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The makeup artist brand – Facetalk was one name synonymous with bridal makeup and was quite popular at the time. Today , Ololade Fanimokun the head makeup artist behind the brand, runs an expansive studio, offering various beauty services in the heart of Ikeja, lagos. In this interview, with Airat Belo- Osagie, Ololade speaks on the challenges of just being a mua, the pain of transition and the overall gains.
– Why did you go from being a make-up artist to starting out your own salon.
OL – It all started with demand and meetings a need. When people come in for their makeup, they sometimes need hair styling and the total package. So we thought it a good idea. And its been so good and fulfilling.
– How easy was this transition?
OL – Its capital intensive if you have to do it well. Necessitating partnerships for financing.
– Have you ever thought about starting out your own makeup brand ?
OL – No I personally don’t for now, but its not totally ruled out.
– Have you been able to achieve the goals you set out for yourself at the beginning of your journey ?
OL- my goals keeps evolving, I have met and surpassed some and some are yet to materialise.
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