Meet Delhi-based independent make-up artist, Mausam Gandhi, whose young and energetic vibes are highlighted in her craft. With a strong foothold of ve years in the industry, Mausam vouches for consistency and hard work.
How and when did you get started?
I have always been inclined towards design and creativity. On realising how crowded that market was, I decided to take up make-up as a profession, instead. I loved doing make-up and it interested me a lot. I started with a very basic course and dived right into to. It has been five incredible years, and I feel, sky is the limit.
What are the courses you have taken up?
I have done six professionally certified make-up courses from, Marvie Ann Beck, BHI, Donald Simrock, Samer Khouzami, London College of Fashion, among others and two certified hair courses.
What was your first big break?
On completing the first course, I was offered work at India’s Next Top Model for MTV and soon after, Lakmé Fashion Week. This had been am
Did you have a mentor?
Back in the day, I wish I knew how important it was to assist someone for a few years and then start out on my own! No, I did not have a mentor, as I started freelancing right after my education.
What were the challenges faced back then? How did you overcome them?
This story is from the February 2019 edition of Salon International.
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