Today we’d like to introduce you to Yahtzee Alva.
Hi Yahtzee, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today.
My name is Yahtzee Alva, I am 21 years old, and makeup is my passion. Growing up, I used to play with both my mother’s and sisters’ makeup. They then started to surprise me with makeup supplies and encouraged me to do what I love. They have always been my #1 supporters, and for that, I am very grateful because if it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I started taking clients at the age of 15. Seeing the look on their faces when it came to the final look made me very happy and pushed me to go harder. Six years later, and I still get the opportunity to glam clients that trusted my work when I started.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Since I am not a professional makeup artist, some people can doubt my work. I understand that professionals are more to be trusted, but as a self-taught, I believe there are no rules to makeup; never stop experimenting and playing!
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am most proud of myself for doing what I love and not listening to others’ opinions on what I should’ve done or could’ve been. Doing makeup gets me excited because I know I’m going to kill it every time! I think what sets me apart from others is that I really take my time in what I do, I am very detailed, and I have my own techniques that I love to share with all my clients.
Risk-taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
I think it’s important to take risks. I started doing makeup at a very young age, and I was scared of what people might think about me and my work. Stepping into the makeup industry with thousands of professionals at such a young age was extremely uncomfortable, but I used that feeling to motivate me. Everyone starts somewhere and even if you fail, there is so much to learn from those failures that can help you improve!
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/yahtzeebeautyy
