Michael DeVellis As the founder of The Powder Group, The Makeup Show and the soon to launch On Makeup Magazine, as well as a former Executive Director of Artist Relations for MAC Cosmetics, Michael DeVellis has the inside track on what it takes to make it big in the hair and makeup industry. More than 14 years of experience working with dozens of top artists, agencies, and productions affords Michael a rare opportunity to understand the many facets of the industry. His diverse background, including product and make-up program development, education and administration, enables him to share the must-have creative and business skills required to be a success in the ever-changing hair and makeup community. Michael is also a freelance writer whose work has been published in Makeup Artist Magazine, ProBeauty UK and South Africa, Warpaint Magazine and 1stHOLD and American Salon Magazine.