Beauty

The Divergent Idiosyncratic Work Of Makeup & Body Artist, SINITTA AKELLO

by Natalie Kimani|13 July 201816 July 2018|Beauty, Fashion

Sinitta Akello Owor. You may know her better as simply Sinitta Akello. Or perhaps Cultured Ego. The Ugandan-born makeup and body artist is one of Kenya’s most sought-after creatives. And rightly so. Her distinctive approach to beauty allows her to...

MARCHAY LINDEROTH: From Salon To Set & Everything In-between

by Natalie Kimani|09 July 201816 July 2018|Beauty, Fashion

“Where do you see yourself in five years?” Cape-town hairstylist, Marchay Linderoth was asked by her then employer. ‘To be honest, I won’t be working for you’. At the age of 21, Linderoth knew that she didn’t want to be...

NALLAH B. SANGARÉ: The Multidimensional MUA Who Does It All

by Natalie Kimani|05 July 201816 July 2018|Beauty

Nallah B. Sangaré is like a book. One with an intriguing title engraved on an equally enchanting cover that somehow gives nothing away. Born in France to an Ivorian father and a Malian Mother, this Nairobi-based Makeup Artist (MUA) has...

MARCO LOUIS ACKERS: 10 Points To MAC’s Senior Artist for SS Africa

by Natalie Kimani|29 June 201816 July 2018|Beauty, Fashion

“You have to see this.” We’re told as we’re being ushered behind the scenes of a popular fashion event in the Nairobi calendar. Having been granted access to a couple of backstage, we were a little apprehensive. To say it...

MUA Inspiration: The Stunning Body & Face Art of Moshoodat Sanni

by Natalie Kimani|18 June 201816 July 2018|Beauty

Give Moshoodat Sanni some vibrant body and face paint and you can be assured the result will be aesthetically gratifying with a profound inner connotation core. Based in New York City (NYC), this licensed Aesthetician, a Make-Up Artist (MUA) and...

HS Inspiration: LAETITIA KY & Her Ingenious Hair Art Sculptures

by Natalie Kimani|14 June 201816 July 2018|Beauty

This isn’t your average sleeked-back ponytail or hanging tresses. Laetitia Ky makes art, nay, sculptures with her hair. Interestingly, Ky isn’t a hairstylist. Rather, she’s a university graduate in commerce and administration who’s an aspiring fashion designer. This Ivorian artist...

HS: Can We Talk About Natural Hair Stylist, Ncumisa ‘Mimi’ Duma?

by Natalie Kimani|08 June 201816 July 2018|Beauty, Fashion

She’s been called a hair guru and an artist that employs tresses to voice and personify stories. Ncumisa ‘Mimi’ Duma’s hair styling is hard to miss or ignore. Mimi, also known as Urban Mimz, is taking her fierce ingenuity and...

HS: Saadique Ryklief – South African Multi Award-Winning Hairstylist

by Natalie Kimani|04 June 201816 July 2018|Beauty

In March 2018, Marie Claire SA hosted the Marie Claire Image Makers 2018 to honour the team of creatives behind-the-scenes. An event that gives recognition to the stylists, designers and artists whose skills, talent and influence make an impact in...

The Future Of Beauty: Moves MUAs & Hair Stylists Can Expect

by Natalie Kimani|25 May 201816 July 2018|Beauty

They say that a worker is only as good as their tools. With the beauty and cosmetics market projected to hit $675 billion by 2020, you could argue that MUAs and Hair Stylists have some of the best gear to...

Hairspiration: The Salooni Project On Hair Perception And Acceptance

by Natalie Kimani|19 May 201816 July 2018|Beauty, Features

Raise your hand if you’ve ever walked into a market place and a salon attendant has proclaimed that they can fix your hair. That there truly must be something wrong with your tresses and they are the ones to whip...

The Mane Matters: Becoming An Editorial Hair Stylist

by Natalie Kimani|18 May 201816 July 2018|Beauty

So, you’re a trained hair professional looking for a challenge? Perhaps editorial styling could be the niche for you. Behind the scenes, in between the MUA station and the racks of clothes, sits the editorial hair stylist. Working with the...

7 Things MUAs Wished You Knew About Being A Makeup Artist

by Natalie Kimani|14 May 201806 July 2018|Beauty

Donned in all black, you’d be forgiven to deem the MUA (Make Up Artist) profession as purely elegant. In some cases, there are MUAs who do get to live the jet set lifestyle, rub shoulders with celebrities and play a...

BEAUTIFUL: Portraits of Black Beauty by photographer Mario Epanya

by Natalie Kimani|24 April 201724 April 2017|Beauty, Design

[Image: Courtesy of Shoko Press / Mario Epanya] Paris-based Cameroon-born photographer Mario Epanya is back at it again with celebration of diversity in black beauty. In collaboration with Shoko Press, Epanya has created a stunning collection of full colour...

Makeup enthusiasts, Tech wants to slay the #facebeat future!

by Natalie Kimani|21 September 201621 October 2016|Beauty, Tech

They are the silent force backstage at the runway shows or photo-shoots that bring mood boards to life. Makeup artists are modern day artistes that can effortlessly use any canvas to tell a story. Now, if you’ve ever tried to...

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