Conversations with a stranger: Meeting a make-up assistant
Doing make-up is a form of art and one of her favourite aspects of her job.
HAVE you ever wondered about who and what people are as you browse through the shops in a mall?
The CHRONICLE brings our readers conversations with a stranger and this time round we approached a young woman who works as a make-up assistant for Edgars at Mall of the South. She seemed friendly and interesting, so the journalists approached her for her story.
Her name is Sabrina Gordon and she is 19 years old. She was born in Sandton, raised in Alberton and currently lives with her parents, Petra and Ninian. She is the third of four daughters.
Sabrina has been working as a make-up assistant at Edgars for the past two years after she matriculated from Alberton High School. She attended Brackenhurst Primary School as a child.
About her passions
Her job entails assisting and offering advice to those interested in buying make-up. She also does the make-up for customers who have made a purchase of at least R100.
However, this is not her main passion. Sabrina is very passionate about animals, especially horses, and loves to ride horses. She has her very own pet horse named Tinkerbell. “I love my Tinkerbell,” said Sabrina. “She is light-grey, almost white, and so beautiful. She brings me complete comfort and peace.”
Being creative is another trait Sabrina has. She adores painting, music and art. Doing make-up is another form of art which she describes as being one of her favourite aspects of her job. “My favourite make-up trademarks are cat eyes and nude lips,” she says. “I’m inspired by the Dolce and Gabanna style. Despite some challenges that come with this job, I enjoy doing make-up for people. i enjoy working with them because it helps me better myself as a person.”
Sabrina recommends her job to other girls who are looking for their first job. “I applied for this job because I was unsure about what I wanted to do after school. It’s not the best job ever and I wouldn’t want do this for too long, but it’s a good way to gain experience and social skills in preparation for a more serious career.”
Her personal message to young women: “Be who you want to be. Find yourself and do not base this on what other people want you to be, but what you want to be and what makes you happy. Furthermore, don’t take life too seriously – live a little!”
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