Meet the Team
Ashleigh howard
ZHUZH FOunder
hair and makeup artist
Ashleigh is a hair and makeup artist from New Orleans, LA. She's been in the beauty industry for over 7 years. During this time, Ashleigh has lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Los Angeles, CA. Her journey has allowed her to work in many areas of the industry including bridal, television, and editorial. She specializes in hair color, extensions, and event/bridal hair and makeup.
Her passion has always been to champion women, especially women of color. With a heart to serve in her community and beyond, Ashleigh hopes that Zhuzh will become the solution to the needs of women all over who desire a safe and luxurious space to prepare for their most special moments.
Ashleigh's work has been featured in New Orleans Weddings Magazine, Munaluchi Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty and The New York Times.
Jennifer Peters
Zhuzh Lead Makeup Artist
& Educator
Jennifer Nicole Peters is a native of Baton Rouge, LA. Her makeup career started in 2012 when she was hired as a freelancer for MAC cosmetics. Within 2 years she was promoted to key holder, then assistant and lastly store manager. Along the growth of her career, she's had opportunities to train new artists, facilitate trainings throughout Louisiana and develop skills of upcoming artists. With all of this knowledge, she grew her freelance business while managing the store.
Jennifer has been published in New Orleans Bridal Magazine on multiple occasions, worked in film for Dudley and Debossier ads and commercials, and completed a Marlboro Campaign for a commercial and magazine layout.
She has traveled from Texas to Mississippi for Bridal clientele.
After 10 years, Jennifer has learned that her skill is a passion and her clients get to receive the magic of her artistry. Her goal in her makeup career is to continue to pour her talent into all she meets, whether she's glamming or teaching. Sharing knowledge is key for the next generation to pick up the torch.