Summer O’Grady

Ever since Summer could  remember she had an unwavering passion and love to tap into the world of creating in fashion, film and music. This led Summer to study makeup artistry at the London College of Fashion, London England. With over 12 years experience, Summer continues to evolve and refine her artistry in makeup and hair on a wide spectrum from television and film, music videos, commercials, editorials, red carpet to creative directing. 

Summer has had the esteemed privilege to work collaboratively as Key makeup and hair artist  with elite directors such as Director X, Director RT, Karena Evans, Hannah lux Davis, Zac Facts and Lauren Hadaway to name a few. Summer has had the privilege of being the Key Artist on music videos for renowned artists such as Drake, Rhianna, Belly, Ozuna, Anuel AA, Lil Yatchy, Miguel, Travis Scott, City and Colour, Mabel and more. 

In the realm of campaigns and commercial, Summer has colloborated with such brands as Nike, Air Jordan, Adidas, Cadillac, McDonalds, MLSE, Raptors, Maples Leafs, Blue Jays, TFC, Samsung, LG, Uber, Uber Eats, JaneSport, Knix, Scottie’s, Pringles, Sick Kids, Sherwood, CCM, Nobis, Fuji Film and more.

Another highlight in Summer’s career was seeing her makeup, hair and spfx design as Head Of Department on her debut  Feature Film “The Novice” directed by Lauren Hadaway. The Novice went on to win Tribeca 2021 Best US Narrative , Best Cinematography and Best Lead Actress amongst several more Film Festivals nominations and awards. Summer’s film work has continue since as HOD and Key Makeup and Hair Artist for ‘Fixation’ which premiered at Tiff 2022 and was awarded 4x ‘Best Makeup’  Awards for her work as HOD and Key Makeup Department for Season 2 of Chateau Laurier. 

Summer has worked with numerous celebrity and professional athletes such as Genesis Rodriguez, Emmy Raver, Maddie Hasson, Isabelle Furman, Amrit Kaur, Simu Liu, Damiano David, Lil Yatchy, Davee Diggs, Austin Matthews, Matthew Knies, Connor Bedard, Conner McDavid, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakim, Gary Trent Jr, Dillion Brooks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kelly Olynyk, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kyle Lowry, Chris Boucher, OG Anunoby, CJ Miles, Fred Vanfleet, Laeticia Amihere, Laye, Night Lovell, The Beaches, Liz Lokre, Mabel, Alessia Cara, Atticus Mitchell, Renforshort, Clairo, Belly, Nav, The Weeknd, Ozuna, Anuel, Tainy, Chris LaRocca, Shay Lia, Underoath, City and Colour, Dallas Green, Billy Talent, Neon Dreams, Tom Walker, Tedy, SIR, Zacari, Sean Leon, The Glorious Sons, Daniel Caesar, Sean Paul and more.