Meet Starr Blackshere, a beauty professional whose arsenal of skills includes makeup, hair, and specialized brow and lash services. In addition to her busy freelance career, she recently achieved her dream of opening her own makeup and brow studio, Blackshere Beauty, this past April. In this interview, she shares her journey of growth, adaptability, and [...]
Introducing the Glamour Ghouls, four Halloween looks created for Alcone Company by professional makeup artist Starr Blackshere. Each character cleverly combines her beauty sensibility with some of the season's traditional themes.
Green is cool, both literally and figuratively. It's a secondary color made from two primaries, blue and yellow, so it's calming and rejuvenating at the same time. And when it comes to eye makeup, green evokes an exciting quality in the best way possible. Meaning, choosing it over the standard neutral eye can be an [...]
Martin Pretorius is a living legend in our industry. As a hair and makeup artist, his talented hands have beautified some of the most iconic women of our time, captured by world-famous photographers for top magazine editorials and advertising campaigns. In addition, his prolific work in the music video arena has influenced not just my [...]
If you're in the mood for a colorful pick-me-up, jewel tones are sure to bring a sense of delight. While we love our black eyeliner and neutral shadows, it's time to drape the eyes in rich hues inspired by an array of gemstones. Whether boldly washed across the lid or used to add a strategically [...]
Spring is finally here, and so is the official beginning of Bridal Season. With that comes an increase in bookings for makeup artists who specialize in making brides their most beautiful for this momentous occasion. For those who choose to do their own wedding makeup, the search begins for new and exciting products to help [...]
Marla Belt is a New York-based makeup artist known for her expertise in everything from the extreme avant-garde to beautifully clean makeup looks. Her exceptional talent saw her go from her beginnings at MAC Cosmetics to an eight-year gig assisting Pat McGrath on everything from fashion editorials and advertising campaigns to runway shows all over [...]
