Axel Makeup Academy

With over 15 years of experience as a makeup artist and Hairstylist, Axel Vasquez has become one of the most influential beauty experts in the DC metro Area and Latin America. On 2019 He appeared on Lifetime TV in American Beauty Star S2 Hosted By super model Ashley Graham.

His passion for beauty has led him into a very successful career; his trademark is a mix between glamorous and editorial beauty, always enhancing the beauty of women of all colors and age. 

His portfolio is filled with the most beautiful models in the DMV area, international celebrities like Bravo TV star Candice Dillard, Latin Grammy winner Nella Rojas, Reggaeton Superstar Karol G, former Miss Universe Ireland Fionnghuala O’Reilly and the former Miss United States Andromeda Petters.

His experience goes from New York Fashion Week, DC Swim week as beauty director working for designers and brands such as Michael Castello. Axel is the creative director and CEO of his successful brand, which includes The Glam Truck by Axel, Axel PRO and Axel Makeup Academy located in Herndon Virginia.

Axel also enjoys teaching and sharing his techniques with thousands of students each year, teaching workshops in the most important cities in the USA, Puerto Rico and Guatemala. 

Axel Vasquez is a Guatemalan native who moved to the U.S. when he was 15 years old. Since then, he perfected his craft and built his brand around pageant beauty. He is passionate about inspiring people to embrace their individuality. Growing up, he styled his sister’s hair and makeup in secret out of fear of being ridiculed. Today, Axel Vasquez is proud to share his talent with his students.