Monica Lusk
- Make-Up Department
Monica Lusk acquired an adept affinity for hair at a young age. She realized then while growing up in Memphis, TN. that this was more of a career than a hobby. She began to hone her craft for a career that would take her many places throughout life. At the tender age of 17 she began cosmetology classes under the tutelage of the renown LeBria Hickman. After graduation, Monica matriculated to Upscale D'Elegance in downtown Memphis where she garnered the skills to embark on the next chapter of her life. In 2000, she became the sole proprietor of Monica's Creation where she would ultimately lead a team that was responsible for the looks of what the south is known for; Beauty Pageants. She was the driving force behind the designs that inspired what pageant looks are to this day. In 2007 a very close client, whom had been with Monica from the beginning of her career was diagnosed with cancer. After some rounds of chemotherapy she lost the majority of her hair. This propelled Monica the next phase of her career which was with The Hair Club for Men and Women. She found this to be the most rewarding and fulfilling job to date. To see the looks of the clients face when the chair was turned to the mirror was life changing. In 2020, after more than 20 years in the business, destiny once again made a personal call to Monica. Her best friend is makeup artist to the stars, Trent Simmons, and while heading a makeup department for a network show, he called to say the Hair Department Head was looking for additionals. On faith Monica packed up, moved to Atlanta, and as the say the rest is HERstory.