Flair Magazine Photography: Co-lab Creative Studio
Hair Stylist: Eslam
Stylist: Rania
MUA: Dina Ragheb
With her signature glam make-up look, there isn’t a makeup aficionado who isn’t familiar with the name of professional makeup artist Dina Ragheb. Nearing 380K followers on Instagram alone, Dina is more than a social media phenomenon. Girls specifically seek her out to glam them up for their most important day of their lives-their wedding. The result? Picture-perfect makeup applied to them by the makeup master. We got up close and personal with Dina ahead of her highly anticipated “Master Class” sessions that are set to take place this month.
When did you know that you wanted to work in beauty?
I knew it long time ago around the age of 13 as a teenager, but it took me some time and courage till I turned that passion and idea into a reality.
What are the challenges you faced along the way into becoming a beauty artist?
When I started makeup as a career, the job of a makeup artist was neither appreciated nor taken seriously. Even still nowadays some people categorize it as an easy and fun job, not knowing the hard work that goes into it. I overcome these challenges through hard work, committing to my dream and constantly working towards my goal.
What do you consider a turning point in your career?
When people start to know me in public avenues and give me complements
about my work, that was definitely a big boost and a turning point in my career path.
Which do you prefer to do more…Make up for bridal or runway or photo shoots?
I love challenges and each type of shoot comes with it’s own which I do enjoy. However bridal is on the top of my list as it gives me an awesome feeling to deeply influence and have a positive effect on the brides’ mood and self-esteem in such big day of her life.
Why did you decide on teaching a Master Class? What should the attendees expect to learn?
I get lots of requests to give makeup classes and I felt committed to share my knowledge and experience with those make up fans and lovers.In the classes I will share with the students lots of make-up tips and tricks. I will teach them the dos and don’ts when it comes to applying makeup. I will also help them to turn their passion and skills into professional career, and for those who take the course for their personal use, they will surely get to know how to apply it professionally.
What is the top requested beauty look that you receive from clients?
Simple yet Sophisticated.
How do you constantly stay on top of the latest trends and techniques?
By checking the world of make-up updates, new trends, and techniques everyday for at least an hour. I never get enough of learning and practicing.
How did social media impact your career?
It definitely helps my work spread and my network expand. It also helps a lot when it comes to communicate with people and clients. Its their feedback and comments that push me to keep going, get better and drives me to achieve success.
How do you decide which brands and companies to partner with and become an ambassador for?
I always go for brands that I have tested it or used myself. I partner with brands that have credibility, so I can be able to recommend them for people confidently.
Name the top 6 make up and skin care products you cannot live without?
Nuxe Merveillance expert eye cream
Nuxe huile prodigieuse
Bioderma H2O
Benefits Precisely, my brow pencil
Dolce&Gabbana pressed powder
Ofra fixer spray
How should a bride pick her makeup artist?
She should go through the work of a variety of make-up artists and choose the one with the most matching to her style, the looks that makes her feel comfortable looking like. And it’s always better to pick a make-up artist that you saw their work in real life.
What advice would you give to up and coming make up artists?
Do it with passion, never stop learning and don’t go commercial.
What are the biggest mistakes that girls make with their make up?
Using wrong shades for their skin colors.
Applying excessive makeup in the morning.
How to choose the right look to each occasion.
Applying makeup in bad light.
Who is your makeup idol?
Sofia Lauren, the bold cat eyes look she created had been a classic. It remains chic for centuries.
Name a few of your dream clients
As a fan of old movies and their glamour I wish I had the chance to work with Nadia Lotfy and Audrey Hepburn. From Nowadays Kim Kardashian comes on the top of the list.
