I am sure when people ask you what you do…& your response is “I am a hairstylist or I am a makeup artist” their view about you completely changes. In society it feels like the only respectable & prestigious careers are: Doctors Lawyers Engineers Especially for immigrant parents…they come to…
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Don’t burn your bridges…
So a girl on the bridal team I’m on (key makeup artist i am btw lol & I’m only 20) So anyways she totally got kicked off the team permanently. My boss is an agency signed artist in NYC so she has the most amazing connections. This girl burned her…
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Superficial…
At one point I thought my job was just superficial. & then I realized I have the privilege to be a part of someone’s special day. I have the opportunity to make her feel special & beautiful. I get to travel to all these different places & states…
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My lovely bride…
For a second I was being a little ungrateful..or maybe for a couple minutes. Started getting tired of waking up 4 in the morning and driving four hours just for work in total… But then I realized how lucky I am….to only work 3 days out the week & be…
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Life as a freelance makeup artist…
Waking up at 3 am to drive to your co-workers house to get there at 6 am then another 2 hours to the actual wedding location. Working for 6-7 hours straight painting face after face, being fed chick-fil-a chicken, fruit, and donuts for your 5 minute break. (Life in the…