More Than Makeup: A Love Letter to the Clients Who Changed Me

The conversations, the quiet moments, and the souls who reminded me why this work matters.

I love this job. I love this world. But more than anything, I love you, my clients.

I got into this field because makeup and artistry are such a huge part of me. But I stayed because of the people. It’s the way connecting through my art gives me purpose… that’s what keeps me here. That’s why I push harder. That’s why I invest in my craft, in my kit, in my growth.

This note is for every person who has ever sat in my chair, because each of you has given me something I’ll never forget.

When I started this work, I thought the artistry alone would fulfill me. I didn’t expect the connection. I didn’t know how deeply I’d care. I had no idea how much you would teach me.

To those who’ve trusted me, this is for you.

You’ve sat with me on the biggest days of your life, and some of mine, too. You’ve met me on days I felt insecure or unsure, and you never knew it, but your trust helped steady me. You’ve poured into me in ways I didn’t even realize I needed.

We’ve talked about everything: faith, love, politics, loss, family, dreams. Sometimes we laugh over TikToks. Sometimes we talk through heartbreak. All of it matters. All of it shapes me.

From wedding mornings to birthday dinners… from brand shoots to campaign commercials… from first interviews to those quiet moments when you just needed to feel like you again. You’ve let me in. You’ve let me be a part of something sacred.

I don’t take lightly what it means to help someone feel beautiful on the outside and seen on the inside. The way our conversations calm a nervous bride, or how we run lines for your speech before a big moment. All of those quiet in-between moments are what I live for.

It’s not just the glam. It’s the life behind it. And it always starts within.

You’ve changed me. You’ve taught me to lead. To listen. To trust myself.You’ve helped me believe in the value of what I offer, not just as an artist, but as a person.

When you send a thank-you note that mentions how I made you feel…When your moms hug me with tears in their eyes…When you pray for me, or stretch your budget just to book me because you believe in what I do It moves me more than I can say.

This job is intimate. It’s human. And it’s special.

So thank you. For every laugh. Every story. Every moment shared. Thank you for letting my artistry be a part of your memories. But more than that, thank you for letting your spirit be part of mine.

I know you booked me for your makeup. But we always leave with so much more.