Being
a makeup artist in a big, exciting city like Toronto is both
thrilling and challenging. The city is large, and the buzz around
makeup and it's various techniques is hot right now- and so
expectations are high and competition is fierce. As an artist of
over 10 years in the business, I've never experienced such an intense
interest in makeup by not only makeup lovers, but also non-makeup
lovers alike. It seems that the possibilities that makeup presents
for change and confidence is appealing to all women across the board.
Many
women are taking it upon themselves to learn makeup art through
social media- Snapchat, Instagram, and mainly video tutorials on
Youtube. This is great for the overall appreciation of makeup in
general as a true art. The drawback is that every Tom, Dick and
Harry is toting makeup wisdom without a true knowledgeable foundation
of why some techniques work and when they work. Every face is not
suited for the extreme contouring that is now in practice and praised
at every turn. Not every eye shape takes a cat eye liner well. Not
every complexion should sport a dark, Kylie Jenner lip. Youtube has
made the do-it-yourself makeup artist out of every 3 girls you meet.
The trouble is that techniques are divulged without an explanation of
why it works.
As
a Toronto makeup artist in present times, my job has evolved from
simply doing makeup for clients, but to also teaching and un-teaching
some techniques that are appropriate for the face I'm working on- for
the client who has entrusted me with her beauty. The goal is to
provide every woman who comes to me looking for a makeup job that
makes her feel radiant, and like a better version of herself with
excellent execution of her desired look as well as a crash course in
what she can do when I'm not around. I now provide a game-plan for
women that will lead them to feel wonderful at their own hands, all
day every day. Nowadays, this is the life of a Toronto Makeup
Artist!
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