I have been secretly watching Inga and her fearless move into the beauty industry. I have also been wanting to interview her on the blog and just have been stalling. Well I finally decided to drop her a comment on instagram and boom she said yes and this is how our chat went.
1)Inga is?
Well... My bio reads something like this...
"26 | Freelance Makeup Artist | Lifestyle Fanatic | Marketer | Ultimate Consumer | Beauty Lover"
Add to that a few personal traits and characteristics and you've got what I like to think of as an extremely unique and passionate individual.
2) What made you decide on a career in the beauty industry?
Well, I never really made that decision... It just sort of happened. In 2013 I was working in a very restrictive and monotonous corporate environment (had been for 4 years), and I was quite simply bored of it. I decided that I needed an escape from the mundane and to spend more time on hobbies... something I loved. That's make-up. So in April of that year, I enrolled for a part time course and as the cliche goes, the rest is history.
3) how are you finding your feet in this industry and is it an easy industry to make a name in?
I don't know whether I'll ever find my feet really. The industry changes all the time. Literally, as quickly as the seasons! I try to accept as many opportunities as I can possibly manage, even if it means reshuffling the rest of my life. It most definitely hasn't been easy and there are some major downfalls to working as a make-up artist. What helps is that I genuinely love everything related to make-up. And at the end of the day, that passion trumps all the negatives.
4) Where would you like to see your career going?
I never imagined that I'd have had the experiences I already have had through make-up, so to give you a solid goal would be really difficult. Ultimately, longevity is what I'd like. I never want the day to come when I can't play with make-up. I'll admit, recognition would be amazing... But I hope it never becomes my biggest goal.
5) The highlights so far?
There are so many! Off the top of my head...
All the amazing events that I've been privileged to be apart of... The countless weddings, Woman's Lifestyle Expo 2014, a Wella International hair show and product launch, the Paul Mitchell White event, working for MUD South Africa at the ORMS woman's month event and the Mrs. South Africa pageant lifestyle challenge weekend in 2014 (I can proudly say I've done the make-up for the reigning Mrs. Globe!!!!), meeting some really awesome people - photographers, bloggers, musicians, models - and as recently as last week I did the grooming for local band The Black Ties and radio & TV personality Bailey Schnieder. It really has been an incredible 2 years!
6) Make up is?
A piece of heaven right here on earth. It's my happiness ☺
8) People can contact you on?
I have a Facebook page: Inga Coert - Makeup Design & Artistry
I haven't updated the page in ages, but this year will see much more social media activity
I recently read: "you are the one who chooses whether to move into growth or retreat into safety". by what I am seeing Inga did what many fear to do, she is leaping into growth and following her dreams. I am extremely excited to see what her future has in store.
