Interview With Talented Makeup Artist And Hair Stylist ROSHAR
January 21, 2009
I personally had a chance to work with New York based makeup artist and hair stylist ROSHAR (Makeup Artist Website) when we both lived in Hawaii. ROSHAR not only has an incredible talent and technical knowledge when it comes to the art of beauty, makeup, hairstyling, fashion styling but also has a very positive spirit!
In other words: ROSHAR will save the day!!! … or at least any professional photo shoot.
Q: Tell a little about yourself personally and if you attended school or you are a self taught makeup artist?
A: Self taught with background in drawing and painting.
Q: Do you think going to school for make-up artistry is important to excel in the business later on?
A: Not at all. Its better to just assist another artist and learn out on the field.
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: Being a artist at one form or another was always in the stars for me. From such a young age. Its just that I fell into painting people instead of flat canvas.
Q: What is your favorite or most exciting aspect about your job?
A: The fact that every day is different.
Q: What surprises you most about working as a makeup artist?
A: That a degree in business couldn’t hurt.
Q: Describe your “Classic Approach to Beauty.” how do you define beauty?
A: Beauty to me can be purity or mystery.
Q: What individual products and brands you’re “addicted” to at the moment and you use on a daily basis?
A: MakeUp Forever Matte Velvet + Foundation. Skin looks airbrushed.
Yaby eyeshadows are great too – highly pigmented.
Q: What are some of the most basic but effective skin care tips in general that you have, that are really important?
A: Cleanse and moisturize.
Q: What is the biggest skin care dont’s?
A: Not moisturizing. Even if you are oily its important.
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: Not yet – knock on wood.
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: Picking a foundation that doesn’t match the skin. Go to sleep with their makeup on.
Q: Do teenage girls needs to splurge on high-priced makeup products, or are drugstore items are just as satisfactory?
A: Splurge on foundation and lipsticks. mascaras from drugstores are some of the best. Voluminous mascara by Loreal is awesome.
Q: What feature(s) do you love to accentuate?
A: Lips and eyes.
Q: What are your steps for the perfect, flawless, natural look?
A: Great foundation, subtle contouring, curled lashes.
Q: What is a really quick way to change a day look to a special occasion or nighttime face?
A: Lining the inside of the eye with a kohl liner or using a deep color lip.
Q: What are the differences between applying makeup on models and on real women?
A: Models steal your cigarettes…lol
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: Pencil if I want a soft line- you can blend it out with a brush. Liquid for sharp precision.
Q: Lip gloss or Lipstick. Which product is best? Why?
A: Depends on the effect. Sometimes I will utilize both.
Q: What should a client consider before deciding to try permanent makeup? What is the difference between permanent and semi-permanent makeup?
A: Eeks! Not a fan.
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: Love kevyn aucoin sensual skin enhancer for this!
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 don’t use airbrush.
Q: What do your clients think of you? What are some individual testimonials?
A: You have to ask them.
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