83IrIsh Make-up awards special focus
The Story of Face Forward Make-Up
Coolboyogue, Cavan T: +353 87 744 9315
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My love and passion for makeup began
many years ago. As a teenager, I had major
insecurities and self-esteem issues due to
having acne. Makeup to me was so much
more than just a ‘pretty face’. Makeup gave
me a sense of control and empowerment on
tough days, reassuring me that I can do this.
When I had a bad day I would do some bright,
wacky eye makeup looks, contour my face
heavily (before KKW made it what it is today),
and push the boundaries. It was my shield
between my inner-self and the world, and it
made me feel happy.
Not having access to the likes of YouTube,
Instagram or blogs at the time, I found myself
in libraries looking up makeup books to
educate myself on how to best apply makeup
and what worked best for me. My very first
book was by an American Makeup Artist
called Kevyn Aucoin; a legendary MUA who
sadly passed very young. His book ‘FACE
FORWARD’ changed my whole life from that
point on. His words of wisdom resonateddeep within me. He taught me how to love
myself from within, and how makeup was so
much more than covering up imperfections.
He taught me how to enhance my natural
beauty with makeup, how to express myself
through makeup and how to help others
feel beautiful wearing makeup. It was so
empowering and to this day, I stand by it.
I promised myself one day if I ever opened
my own makeup business I would call it FACE
FORWARD and that’s exactly what I did in
May 2017. I feel so honoured to have trained
with some of the best in the industry and I am
proud of my journey so far. I will continue to
learn and grow as an artist in this profession
alongside my fellow MUAs, supporting and
encouraging each and everyone of them. All
the long hours, missed gatherings, parties
etc. have all been worth it to bring me to this
point of my career.
Winning the Best Outstanding Makeup
Business of the Year in Ireland at the Irish
Makeup Awards recently is such a greathonour for me; it is a huge accolade in the
beauty industry. I can’t even begin to explain
how grateful I am to all my beautiful clients
for their love and continued support. I’d like
to take this opportunity to thank them all so
much and remember to Face Forward in life
no matter what.Pam BusschotsMS Studio Portadown, 5a Woodhouse Street, Portadown Tel: 028 3815 5791MS Studio, a hair and makeup business, has been trading
for over two years, with owner Maria having trained with
many established makeup artists such as Ciara Daly,
Rebecca Rose and Rachel Ferron. With this experience
she has picked up many different techniques and
developed her own unique approach on makeup.
The salon has expanded and now offers a wide range
of services, with four talented hairdressers working alongside Maria; Cora,
Sarah, Layes and Keythe as well as, Ruth who offers beauty services. They
provide makeup application, makeup lessons, lash lift extensions and tints,
precision brows waxing, facials, acrylic and gel nails.
MS Studio provide a range of hair services, including Brazilian blow-dry,
keratin treatments and hair extensions. They accommodate group booking such as Hen Parties,
Bridal Parties, work parties and anything in-between. They also have a range of staff who are
trained in different hair - such as Afro and Caucasian, as well as hair correction and restoring
damaged hair.