Manning juggles teaching and make-up artistry

WHILE GREGORY is a full-time make-up artist, Manning divides her time with teaching at the Grateful Hill Primary School in Glengoffe, St Catherine, where she has been on staff for the past nine years.

“I love both professions and receive satisfaction from teaching and doing make-up. However, I love make-up a little more and will eventually do it full time. The industry is one that allows you to be creative, to do well, and to be flexible,” she said.

EARLY INTEREST

Manning, who is based in St Andrew, has been a make-up artist for the past five years. She became interested in the art while growing up. Subsequently, she started practising on herself prior to demonstrating her skills on family members. She has also attended courses to achieve certification.

“I watched other persons doing make-up and fell in love with it. I also liked the beauty

industry because it is now easier to access the right nails and hairstyle. I also started watching videos on YouTube about application of make-up,” she revealed, adding that her clients are mainly teenagers and persons in their 20s.

Gillian Hyde, general manager,

JNSBL, said that “one of the objectives behind the establishment of the Barber and Beauty competition was to promote the skills of talented people present the sector as one in which persons can have fulfilling careers and encourage these professionals to expand

their operations.

“Both Miss Gregory and Miss Manning were decisive about pursuing careers in the beauty sector, and given their confidence and general approach, I am positive that they will become trendsetters. I wish them success,” she added.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Shellene Gregory shows off her interpretation of ‘Africa Futuristic’.

Make-up artist Debbie Manning applies make-up on her model during the final theme, Africa Futuristic, during the JNSBL Barber and Beauty Battle held at the National Arena on Sunday, July 1.