Different shades of clients

 One sunny afternoon, a new client strolled in with full confidence, swinging a tiny black purse and saying,

“Please I brought my own makeup. I don’t want anything to spoil my skin o!”


Me: “Okay ma, no wahala. Let’s see what you have.”

She placed the purse on the table like it was a million-dollar beauty vault. I was expecting foundation, primer, setting spray... you know, basic things.


She unzipped it slowly, dramatically — like she was unveiling magic.


Here’s what I saw:


A white baby powder (yes, the one they use for diaper rash)

A single blue eyeshadow that looked like it came from the year 2002

A lip gloss that had separated into clear oil and gooey jelly

And the best part? A cracked mirror that looked like it had survived a war 😭

I held my laugh in like a true professional.


I gently asked,

“Aunty, where is the rest of the makeup?”

She said, with full pride, “That’s all I use. Just help me add small foundation on top, and I’m good.”


At this point, I had to breathe deep. I smiled and said,

“Let’s combine your ‘vintage’ collection with my products so we can still slay and protect your skin.”


I gave her a proper skin prep, used good foundation, added lashes, and gave her a soft but stunning glam.


When she saw herself in the mirror, she screamed,

“JESUS! Is this me?! Please throw my whole bag away — it’s your product I want from now on!”


👑 Moral of the Story:

Some clients bring “ancestral makeup” with bold confident 

Don’t laugh — educate them, blend them, and let your work speak. After all, transformation is your superpower. 💅✨



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