MAKEUP ARTIST

꧁•⊹٭Ana Takahashi٭⊹•꧂

Ana Takahashi arrived onto the London beauty scene a few years ago when she began sharing photos of her bold and daring makeup looks on Instagram. The freelance makeup artist‘s passion for beauty stems from her teenage years. She would raid her mother’s vanity and experiment with the products she had on hand. What started out as a hobby eventually turned into her career. While attending university, Takahashi decided to further develop her artistic techniques on her own. As she matured, she started to take inspiration from her surroundings, creating unconventinal looks that she got to practice on models at photoshoots during her time in school. With her distinctive style, the artist has landed opportunities to do makeup for actors and musical artists, including Game of Thrones‘ star Maisie Williams, Rina Sawayama, Raveena and more.

How did you turn your interest in makeup into a career? Did you enroll in a makeup school?

I went to university for a bit, but it wasn’t for me. I learned a lot more through trial and error on photoshoots and experimenting at home. During my time at university, Central Saint Martins (CSM) students would ask for me to do makeup for their shoots or end of year shows. That’s how I got exposure to the fashion industry and this gave me a head start in my career. From a Balmain dress to a film created by Gucci, you often draw inspiration from fashion for your makeup creations.

How do you see the relationship between beauty and fashion?

Both the beauty and fashion industry showcase their messages visually, so for the two to be combined only strengthens the narrative trying to be presented. Personally, I’m very interested in different color combinations and textures, which are key components in fashion design.

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