What was your inspiration to be a make-up artist?
As a kid, I was always fascinated by make-up and fashion. I always loved being a part of something which looked glamorous and colorful. I could paint my imagination well. Even before any professional training, I used to visit make-up stores to try the products. The art of playing with colors to enhance beauty inspired me to take up make-up artistry professionally.
What is the education you gained in the line?
I have done my professional certification course from a make-up academy in Mumbai. I learnt about the different types of skin textures, tones and face shapes. In make-up, I gained a lot of knowledge about the variety of products available in the market. I have also been trained on important techniques including airbrush, prosthetics and hygienic.
What is your strength in make-up artistry?
I had several opportunities in bridals, fashion runways, editorial shoots, music videos, and so on. It was a thrilling experience to work on each look, however, I enjoyed editorial shoots most, as it demanded creativity. I also got more chances to experiment with colours.
What were the challenges you had to face when you were starting out?
At that time, there were a lot of established make-up artists, so, making a good inception was tough. It took time, hard work and constant practice to gain a client’s trust, but I was persistent and gathered technical expertise.
What were your learnings?
This story is from the November 2019 edition of Salon International.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 2019 edition of Salon International.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Daphne Bridgerton: The Blushing Beauty
Amanda Bell, Global Director of Education and Make-up Artistry at Pixi re-creates Daphne Bridgerton’s look in the period drama Bridgerton using products from Pixi
Riya Chandra
An Unending Quest for Learning
Grooming
Grooming
Digital Complexion by Kryolan: Make-up Revolutionised
The Digital Complexion range made with innovative ingredients has harnessed the latest technology to empower the make-up artist as well as the client
Alfonso Martinez
His Father’s Son. With hairdressing in his blood, Alfonso Martinez had a tough and demanding mentor in the form of his father. Through persistence and passion he was able to overcome most of the challenges and today has helped raise the bar of Spanish hairdressing. Today, Martinez is Director of Hairkrone Salons in Madrid and the Finalist for Spanish Hairdresser of the Year 2020/2021 at the Fígaro Awards
STREAX PROFESSIONAL, HYGIENIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ROCHELLE CHHABRA, HEAD - PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
Juan Ayoso
Presents Flying the Flag for Art – Bridal
Treatments that Made it To the List
There is a definite increase and inclination towards aesthetic treatments. From minimally invasive to advanced surgeries, here are a few treatments that gained traction in 2020
Elaha Akbarzada: Faultless Techniques
Elaha Akbarzada, aka Elie, loves working with brides and feels it is an honour to create glamorous looks for them. She uses only the highest quality products that are specially designed to last all day, which means make-up remains flawless from start to finish
Lockdown Times Technology Comes to the Rescue
Webinars have always been around however, for the beauty and wellness stakeholders, it is a recent discovery which they are using to the optimum