Meet Maria Alonso | Makeup Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Maria Alonso and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Maria, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I decided to become a freelance makeup artist in 2022 because I wanted to be happy and fully enjoy my job. When I started doing my makeup I noticed such a big change not only in my self esteem but also in my lifestyle. When my friends asked me to do their makeup and seeing them be so content with how I made their features pop even more had no price. I absolutely love seeing my clients face of happiness after I’m done with a glam.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I absolutely love what I do, when one of my clients comes and sits on my chair I want them to feel like it’s a safe place I want them to feel as if it was their world! I am truly proud of myself for allowing my dreams to come true. I am so excited to see my work grow throughout the next year(s). It took a lot of dedication and patience to get to where I am now. Of course I am not where I want to be but I’m far from being the shy girl that I was a few or even a year ago. The hardest part was getting over the shyness and insecurities that I had within myself. I was able to overcome my insecurities when I saw how beautiful my work is. I wanted more people to know about me and my talent with makeup brushes! Something I’ve learned is to just do it and go for it. If you sit around waiting for something it’ll never come to you. Sometimes you have to get up and work hard to get it yourself. It gets hard at times when business is slow but there is no greater feeling that feeling accomplished with your dreams.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Definitely taking them POST Houston in downtown. It’s once of the coolest places I’ve been to here in the city. I would take them around downtown to different bars. I would also probably checkout if there was any concerts in House Of Blues Houston and take them to one! My ultimate favorite place where I would take anyone is Micos Hot Chicken, it is definitely my favorite food place here in Houston.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The biggest shoutout to my lovely parents and family. They have been nothing but supportive since the very beginning of my new career. I am truly blessed to have amazing parents that understand and support a career that doesn’t require a 4 year degree. They always pushed me to follow my dreams no matter what it was. Thank you mom and dad for being such amazing parents.

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