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22 • THE ARTISAN WINTER 2022 I've noticed that shade ranges have also changed a lot. There have always been people of different colors from different countries, and the market is now recognizing that and developing colors for everyone. When I started out in make-up, I couldn't find colors that matched me. I worked for a make-up line that didn't have foundation for my skin tone. I give social media the credit for forcing the industry's hand. Is it important to hire people who know how to work with the color wheel? It is a must. We have a lot of people in our industry that struggle with finding foundation colors for people with darker complexions. I've had the advantage of working on multiple skin complexions, but if you haven't had that experience, then it can be difficult to match their color. How would you define your leadership style? My team loves doing make-up, and that is truly important. When hiring people on my team, I look to those who view make-up as a passion, not as a job. Are there any make-up mistakes you have noticed over the years? Make-up is always growing and evolving. One of the unfortu- nate parts of COVID-19 is that there are not as many hands-on classes available. Social media is also a great teacher. My team and I will message each other if we see a make-up trend on TikTok or Instagram that we like. How big a role does personality play in your line of work? Personality is 80 percent of why you're hiring someone. You want your team to be able to get along with talent. It is a much more successful experience when your teammates enjoy their actors. You're rushing out of the house and can only grab three make-up items. What are they? Mascara is my number one. Mascara has many uses—you can make an eyeliner out of it, and you can also use mascara in the brows. A great pair of lashes can also change a look instantly, and finally, a tinted lip balm … nobody wants dry lips. • multiple seasons of Dancing with the Stars, so we pulled out all the glitter and bright colors and we added adorable stars. For coverage, we just used a little tinted moisturizer. We're more conservative with lip color, because they are an elementary school, so we typi- cally use lip balms. Does watching dailies inform your make-up choices when you're on set? Watching the dailies each week makes a huge difference. When I compare the dailies to what I'm doing in the trailer, there's always a way to improve. For example, when I watched the dailies on Abbott Elementary, I noticed that one of the actors looked a little too young for her character. I then decided to add black eyeliner instead of brown. For one of the male actors, I was using a tinted moisturizer, and I noticed via the dailies that his skin looked a little flush, so we used a little more concealer for coverage. Has the pandemic also changed trends? Yes. I used to come to work made up with make-up each day— lashes done, brows done, lipstick done. I've saved a lot of money on make-up since the pandemic began. I've also noticed more matte lipstick cosmetics lines are coming out because of the use of masks. Skincare has also become widely popular because people are wear- ing less make-up. There are more eyelash lines, too. Cast members of Abbott Elementary. Photos: ©2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.