Meet Maria Pulido, founder of Inked and Arched. Maria fell in love with art, specifically makeup, as a young child. Determined to pursue her dream in the beauty industry, Maria applied to become a makeup artist at MAC cosmetics, where she found herself immersed in a world of creativity and artistry. From 2009 to 2017, she honed her skills at MAC and built lasting friendships with fellow makeup enthusiasts.
In 2016, while still at MAC, Maria decided to explore a new path and enrolled in Nursing school. After completing her studies and obtaining her Nursing license, she dedicated a year to working as a Pediatric Nurse. Although she cherished her time in nursing, Maria couldn't shake the yearning for the beauty industry that had always been a part of her.