Hair & Makeup Artist

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. We are mostly dedicated to the wedding industry. I love to be involved with photoshoots to play up different looks. I welcome the idea of doing different looks with different events.

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Look for someone that is willing to listen to you and do what you are comfortable with, instead of them telling you this is what you need. I like for my clients to be comfortable with the way they look and feel.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. When seeking a hair & makeup artist, it is important to have a consultation. They have never seen you before and they do not know your taste, what you are comfortable with. You need to be comfortable with the person doing your hair/makeup. Look for someone that will listen to you and do what you ask for and not what they want to do, but be open to suggestions. You want to take the extra steps to help your hair & makeup last longer, but stay in your comfort zone. A good hair & makeup artist will be open to your feelings and let you know if you are not happy with something, they will make the changes necessary to make sure you are a satisfied customer.

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. We suggest that you do a couple of trial runs before deciding who to book for your event. Cheaper is not always a bargain. Expensive is not always excellent. You need to talk to them before booking your event and see how their customer service treats you, how fast they respond, if they have any type of reviews, etc.

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. I am a perfectionist. I want to know my client is completely happy with their look for whatever their event may be.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. I love my job. I like meeting new people.I love the majic of mixing colors to enhance each persons beauty & topping it off with a fantastic hair style.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. Most ask if I travel on location. The answer is yes. I will travel anywhere. There is a travel fee.
We do have assistants for weddings that may have time restraints or a party larger than one person can handle.

Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?

A. The best story that I can tell, is when I see the groom fall in love with their bride all over again when they walk down the isle. That is when I know I did my job!

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. I am a perfectionist. I don't like to be rushed. I take pride in my services to make sure that you are a satisfied customer. I encourage my clients to let me know if they want to make changes to anything, therefore no bride should go away unhappy.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. As far back as I can remember I have been in love with the changing trends in the fashion industry, the amazing beauty of cosmetics and the magic of mixing colors to accent the beauty that each person holds. Even though the fashion industry is always changing; hair & makeup still remain a very sensitive art, & everyone's taste in fashion varies. I am very dedicated & passionate about my work. I am known for being a perfectionist, to ensure that my clients are satisfied.

Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.

A. I was recently offered to do the hair & makeup for January's Billboard Bride, for this years Bridal Extravaganza. My work will be displayed in Houston Wedding Magazine and Billboards all over the Houston area.

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. I take as many classes as possible to keep up with the changing times. I go to hair shows whenever possible to see new hair styling trends. I take makeup classes to fine tune techniques.

Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.

A. Airbrushed by Robin has different levels of makeup artist, so that we can be flexible to work with almost anyones budget. Depending on the artist level of experience, will determine the prices offered. We run different promotional specials for holidays, proms, ect & offer discounted rates at shows we are attending on our wedding packages. We offer consultations so that we can make sure you know what you are getting and explaing everything, so there is no guessing.

Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?

A. There are several different options you can do. You can pay to take classes to learn the basics, for a start. You can do an intern to learn tips & tricks of the trade, or if you have some experience, get hired as an assistant or jr. artist.