Nykhor Paul talks unprepared make up artists on Instagram

I have to say that I agree with Sudanese model Nykhor Paul who has been using social media to talk make up artistry. 

Actually, a lack of artistry. 

The model complained that as a black model, she is often forced to bring her own foundation to shows because MUAs are unprepared. She stated that in 2015, it is unacceptable to ask a model to bring a foundation or simply not have anything in a kit to cater. 

As a working MUA myself, I find this unacceptable. I carry darker shades of foundation and concealer in my kit. I would NEVER ask a model to bring or use her own foundation. The only exception to this was when a model had allergies and had a particular type of foundation which didn't interfere with her skin. I normally do not make exceptions. 

Part of being a make up artist is being prepared. I mean for everything. I know artists who carry safety pins, hair grips and nail varnish in their kits for emergencies! So if your this organised - why do you not stock an entire foundation range? If you know you are going to Milan Fashion Week or Paris, why are you not fully stocked just incase? 

Here is what she wrote :

“Dear white people in the fashion world! Please don’t take this the wrong way but it’s time you people get your shit right when it comes to our complexion! Why do I have to bring my own makeup to a professional show when all the other white girls don’t have to do anything but show up wtf! Don’t try to make me feel bad because I am blue black its 2015 go to Mac, Bobbi Brown, Makeup forever, Iman cosmetic, black opal, even Lancôme and Clinique carried them plus so much more. there’s so much options our there for dark skin tones today. A good makeup artist would come prepare and do there research before coming to work because often time you know what to expect especially at a show! Stop apologizing it’s insulting and disrespectful to me and my race it doesn’t help, seriously! Make an effort at least! That goes for NYC, London, Milan, Paris and Cape Town plus everywhere else that have issues with black skin tones.

“Just because you only book a few of us doesn’t mean you have the right to make us look ratchet. I’m tired of complaining about not getting book as a black model and I’m definitely super tired of apologizing for my blackness!!!! Fashion is art, art is never racist it should be inclusive of all not only white people, shit we started fashion in Africa and you modernize and copy it! Why can’t we be part of fashion fully and equally?”

She is also stunning!