We recently connected with Chelsea English and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Chelsea thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Was there an experience or lesson you learned at a previous job that’s benefited your career afterwards?
The most important lesson that I learned from previous jobs was that in order to be successful, you need to be honest and reliable. There is no way around that because it stems from trust. If people cannot trust you, you will not be successful. It speaks to our character when we choose to be a person of our word and show up when we say we will. Also, communication is key!
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
My name is Chelsea English and I am a Professional Makeup Artist based out of San Diego, CA. I do just about every kind of makeup but my speciality is Weddings and Bridal Makeup. I have been doing makeup for as long as I can recall. I even skipped my own senior prom to stay home and do my friend’s makeups but I have been doing it professionally for about thirteen years. I love getting the opportunity to enhance someone’s already existing beauty! That is kind of my signature, natural glam but enhanced!
We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?
A lesson that I am currently unlearning is that social media is NOT real life. It’s very hard for people in the beauty industry to look at the images online and compare themselves or their own work to what they see. But we need to remember is that social media projects what the person posting wants the world to see. Everyone has their own beauty as well as flaws and we need to be more accepting of that.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of my job as a makeup artist is to make other women feel their absolute best on the biggest day of their lives. It’s an honor to show my clients how beautiful they truly are!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.chelseaenglishmakeupartistry.com
- Instagram: @Chelsea_English_Makeup
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/chelsea-english-makeup-san-marcos-2?osq=makeup
Image Credits
Gaby Hendry Photography Elope Wild and Free Sarah and Brent