Olga Khizver
Photo is by Anna Shmel Make-up and hair: Olga Khizver
Olga Khizver found out that show business and make-up go hand-in-hand at a very early age. She has studied professional dance since the age of five. A graduate of the High School of the Professional Performing Arts, Olga performed professionally with her dance group for several years. She always enjoyed preparing for her performances because make-up application was a big part of the process. She has been transforming herself and her dance partners to fit the theme of the costumes and dance routines since early age. The world of fashion, make-up, and aesthetic transformation is not new to her; she was always the one doing it all. A Russian-born native, Olga came to the U.S.A. at the age of fourteen. However, her inspiration came to her as she was working for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in Macy’s Herald Square in New York City. Once she began to do promotional makeovers, and realized that her customers were in awe of the transformation they saw in the mirror, Olga realized that this is her calling. Olga began working as a professional make-up artist at the end of 2008. Once she entered the professional scene, her talent was quickly recognized. She already had several unique opportunities to do make-up for photo-shoots at WWD and the Hamptons Magazine. What sets Olga’s work apart from anyone else’s is that she has a unique sense of style and balance. Her intuitive nature and experience transforming people’s faces with the use of make-up and color, contributes to her own personal style. Time efficient, but also very attentive to every little detail, Olga will not stop until she reaches perfection. Whether she aims to achieve a natural look, or she has to fit the style to the high-fashion image, any job is a challenge to her. It is almost a second nature the way she approaches her work, and the end result is… another satisfied customer.
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HOTTEST MAKE-UP TIPS OF THE SEASON What inspired you to become a make-up artist? I have always been inspired by fashion and beauty. I started my make-up career by doing make-up for friends and family, then my passion grew even stronger. I started working with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics where I knew I had what it takes to become a professional make-up artist. What are the pros and cons of your job? The pros of my job: I get to do what you love every day. I always meet amazing people and make new connections. I`m always surrounded by positive energy and make people feel their best. I get to work with amazing photographers and models and do test shoots where you can express creativity and get amazing images after. I get to travel and work with different clients, celebrities. Like any job there are also cons: There are times when I work long hours and might have to do a lot of assisting and free gigs. What is your favorite make-up tool and why? My most favorite make-up tool is Beauty Blender make-up sponge. I use this everyday. It simply helps me to apply make-up flawlessly. Do you have a specific make-up style and how would you describe it? The make-up style that I usually do is natural. I like to enhance the woman’s best feature by adding a pop of color on the lips or bringing out her eye color. Also, depending on the occasion,
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I love making my clients feel bright, young and sexy. What is the most important item a woman should have in her make-up kit and why? The most important item that women should have in her make-up kit is mascara. I know a lot of women don’t have time for make-up every day, so if I would choose one item, it would be mascara, because it always gives your eyes a beautiful pop. Is there a rule to finding a lipstick for your hair color or face shape? You want to pick a lip color that goes with the tone of your hair and also the tone of your skin. If you are cool tone or warm, you also want to stick with those colors when choosing a lip color. When testing a used lipstick, the pad of the fingertips is closer to your natural lips color. Is that true? If not, how should we test a used lipstick? You can definitely test the lip color on the pad of your hand and hold it up to your lip. Another sanitary way is to clean the lipstick with alcohol and try it on. Any tips on how we can get more from our make-up without breaking the bank? My tips on how you can get more from your makeup without breaking the bank is you definitely want to invest on make-up brushes, but everything else can be fun and cheap. When it is time to buy a new shade of lipstick? The time to buy a new shade of lipstick should be every season. Which colors are in for this season? The colors that are in for this season are all about
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dark berry tones and reds. Nudes are always good with smoky eyes. For eye-shadows, it would be copper eye-shadow, platinum eye-shadow. Have you worked with any celebrities? If yes, which ones? Celebrities I worked with are Caroline Murphy, Desirree Gruber, Stefani Greenfield, Kaya Scodelario, and Alexandra Madar. If not, whom would you love to work with and what make-up style would you give them? I would love to work with Megan Fox. I have always loved her. I think she is beautiful in every way. The style I would give her is definitely old Hollywood, beautiful winged eyeliner, and red lips with nice glow-y skin. In this career-field, how do you find your clients? Any tips for our aspiring make-up artists on how to start this journey? In this career, the best way to find clients would be networking and making connections. The best way to start this journey is by going to school and taking courses for make-up. Start building your portfolio and try to assist another make-up artist where you can learn different tricks and techniques. And work at any cosmetic counter so you can practice make-up on different ethnicities.
