New Year rings in new Chic grad success stories! Want to know more on what our Chic Studios grads have been doing in their makeup career? Below are 4 of our lovely Chic alumni: Reyna Marte, Larissa Fazle, Brenda Reynoso, and Sandra Garcia!

Reyna Marte

1. Most recent career highlights?
Becoming a professional makeup artist at Chic Studios was one of my best choices. After graduation, I immediately went to do freelance work. I had the chance to work with one of my Chic friends and started to do automakeup classes.
I had the opportunity to work with professional photographers and work in different types of photo shoots.
People had booked me to do their makeup and thanks to their recommendations, I’m getting more clients- Thanks God.
I did my first bride on December which was amazing!

2. What made you to get started in this industry?

Makeup has always been one of my passions! It makes me very happy! Happiness is one of the things that motivates me to go further. The smiling faces that my clients gave me when I do their makeup means everything to me. I love to make people happy, and I love to enhance their beauty.

3. What have you been up to recently?

Recently, I’m just doing freelance work but still constantly learning- always going for more!

4. Who do you admire in the industry?

There are a lot of people that I admire. Some of them are: @lamusu, @byleafebre @yamilemakeup @melissamat_, @makeupcanvas_by_gleiby.

5. What was your favorite experience as a CHIC student?

I loved the environment at Chic! I learned a lot from working on many different types of faces and eyes, which is very important because everyone is different and each type of face needs varying makeup applications.
At Chic, I had the opportunity to meet great people. I made many friends here. One of them is @sthepanievaquezmakeup, with whom I have worked. So that’s another thing that I experienced at Chic studios: TEAM WORK.

6. What advice would you give to aspiring makeup artists?

My best advice is that if this is what you love do it, go for it! If this is what makes you happy, you have to start now to follow your dreams. Do not leave it as a “could be.” Turn it into reality! Believe in yourself, and be you no matter what others say. I was undecided to follow this dream but now that I’m into this, I won’t regret at all! The best part is that I will never stop learning.

Reyna’s work:

Larissa Fazle

1. Most recent career highlights?

My first step towards my passion was when I went to London Makeup School. When I graduated from Chic Studios, it was an amazing experience. My first ever International client flew all the way from Bangladesh to Canada to doll up as my bride. That was the best experience so far. Baby bump photoshoot was another fun experience, which took place on the beautiful beach of Phuket, Thailand. Last but not the least, I did an Asian bridal shoot in Bangladesh last month. It was amazing!

2. What made you to get started in this industry?

My passion for makeup artistry began at a very young age. Like every little girl, I remember playing with my mom’s makeup and trying it on myself and others. In my school days, I began doing makeup on my friends and that’s when I discovered my love for makeup. I gained my certificates from London and New York and opened up my studio “Glow by Larissa Fazle” in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

3. What have you been up to recently?

Recently, I have been more into Event Makeup, Airbrush Makeup, Bridal Makeup and Hair.

4. Who do you admire in the industry?

Before going into makeup school, I used to watch Nikkie de Jager. She is an inspiring, kind, and young lady, whose makeup tricks helped me to understand the beauty world.

5. What was your favorite experience as a CHIC student?

It is very hard to pick the best memory from my Chic Studios days. Graduation day was the most memorable of all. It was a bittersweet feeling bidding goodbye to my generous, loving instructors and classmates. Also, the glorious moment of I getting my certificate was unforgettable.

6. What advice would you give to aspiring makeup artists?

I would like to advise the aspiring makeup artists to believe in themselves. Stay enthusiastic, gain appropriate amount of knowledge, and be more interactive with their clients to give them the exact look they asked for.

Larissa’s work:

Brenda Reynoso

4. Who do you admire in the industry?

I admire:

-Dominic MUA (He’s a senior MAC MUA.)

-Mimi Kamara (She works for Christian Dior at the Oculus Mall, but we met at MAC years ago.)

-James Vincent

-And all the instructors at Chic!

5. What was your favorite experience as a CHIC student?

My favorite experience as a Chic student was being timed by the instructors! Also, learning new techniques and that there are different styles of creating that look! Be it dramatic, natural, or a basic contour. I also loved the fact that there’s a community to communicate with other Chic family, career opportunities and special events!

6. What advice would you give to aspiring makeup artists?

Grow with your kit! When you go to every event, whether it’s volunteering or a paid gig, please learn from it because you may not have the same experience every time! So learn and grow, and make your makeup kit grow too!  Don’t forget to check magazines and attend special event to be in the know! Such examples are Allure magazine, Sephora events, Ulta events, and special department store events. Most importantly, be yourself and act accordingly when needed! Sometimes the drama is not worth it!  Also, always update your kit and add dates to the shelf life so that you know when to replace the product.

Sandra’s work: