Hani Ismaili - Makeup was Always My Great Passion (Makeup Artist)

I am 37 years old, live in Switzerland with my husband and my two daughters. I have been doing makeup for 20 years. It is a great passion of mine to beautify faces and also rooms. 

1. Tell me about you and your journey. 

I am 37 years old, live in Switzerland with my husband and my two daughters. I have been doing makeup for 20 years. It is a great passion of mine to beautify faces and also rooms. 

I have always been very creative and drew a lot as a child. you can say that I have simply changed my canvas and now let my passion run on faces instead of on paper. 

2.Why did you chose this career? 

It was always my great passion and I knew I wanted to turn my hobby into a profession. 

3. How can one build a clientele as a makeup artist? 

Just start! 

First I used to put makeup on my friends and posted it on social media. That's how it all started. there were more and more inquiries. Just believe in you and everything will come together. 

4. What are some of your top makeup tips? 

Have a good skincare routine. Your skin is the key to a flawless look. 

Do eye makeup before face makeup. Use a complete set of good quality brushes. 

Priming Your Eyelid Before Eyeshadow Makes a HUGE Difference. 

5.What kind of job opportunities one can get after becoming a makeup artist? 

· Freelance Makeup Artist. Within this category, there are nearly endless options. 

· Film and Television Makeup Artist.

· Runway Makeup Artist.

· Print Makeup Artist.

· Red Carpet and Celebrity Makeup Artist.

· Theatrical Makeup Artist.

· Costume Makeup Artist.

· Mortuary Makeup Artist. 

6.Which professional courses would you suggest for aspiring artists? 

· The Essentials. 

· Bridal Makeup Training. 

· Get Ready for the Fashion World. 

· Makeup for the Entertainment Industry. 

· Invest in In-Depth, Advanced Training. 

· Hairstyling for Makeup Artists. 

· Master the Art of Social Media. 

7. Your favorite book and why? 

MY favorite book is to kill a mockingbird by harper lee, Because it's a masterpiece, it's about childhood growing up. 

Instagram handle: @makeupbyliha

I am 37 years old, live in Switzerland with my husband and my two daughters. I have been doing makeup for 20 years. It is a great passion of mine to beautify faces and also rooms. 

Influencer: Started 2016- till now, Makeup artist/freelancer 2010- till now. 

Hobbies: Travel, creating content on social media, and cooking.

Hani Ismaili 

Makeup Artist

Interviewed By - Anushka Gagwari