Ceejaye E. Iman

Beauty – Chicago

Born & raised in Harlem, NYC, Ceejaye E. Iman grew up around art, culture, and diversity... its as if being a artist was in her DNA. Her love for makeup and skincare began as a young teen, when her grandmother and mother used to buy and sell Avon & Mary Kay products, as well as browse the makeup counters at several department stores. At the age of 16, family, friends, and counterparts confirmed her drive for all things makeup, when they purchased her 1st makeup kit. She was not allowed to wear her makeup to school, but still practiced at home on a regular basis until her parents allowed her to wear makeup publicly. After graduating from High School in 2003 & attending College, Ceejaye moved to Chicago, enrolled in Empire Beauty\'s cosmetology program, and has not looked back since.