Meet Carol Menezes – Mangaluru’s engineer turned makeup artist

Felicia Sequeira
September 15, 2017

Make-up is an art in itself; an expression of creativity, its beauty in all its splendour. It's a love affair with colours, hues and shades. Despite the criticisms about how it makes a person’s look very deceiving, it possesses the power by giving you possibilities to transform your look temporarily, offers an experience to be a different version of yourself and gives you the confidence to feel attractive without going through drastic means such as plastic surgery

Just like a magician with his magic wand, a makeup artist owns the tools required to make one’s key features more noticeable thus drawing attention to their appearance and highlighting things about them that are attractive.

Carol Menezes recently decided to go a complete different direction from her engineering degree by pursuing a promising career path in make-up by watching YouTube tutorials and learning what products are used to achieve a certain look. With hands on experience in fashion designing, hair styling and makeup this talented Mangaluru girl is going places.

How young were you when you first played with make-up?

When I was around eleven years, I used to see other women wear makeup and I was so fascinated by the different colours and styles. Being at a young age, my mother didn’t allow me to use any. So the pocket money I used to get for junk food, I had saved it to buy make up to try on myself and eventually started buying more and better make up as the years went by.

When did you know a career in makeup industry was for you?

Well, just about four months ago as I was always interested in this but just never thought of taking it up as a career.

But after recently talking to a number of makeup artists, I soon realised it could actually be an exciting career with a lot of work. Plus there is so much creativity involved. I even did a comparative study with a software job and thought by working as a makeup artist; I would be able to work for as much as I want because I would be doing something that I am very passionate about.

What are some of your works as a make-up artist?

I have done makeup for the cover version of the song Hamsanaava from the movie Baahubali 2; also done makeup for Lagori, a popular music band for their music video and photo shoot. I was also fortunate to do makeup for Madhuri Upadya, the co founder of Nritarutya (an Indian contemporary Dance Company) and two other dancers as well. Besides these, I have done makeup for a bunch of other events like weddings and photo shoots for friends, family and others.

Who are some people that have inspired you throughout your career?

My cousin Gaurav sat me down and explained to me why I should be doing something I love and has been a huge support system in my life. He brought that skill out in me and discover that this was something I love doing on myself when I am free which makes me confident and content. It’s also very inspiring and motivational to see people doing what they love.

What three makeup items should every woman carry in her hand bag?

To be honest, I do not carry any make up in my bag. You don't necessarily have to carry any makeup with you

What do you find so fascinating about makeup?

I like how you can express your moods (happy, sadness etc) through makeup. Plus its fun to play with colours and look like anything and anyone with makeup.

What about your interest in fashion designing? Do you intend to pursue it as well?

I got interested in Fashion designing when I was very young by stitching clothes for my Barbie dolls with the waste pieces found at the tailors. I used to always stitch and design clothes for fiends and family. It wasn’t until last year, that I bought a sewing machine and started stitching skirts, bags, purses and designing them all by myself and very recently I was given the opportunity to design clothes for other people and also for a number of photo shoots which includes the outfits designed for the band Lagori.

To answer the second part of your question, I am versatile and love doing different things that keep me interested, but makeup is my focus for now.

Where do you see your career going next?

I would want to explore different kinds of makeup and various styles and eventually establish my own style.  I would want people to come to me because they won’t achieve that look with anybody else. 

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
February 26,2020

Hassan, Feb 26: A 35-year-old poachers died on the spot by his fellow man accidentally, mistaking him as animal at Yedikumari Kaginahere forest areas near Sakaleshpura in the district early hours Tuesday, police sources said.

The deceased has been identified as Harish.

The incident happened when ten poachers went hunting for wild animals in the Yedikumari Kaginahare forest areas.

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
May 12,2020

Dubai, May 12: Free tickets are being offered by philanthropists and businessmen based in the UAE for deserving Indians who want to fly home.

Repatriation ticket prices have been set at around Dh700 to Dh750 per person depending on the destination. But there are many in UAE who cannot afford it, especially people who have lost their jobs or have medical concerns.

Malayalam Communications Ltd and its Malayalam stations (Kairali TV & Kairali News) are giving away 1,000 tickets free. Those who wish to apply can submit their application to [email protected].

Indian businessman Dhananjay Datar, chairman & managing director of Al Adil Trading Company, is also giving away 300 tickets. He is liasing with the Consulate General of India (CGI) for the names. “This is the time we need to rise as a community,” he said.

Besides taking care of airfares, Datar will also bear the cost of COVID-19 testing fees for Indians from the UAE.

“The repatriation efforts undertaken by the government of India is one of the largest initiatives. I am just doing a small bit to help the community. There are many people who are not in a position to meet the airfare and COVID testing costs as they have lost jobs. I will be coordinating with authorised entities handing this to lend my support,” he said.

Pravasi India Forum, a welfare organisation in UAE, is giving away 100 tickets. The NGO on Monday, May 11, uploaded a registration form where people can provide their details. “Tickets will be given to those approved by CGI and for those who are in financial distress,” said Abulaise, president of Pravasi Welfare Forum.

Punnakan Mohammed Ali, general secretary Incas UAE committee, said it is also ready to give away hundreds of free tickets but only to genuine candidates. “We will evaluate each individual and only if they are approved by the consulate, we will give the tickets. But we are ready to help.”

Those who want to register can get more details on www.pravasiwelfareforum.com.They can also call 055-1025611.

Need for more flights

The gesture notwithstanding, many Indians are still waiting to get news on their repatration.

Social worker Shukoorali Kallangal, President, Abu Dhabi Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC), urged the government of India to add more flights to accommodate more passengers.

“Emergency repatriation services are the need of the hour. There are several expats with medical, financial distress. For those who came with the hope of a job – that too is a thing of the past now. Right now all they want is to go home and start something afresh there.”

Kallangal said: “Take the case of pregnant women. In many cases, their husbands have lost jobs or have been asked to go on unpaid leave. They are living hand to mouth and cannot afford medical costs. Due consideration should be given to them.”

Sreedharan Prasad, another social worker based in Ras Al Khaimah, said he is currently dealing with several emergency medical cases.

Consul General of India Vipul said plans are afoot to add more flights in the next phase of Indian repatriation. “The number of flights are being decided by India in consultation with state governments. This is not a normal situation we all are in. We are in the middle of a pandemic situation.”

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
February 18,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 18: Veteran actress Kishori Ballal, 82, best known for playing Kaveri Amma in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Swades, passed away on Tuesday. She was suffering from age-related health issues and breathed her last at a Bengaluru hospital.

Kishori, who hailed from Mangaluru, made her debut in Kannada film 'Evalentha Hendathi' in 1960.

In a career spanning five decades, she went on to act in movies like Hani Hani, Kahi and Suryakanthi. A Bharatnatyam exponent, she was also a part of Hindi films like Lafangey Parindey, Ek Alag Mausam and Gair Kanooni.

Kishori Ballal played the role of Kaveri Amma, the nanny of Shah Rukh Khan (Mohan Bhargav) in Swades.

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.