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Dick Page's Makeup Origin Story
- Dick Page started makeup by doing his friends' makeup and hair during the punk and romantic scenes in late 70s and early 80s England.
- He transitioned into professional work by collaborating with influential photographers and stylists in London from 1987 onward.
Social Media's Impact on Beauty
- The current beauty industry focuses too much on constant self-promotion and immediate visibility due to social media.
- Earlier, creators had time to develop ideas privately without the pressure to flood feeds with new content constantly.
Value of Subtlety in Beauty
- Smallness and subtlety in makeup are lost in today's fast-paced media environment that rewards flashiness.
- The beauty lies in subtle shifts in color and texture experienced slowly during makeup application.