[vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1602488691191{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css_animation=”slideInUp” width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10220″ img_size=”500×500″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_text_separator title=”” color=”black” border_width=”3″][vc_custom_heading text=”A glimpse inside ” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:34px|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24|line_height:34px” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][vc_custom_heading text=”the life of a ” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:34px|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24|line_height:34px” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][vc_custom_heading text=”make-up artist” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:34px|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24|line_height:34px” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][ultimate_fancytext strings_textspeed=”350″ strings_backspeed=”0″ fancytext_tag=”h3″ fancytext_strings=”By Ridzvaani Nagarajen” strings_font_style=”font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;” strings_font_size=”desktop:15px;” fancytext_color=”#ed1c24″ strings_font_family=”font_family:Montserrat|font_call:Montserrat|variant:regular”][vc_text_separator title=”” color=”black” border_width=”3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1602492080055{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][vc_column_text]A Successful make- up artist should have welcoming personalities, interpersonal skills, commitments, precision, creativity and inventiveness, and most of all, time and patience. Apart from knowing the proper techniques for applying liquid foundation or creating unique looks for every client based on their complexion, hair or eye colour or even from what their client is wearing, a make-up artist is also required to stay healthy and fit, mentally and physically in order to perform their best.
Being healthy and having a clear mindset is one of the many traits and qualities of being a successful make-up artist, just like Vithya Visvendra, a professional make-up artist.
Vithya exposes some of the challenges she encounters in her daily lifestyle in order to stay fit and healthy despite being a busy woman.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1597027682459{margin-top: 3% !important;margin-bottom: 3% !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][ultimate_carousel slides_on_desk=”1″ slides_on_tabs=”1″ slides_on_mob=”1″ infinite_loop=”off” autoplay=”off” next_icon=”ultsl-arrow-right2″ prev_icon=”ultsl-arrow-left2″ dots_color=”#ed1c24″ adaptive_height=”on” centermode=”” item_space=”0″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10208″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1602666916263{margin-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][info_list font_size_icon=”24″ eg_br_width=”1″ connector_animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”Firstly, could you give us a glimpse of your career?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]I woke up one day and realised that I wanted to do something I’ve always been passionate about since childhood – make-up!
So in 2008, I started this venture and took a Diploma at the London College of Fashion, and eight years later, I decided to teach make-up around the world. I still can’t believe it has been 12 years now.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”As a make-up artist, what is your number one rule to living a healthy lifestyle?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]I work long hours and travel a lot for work, so having a healthy lifestyle is extremely crucial to me. In order to be able to perform well in my work, I need energy and therefore, my number one rule would be to avoid junk food whilst working and it doesn’t matter how hungry or tired I get. As much as it gives me an immediate sugar rush, I feel really depleted, sluggish, and guilty, which definitely is not a nice feeling at all.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Being a hair and make-up stylist, you do travel a lot, especially to countries with different time zones. How does it affect your sleep schedule and how do you overcome it?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]I can fall asleep anywhere! So when I know I have a long haul flight to take, I adjust myself a few days leading up to my travel so that I’m tired enough to sleep during the entire flight. At times, I do sleep for 12 hours straight. If I have to wake up at one in the morning (1 a.m.) for work, I’ll make sure that I am in bed by 5 p.m. Sleep is so important and I like to feel energetic and fresh when I meet my clients.[/info_list_item][/info_list][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10238″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1602667234358{margin-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][info_list font_size_icon=”24″ eg_br_width=”1″ connector_animation=”fadeInUp” css_info_list=”.vc_custom_1602664985958{margin-top: 2em !important;margin-bottom: 2em !important;}”][info_list_item list_title=”Apart from your sleep schedule being affected, do your eating patterns change too?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]
Naturally yes, especially when I am travelling abroad. I am intolerant to a lot of food, as a result, I cannot consume flight foods. So what I do is, I try and have some healthy snacks with me all the time such as nuts and dried fruits.
[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Do you have any golden rules for healthy eating?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]Having had a nutritionist over the past six years, it has helped me to understand my body and food better. So, for me a balanced plate of food is key to healthy eating. I’ll make sure that I have a large portion of green vegetables in every dish that I consume. Plus, I’m also intolerant to gluten, dairy, most nuts and legumes, and also cannot
eat eggs, so my diet is limited and has to be organic and clean. To ensure that the food I take on a daily basis have sufficient amounts of nutrients, I use an application (app) to count my macros.
It was very hard at the beginning, but now, I’ve gotten used to it and I know for sure that my gut is very grateful to me.
Editor’s Note: Macros or better known as macronutrients are a group of nutrients found in foods that gives our body the energy.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”How do you stay in shape despite your hectic work schedule?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]I rely on a personal trainer so much that it makes it very hard to exercise when I travel. However, this is when healthy eating comes in handy.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”How do you stay in shape despite your hectic work schedule?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]I rely on a personal trainer so much that it makes it very hard to exercise when I travel. However, this is when healthy eating comes in handy.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”As an entrepreneur, we’re quite sure you’re very busy. How do you ensure that you have a work-life balance?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]I pre-plan my yearly calendars by blocking off dates. So, that way my Personal Assistant (PA) never books a job during those dates. I take my time off very seriously. I always plan something with my husband or family, or I simply stay at home, turn off the TV and social media, read a book and get some sleep. Aside from that, I’ll ensure that I have days to focus on my mental health too.
Moreover, I do not take more than one job a day![/info_list_item][/info_list][vc_custom_heading text=”“So, for me a balanced plate of food is key to healthy eating. I’ll make sure that I have a large portion of green vegetables in every dish i consume “” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10235″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1602667248327{margin-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][info_list font_size_icon=”24″ eg_br_width=”1″ connector_animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”What obstacles did you encounter when you first started your make-up business? How did you overcome it?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]There wasn’t much support from my family, fellow make-up artists and people from our community. It was extremely hard to break these barriers and grow within the industry. Everyone was so competitive, and most of them are still competitive. So, being kind and helping other smaller businesses along the way has helped me grow and earn some respect.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Are there any activities you carry out with your family once you’re back home from work?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]I like to blow off some steam by going to the gym or the cinema. However, with the current pandemic, the cinema is definitely not an option, so my husband and I have friends over for some board games or we just watch a movie in bed.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”What are some of the life lessons you’ve learnt from your working experience?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]I have learnt to be more patient and tolerant; it is very easy to take things personally, especially when clients react in a certain way that will upset you. However, I’ve learnt over the years to respect a client’s stress or personal issues. A bride has a million things on her mind, and does not only deal with her own family, but also her future in-laws too. I try my very best to make her feel as calm and comfortable, therefore patience and tolerance are characteristics that I learnt over time.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Words of wisdom to our readers who wants to become an entrepreneur and chase their dreams?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]I believe that it’s never too late to start and once you do, find your pace and stick to it.[/info_list_item][/info_list][vc_custom_heading text=”“I believe that it’s never too late to start and once you do, find your pace and stick to it.
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