Get to know Kimberly Slack, the MUA on the rise in Los Angeles!

Who is Kimberly Slack?

Cali raised me! Born and raised in LA on Sept 26th, 1989(Libra gang!). I grew up as the only child living with my mom and grandma near the mid city area.

When and where did your love for makeup come from?

I think my love for makeup came from my grandma. She would always do her makeup, every morning! When she was a preschool teacher, I remember she would get up around 4am and she would be sitting at the edge of her bed doing her makeup and pretty much be out the door by 6am. I could see it was a bit of a process but I always admired how she really made sure to put aside time every morning to make herself feel good and get herself ready for the day. She would also tell me stories of when I was a little girl, I apparently could hear my grandma in her room and knew she was up doing her makeup, so then she would hear my little feet heading to her room and poked my lips out ready for some of her lipstick she was putting on. Like I was ready to go somewhere and be outside! You could say I’ve always had an admiration for it since I was a toddler and loved to experiment on myself when I got older.

What’s one of your specialties when it comes to make up?

My specialty is giving you that glow! That glow from within! I always like to make sure the skin is looking hydrated, not thirsty okay! When the skin is hydrated, it looks healthier so I’m always aiming for the skincare portion to be prepared properly and ready for makeup. I always have a glowy primer so that the base itself always starts off with a glow to then create that subtle glow from within. No matter how simple or dramatic the makeup is, I always have to pop a little highlighter in the tear ducts of the eyes because that automatically opens up your eyes and makes them appear bright and awake.

How can make up empower women?

I think makeup can empower women by enhancing the natural features they already have. Sometimes us women need that little extra push to feel good. Whether that means throwing on a little mascara, blush, lashes or some lip gloss. That little extra step can empower a woman to simply be able to walk out the door, feel confident, and ready to take on the day. I also believe makeup can empower women by starting with good skincare. Makeup looks its best when you’re taking care of your skin and have a good skin care routine. Having a good skin care routine is a form of self care. If you’re taking care of your skin, you’re automatically exuding a healthy glow which is very empowering to look at in the mirror and see without any makeup on yet. 

What does being an MUA mean to you?

Being an MUA means being an artist and also an act of serving others. As an MUA, I find us to be strong individuals with a lot of patience and a keen eye for detail. To me, I see myself as an always evolving artist! Artists always try new techniques, new colors, new palettes, and love taking artistic risks. For me, I always aim to make sure my clients always feel comfortable when they’re in my chair and throughout the process. It’s a beautiful and rewarding moment when your client looks in the mirror when you’re all done and they’re shook!