Kavengi Kitonga

Steps towards becoming a professional make-up artist

by The Designers Studio|24 November 201521 October 2016|Beauty, Business

For many, being a make-up artist seems like an easy and fun occupation. While, the fun part might be true, there is nothing easy about building yourself up as a go-to make-up artist. One can spend up to ten years...

Breaking into the makeup industry: Kavengi Kitonga II

by The Designers Studio|18 November 201521 October 2016|Beauty, Features

There are many challenges to face in an industry as small and unexplored as the make-up industry of Kenya. For Kavengi, like most make-up artists in Kenya, money was her first challenge as she was starting out. There are a...

On being a Dreamer: Kavengi Kitonga

by The Designers Studio|16 November 201521 October 2016|Beauty, Features

A self-taught freelance make-up artist, Kavengi Kitonga is the embodiment of passion and creativity. After completing her Bachelor's degree in Economics, Kavengi decided to try and make money, her first thought was make-up. In her mind, it was the easiest...