About Tara

Tara Savelo is an internationally acclaimed makeup artist best known for her groundbreaking work with Lady Gaga, helping to define some of the superstar’s most iconic eras. She crafted the signature winged liner and sculpted red lip that became synonymous with The Fame Monster, establishing visual language still instantly recognizable as “Gaga” today. Celebrated for her fearless, avant-garde approach, Tara brought her background as a painter into the world of beauty during the ARTPOP era, transforming Gaga into living works of art. Highlights include “Living Rooms,” a collaboration with artist Robert Wilson exhibited at The Louvre, and the unforgettable Picasso-inspired transformation recently revisited in Gaga’s Vogue “Life in Looks” feature.
From impeccable red carpet glam to world tour makeup design and execution, from major television and film appearances to album campaigns, Tara spent over six years as a core creative force within the Haus of Gaga—merging classic beauty inspirations with visionary artistry that evokes emotion, nostalgia, and bold innovation.
She has collaborated with renowned photographers including Steven Klein, Nick Knight, Terry Richardson, Ruth Hogben, Mark Seliger, Wolfgang Tillmans, Nigel Parry, Mary Ellen Matthews, Kevin Mazur, and many more. Her work has appeared in leading publications around the world, including covers for Harper’s Bazaar and ELLE.
Over the years, Tara has developed a devoted global following who continue to celebrate her imagination, technical excellence, and transformative approach to beauty.
Now based in St. Louis, Tara continues to redefine what makeup can be—bridging high art and modern glam while investing deeply in the creative community. Her visual art has been exhibited in galleries across the city, and she regularly teaches and mentors both emerging and established artists. Above all, Tara remains committed to empowering people to feel confident in their own skin, using makeup not to conceal but to illuminate what is already there.

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