Biography

Hair Stylist

Stephanye 'Jewel' Di Fabio has worked in the beauty and fashion industry since 1996. She began as a Nail Technician and later trained to become a Cosmetologist at Carsten’s Institute of Hair Design; Tempe, Arizona. Graduated and newly licensed by 1998, her goal and focus has always been to utilize all training available to become a professional freelance artist.

Through the years, Jewel committed herself to achieving her dream of becoming a professional freelance hair artist for photography and multi-media. She worked side by side with some the valley's leading photographers so to learn the skills needed to become an excellent photographic hair designer. Her skills are utilized regularly for photographers on magazine photo shoots and model portfolios.

Her dream of becoming a commercial artist became her reality in 2003 with the Arizona Cardinal's Cheerleaders 2004 Swimsuit Calendar. Jewel's commercial styling and celebrity accomplishments have been published on the covers and within various magazines such as Post, Star, Us Weekly, In Touch, and Beauty Launchpad. This new demand in freelance assignments allowed Jewel to take a her dream and make it a reality by creating ArtisticFreelance.com in 2005.

Make Up Artist

During these increasing accomplishments, Jewel began taking an added interest in cosmetic applications. While working on assignments, she followed closely with professional make-up artists, taking a special focus on bridal and fantasy make-up. She later became a freelance makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics in Arizona. After a year of developing skills taught by MAC, Jewel Launched her makeup skills at the Noise Night Club Fashion Runway Show in 2004.

Desiring to take her skills and knowledge even further, Jewel began looking for a company to become exclusive and represent. TIGI Bed Head Cosmetics began utilizing Jewel’s skills and knowledge in 2005 as a Cosmetic Educator to salons and retailers state wide. Although Jewel finds more comfort working behind the scenes, she has been seen educating and creating beautiful looks on main stages of national industry trade shows such as Long Beach, California and Las Vegas..

Jewel utilizes TIGI Hair Care Products for all her freelance hair assignments. MAC Cosmetics for her cosmetic applications. She is extremely versatile in her surroundings, works well under pressure, and is willing to work under any conditions that may come as a challenge to her. Her commitment to her clients show not only in her work but also in her professionalism.

Artistic Freelance