Nida Jamal – Mastering the art of makeup
How did you get in the field of makeup artistry?
“When we were young, we would play with our mother’s makeup and that’s how our passion developed into our profession”, is an answer we would commonly get from most makeup artists. However in my case, if I look back three years from now I could not even apply eyeliner properly. When I gave up freelance photography I did not give up on my dreams and was determined to find my passion. That is how I met makeup artistry.
What is the biggest misconception people have about your field?
It’s unfortunate that even in these modern times this profession is quite underrated and looked down upon by most of the people in our society. Instead of calling her by her name, people refer to a makeup artist as “parlour wali”. It’s high time that the society respects this profession and realizes that it is not just MAKEUP, it’s ART.
What are your favourite makeup brands?
The list would include both high-end and drugstore brands, namely Anastasia Beverly Hills, JUVIA’S Place, Tarte, Morphe, Nars & NYX.
Which local brands do you think are under rated?
Masarrat Misbah and Sweet Touch have come up with some amazing products, which give tough competition to some high-end brands in terms of the results and quality. Many a times they simply go unnoticed on a market shelf.
What is your all-time favourite look that you created?
Smokey halo eyes paired with an ombre pout has been my latest obsession.
If you could choose any personality from Pakistan to give a makeover, who would it be and why?
Which beauty trends do you want to see disappear?
What makeup advice would you give to an average person?