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Covid-19 is not going away anytime soon It’s been an uneventful year and we’re still in the midst of a pandemic. As we get back to working on set, there are many more precautions that we need to take. It is important take of and protect the person in your chair and work in a […]
What is blogging? Blogging is a marketing and writing tool that can be used for many different things. Here are some reasons people blog To talk about how you feel about the world To share your thoughts on a topic To give yourself personal accountability as you work toward a goal To teach others To […]
One of the things I love about MAC cosmetics is they offer some of the best masterclasses on creative makeup. As a makeup artist, it’s perfect to ignite my creative juices, advance my skills and push me out of my comfort zone. This helps me continue to learn and elevate. Today’s class featured the extremely […]
This post is about books authored by black makeup artists. It celebrates the opportunity to learn from them as they share their experiences and techniques through books. I hope you enjoy this post. Author: Alfred Fornay When I was the beauty advisor for Revlon’s The Polished Amber Collection, Mr. Fornay was the creative director. This […]
Most makeup artists have heard of Kevyn Aucoin. After all, he was an amazing makeup artist who’s talent and skills were beyond his years. Kevyn also left behind a legacy of books and a brand that keeps us connected. But who inspired him? Way Bandy, was a makeup artist that many artists today don’t know. […]
As a makeup artist and blogger, you will usually find me working behind the scenes. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to those of you who may not know me to learn more about my experience. Makeup has been a passion of mine since I was a kid. Growing up I was […]
Five weeks ago during the beginning of the Zoom meeting of my Makeup Artist and Stylist Mentoring Course, Spring Edition, I began a conversation about being prepared for when we go back to work. While there are many professions that can work 6 feet apart, there are some that simply cannot, and one of those […]
VaultBeauty was founded in 2018 by makeup artist Courtney Summers. VaultBeauty is the ultimate solution for finding local cosmetic professionals across the country. VaultBeauty simplifies the process of discovering professionals and untapped clientele through reviews, pictures, pricing information, and filters & searches. The concept for VaultBeauty originated when Courtney was 8 months […]
Crystal Wright, author of Crystal Wright’s The Hair Makeup & Fashion Styling Career Guide, business coach and speaker recently interviewed Grammy and Emmy nominated director J. Kevin Swain. He had the honor of capturing history as it is happening in his documentary on the landmark series “Soul Train”.Swain’s catalog of work includes Aretha Franklin, Alicia […]
