My clients range from… everyday women looking to enhance their natural features to glam queens competing in big state pageants. The lessons I teach consist of… helping clients build a routine to fit their lifestyle. We work on anything from everyday work routines to glam event makeup. One of my favorite projects has been… working with nonprofits, like The Transformation Project or Rare by Design . I love using my makeup artists is… practice all of the time and take a lot of pictures. Building your portfolio takes time. When I lived in Paris, I learned… the world is small, and it’s amazing what you can learn when you explore and keep an open mind. As for makeup, I learned that sometimes classic is better, as the French have an effortless style. While trends are fun, I do try to create timeless looks. skills to give back to the community. My advice to aspiring My favorite place to go for inspiration is… classes! I aim to attend at least one large city class a year and meet other makeup artists. It gives me a new perspective on the industry and allows me to introduce big-city trends back to Sioux Falls. “I want everyone to feel like a queen for a day.” megan bertsch
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