BIOGRAPHY
Rachael's career in make-up began whilst working on a small cosmetics counter at her first job at Topshop. Realising what make-up can do for peoples confidence and her love for applying make-up everyday, she was inspired to pursue it as a career.
Rachael loves how in this industry, you are constantly learning, trends are always changing and the ability to express yourself through your work. Working with GlamCandy, she liaises every day with an incredible team who motivate and encourage each other to the best of their potential.
Q&A
WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO GET IN TO MAKE-UP ARTISTRY?
I loved watching YouTube videos and recreating the techniques and styles on myself.
I worked at Topshop after leaving school, and I was placed in the make-up section which inspried me to begin studying make-up as a career.
WHERE DID YOU TRAIN?
I trained in London with Illamasqua and then applied for a job at GlamCandy.
Whilst working at GlamCandy, I continued training and completed all of the Pro Courses and our HNC in Fashion Make-Up.
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL WEEK LOOK LIKE FOR YOU AT GLAMCANDY?
Everyday is different at GlamCandy.
I lead the high school education team, so I can be out at high schools teaching one afternoon and then working on a commercial photoshoot or fashion show the next.
I teach our Pro Courses and the HNC in Fashion Make-Up course across all our locations throughout Scotland; Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Inverness.
I also provide masterclasses and personal lessons for customers, as well as make-up appointments.
WHO INSPIRES YOU?
Mario Dedivanovic, Karla Powell, Pat McGrath, Lisa Eldridge, Hrush Achemyan, and Sir John.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE STYLE OF MAKE-UP?
I love soft glam, full glam and naturally enhancing clients' features.
HOW DO YOU KEEP UP YOUR SKILLS?
GlamCandy encourage us to take on additional training and will occasionally put us through courses to get inspiration from other artists.
I worked with Kimberley MUA in Manchester, where I created a sunset smokey eye on the model which I absolutely loved.
I also completed the Karla Powell Lip Art course which was just incredible as she is so talented.
WHAT IS YOUR MUST-HAVE PRODUCT?
OMG Highlighter by Illamasqua.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE GLAMCANDY COURSE AND WHY?
Our Glam Make-Up Pro Course. It's very on trend and creative and is what most clients ask for at appointments.
WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE JOB YOU HAVE WORKED ON AT GLAMCANDY?
I was chosen to be part of the Illamasqua London Fashion Show Team and I worked on shows such as Malan Breton and Fyodor Golan.
