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Meagan Hester

Age:  29
Expertise: Dental Appliance, Prosthetic Application, Airbrush, Full Custom Creature Design
Occupation: SPFX Makeup Artist & Beauty Artist
From: Ossining, NY

Meagan has an extensive television and fashion background, working with Nickelodeon, VH1, MTV, Showtime and Music Choice. Recently, Meagan has done SFX for "Funny or Die," and for Comedy Central comedic skits. In 2008, Meagan qualified for the IMATS prosthetics competition where she placed 4th. Meagan is currently teaching special effects classes at her own studio G&H FX, which she owns with her partner Tyler Green in New York, and also has contributed to the press kits for Mehron SPFX department.Read More

Age:  29
Expertise: Dental Appliance, Prosthetic Application, Airbrush, Full Custom Creature Design
Occupation: SPFX Makeup Artist & Beauty Artist
From: Ossining, NY

Meagan has an extensive television and fashion background, working with Nickelodeon, VH1, MTV, Showtime and Music Choice. Recently, Meagan has done SFX for "Funny or Die," and for Comedy Central comedic skits. In 2008, Meagan qualified for the IMATS prosthetics competition where she placed 4th. Meagan is currently teaching special effects classes at her own studio G&H FX, which she owns with her partner Tyler Green in New York, and also has contributed to the press kits for Mehron SPFX department. Meagan first fell in love with special effects makeup when she discovered Tim Burton films.  She then decided to train at Capri Cosmetology Nanuet NY and MUD in LA. Her goal is to work on High Budget FX films in LA/ NY doing SPFX, and being more involved in sculpting and mold making.  She also plans to continue her education in FX to ensure she becomes a stronger artist.

You can follow Meagan on Twitter. @meaganhester