DESHAWN FINALLY DID IT--WROTE THE BOOK ON ASSISTING!!!!

I can see folks still come here so I figured

I'd post my new book

ASSISTING RULES!

Check out the site www.assistingrules.com

NEW BLOG ADDRESS-no more post here

http://deshawnlovesmakeup.wordpress.com


It's with a very odd heavy heart I have to say its time for a change.  I've decided to move this blog to a new home.  At first I was all so --yeah that's it I'm done with this blogsite. With lack of options and how hard it is (for me) to figure out.  YEAH the hell with it!!!

BUT now the time has come where Ive got to tell you guys --here's my new address and then suddenly a very strange nostalgia came over me  I got sad.  This blog isn't just bunch of products or celebrity makeovers its a place where I poured my heart out to you and shared some of my deepest memories. It's the place where you guys would come and you'd share your own stories and for that I am so eternally grateful.

I know I know-- I can hear you guys "girl you not leaving you're just moving" lol

So onward and upward.

Here is the link to my new Blog

http://deshawnlovesmakeup.wordpress.com

Please take the moment to join as you have here and I promise you more help more laughter and more me hehehehe that you guys can handle

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR BEING A PART OF MY JOURNEY

NOW GO TO MY NEW BLOG!!!!

COTTON'S 24 HOUR RUNWAY MUSICAL GUEST

Not only am I thrilled to be the Beauty Director for the Cotton's 24Hour Runway Show but add in our musical performance by the one and only Jason Derulo its going to be an amazing show 

Tune in people!!!!!

DESHAWN MIA--opps sorry

Hi Everyone

I have been so absent from this blog.  As you guys know I am the Beauty Director for the Cotton's 24Hour Runway Show taking place in just 10 days.  I am responsible for creating all the beauty looks for the show hiring the staff overseeing our new social media campaign and on and on  follow us on instagram/facebook/twitter @COTTONB4BEAUTY.  I am also dealing with the amazing sponsors for this years show.

• The one and only Stila Cosmetics I am featuring their fabulous jewel of a compact of the 20th anniversary eyeshadows 4 palettes that can take your kit form day to night, powerhouse Paul Mitchell, Royal & Langnickel brushes love them,  the fabulous pink sponge the Beauty Blender, Mehron Makeup NYC not just for the theatre anymore we're talking all things beauty and Zoya Nails they have THE prettiest colors and they all dry quickly. Special giveaways from LA Girls--I tired there stuff and its good.   

• I turned another year older this month and I did my first wedding in 3 years  for those of you who know me you know what a feat that is for me :) Worked on ad campaigns & some fabulous private clients

Beside that I'm just plugging away on the show.

WHATS IN MY KIT?

Hello fabulous people 

Want to know what's in my kit?

I have been featured on Camera Cosmetics Cosmetics Blog asking me just that.

The link is below for the full article

Thanks CRC

I'M A BEAUTY DIRECTOR AGAIN!!

BIG NEWS! 

I am once again the Beauty Director for the Cotton 24 Hour Runway Show  Nov 7-8 in South Beach.  The best thing is you all can see it! It will stream live on several media outlets.  I will update you folks with the viewing details closer to the show.  Last year's show was seen by almost a million viewers on People.com and this year it should surpass that. 

BTS-CANTU AD CAMPAIGN

You will be seeing this beautiful lady soon in your magazines.  She's one of  4 models for the new ad campaign for Cantu Haircare.  Miss Chelsea has a head of hair like no body's business.  Not to mention she's just beautiful  THE coincidence is I actually use this product for years--and love it.  To be booked for the campaign was just perfect.  I loved these photos cause I was actually able to get her in almost the identical pose.  Thank you my lovely Samsung Galaxy Note 2 --no filters were used in the taking of these photos :)  and yes all makeup by me :)  WHAT DID I USE READ MORE

OVER 30 OF THE BEST HAIR & MAKEUP AT THE EMMYS

THE BEAUTY OF THIS EVENINGS EMMYS 
SOME STARS BROUGHT IT WITH FULL-FACE-DRAMA
WHILE OTHERS LET THEIR DRESSES DO THE TALKING

SARAH HYLAND --MODERN FAMILY  She does it again--perfection.
BEST MAKEUP OF THE NIGHT 
CHECK OUT THE REST OF THE LADIES 

A REAL STAR

Today I found out one for my favorite people I worked with passed away.  I was sad to hear the news.  No, she is not a celebrity, not a star,  not anyone you would know.  When I worked with her she was a very sweet 90 year young, lady with a spirit that I haven't found in anyone even half her age.  It's so amazing to me the people I get to meet and work with :Dignitaries, even a president,  Grammy winners, Academy Award nominees, some of the most beautiful women and men in the world and the list goes on and on and nothing came close to Elaine.

I only worked with her once, but she kind of jumped into my heart and left a beautiful mark.  Her spirit and her warmth was amazing. Have you ever put on a warm towel right out of the shower and all you can do is—ahhhhhhhhhhhhh.  That is what Elaine was she was ahhhhhhhhhhh--oh and funny.  She was full of life and a complete joy.

I share this because I know so many of you are dying to work with celebrities and that is wonderful, but please don't let the day an Elaine comes into your life slide by—because then you will be missing out on a real star

RIP—Elaine

MUCH LOVE 

D

LETS GET PAID PEOPLE!!!!!!

I decided to write this article because I have received several emails as of late, requesting help with lack of payment and what to do about. I've even been on the phone with a few of my fellow distraught artists to talk them off the ledge.  It is a mind blowing experience when you work so hard and all you expect is pay--and nothing comes.  You know when I first started working in the field of "Beauty" I found that some  people had no "beauty" to them at all.  It seems--still to this day artists across the country--hell the world keeps getting ripped off and really its time for us to WAKE UP!!!!!!!

ANSWER MONDAY

I know a lot of you have questions--so don't forget to post them here and I will answer them for you

Check out this q/a on resumes

CLICK TO ENLARGE

ITS MONDAY--TIME TO ASK YOUR QUESTIONS

 YOU ASK I ANSWER.  

Previously the lovely Ebony and the Lovely--Lovely Jordan asked me a question.  In turn for their bravery I answered. One with a written answer one with a phone call.  If you don't ask how will you ever get your answers

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS-

• EVER MONDAY YOU CAN POST YOUR QUESTIONS ON MY BLOG only (sorry no emails at this time) 
• I WILL CHOOSE 2 LOVELY PEOPLE TO ANSWER--
• PLEASE KEEP THE QUESTIONS MAX (3) AND I WILL PERSONALLY ANSWER YOU BACK ON FRIDAY.  THAT'S IT!
• MUST BE A MEMBER OF THIS BLOG--
• so go to the right hit that little button that says JOIN and ask your questions

YOU NEVER KNOW, 

YOU JUST MAY GET A CALL FROM ME.

MISS EBONY you asked--here you go

THIS WONDERFUL PERSON ASKED ME A FEW QUESTIONS AND AS THE SIGNS SAYS, YOU ASK I ANSWER.  

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS-

• EVER MONDAY YOU CAN POST YOUR QUESTIONS ON MY BLOG only (sorry no emails at this time) 
• I WILL CHOOSE 2 LOVELY PEOPLE TO ANSWER--
• PLEASE KEEP THE QUESTIONS MAX (3) AND I WILL PERSONALLY ANSWER YOU BACK ON FRIDAY.  THAT'S IT!
• MUST BE A MEMBER OF THIS BLOG--
• so go to the right hit that little button that says JOIN and ask your questions

YOU NEVER KNOW, 

YOU JUST MAY GET A CALL FROM ME.

Hello Deshawn,
Thank you so much for this blog! I have a few questions that I would like answered if possible. 

Miss Ebony thank you lady, and thank you for responding to my initial post of HELP ME HELP YOU

Q-Do you believe that you need to NY or LA based to be a celebrity mua? What other cities if any do you believe are options? What was your move to NY like as an unknown if you were not originally based there?

A-First let me say you must be a phenomenal makeup artist to be a "true" celebrity makeup artist.  You have to know the In's and outs of makeup and the business before you can become a true "celebrity makeup artist"  Most times it is a reputation that you will build throughout your career that will land you those clients.  So strive to be the best makeup artist you can be first, the celebrities will come. 

Do you have to be in NYC/LA yes and no.  Atlanta is filled with reality TV, and R&B entertainers, Nashville is filled with country singers, Vegas—well everyone goes to Vegas lol, and LA and NY is where most live.  So you see you don't have to be in the two major cities to work with celebrities, actually you may have a better chance in places like DC, Chicago, Seattle, Hawaii.

I'm a native New Yorker proud of it.  For me, to get some of my first breaks in fashion I actually had to leave the city and go where the opportunities were-.  Don't be fooled if you think because you're from a major city you've got it made--cause you don't.  Its takes so much dedication and time and attention to your craft and business.

Q-What are your favorite highlighter's to use?

A-Hhhmmmmmmm highlighter—woo such a vast question lol  If it were a simple natural non dewy highlight I like to use a lighter foundation, if it's shiny/dewy—then hmmm what kind of dewy are we talking? Wooo I love me some highlights-I do.   I like several Face Atelier highlighters, NARS Multiple, Kevyin Aucoin Celestial Powder just to name a few

Q-When and if you will be teaching any classes/workshops soon?

A-If you want me to have a class in your city or town just ask.  I'm all things beauty, editorial, education and business all rolled into one artists.  So if that is something you'd be interested in then ask me.  Here's how I do it.   If you want me to do workshops and/or have me speak in your town I'm always open as long as it fits into my schedule.  I'll be coming to North Carolina in the fall HEY CHARLOTTE! -(info for that workshop will be posted here just check back in a few).  So email me your query I can send you  FAQ sheet of what is needed. If it can be facilitated you've got yourself an educator—BAM!  

As my schedule permits I can have small classes here in Studio D--BROOKLYN!!!  Small intimate classes, very small so you get THE best education. I'm very hands-on and no question is stupid.  I'm all for teaching and making sure you guys learn--cause if you don't then you just spent money for what.  AND I hate wasting money. No matter whose workshops you take you must walk away with practical info that you can then replicate.  If you just walked away with a bunch of gossip then--woo you've wasted your money/time/mind  And you know "a mind is a terrible thing to waste--and so is your money" JUST EMAIL ME the dates you''ll be in town and yes --if schedule permits I would love to have folks come to Brooklyn :)  OK OFF MY SOAPBOX

AND if you're a student and would like for me to come to your school to speak that can be arranged as well.  

See what happens when you ask :)  

Q-Is is best to have an agent as an mua, should that be a goal, or do most celebrity mua's negotiate and represent themselves?

A-Agents are great because they get access to all the great gigs with major exposure and higher pay--so yeah right?   BUT you're not the only one in the agency so they will submit you and (depending on how many artists they have) several others BOO.  It takes time for an agent to cultivate you as their new artists so it may be 6 months before they get you something worth anything, PATIENCE is needed. Really it depends on the agency/booker. 

 1) high-end agencies want high-end makeup artists who are already established with their own clientele, 

 2) if its not a high end agency those cool gigs you want probably will not come your way

 3) if you have a great relationship with your booker then you will probably be put up for more gigs but if you don't you're book/portfolio can be left off of the pile for submission.

4) it isn't mandatory to have an agent--there are tons of freelancers  Way more freelancers then agency artists.  You always have to negotiate even with your agent--they may say is this price ok and you have to decide if you'll take it or suggest to your agent they get you more money--but of course nicely

5) agents get a cut of everything.  So, if in that whole month they got you one editorial paying $150--they get 20%

6) there are other hidden fees in agencies, like sending out your book, comp cards, some even charge to place you on their website (huh--isn't that crappy)  I do not believe the higher-end agencies do this practice.

JUST SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

Q-What are your favorite or best foundation tips/tricks?

A-FIRST, I'm not heavy handed with it—I believe the skin should be visible.  I hate a whole bunch of foundation on the skin that looks like,  a whole bunch of foundation on the skin. So for me that's my "trick" if you can call it that.  Skin should look like skin not product. I am a blender--I will blend until I only see skin--its so relaxing --I get all zen like-hahaha.   I'm not a "beat-tor" I don't do heavy contour, heavy makeup applications.  I'm more of an enhancer (oh like that )  I like to work with watch you got, and then bring out all the pretty—not beat it on to your face.  That is so 80's-90's and with products being reformulated (especially for women of color) there's no need to "beat" someone to death anymore

My favorite depends on who I'm working on and what I'm doing.  For TV Makeup For Ever HD—just doesn't give me a lot of shine and I have to powder less,  Graftobian for TV and Print,  Cinema Secrets for Print/Fashion, and other various brands like Bobbie Brown, Laura Mercier, Chanel,  drugstore Iman Cosmetics, Black Opal, Bllack Radience, The Queen Collection by Covergirl,  Maybelline, and L'oreal, NYX(used for a fashion show--pretty good), Wet and Wild (not for foundations)  oh Miss Ebony this list can be so dag-on long lol 

SO MISS EBONY --I truly thank you for asking a sistah a question. I hope this helps you in your journey, and thanks again for participating and reading my blog you are so appreciated.

NOW WHO'S NEXT-

Got a question you've always wanted to know the answer to?--then ASK--

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HELP ME, HELP YOU

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MAKEUP SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

I will be guest artist

at the Face Atelier booth 

on May 4th 2014 at  the

Makeup Show NYC

Stop by the booth for some of my tips and tricks

See you all there

ARE YOU TIRED?

BRAGGING NAME DROPPING ALERT

AMMA ASANTE-DIRECTOR and all around wonderful person

This gorgeous woman is Amma Asante director 

of the new major motion picture BELLE

I am so proud to say she is wearing my makeup.

I will definitely have more for you later 

******BRAG ALERT****BRAG ALERT******

This photo was actually taken by Martha Stewart herself

Isn't that crazy- lol.  Oh, I just had to share

I have an original Martha hahahaha love it 

Check out the beautiful trailer to BELLE

SETTING RATES -- What I learned from Photographer Fadil Berisha

A DeShawn Hatcher and Fadil Berisha beauty collaboration

I'm going to try and answer some of the recent questions I've gotten about setting rates
BUT first,  you know I got a story for you :)

THE GOLDEN GIRL

LUPITA 

LUPITA THROUGH THE  AWARD SEASON

No one had a better awards seasons than Oscar winner Lupita Nyongo