How Mimi Kamara Redefines Beauty Unconventionally

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BY KARYL J. TRUESDALE

August 10, 2022

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In an interview with Mimi Kamara, a NY-based makeup artist renowned for her different approach to skin-focused beauty, she shares her story of how she began her career as a makeup artist: previously being a psychology major in college, her passion for makeup grew stronger as she worked at Dior and M.A.C. until she became an independent makeup artist. Kamara shares her tips on how to be a successful makeup artist, such as knowing how to respond when clients request unsuitable makeup looks and making new clients feel comfortable. She finishes her interview by asserting that her trust in God is what facilitated her success.

There is no fashion industry without the Black MUA! Period. That’s how important it is. Period.
— Karyl J. Truesdale, CFDA

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