Sandeep Molugu - One Should Assist A Good Makeup Artist In Order To Know What Goes Into Practically Being A Make-up Artist (India)

Popularly known as Sandy, Sandeep Molugu is a makeup artist specializing in celebrities and bridal looks. Known for his versatility and creativity, he has had a successful career of ten incredible years in the fashion and beauty industry.

He has crafted stellar looks for celebrities at various awards shows and public appearances. As an experienced and skilled artist, his style is natural and graceful. Sandy has traced his journey through the world of makeup with passion and a drive to improve himself. 

1. Tell us about your background and journey.

I am a makeup artist and stylist. I started working as a makeup artist 10 years ago and it has been an incredible journey. I got to meet a lot of celebrities, successful models, top designers and it has been wonderful getting to know them and be with them.

Working with all of them has always been close to my heart because from being my clients they have become my friends. This has been the best time of my life and I have recently completed a ten year long incredible journey in this field.


2. What motivated you to choose this career?

I have always been inclined towards beauty. As a kid, I used to steal my sister’s makeup, try it on myself and see how it looked. Back in those days, I had an inclination towards fashion. I loved to follow all the models. This intrigued me into finding myself a place, a work where I would be engrossed in my passion.

Fashion, beauty, makeup, glitz and glamour were something that has always interested me. It was something that I had on my mind constantly. All this inspired me to finally give it a try on another person.

I tried it on one of my friends first, and it turned out to be quite a success, since people loved it. I have also been a performer and I would do the makeup for the dancers and it was a great learning experience for me.

To be true, I never really thought of being a makeup artist, instead I was always focused on what I would like to do. It was my passion that drew me to what I am today. And I feel very lucky to have chosen this occupation for myself.

3. How can one build a clientele as a makeup artist?

I think to build a clientele as a makeup artist, one needs to be really versatile. You need to listen to the clients and pay attention to what they want. You have to do the makeup and you have to educate them about it. So, one needs to be likeable, patient and humble while dealing with the different personalities.

One also needs to give new ideas to the different people one comes across. You also need to be your own selves. People tend to like your originality and when people like you, they are willing to work with you.

4. What are some of your top makeup tips?

I really like to go simple and subtle. When I do a makeup look, I like either the eyes or the lips stand out. So, this is one top tip that if I am working with the eyes, I would keep neutral lips or if the lips are brighter, I would go basic with the eyes. That is my style. I would also suggest people to go minimal.

This is because you are real and unlike the Instagram pictures with filters, I believe one needs to show skin instead of just makeup. I feel that makeup is to enhance your beauty, your features and therefore must be kept minimal.


5. What fashion advice would you give to the aspiring models and beauty pageant participants?

I feel that one should be comfortable with their own skin and clothes. At the same time the aspiring models and beauty pageant participants need to know the trends. Even though you don’t follow the trends, they help you in finding out what your personality is like.

You need to know what suits you and what you wear by keeping in mind the trends along with your style. I would also suggest that they must be open to take suggestions from designers and stylist along with developing their own style.


6. What kind of job opportunities can one get after becoming a makeup artist?

There are a lot of opportunities. You can be a beauty advisor and you can work with celebrities. There is a scope to work with the advertisement agencies as well. You can choose to be a part of an agency where they put you to a variety of jobs. You can prefer expertizing and be a bridal makeup artist.

You could also become an exclusive designer and work with the stylists. So, there are whole lot of opportunities. Nowadays, the rise of new industries like the web series has opened doors for more work and that has newer opportunities.

One can become a makeup artist by keeping in mind all these facts and at the end of the day they would feel very satisfied with their work. So, one should just take the call, for instance I personally like to work more on bridal looks and celeb looks and I chose to grow myself in that sphere.


7. Which professional courses would you suggest to the future aspiring artists?

I would suggest to first start with the basics. Basics are the most important. Then, according to your creativity and interest, one could advance. One should to also assist good makeup artist in order to know what goes into practically being a makeup artist.

So, studying on your own, trying to get work from other resources along with a good amount of experience is a must.


8. Which is your favorite book and why?

I like reading self help books. In particular I like Oprah Winfrey’s writing. So my favorite book is by her and I loved it so much that I giving it a second read.

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Website: www.sandysartistry.com

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Interviewed by Tanisha Acharya