Today we’d like to introduce you to Tiyra Rogers.
Tiyra, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I feel like my story is a little different from others. Unlike a lot of makeup artists, I did not find any interest in makeup until the age of 28. Yes, my later years. Growing up with freckles, it’s hard to imagine putting anything on your face that would bring them out. Anyway, since covering them up wasn’t really an option for me I had to embrace them and leave them a long. That being said, I stayed away from anything cosmetic related with the exception of lip gloss of course.
So, with turning 28, I wanted to do something different. I had friends and family members that would wear makeup that I found to look really nice on them. I have a friend, Kathyria Ortiz that I noticed would wear 2 different colors on her lid. I remember being in awe and asking her how she did that. She told me that it was like a sticker and she just would place it on her lid. I found it to be tricky but amazing because I had never seen anything like it before. I’m sure I asked her a few stupid questions to follow up since I was clueless about makeup but I wouldn’t remember them 8 years later.
I found myself noticing makeup on others a lot more. My best friend, D’Anna Garrett wore makeup to work a lot and I just thought it brought out a new feeling of adulthood and being grown us for us. I would ask her what she would use and she told me that it was just an eyeshadow pencil and some mascara. I’m thinking now I should try it. The thought I had was if I was going to wear makeup, I am going to wear it the right way. What better way to learn than YouTube? I began watching YouTube every night at home and just listening to it every day at work. After I listened to it, I made sure when I went home to re-watch and practice what I had listened to earlier.
After hours and hours of YouTube, I started wearing the makeup I was just practicing without. I couldn’t believe everyone would compliment me. Even those that had been into makeup much longer than I had. My bestie, D’Anna would come over, sit down and tell me she’s not going anywhere until I did her makeup. She actually wore wear it out too. To this day, I am so grateful to both her and Kathy. I would never have believed I had a talent for makeup artistry if it weren’t for them. I now study the art frequently. I attend classes, makeup shows, and networking events to better my craft and I love it. It’s like working on growing up Barbie dolls.
Has it been a smooth road?
The road has definitely not been an easy one. Turning my artistry into a business has been struggling. For 1, the work can have its inconsistency. Working with other artists can be stressful if everyone is not on the same page and learning different skin types other than your own and of course everyone’s favorite, working for exposure.
I would like young women in the industry to ALWAYS remember to remain humble. This goes such a long way if you are trying to build a brand for yourself. Keep open and remember there is always something new to learn in this field. The key is to not limit yourself to know it all. Makeup is an art so of course, it looks different in others eyes. Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder. Remember that and you will shock your own self.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with PoppyMUA – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
I am a self-taught freelance makeup artist. I specialize in weddings and special events such as proms and photo shoots. I am most proud of my ability to stay focused on bringing out beauty enhancement in women. It feels like a superpower. For me specifically, my ultimate goal is to give you exactly what you want. Not how I see you, but as you see yourself.
There’s a wealth of academic research that suggests that lack of mentors and networking opportunities for women has materially affected the number of women in leadership roles. Smart organizations and industry leaders are working to change this, but in the meantime, do you have any advice for finding a mentor and building a network?
Always brand yourself. Speak up and be your own walking billboard. It will take care a lot of the work for you.
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Image Credit:
Poppy Rogers
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