Today we’d like to introduce you to Comfort Akuamoah.
Hi Comfort, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
When we were kids, we had dreams of what/where we wanted to be. I dreamt of medical school and a white coat, not makeup brushes and business plans but dreams are not determinants for your purpose and passion. I believe that we are not defined by our limits, but rather by our potential. I delved into the makeup industry after the 2016 eyebrow trend that landed me with no eyebrows (after trying to arch them myself) and an eyebrow pencil in hand. I practiced endlessly to perfect my brows and once I did, I moved on to everything else. The kickstarter for me in the industry was the motivation to empower women to feel comfortable in their skin both with makeup and without. Most of my clients and friends will tell you how I rarely wear makeup even as an artist and it is because I believe that if I have confidence in my skin and the me before the glam, more women will be emboldened to strip away the personas we create with makeup and be their true selves. Beauty is deeper than just skin; it is a gift that is brought to the surface with the pureness of the heart. So while others reach for the stars, I’ll be reaching to touch hearts with every stroke of my brushes.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
If the road to success were smooth, everyone would be at the finish line at the same time. Lack of resources, lack of support, and lack of confidence had me by the collar and it was suffocating me in the beginning. I was trying to learn from and please everyone until I realized that it was draining me. My journey has redefined who I am a woman, an artist, a friend, a partner and a businesswoman. I had to learn to accept no’s and failures. I had to learn to cope with disappointments and betrayals but most importantly I had to learn to embrace each season and its lessons. On the other side of my fear was my success and the only obvious choice I had, was to breathe and stop letting what scared me the most suffocate me. In business and even our lives, we tend to move so quickly that we miss out on some of the smallest things that made the greatest impacts in our lives. I’m grateful for this bumpy road of mine and I’m even more grateful for God whose been walking ahead of me all this way.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am a Pro Makeup Artist who specializes in soft glam makeup, bridal makeup and editorial makeup. I am known for bringing vision board ideas to life and I love working with other creatives and brides to bring forth stories that we want to tell. I am most proud of my growth and willingness to learn. I will forever be a student soaking up everything that I am graced to be taught. What makes me unique from others is that I am Comfort and they are them. No one person is alike and that goes for any field as well. I try my best to incorporate that belief into my artistry as well so that your not just booking an appointment but an experience. The vibe, aura or energy your receive from me the moment we meet will always be cohesive with my morals and character.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
Success to me is acknowledgment of one’s gifts, talents or craft. At times, we equate success with monetary value and it works – if you’re working with numbers and not people. When people are able to point out my artistry amongst a line up of other makeup artists’ works, then, I know, I’ve reached success.
Pricing:
- Kalóne Glam (1 hour 10 minutes @ $85.00)
- Bridal Makeup Application (1 hour 40 minutes @ $150.00)
- Bridesmaid Makeup Application (1 hour 10 minutes @ $60.00)
- Birthday Kalone Glam (1 hour 10 minutes @ $70.00)
- Graduation Kalone Glam (1 hour 10 minutes @ $65.00)
Contact Info:
- Email: styles.kalon@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.kaloneartistry.co/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.akuaa
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaloneartistry
- Other: https://pin.it/kRDlMa9
Image Credits:
@auri_.photography
@aggyboy_
@wavyyboogz
@ikhene
