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Get to know Sam Fine, one of the top celebrity makeup artist,  in this in-depth interview by Style Observer. If you are in Jamaica on Sept 10, be sure to stop by Permanent Cosmetics Studio for a workshop with Sam Fine!  Here is an excerpt...to read the rest click on the link below!

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/The-Fine-Finish-_7878302

Style Observer: How has Sam Fine managed to remain at the top of his game in an environment that is so competitive?

Sam Fine: I don't see it as a competitive industry, I compete with myself... from that standpoint if I were to look at the competition that's out there then I'd see lack...I would see, for example, Halle Berry on a Vogue cover that I didn't do; work that I wasn't a part of and that really isn't part of my reality. My reality is what I bring to the game, how special and unique I am.

SO: You have long understood the dynamics of women of colour and as such were able to cross over. Long before it became the norm. Tell us about this.

SF: Having been in this industry for almost 20 years, I go almost anywhere my clients take me; there's no formula...when Queen Latifah did Covergirl, when Brandy did Covergirl, when Beyoncé did L'Oreal...I was lucky enough to be requested for those jobs, and few of us (make-up artists) have had the opportunity to work with such stellar celebs who will bring us along on their journey to even greater success. That's the reason I can do a DVD and make appearances in Jamaica... they have set the stage.

Check out Ren Ren's makeup tutorial on women of color using our Dark/ Deep HD Foundation Trio. She shows women of color how to match foundation color and how to apply foundation. She created a beautiful natural look for a tan, dark, and deep model. This is the link to her video, along with her other wonderful makeup tutorials. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URd-ozsjRzU&feature=player_embedded


Check out her blog with pictures of wonderful results of her models.

http://www.makeupbyrenren.com/2010/08/eve-pearl-women-of-color-foundations.html