Joy A. Johnson has her late mother to thank when it comes to the inspiration that developed both her Faces of Joy Makeup Artistry business (est. 2008) and Nails of Joy (est. 2010). As a result of starting her businesses she has participated in numerous events such as the prestigious Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week for several seasons, and represented Lancôme, Nars and Cover Girl Cosmetics. Her passion to help guide others catapulted serving as an International Educator for American International Industries for such brands as Ardell Lashes and China Glaze Nail Lacquer.

As an Ardell Educator, she’s been known to say, “I literally travel the world teaching people about the wonderful world of lashes and I love it.” Her classes are technique/application focused leaving you with the confidence that you are learning from the best. She’s even been asked to go overseas to countries such as Turkey and Lebanon. In addition to representing Ardell as an Educator, she also teaches “Learning the Lash Business” at her Education Studio in Waldorf, MD. In addition Joy’s consulting business Lashes of Joy trains salon staff, assists with menu development, helps create a Lash Department, and teaches owners/managers how an Eyelash Dept. within your salon can increase your bottom line. She is currently working on a 10 city tour for 2012/2013. If your salon is interested in scheduling Joy for her training and development services please email requests to BookJoy@NailsFacesofJoy.com.

As of January 1, 2012 Mrs. Johnson opened her own Nails :: Makeup :: Lashes :: Education Studio in Waldorf, MD. Her website www.NailsFacesofJoy.com hosts the latest in her monthly Makeup Classes, Seasonal Lash Class and events. To stay connected follow her on Twitter and Facebook @NailsFacesofJoy. To get on her email list send your email address to BookJoy@NailsFacesofJoy.com with the subject Beauty Pro Email List.

A Day in the Life of a Makeup Artist

Life as a freelance Makeup Artist is consistently inconsistent.

My schedule is always changing and evolving. I don’t have a set weekly routine, the luxury of a steady paycheck is just a memory. I can go a week without working followed by 5 weeks without a single day off. Life as a freelance Makeup Artist is consistently inconsistent… and I love it.

Although I have been working with makeup since I was a child (thanks to Mommy), I first started my professional career as a “full time” freelancer in November of 2010.  Before then, I had worked at Sephora followed by Saks Fifth Avenue… trying to take on as many photo & video shoots and bridal clients as possible on my designated days off.

Some of you might know that this career I have chosen to pursue in my late twenties was not AT ALL what I started out doing.  I went to college to become a Producer.  After graduating, I went on to work at CNBC, a smaller production agency, and then co-founded a creative media agency called Hybrid Interactive (who you should definitely hire to create any customized marketing materials because Heather and Jenn kick some serious ass).

Anyway… Through my experiences as a Producer, I was lucky enough to meet a handful of phenomenally talented Makeup Artists (Maryann Muro, Hector Ferrer, Lisa Bell, & Shannon Lauretta to name a few).  These MUAs hold a dear place in my heart, for they are the ones who inspired me to make what felt like “the change of a lifetime” (my lifetime) from producing to makeup. After that, it was off to makeup school in the big city (thanks Laura and Jeff for letting me crash at your apartment for a shorter commute)!

Nowadays, instead of sitting behind a desk and in front of a laptop doing “producery” things, I have the distinct pleasure of playing with colors and faces (and sometimes celebrities). Whether it be on a film, TV show, or industrial video shoot set… Or a photo shoot or back stage at a fashion show… Or in a bridal suite with 12 lovely ladies drinking their traditional mimosas waiting their turn for makeup (Yes, I’d love a mimosa but I’d rather get this lipstick on your LIPS!!)… OR even working the retail circuit for one of my favorite lines, Laura Mercier… I am a happy camper.

It’s true that making definite plans in advance is a thing of the past… It’s true that I get anxious if I’m not working a few days in a row… It’s true that I’m exhausted after a few weeks of working nonstop… It’s also true that I absolutely LOVE what I do. Do I still have massive student loans? Yes. Thanks for that, college. Do I have to pay extra for my health insurance? Sure do. Do I have normal people bills to pay? Obviously.

Guess what… I manage to pay all of my bills every month. “But Jacqueline, how do you do that without a steady paycheck?” I’m glad you asked… It’s because I work my butt off networking and following up with past clients. I also try to be smart with the money I have coming in and save as much of it as I can.

All of the uncertainty and anxiety is worth it. I get to do what I love to do on a daily basis.

Are you thinking of making a career change or taking the leap to freelance-hood? DO IT. But first… Call my girl Ungenita because she knows what’s up. She is the genius that helped me find this statement:  I am a Celebrity Makeup Artist specializing in production. A simple yet strong statement that has helped me gain more business in the last few months. Thank you Ungenita!!

The End.

Jacqueline Menconi
Celebrity Makeup Artist
www.flawlessbyjm.com
www.flawlessbyjm.blogspot.com
flawlessbyjm@gmail.com
Twitter@FlawlessByJM

If you would like to learn more about Sibu Beauty visit the link below…

http://www.sibubeauty.com/products.php

Hello MUAs,

Look what landed in my in-box, this might be the opportunity you were looking for.

Beauty, Wealth & Success,

Ungenita

Submit your application and become a contestant on Face Off!

You’ve seen the heated competition on the first season of Face Off, and a scintillating Season Two is on the way, with more amazing transformations. We’re so excited about it, we’re getting a head start with the casting process, and now’s your chance to make your mark on the movie FX world by submitting yourself for consideration as a contestant on the show! Put your artistic skills to the test in the ultimate challenge to determine the next great makeup FX star!

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS:

Open Calls are being held in the following locations on Saturday, November 19, 2011.

LOS ANGELES, CA
9am to 4pm
Courtyard Marriott
Los Angeles Burbank Airport
2100 Empire Avenue
Burbank, CA 91504
faceofflosangeles@gmail.com for details

ORLANDO, FL
1PM to 7PM
Full Sail University
Casting Lobby 3F
351 University Park Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792
faceofforlando@gmail.com for details

If you plan to attend, be sure to download and complete the application and bring it with you.

Apply now for the chance to be one of the new faces on Face Off!

You can download application at syfy.com/faceoff/casting

If you are unable to submit digitally, please mail to:

Pitman Casting
4111 W. Alameda Ave. #411
Burbank, CA 91505

The deadline for applications is November 22, 2011.

The deadline for video submissions is November 22, 2011.

Learn more about the show http://www.syfy.com/faceoff

Follow on Twitter @SyFyFaceOff

#faceoff! #syfy #faceoff #makeup #sfx #sfxmua

By: Aleya Bamdad of Long Island Beauty School in New York

You have a lot to do in the morning. Get yourself ready, get the kids ready, and get out of the house in time to catch the train. Whether you feel it or not, it can be quite stressful. Today we’re going to offer you some advice on how to get your makeup to look fresh all day, so that your morning routine won’t include worrying about which products will need touching up throughout the day.

It’s important to start your morning by washing your skin with a gentle cleanser so that you remove any dirt, makeup or residue on your skin.

After you’ve applied moisturizer to your skin, allow it to dry before you start applying any other sort of makeup. It may take a few minutes longer, but in the end, this extra time is worth it because your makeup will go on better and will stay on longer.

During the summer use a powder foundation or concealer so that your skin can breathe more freely and you won’t feel the need to constantly wipe your face.

Before applying any eye makeup, apply a primer so that your shadows last longer and look more even.

Using brown mascara instead of black will help to widen your eyes and give you a fresher look. The same applies to eye shadows that are in the brown or pink family.

Matte lipsticks tend to last longer than shimmery lipsticks and glosses so it’s good to stay with one of those. However chances are that you may still need to reapply once or twice during the day.

Don’t use too much makeup- especially during the warmer months. When you load up on foundations, concealers, powders, moisturizers and makeup, your makeup is more likely to look cakey and come apart throughout the day. Use only products that you absolutely need.

These tips won’t add a lot more time to your routine, but will save you a lot of time later on in the day. Enjoy!

This post was written by Aleya Bamdad owner of Spontaneous Chick where you can find beauty tips for women, health tips for women and other women’s issues.

She also writes the blog for Long Island Beauty school in New York City that has locations throughout New York and Florida.

Looking to make it in the Beauty/Fashion Business visit www.UngenitaKatrinaPrevost.com.