Below is a list of leading hair and makeup professionals currently working in the adult film industry.

These stylists are known for glamming top performers, working with major studios, and even preparing stars for big award shows. Each entry highlights their career achievements, notable clients or projects, and any relevant social media or websites.

Rebecca Lee Castro

Rebecca Lee Castro is a veteran makeup artist and hairstylist who has spent over a decade working in adult entertainment. She is the founder of True Virtue Beauty, a collective of freelance makeup artists based in Los Angeles and Las Vegas​

. Castro got her start assisting established artists in the porn industry and eventually built her own client list of adult performers (as well as mainstream TV/film talent)​

. One of her career highlights is leading the glam team at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo and AVN Awards – in 2018 she and her team handled hair and makeup for about ten performers each day during the Las Vegas expo, then kept them touch-up ready for the red carpet and award night​

. She has worked with well-known stars like Tasha Reign, even doing Reign’s makeup for the AVN Awards​

. Rebecca often shares her work and promotes her services via True Virtue Beauty’s Instagram page, showcasing the polished and glamorous looks she creates for her clients.

Dee Castro

Dee Castro is a prominent makeup artist and hairstylist in the adult film scene, and a frequent collaborator of Rebecca (the two are married and often work together on projects)​

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. Dee has made a name for herself by embracing the creative freedom the adult industry offers. On porn sets she isn’t confined to the subdued “no-makeup makeup” looks of mainstream shoots – instead, she can experiment with dramatic eye makeup, bold lashes, and even touches of glitter to craft avant-garde looks​

. Castro’s skills go beyond female glam; she also handles male performers’ grooming needs, from basic foundation and priming to full body airbrushing and contouring to enhance muscle definition​

. This range of expertise has seen her hired for top industry events (like the AVN Expo) through True Virtue Beauty​

. Dee’s ability to transform actors for their roles – whether it’s a sultry vixen with smoky eyes or a male star with camera-ready abs – has made her a sought-after artist in adult entertainment. (Social: She often appears in True Virtue Beauty’s social media posts alongside Rebecca.

Melissa “Makeup” Murphy

Melissa Murphy – often called Melissa “Makeup” Murphy – is one of the most talked-about makeup artists to emerge from the porn industry. She worked for roughly ten years as a hair and makeup artist in adult entertainment, beautifying many of the top actresses on set​

. Her claim to fame came in 2013 when she began posting before-and-after photos of porn stars she’d glammed up. In total, she shared transformations of 93 adult performers on Instagram, revealing what they look like bare-faced versus full makeup​

. The dramatic makeover photos went viral – they were picked up by major media outlets like Huffington Post and BuzzFeed, impressing viewers with Melissa’s “makeup magic” in turning everyday faces into bombshell stars​

. Big-name performers loved her work: stars such as Cassandra Nix and Dani Daniels publicly thanked Melissa for making them “pretty”​

. However, the viral exposure also caused controversy – a handful of actresses felt betrayed and rallied under the hashtag #MakeupArtistNoList to blacklist Murphy from the industry​

. Despite this setback, Melissa Murphy’s talent and influence are undeniable. She’s been cited as an “award-winning”artist​

(indeed, she earned AVN Awards for her makeup work on several feature films in the early 2010s) and even had mainstream profiles highlighting her as the porn industry’s go-to makeup guru​

. (Social: Her Instagram handle @xMelissaMakeupx was the platform for her famous before/after series.

Cammy Ellis

Cammy Ellis is an award-winning makeup artist known for her extensive work on high-budget adult films and parodies. Based in Los Angeles, Ellis has been repeatedly recognized for excellence in hair and makeup by AVN. In fact, she has won multiple AVN Awards for Best Hair & Makeup on blockbuster porn productions​

. Notably, Cammy was the lead makeup artist for director Axel Braun’s popular comic-book parody movies, such as Batman v Superman XXX and Suicide Squad XXX, which each earned her AVN honors​

. Her work on these films involved elaborate character transformations – designing creative makeup and hairstyles that turned adult performers into recognizable superheroes and villains. Ellis’s ability to blend cosplay-level artistry with camera-ready glam has made her a top choice for other major studios producing big-budget features as well. She often promotes a cruelty-free beauty ethos and shares behind-the-scenes looks at her work on her Instagram (handle @makeupgrrl13), where she describes herself fittingly as an “Award winning MUA”​

. Cammy’s consistent presence in high-profile projects and her string of awards cement her status as one of the industry’s top makeup pros.

May Kup

“May Kup” (a playful pseudonym sounding like “makeup”) is another highly regarded makeup artist who has left her mark on the adult industry. Often collaborating with Cammy Ellis, May Kup was co-winner of AVN’s Best Makeup awards for several of Axel Braun’s blockbuster parodies in the mid-2010s​

. For example, she teamed up with Ellis on the elaborate looks for Batman v Superman XXX (2016) and Suicide Squad XXX (2017), both of which won Best Hair & Makeup honors​

. These films required complex makeup – from accurate comic-character recreations to heavy prosthetics or special effects makeup – and May Kup’s skills were integral to their success. By 2018, her work (along with Ellis and others) on Justice League XXX also earned industry accolades​

. While May Kup keeps a lower public profile (the name itself might be a professional alias), within the industry she’s known as a go-to artist for studio features that need creative, high-quality makeup and hairstyling. Her contributions have helped bring to life some of the adult industry’s most visually ambitious projects.

Dusty Lynn

Dusty Lynn is a makeup artist and hair stylist who became one of the rising stars of adult film glam in the late 2010s. She has been especially active in big-budget features and parodies. Dusty won the 2020 AVN Award for Best Hair & Makeup for her work on Captain Marvel XXX: An Axel Braun Parody​

, showcasing her talent for dramatic and precise makeup in an action-heroine context. Prior to that, she had collaborated with Cammy Ellis and May Kup on projects like Justice League XXX (2018) and Deadpool XXX (2019), contributing to those films’ award-winning looks​

. Dusty’s ability to handle both detailed beauty makeup and special FX (such as body paint or prosthetics) has made her a key player for directors aiming for high production value. In 2022, she was again recognized with an AVN nomination for her makeup work on Black Widow XXX​

– another superhero-themed adult film. Beyond the parodies, Dusty Lynn has also lent her skills to other acclaimed adult features (like director Axel Braun’s erotic thriller The Possession of Mrs. Hyde). Her versatility and consistent quality have secured her reputation as one of the top makeup/hair professionals in the adult entertainment world. (Social: Dusty keeps an online presence and even shares some of her creative process on platforms like TikTok under @TheDustyLynn​

Alexxx Moon

Alexxx Moon is a top current makeup artist who has quickly made a name by winning back-to-back AVN Awards in recent years. Moon was the AVN Best Hair & Makeup winner for 2022 and 2023, an impressive feat that highlights their excellence​

. In 2022, they won for the film Blue Moon Rising, and in 2023 again took the prize for One Last Kiss​

. These titles were major adult features, and Moon’s work ensured the performers looked flawless and fitting for the storylines – whether that meant glamorous beauty makeup, period-accurate styling, or inventive looks for erotic thriller scenes. Colleagues praise Alexxx Moon for their attention to detail and creativity, helping to elevate the visual quality of modern adult cinema. Little is publicly known about Moon’s background (the name itself is likely a professional moniker with the triple “x” hinting at the adult industry), but their rapid accumulation of top awards speaks volumes. They collaborate with big studios like Wicked Pictures, Adult Time, or Vixen Media Group (as those companies often produce the kind of cinematic films Moon works on). As of now, Alexxx Moon stands as one of the most award-decorated makeup artists actively working in porn, with a growing list of high-profile credits.

Raven Lux

Raven Lux is an award-winning hair and makeup artist who has been gaining recognition for her work on stylish adult films. She was the recipient of the 2024 AVN Award for Best Hair & Makeup for the feature Sally Mae: The Revenge of the Twin Dragons​

. This film (produced by Adult Time/Pulse) had a unique aesthetic – blending Western and martial arts themes – which allowed Raven Lux to showcase creative hairstyling and makeup designs. Her win in 2024 indicates that Raven is among the top talents in the industry’s new generation of artists. In that project she likely handled everything from intricate period hairstyles to dramatic stage makeup for fight scenes, demonstrating versatility. Raven Lux’s portfolio includes other Adult Time productions and collaborations with director Bree Mills, known for story-driven content requiring quality cinematography and looks. She has also been credited on sets in 2023 as a hair stylist and makeup artist, underscoring that she’s actively in demand​

. With an AVN trophy under her belt, Raven often continues to work on high-profile shoots and award shows. (Social: While not much of her personal social media is public, her name now appears on industry award lists and film credits, signaling a rising profile.

Liss Lacao (Alicia Lação)

Alicia “Liss” Lacao is a prominent makeup artist making waves both in the European and American adult industry. Based in the UK, she serves as a makeup designer for Brazzers, one of the biggest adult studios, and has also taken on producer roles for some projects​

. Liss Lacao’s international influence was highlighted when she (along with a colleague, Sarah) won the 2025 AVN Award for Best Hair & Makeup for the film Evermore​

. This accolade solidified her status as a top-tier artist currently working in adult entertainment. Lacao is known for her ability to create both glamorous and inventive looks – she often works closely with Brazzers contract performers (like UK star Danny D and his production team) to design makeup for feature scenes and series. Outside of adult film, Liss has gained attention for her transformative makeup skills; she’s gone viral for turning herself into various celebrities using only makeup, demonstrating true artistry​

. On social media, she goes by @liss_makeup_ on Instagram, where she boasts a substantial following and shares snapshots of her on-set work and creative transformations. With a transatlantic career and recent AVN recognition, Liss Lacao represents the global caliber of makeup artistry in today’s adult entertainment world.

Melissa Abad

Melissa Abad is a hairdresser and makeup artist known for her work with top adult performers, especially at high-profile events. She gained particular recognition for glamming porn superstar Riley Reid for the 2017 AVN Awardsceremony​

. At that year’s awards (televised as Best in Sex: 2017 AVN Awards), Abad was the personal hairstylist and makeup artist for Riley Reid, who was a major winner (Reid took home Female Performer of the Year in 2016 and was a headline attendee in 2017). Melissa’s touch ensured Riley – as well as other presenters and nominees she worked on – looked impeccable on the red carpet and on camera. Her credits also include styling adult star Aspen Rae during the same AVN Awards show​

. Working behind the scenes at the “Oscars of Porn” is a career highlight that speaks to Abad’s expertise and the trust top talent place in her. In addition to award shows, Melissa Abad has done on-set makeup/hair for adult film productions and probably for mainstream gigs (many artists in the LA scene straddle both worlds). (Social/Website: Info on her personal pages is limited, but her award-show work is documented on IMDb​

, and she continues to be recommended for event styling due to her success with A-list adult stars.)