Hello all!
I am SO excited about my very first Makeup Artist interview. Many of you may already know her, seeing as her following on Instagram alone is over 16k! This Atlanta based artist is an amazing talent. She has been linked with the likes of Traci Steele, DJ and now reality star, WNBA star Skylar Diggins and Angie Stone and many others! She was gracious enough to take time out and do this interview for us. So, it's my pleasure to introduce Marisa Ross, MUA! Enjoy!
1. As makeup artist, we have a love for makeup that no other could understand. When did your love for makeup start?
I always liked makeup from when I was a kid even though I was a bit of a tomboy. I would wear my older brother's clothes but smuggle my mom's Sky blue eyeshadow to school in my backpack and put it on in the bathroom.
2. Congratulations on your eyelash line, RisaLashes! For those of us who may be interested in starting our own line of makeup or lashes, what are some of the obstacles we need to look out for?
Thank you! Me and my business partner Janna worked so hard on the line and it's going better than we ever hoped it could. The amount of positive feedback we're getting is amazing. Definitely be prepared to have a lot of late nights and early mornings. And Murphy's Law is so true: when something can go wrong it usually will so always have a plan B.
3. As Makeup Artist, we are our own business, how important is professionalism when going to a makeup job?
Extremely. If you're not professional no one will want to work with you and word travels fast in this industry. The two biggest things are always be on time and have a positive attitude.
4. As makeup artist our client base is the thing that keeps our business alive. How can a beginning artist build their clientele?
That is THE hardest part of being a makeup artist. Creating and retaining clientele. Number one thing to new artists is do not charge cheap rates just to attract people. Ask working artists in your area what their rates are and charge the average price. Never below. Are those looking for a discount artist even the type of clients you want? No. You want someone who will value your work not just is looking for a deal.
5. Makeup Artist are our business’, how important is professionalism when going to a makeup job?
Extremely. If you're not professional no one will want to work with you and word travels fast in this industry. The two biggest things are always be on time and have a positive attitude.
6. What is one makeup product you just absolutely can not live without?
Mascara and concealer. I know you said one but I need both lol
I like Chanel Le Volume mascara and MAC Prolongwear concealer.
THANK YOU so much for taking the time to interview with me. You have been such a sweet person to work with, I can't wait to come to NYC and take one or your makeup classes!
Hope you enjoyed this interview! Please follow @itsMarisaross on IG for bookings or to sign up for her makeup classes in NYC in March 2014. Her skills are SICK!
Until next time....
**Smooches**
