Introducing Annie la Belle the sensational makeup artist

If you need some make up tips for the season or you want a hint on how to be a makeup artist. Annie will hook you up.

Describe Annie La Belle

·         Annie is a young, creative & dynamic lady.

How did you come about the name?

·         Hmm...Annie is a name my mum prefers to call me. When the time came for me to have a business name, Annie La Belle a French word meaning: 'Annie the beauty' came to me.

Tell us about your childhood

·         I'd say my childhood is not different from that of a regular Lagosian. I had my primary and secondary education here in Lagos before heading to Enugu for a university degree and returning afterwards.

Did you always want to be a makeup artist?

      Ahh, yes! As a kid i enjoyed watching my mum make up before leaving home for an event and usually I’d ask her to do mine even when i didn't go with her ( laughs )

   Talked about learning make up a lot during my university days.

Was it difficult getting your family and friends support?

       Well, for my family it wasn't a big deal, they know that it has always been my passion. My friends weren't a problem either, they've been supportive.

Was it an easy course to learn and where did you train?

     Yes, it was! I believe it is a calling, when i received the revelation, i knew i had to get the best training within my reach so i went to 'House of Tara make up school'.



Waje

How important is makeup to the entertainment indusrty?

      The entertainment industry is one that puts people on the spotlight. This bestows the responsibility to look your best and to achieve that you need make up to either enhance your look or hide certain imperfections.

(Laughs )

Ice Prince

Which is easier, working with celebrities or regular people?

      I wouldn't want to categorize actually because personality differs and i am trained to manage all kinds.

Can you tell us some of the people you have worked with and any major set you have worked on?

       I have been opportuned to work on a few celebrities like Yinka Davies, Ice Prince, Waje, Davina amongst others. I worked on the set of Ovation Red Carol theme song recently.

Dipp

Are there any major rules to applying makeup?

        Yes, there are.

What`s the difference between bridal makeup, night party makeup and office makeup?

    The difference between bridal and office make up is elegance. While bridal and office make up are subtle, night party make up is flashy and edgy.

How lucrative is the business?

      The business is very lucrative.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

       In 5years i see myself owning a Makeup school, empowering not less than 100 young people annually and Annie La Belle being a house hold brand.

Any xmas wishes ?

      Yeah, many...i want to keep them in my heart & prayers.

Which celebrity would you love to work with?

      Well...I’d just mention Yinka Davies amongst many.

To the lovely Annie we wish you more colour to you brush....