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-Male makeup artist changing the beauty standards
Romario Williams is one of Guyana’s newest gender bending makeup artist on the scene. His work is one to be talked about- from the way he “fleeks” eyebrows to the way he sets the foundation, his makeup work is exemplary.
Sharing his journey with this week’s Buzz, Williams disclosed that he had always had an interest in the art form, however with the weight of societal norms on his shoulders, it took him a while to act on his interests.
“My makeup journey has been really challenging but it was for the better
I started doing makeup with no one knowing what that I did, not telling anyone because I was afraid of what society might think,” he said. “[I am] living in a country where people dislike males that do feminine activities, however I found joy and comfort doing makeup. Now that I’m certified at just 18 years old is mind blowing. I never thought I would be successful in the makeup business but I’m well talented when it comes to makeup.”
Williams considers his makeup artistry to be more than just a makeup brush to cheek but rather like a paint brush to canvas.
“I like drawing so I said let me try on skin. Makeup is an art what I believe sets me aside is that Im unique and talented in my own way,” he said.
The young makeup artist recently obtained his certificate as a professional makeup artist while still working a second job.
“I started doing makeup a year and a half ago when I was just in Form Five up until now and I’m now a certified professional makeup artist,”he explained. “I’m a customer service representative at Qualfon. I’ve been doing that for a bit over a month. Having two jobs is a bit challenging because they tend to clash.”
He added that his second job sometimes makes it difficult him for him to manage his makeup work. “Now as a makeup artist my clients have to work around my time because I have a second job and sometimes I would lose clients because I’m not available at that time,” he disclosed.
Speaking on the discrimination he has faced, Williams said, “As a male makeup artist, persons in my street or around where I live would say things or call me names (mostly males)…and on social media persons would say a lot of things and have hate towards what I do,” he said.
Sharing advice to other entrepreneurs and males who which to enter the makeup industry, the young man said, “Getting into this business isn’t easy but you will surely get through it. [You] have to be mentally, emotionally and physically strong when coming into this business, be yourself and talent doesn’t have an end.”
Williams disclosed to the Buzz that he is currently working to open up a makeup studio of his own.
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