Tikiya Wadley, also known as Ms. Puff, born and raised in Miami, Florida, has always had a keen eye for beauty, fashion, and bazaar creativity.  As an adolescent Tikiya began the artistry of make-up by using lipsticks as her eye shadow and different shades of blush on her face just for fun.  Tikiya would often volunteer to do make-up for her younger cousins for various events and would be praised for her make-up artistry.  Tikiya grew an extreme passion for make-up during a life changing experience that was developed by her cousin.  She was overwhelmed by emotions yet very humbled when she realized that she made a young teen feel more beautiful and confident by enhancing their natural beauty through her make-up.  This experience created passion for the field and she became excited about learning and growing within the industry.

 

As a young adult, Tikiya began to model and was exposed to castings, video sets, photo shoots, and the behind the scene process of the industry.  Paying close attention to the hair and makeup techniques of the professional artist, Tikiya knew she could accomplish those same techniques.  Tikiya then began to research and invested in an assortment of brands/makeup products to stock up her caboodle and became educated of their purpose and appropriate placement.  Tikiya then used her knowledge and supplies, and began to perfect her craft by applying a variety of techniques on her friends and family to achieve looks that are worn by every day working class women as well as in magazines, on television, and movies.

 

Embarking into her professional career in 2010, Tikiya increased her knowledge by working as a make-up consultant at Sephora and taking freelance classes at local beauty schools.  She partnered with local businesses - Mocha Shic Events and Lights Camera Action Studio and Events, where she was able to take on a professional role as their in-house makeup artist.  She continued to study beauty and editorial to refresh and refine her artistry by becoming a MAC Cosmetics Pro member.  With proficient training and hands on experience, she began to brand herself as Eye’deas by Ms. Puff.

Tikiya is known for her personable positive attitude and energy in both business and personal relationships; while maintaining professionalism and peace as one of her top qualities.  Tikiya’s motto is PEACE Positive Energy Always Creates Excellence!