It’s an irrefutable fact that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but for this Mumbai based Makeup Artist, beauty goes far beyond just appearances. There are just a few makeup artists whose work can stop you dead in your tracks, and Poonam Shah is one of them. She is an artist who loves to play around the eyes as she truly believes that eyes enhance the beauty of one’s face.
In an interview with Wish N Wed, Poonam Shah disclosed some secrets about her profession and minor details that one should take care while applying makeup. It’s time to take some notes:
To begin, can you please tell something about yourself and your start in the world of beauty?
Since my childhood, I have been fascinated by colours. I love to paint, draw and to play with colours. Working 9 to 5, in my prosaic job, soon made me realize that it’s not my thing. That’s when I decided to turn my passion into a profession. I enrolled for a 7-day course. Fortunately, I got the opportunity to assist other makeup artists in Bollywood and get hands-on experience in makeup. This is my small journey on how I started.
Most important beauty advice you can give to a woman?
Do not wear makeup foundation in excess, it will make you look older. With the right makeup, every woman looks beautiful. Use foundation as per your skin tone, as they are easily available in the market these days.
How would you describe your signature makeup look?
Here, I have to admit something I have a soft spot for the eyes. For me, the eyes are USP because base concealer can be made light or dark. I enjoy the whole process of creating the out-there look around the eyes.
What are the biggest challenges makeup artists have to face?
If a client asks for something very unrealistic and that won’t look good on them, still making their wish true is our biggest challenge. Everyone wants to have a natural look, but the challenge arises when the skin tone doesn’t fit in the natural makeup look and requires much more to look flawless.
What do you love the most about doing makeup?
Well, I think I love playing around with the eyes. And that’s what I love to do something artistic and creative. Because eyes are the scope where you can add colour, you can make anything look good or bad.
Some natural tips for maintaining fresh and flawless skin?
Hmm, I think it’s really very simple. For girls who have dry skin, I will recommend that they should apply a mixture of honey and coconut oil on their face. Because dry skin people start looking mature than their age. For girls with oily skin, I would suggest rubbing ice all over their face. These are very quick remedies that everyone can do.
In your opinion, what are the common mistakes you see women make on their makeup?
Some women are unaware of natural makeup trends and what type of makeup suits them. The most common mistake that most of the women make on their makeup is blindly following the trend set by the celebs. Because not everyone is Deepika Padukone or Kareena Kapoor and everyone has different skin type.
What’s latest in the trend for makeup?
Nowadays, minimal makeup is up on the trend. More heavy is the makeup, more mature you will look. I think traditional attire makes you look a little mature. It’s my advice to opt minimal makeup because that will retain your natural look.
According to you, what are some of the keys to being a successful makeup artist?
The keys to being a successful makeup artist are to never give up, to keep yourself updated and to keep your ego aside when it’s the time to learn from your juniors.
Must have products for a bride in her vanity?
I think a bride must have these 3 things in her vanity.
- Mascara
- Compact
- A lipstick ?
What’s on your goal list for the upcoming year?
Well, I don’t have any resolution. I want to keep learning and bring variations in my work. Maybe I will look forward to more training in abroad to update my skills.
Wish N Wed would like to extend our appreciation to Poonam Shah for taking some time out of her schedule to talk with us. Her love for makeup is sparkled on her Instagram feed. We wish her good luck for the upcoming year.
KEEP KILLING THE MAKEUP GAME IN THE MEANTIME.
Check her out on the web for her beautiful work.
