There could be a story where a makeup artist was hired for a private event. The client wanted a very gory and extreme makeup look. But during the makeup session, the client started to act really strange. She began talking in a different voice and saying things that made no sense. The makeup artist later found out that the client had some sort of mental breakdown that day and it was a really scary experience.
One horror story could be about a time when doing makeup for a horror movie scene. The actor was supposed to look like a decaying corpse. As the makeup artist was applying the prosthetics, the actor suddenly twitched in a very unnatural way. It turned out he had fallen asleep and was having a nightmare, but it scared the makeup artist half to death.
Perhaps they want to stand out and offer something different. Telling horror stories adds an edge to their makeup artistry and makes them more memorable.
Maybe to entertain their colleagues during breaks. It's a fun way to pass the time and share some spooky experiences from their work.
One horror story could be a makeup artist having to deal with a client who has extremely sensitive skin but didn't disclose it. The makeup artist used the usual products and the client had a bad allergic reaction right before an important event. It was a nightmare to try and fix the situation quickly.
Sure. One horror story is when a makeup artist was working on a set for a horror movie. The actor was supposed to look really gory, but halfway through the makeup application, the actor had an allergic reaction to one of the products. His face swelled up and they had to rush him to the hospital. It was a nightmare for the makeup artist as it delayed the filming and there were concerns about the actor's well - being.
One makeup artist was working on a movie set. Late at night, she was left alone in the makeup trailer. As she was cleaning up, she heard a strange scratching noise from inside a locked cabinet. When she opened it, a rat jumped out, knocking over all her expensive makeup supplies. It was a horror for her as she had to replace a lot of the ruined items.
They might tell stories about famous horror movies. For example, the making - of - horror - stories behind movies like 'The Exorcist' or 'Halloween'.
Sure. One horror story is when a client insisted on a very specific look from a picture but her face shape was completely different. The makeup artist tried to explain the adjustments needed but the client got angry. In the end, the makeup looked awful and the client blamed the artist.
Allergic reactions are quite common. Like when a client doesn't disclose their allergies and then has a bad reaction during makeup application. Another one is running out of products in the middle of a job. For example, if a makeup artist is doing a full face of makeup and suddenly realizes they don't have enough foundation left. It can be a disaster.
One common element is unrealistic expectations. Clients often bring in pictures of models with perfect lighting and airbrushing and expect the exact same look. Another is being late like in the bridal makeup example. It throws off the artist's schedule. And of course, the indecisiveness of clients who can't decide on a look.
A makeup artist can be considered one who tells stories when they use makeup to create a mood. For example, using dark, smoky eyes and pale lips can create a moody, mysterious story. They also tell stories through their choice of colors, like using bright colors for a fun, energetic story.