Davinder Kaur All About Colour
Salon International|November 2019
An independent make-up artist, Davinder Kaur aka Davi has come a long way in her journey. She looks back and recounts her first steps with Salon India
Davinder Kaur All About Colour

What was your inspiration to be a make-up artist?

As a kid, I was always fascinated by make-up and fashion. I always loved being a part of something which looked glamorous and colorful. I could paint my imagination well. Even before any professional training, I used to visit make-up stores to try the products. The art of playing with colors to enhance beauty inspired me to take up make-up artistry professionally.

What is the education you gained in the line?

I have done my professional certification course from a make-up academy in Mumbai. I learnt about the different types of skin textures, tones and face shapes. In make-up, I gained a lot of knowledge about the variety of products available in the market. I have also been trained on important techniques including airbrush, prosthetics and hygienic.

What is your strength in make-up artistry?

I had several opportunities in bridals, fashion runways, editorial shoots, music videos, and so on. It was a thrilling experience to work on each look, however, I enjoyed editorial shoots most, as it demanded creativity. I also got more chances to experiment with colours.

What were the challenges you had to face when you were starting out?

At that time, there were a lot of established make-up artists, so, making a good inception was tough. It took time, hard work and constant practice to gain a client’s trust, but I was persistent and gathered technical expertise.

What were your learnings?

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