertising campaigns. Her clients value Erica’s creativity, versatility, and easy-going personality.

Growing up during the Supermodel era, Erica lives for a glamourous moment which she interprets into a healthy glowing complexion and a sultry smokey eye. Her secret weapon as a make-up artist is to incorporate current trends into timeless, elevated, polished looks for her clients at any age.

As a trusted beauty expert, Erica’s beauty tips and tricks have been featured in national and online publications such as Allure, Good Housekeeping, POPSUGAR, and Refinery29. 

Erica is a member of IATSE Local 798. As a make-up artist additional, she has worked on notable tv shows like Succession, And Just Like That, The Gilded Age, Gossip Girl, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Did you know Erica Whelan is a licensed barber? To view her male grooming work, please visit www.ericawhelangrooming.com


CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Advertising: Adidas, Avon, Birchbox, Garnier Fructis, L’Oreal, Rimmel London, Sally Hansen

  • Editorial: Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Seventeen, Teen Vogue

  • Celebrities: Peyton List, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, Steve O, Guillermo Diaz, Ashleigh Murray, Lily Gladstone, Samantha Bee, Emmanuelle Chirqui, Andrea Barber

  • Fashion Shows (Assisted): Michael Kors, Altuzarra, Alice & Olivia, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Betsey Johnson, DKNY, Opening Ceremony.