
Rising Makeup Artist from Morrisville, NC creates Virtual Classes to teach women how to apply makeup
Cynthia McKeithan-Adebayo is a professional makeup artist who recently opened up her makeup studio in Morrisville NC. Adebayo has been doing her own makeup since she was 14 years old, and now she is using her passion to help other women glow up as well.
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am a professional makeup artist who started her own company called, Sunflower Luxury Glam Bar. I’m also a soprano singer for Transformation Christian Church. I have been at this church for three years, and my lifestyle has changed since I started attending Transformation church. I am also a YouTuber. You can subscribe to my channel (Cynthia Mckeithan).
When did you become interested in the makeup?
I became interested in the makeup industry when I was 14 years old. I use to stay in the mirror all the time when I was a teenager.
Did you take any classes to learn how to apply makeup professionally?
I actually taught myself in the beginning. When I discovered YouTube, I would watch YouTube videos day and night. It was exciting to watch the makeup artists on YouTube.
You recently opened your own studio called, “Sunflower Luxury Glam Bar”. Tell us what type of services you provide?
The services I provide is doing makeup for special events, such as weddings, proms, and date nights to name a few. I also offer sew in weave services, and facials as well. I also love to teach other women how to do their own makeup.
Do you have makeup products customers can purchase from you?
Yes I do. The makeup is called Kiss & Lips Cosmetic Line. This makeup brand specializes in lip scrubs, lip conditioners, lip gloss, and matte lipsticks that are all vegan.
What are your short term and long term goals for your business?
My long term goal is to open a big makeup shop in Raleigh,NC, and also nationwide in different states. I want to be able to hire different makeup artists so that me and my husband can enjoy living the luxury life.
Do you provide virtual make up classes?
Yes! I do one on one virtual classes. Before class starts, I like to talk about skin type, see if you like full glam makeup, or natural makeup for your everyday go-to look. I also like to ask my clients if they have acne. If they do, I need to know what products they are using.
Can you tell us some of your beauty tips? For example, your morning skin care routine.
Yes. Ladies, always make sure you take care of your skin, do your facial twice a week or once a month. It is very important to take care of your skin because you only get one skin to wear, and when you wear your skin, wear it with pride. The key word is glow in the beauty industry. My morning skin care routine involves Mary Kay products. I love using the cleanser and also the day cream. It is amazing over a period of time. My skin is glowing and it look flawless.