What started as a last-minute favour for a little girl ’ s pending photoshoot , is now a dream that has become a reality for Engela Fourie from Mobile Stylist - Hair & Makeup . That fateful intervention lead to introductions in the industry , and Engela just keeps growing – due to a beautiful act of humanity – one person believed in her , supported her , and doors started opening quickly .
She has become a stalwart in the modeling industry , but with a signature natural look that she gives all of her clients . Drawing on their strong focal points , she believes in improving a natural canvas , not transforming it . At the end of the day , her client should still look like themselves , just enhanced – not unrecognizable .
Engela and Franè Joubert from Frane ’ s Transformation , although running separate businesses within the same industry , work together , teaching and learning from each other . By supporting each other , their businesses are achieving greater heights as their reputations grow .
What is really significant is that Engela |
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Uzuri by Leona . A lovely person by nature , |
Leona has set the make-up industry on fire , |
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Client satisfaction is paramount , and as a make-up artist you need to know how to treat your customers very well . Diplomacy is very important , to guide them into making decisions that will be to their benefit – as many times , what the customer wants is not necessarily the best look for them . Hygiene is very important , with brushes and stations having to be germ free at all times , especially since your are working with the eyes and mouths .
Saying ahead in the game is a challenge in itself , as there are so many influences from around the world happening at the same time .
Engela spends a lot of time online , researching and learning new combinations and techniques , in order to keep her customers happy and beautiful . Obviously , being a friend or family member of a makeup artist has its ’ perks , as she always needs someone to practice on !
In Engela ’ s opinion , a lady should never leave the house without her brows , lashes and lips being on point . Paying a bit extra for a better quality foundation and mascara will make a huge difference , and setting spray is the magic ingredient in the industry .
As a mobile artist in South Africa in 2022 , Engela ’ s biggest concern is her safety . She makes a point of using live location and letting her network know where she is at all times , as one cannot be too careful nowadays .
A humble person who spends her free time doing charity work , Engela believes that if you are doing what makes you happy , success will follow . When working so closely with people , your happiness and enthusiasm rubs off on them , and they should leave , not only looking beautiful , but in a happy , positive frame of mind .