After further research I have discovered that the address on the flyer is the same for Ephraim Hunte Productions Ltd. who has a website which lists all his contact information. Mr Hunte also writes a beauty column for the Trinidad Guardian Womanwise Magazine.
The Trinidad Guardian it seems is also the place to find articles on professional make up artistes in Trinidad. They have profiled Kirk Thomas and Leigh Rachael Marhue, with Kirk also writing a beauty column for the Womanwise Magazine. Leigh Rachael Marhue has done work for TRIBE's band launching and is out of the country at this time but will be returning to Trinidad in January.
Other well known make up artists in Trinidad are Kamla Koon-How Regrello, who is the head make up artist at Sacha Cosmetics and author of a make up guide which is free to download online, Arlene King (who does make up for Lisa Wickham) Leasel Rovedas and Sandra Hordatt.
Leasel Rovedas can be contacted through TRIBE and Sandra Hordatt through Island People Mas, though I doubt either of them will have time to do make up for Carnival seeing as they are both involved in producing sections for their respective bands. If anyone needs a contact number for Arlene King, send me an email.
At the Dream Team's Launch I met the make up artist Tsahi Baxter who was responsible for doing the faces of the models, that was the first time I personally saw her work and I took her contact information since she informed me that she also does Carnival make up including applying face jewels. If you are interested in "airbrush make up" (not airbrush body painting) I have been informed that "Makeup Artistry by Jamie" provides that service. I also got a contact number for the person who did TRIBE's body airbrushing and his name is James and his number is listed below.
Now, I don't do the professional makeup for Carnival since I really don't have the time and the only makeup artist I have used and give my personal recommendation, is Arlene King. If anyone has had any negative experiences with anyone that I have listed and would like to share this information for the benfits of others please do, just keep it clean of personal attacks.
Contact information:
Kirk Thomas - beautymakeupaart@hotmail.com
Ephraim Hunte - beautyhunte@yahoo.com
Leigh Rachael Marhue - 637-5312, 718-7579
Tsahi Baxter - 745- 6786
Kamla Koon-How Regrello - sales@sachacosmetics.com
Makeup Artistry by Jaime - jaimer@carib-link.net/682 -9388
James (TRIBE's airbrush artist) - 786-0684
Sacha cosmetics - http://www.sachacosmetics.com/aboutus.htm
Free Makeup Guide - http://www.applymakeup.com/
15 comments:
Hi Saucy...thanks for the make up information, I'm soo grateful. I haven't had a chance to respond to your blog in a while. I've been going through a personal crisis of my own. Reading the entries from Dolli and Hottie made me laugh and lift my spirits. Carnival 2007 will definitely be a true release for me and I want to be one of de sexiest frontline H.O.s out there. Lord knows i cyah wait to parade myself on the road.
Thanks again, Saucy, Dolli and Hottie
AYE! Sacha cosmetics is the BOMB! Yuh see Kamla, dais meh girl!!!!!!!! Allyuh in GOOD hands dey.
caisoqueen I hope everything works out for you,if it's one thing when you come to this blog you are sure to read something to crack you up so keep your spirits up.
Rachel Marhue is my cousin so of course I highly recommend her : )
anon, do you by chance have a link to her online portfolio?
Arlene King has done my makeup a couple of times. She and her sister are really good and only use high-end products. The only thing I would say is that the last time, she did the makeup for all the bridesmaids at my sister's wedding and we had some problems with the foundation and powder she used, especially on lighter skin-toned faces. She did the dreaded 2 shades lighter than actual complexion thing. You know what I mean... where there is a line on your neck from the makeup color and ur skin color.
Thats the only problem we had. So if it is that you are lighter in skin tone, and want to use the King sisters, I would recommend you walk with ur own foundation,concealer or loose powder so you have no problems with matching and blending.
thanks for the heads-up skydec,I always use my own foundation so I never encountered that problem.
Luv Arelene King she did my 2 friends wedding and she has also done my face. When I come home she's my go-to for hair and make-up. Never had any problems with her. And for this year carnival my make-up lasted right up until I got home from parading all day long.
Hi folks. Just trying to give a lil heads up here. Don't believe all the hype - often self created - that surrounds some of these artists. Not naming names and not dirtying nobody water but just doh follow blind what's in the papers etc. Anyhow, I never used Arlene but I can vouch for her professionalism in other aspects, one, and ANYBODY at Sacha is worth your money. They're not expensive and you're sure to get your match and EXACTLY what you want, not what they feel you should want. It's a good idea to call from a while before and talk to them about your needs and concerns. If you hear a nagging voice in your head - listen to it! Also a good idea to walk with a pic of teh costume when you go to do the makeup so they have a better idea what colours to work with. Kamla is great at this! Sauce, that tip could also go in yuh book.
I am not into the letting someone do my make up for carnival, i fyne it too much of an hassle. I usually experiment with stuff days or even weeks before to make sure i get my colours and designs. right. last year i did the air brush thing on parts my body, it was a great addition.
Allyuh think airbrush on the body can cover stretch marks and wrinkly skin. I just had a baby but belly nice and flat..just stretchy looking. How do I find someone to airbrush my body?
yes anon, the airbrushing can camouflage the stretchmarks, I will put the contact # for the air brush guy under the makeup post.
Sauce I think I had pblms posting this b4, so if it shows up 2x delete one pls?
Reading the entries from Dolli and Hottie made me laugh and lift my spirits. Thanks again, Saucy, Dolli and Hottie....
NO PROBLEM Caisoqueen girlie! Us girls, we just like to HAVE FUN! Yuh tink yuh did laff nuff? I go have yuh BEGGING FUH MERCY at least de week b4 Carnival. Those abs have to be in shape! I am jokey all de time, so if yuh ever hear of Dolli bawling, RUN GYAL cuz' de worllllllll' as we know it is surely coming to an end! This blog is de damn ting self b/c we stay positive on hey eh? It hotter than Al Green and grits!
And I feeling too too nice, meh bootleg lady just brought me all of my Jackass DVDs so I can REALLY get my laff orn.
I'll try to put up excerpts of meh manual bit by bit...LOL! As 4 de self proclaimed wabeen Hots, she MAD TO RA$$..LMAO! BTW, hope u got tru yuh crisis okay! Walk good.
This is a better link to find info on Ephraim Hunte
http://www.caribbeanonlineyellowpages.com/contact_sheets/sht_963.html
Hi everyone,
I'm so glad I founf this blog! I am a makeup artist from Canada, I recently starting spending more time in Trinidad and will be here for Carnival 2010. I offer eye lash extensions and even though this will only be be 2nd trini carnival I will be offering Carnival makeup at a great rate!
I have been doing makeup for 5 years so I have a broad range of experience.
You can check out my Facebook group "Carlotta" for some samples of my work. Feel free to contact me regarding rates and appointments..I look forward to making carnival 2010 my best and yours!!
*Carla
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