Iman al Tamimi is a creative young Emirati who is doing cool things with make-up art,like fusing modern techniques with old Hollywood and Arabian influences. The 25 year old graduate of the University of Wollongong in Dubai holds a master’s degree in human resources and a bachelor’s in business management, but has chosen make-up art as her career. Her eyes shining with excitement and passion, she tells us about her plans…
TEMPO: How did you first learn of your love for doing make up?
Iman: It started-off as an interest, and I wanted to grow it. I woke up one day and told my father that I want to do this professionally. He immediately supported the decision and I found myself packing for Franceto take up an intensive certified course at the Makeup Forever Academy in Paris.
TEMPO: Is there a specific style of make-up that you like?
Iman: I love the minimal look, however at events or weddings I like to get creative and bold. I never wore makeup at work, so naturally most of my friends and colleagues became shocked when they knew I became a makeup artist!
TEMPO: Is there a specific kind of makeup that you consider as your specialty?
Iman: Yes, my style is classic Hollywood.The reason for that is whenever ladies contact me to do their makeup here in the UAE,I get feedback about their bad experiences at salons.They’d ask for light makeup but end up with a look of foundation caked on their faces instead.
TEMPO: Who are your clients?
Iman: My clients include Arab Singer OraibHamdan, Actress Fatima Al Hosani, International Presenter ShereenMitwalli, Celebrity Stylist Kelly Lundberg. I get clients through word of mouth, whether they are friends of friends, people in the media, or actors and artists.I always thank God for giving me this talent.
TEMPO: Are there other makeup artists that inspire you?
Iman: From the GCC one of those would beHanan Al Najadahwho I have been following her since she started her first Youtube video in 2012.Another is MasoomaHashim who’s a celebrity makeup artist: her work is clean and I think she has changed the way Ahlam AlShamsi looks for the better.From other Arab countries,SamerKhouzamihas always been an inspiration. From other countries I love the work of Natasha Pedersen.
TEMPO: Any future plans that you would like to share with the community?
Iman: I have always wanted to blog and I’m thinking to do that soon, and also opening a YouTube channel.
TEMPO: And your overall beauty message?
Iman: “Sometimes, less is more” makeup is meant to bring out the beauty in you and enhance your features and not change who you actually are!
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