Gloss Angeles Makeup Artist and Hollywood Historian Erin Parsons Wants Us to "Embrace the Fantasy"
May 19, 2023
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Makeup as Childhood Escape
- Erin Parsons used makeup as an escape from a difficult childhood, discovering old Hollywood glamour early on.
- Watching classic icons inspired her lifelong passion and shaped her makeup skills.
Learning and Finding Your Style
- Assistants learn essential makeup skills from great artists like Pat McGrath by supporting and observing on major shows.
- To find your own style, distance yourself over time instead of just copying your mentor's looks.
TikTok Helped Find Her Voice
- Social media has helped Erin Parsons discover her unique artistic voice beyond assisting celebrity makeup artists.
- Platforms allow deeper engagement with her vintage makeup passion and history research.