Ep 659: Feel Good Look Good with Christina Flach
Release Date: 06/19/2024
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info_outlineAre you interested in a better approach to makeup? In this episode I talk with Christina Flack. Christina discusses the impact of makeup on their lives and careers, emphasizing the confidence and self-esteem boost it can provide. Christina shares her experiences as a celebrity makeup artist. We also discuss the importance of selecting the right color palette and discretion when working with people. We also talk about the significance of self-expression and authenticity in the beauty and media industries, emphasizing that true beauty comes from within.
Questions I asked:
- How did you get into doing makeup for celebrities?
- Do you do hair too?
- So when you transform somebody, you're basically enhancing the characteristics that they already have?
- Is it harder to do people's makeup when they get older?
- What type of makeup do you do?
- What's one of your favorite looks that you've done on a celebrity? And who was it?
- What about do people do to prep for you?
- What is the norm when you're shooting?
- Do you have regular segment that we can tune into?
Topics Discussed:
- Getting into the makeup industry and building a portfolio
- Transforming people's looks and helping them feel confident
- Skin care routines and protecting skin from sun damage
- Applying makeup for television appearances
- Techniques for different ages, like less harsh eyeliner for older clients
- Balancing enhancements with natural beauty and individual preferences
- Tips for specific procedures like chemical peels and dermaplaning
- Focusing on one's strengths and niche within the beauty industry
Quotes from the show:
· "I didn't start out doing celebrities. That took a few, quite a few years. I had to, you know, tone my hone my skills." @christinaflachmakeup @SisterhoodSweat
· "I want people when they're if you look at my portfolio on christinaflak.com different photo shoots, I do my makeup. I really like it to look really like natural and fresh and dewy." @christinaflachmakeup @SisterhoodSweat
· "We should always feel comfortable enough in our own skin. But when you have a job and you're in front of people, and you're trying to inspire them, and, you know, you just have to look together." @christinaflachmakeup @SisterhoodSweat
· "I do all of that as well. I do really natural but then I can make someone look like a Vogue model. I mean, it just depends on what the shoot is, what the client wants." @christinaflachmakeup @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Christine:
· https://www.christinaflach.com/
· https://www.instagram.com/christinaflachmakeup/?hl=en
· https://www.facebook.com/Christinaflachmakeup/
How you can stay in touch with Linda:
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