Today we’d like to introduce you to Sahar Ali Lama.
Sahar, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I am a Professional Makeup Artist and Fashion Influencer based in South Florida. When I was growing up, I never really knew what I “wanted to be,” I just knew I wanted to BE someone who inspires others. I practically lived my teenage years, not knowing what I was passionate about until I found makeup. My journey with makeup began when I was 18 years old. It started with just applying it on myself for fun, to receiving compliments, which then led me to makeup school. Through makeup, I also discovered a higher sense of love for Fashion.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I am where I am today, not for discovering makeup or fashion but for finding them while my life was falling into pieces right behind me. The struggles I went through became my fuel to the fire I was setting. I always pushed through every challenge that God put in my way. Reality check: most of the time, I found myself in my burning fire. Meaning, most times, I felt unaccomplished, tired, and unmotivated to do anything. There was an underlying question in my mind, WHY am I feeling this way? I found my answer. There were so many things I have accomplished throughout my life, and never did I stop to give myself the credit I deserved. Whether it was going through life struggles or achieving life goals, in my mind, there was no time to stop to grieve or celebrate.
Throughout my life, I kept telling myself, “Eh, it’s not a big deal” or “It’s not enough.” Little did I know that I was slowly diminishing all the passion, drive, and motivation because I had zero self-kindness towards myself; this took a significant impact on producing for my followers and my day to day life. I found that I was standing in my way from feelings I should not have avoided. I never knew how important it was to treat yourself kindly until I hit rock bottom. So today, I stand outside of that fire I set, but this time I am not in it, I am looking right at it and saying, “I DID IT!”.
We’d love to hear more about your work.
As a freelance makeup artist, I go wherever I am needed! I work with Brides, Models, and Celebrities. My main goal when I first meet my client is to help them feel comfortable in their skin! As a Makeup Artist, I work in such proximity to my clients, and I believe that it is imperative to help them feel good. Confidence is a makeup look in itself, this does not mean clients are not confident, but it is more about building that trust with clients. In my opinion, if they feel good, then I have successfully achieved a glamorous makeup look.
In addition to being a Professional Makeup Artist, I also create content on social media. I love sharing my ideas and techniques on how to apply makeup or how to dress up a casual outfit. When I decided to wear the Hijab two years ago, I knew I was making a conscious decision that could leave me vulnerable to people having misconceptions towards Islam. I believe that Hijab signifies Spirituality, Strength, Courage, Confidence, Beauty, and Patience. To me, this is how I want to represent myself through fashion, as the PERSON wearing the garment, not just the garment itself. My goal is to demonstrate and educate others that there are many different ways to feel beautiful and confident even when dressed modestly, so what better way to showcase that through art.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
The one thing I would have done differently is to be more kind to myself. What I never realized is by being hard on myself and not recognizing my achievements took a toll on my mind, which then led me into situations where I always felt burnt out. I learned to create positive thoughts such as practicing self-kindness and avoided negative feelings, such as self-sabotaging. I think all the events that God put me through were the obstacles I needed to overcome to be who I am.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://saharalilama.com
- Phone: 9546526532
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahurabeauty/
Image Credit:
Simon Soong
Robert Sawyer
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