What inspired you to become a Makeup Artist?
The first time I wore makeup, I instantly fell in love.  It started off as a hobby wearing lip gloss and mascara, then quickly became a passion and something I urged to do.  Being able to enhance, create and manipulate using the art of makeup brings such great joy, but it definitely goes beyond that when I can help a person look and feel their best, feel beautiful.  Seeing their eyes light up when they look into the mirror reminds me of why I do what I do and just how makeup can really impact a persons life! There's a sorta confidence you get when you look beautiful and feel beautiful, you stand taller, your not afraid to be noticed. It's definitely a boost to your self esteem.

What advice would you give someone looking to become a professional Makeup Artist?
Practice makes perfect, In order to develop your skill in Makeup Artistry, you need to continually work on it.  Practice on friends and family, shadow other artist in the industry and learn some of their tips and tricks.  Remember you can always learn from your mistakes.  It's in making mistakes you perfect your skill and develop new techniques.

Do you have a makeup secret to help someone look younger?
Skin care is important, take care of it.  Use concealer to brighten up under the eyes, don't use to much powder, it can be aging, especially if you have dry skin.  Use a liquid or cream illuminator to add a youthful glow to the skin, mix it in with your moisturizer or foundation, or dab onto cheek bones, bridge of nose and brow bone.

What is the biggest mistake you see people making with cosmetics?
Wearing the wrong shade of color on their eyes, lips or cheeks.  What I mean by this is, that anyone can wear a blue eyeshadow but not everyone can pull off a bright sky blue.  Just like how not everyone can wear the same shade of red lipstick.  Choose the shade of blue that best compliments your skin tone, a bright sky blue may not work for you but maybe a navy blue does or a sea blue, get my point.  Don't be afraid of color just choose the colors that best compliments your features and have fun with it!

What three items would you want with you on a desert island?
my iphone, lip gloss and water

What is your biggest guilty pleasure?
kettle cooked chips & Gossip Girl

Where is your favourite place to relax?
At home with no kids :)

What are your favourite makeup product?
I would have to say bronzer, concealer and lip gloss.

What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you on the job?
I love what I do, so working on the job is always fun! especially when you are working with a great team of people, there's always someone cracking jokes and making everybody smile.

Bio
Nicole Webster is a Certified professional Makeup Artist based out of Calgary, Alberta, in the very fashionable and diverse country of Canada. Trained at Chellsey school of Aesthetics by top professionals in the industry, Nicole brings you years of experience, endless talent, professionalism and continues to learn and develop her skill. Nicole specializes in beauty, bridal, editoral, fashion, glamour and lifestyle Makeup. Not only does she provide her clients with beautiful makeup, but she also styles hair and provides skin care services, serving Calgary and surrounding area or where ever her services are needed. Nicole has worked with countless brides and bridal parties, local stylist, designers, photographers and movie producers. Her work has been featured in local online magazines and blogs, she is beauty editor of her self titled blog www.nicolewebstermakeup.blogspot.com. There you will find tips and tricks, product reviews, behind the scenes and much more. she also does video tutorials which you can find on www.youtube.com/nicolewebstermakeup teaching women the basics to looking their best! while getting to know her on a a more personal level. Nicole continues to work hard striving to reach her goals in hopes to have her work featured in some of today's top publications and TV. Nicole is currently working on her very own color cosmetics line. she is very excited to see her business grow and what it can become.