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Interview With Make-up Artist, Hair Stylist Jaja Radzwan

Q: Tell a little about yourself personally and if you attended school or you are a self taught makeup artist?
A: Professional make up and hair designer. Vivacious with high appreciation of art. Attended formal training in both hairdressing and cosmetic.

Q: Do you think going to school for make-up artistry is important to excel in the business later on?
A: It’s definitely a promising start. What happens later on in a person’s career is entirely determined by their focus. Passion can be lost, it’s not surprising to find talents/artists who does a 180 in their lives. From cosmetic to law, it happens sometimes.

Q: Did you always wanted to be an artist, or did you stumble upon your talent by chance? Who or what inspired you to become a makeup artist?
A: Becoming an artist: Yes. Becoming a make up and hair designer: I thank Mommy for not allowing me to pursue music, so I tumbled in to this. And the rest is history :)

Q: What is your favorite or most exciting aspect about your job?
A: Favourite by far is skin colour and the most exciting part of my job is the traveling and meeting new people.

Q: What surprises you most about working as a makeup artist?
A: Ideas and creativity never fail to surprise me.

Q: Describe your “Classic Approach to Beauty.” how do you define beauty?
A: Beauty does NOT lie in the eyes of the beholder. Beauty beholds itself. Never EVER replace your skin/features with make up. MAKE up, not COVER up.

Q: What individual products and brands you’re “addicted” to at the moment and you use on a daily basis?
A: I use Simple’s Light hydrating moisturizer (morning and evening) and Avene’s Thermal Spring water (every 45 mins).

Q: What are some of the most basic but effective skin care tips in general that you have, that are really important?
A: Sleep. You NEED to sleep.

Q: Have you had an extreme, crazy or bad experience with a skin care product or during a makeup session? If so, what happened?
A: Nothing extreme or crazy. Just bad stinging on the skin as the model is allergic to an ingredient in either the moisturizer or foundation that I put on her.

Q: What do you find to be the most common mistakes women make with makeup? What’s the worst thing a woman can do to her skin?
A: Common mistakes is wrong foundation colour. It should be exactly the colour of your skin. Not lighter, not darker. Worst thing for the skin is lack of moisture. They should make moisturizers legal in all countries.

Q: What do you think are best/worst trends in the makeup / skin care industry right now?
A: Ashy skin, super thick, uneven foundation and hideous tan lines (jaw & hair line). This is a crime.

Q: Do teenage girls needs to splurge on high-priced makeup products, or are drugstore items are just as satisfactory?
A: Drug store items are the best for teenagers.

Q: What feature(s) do you love to accentuate and why?
A: I love both eyes and lips. Why? Because these are the 2 features people notice about you. Especially on a 1 to 1 basis (conversation). Your mouth does the talking, but your eyes express the meaning of your words.

Q: What are your steps for the perfect, flawless, natural look?
A: Mix foundation with your daily moisturiser (1:2). Apply evenly onto skin.
Powder up (Dry,flaky skin please skip this step).
Eyeliner (optional) and mascara (generously).
Bronzer as blusher or separately.
Lip balm.
Fill up lip line and drag the lipliner inside to “stain” lips.
You’re done!

Q: What is a really quick way to change a day look to a special occasion or nighttime face?
A: Lip colour. Take note, I said COLOUR, not gloss.

Q: What are the differences between applying makeup on models and on real women?
A: The only difference is the purpose of the make up. If it was a for a runway, then for runway it shall be. If it was for a movie date, then for a date it shall be. A model is still a person. It’s just that her work requires her to look and to be extra fabulous. A normal working lady should be just as fabulous but according to her nature of job.

Q: In terms of eyeliner, if you had to choose between a pencil, liquid, or creme/gel based, which one would you choose? Why?
A: I’ll choose pencil anytime! Pencil, you can control, you can build, you can create, you can, you can, YOU CAN!

Q: Lip gloss or Lipstick. Which product is best? Why?
A: Lipstick of course! Classic beauty. You can never go wrong with the right type and colour. Gloss is too modern. And it defies the art of make up.

Q: What should a client consider before deciding to try permanent makeup? What is the difference between permanent and semi-permanent makeup?
A: Permanent make up doesn’t mean the end of your misery(ies). It takes daily make up routine to make it better, only with lesser hassle. Semi-permanent are the normal cosmetic products you can get from the shelves, Sephora, cosmetic counters. They’re the ideal definition of make up. Put it on and take it off after use. As easy as that :)

Q: What brand/type of concealer is your favorite for covering up the after effects of a late night out i.e. under-eye circles, blemishes?
A: I prefer cream concealer with 1 condition. Damp the brush with facial spritz/spring water. Then go!

Q: How about airbrush spray makeup trend? Are these products better or easier to use than standard sponge or finger application? If yes when would you recommend using them?
A: I wouldn’t say easier, but it can definitely be better. I only recommend using airbrush IF you know how to handle them. The traditional make up using brushes and (sometimes) fingers are just as good, master 1 technic at a time. There’s no rush in art.

Q: What do your clients think of you? What are some individual testimonials?
A: First thing my clients tell me when they meet me is “Wow, you don’t look like your work” Go figure!

Q: Would you share some of your future goals, your life motto, any words of wisdom that get you by in life and professional career?
A: Opportunities come dressed like work. But once you take it up, opportunities are just pure fun with limitless benefits. Your passion should never be considered as job, because work is boring.

Q: What tips and advice do you have for aspiring makeup artists just starting out?
A: My one and only advice for aspiring make up artists is to be open to ideas. The sky is your limit and never say “never”.

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