Today we’d like to introduce you to Kerry Young.
Hi Kerry, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
It all started in 2008. I was fresh out of high school and living with my dad, just trying to figure things out. I’d had a job but lost it, and the rule was either job or school. I ended up enrolling in cosmetology school as I’d always been interested in the beauty industry and spent almost a year training in the art of hair, skin, and nails with much of the focus on hair. Fast forward to 2018, Youtube starts showing me makeup compilations. I had always been interested in makeup but never seemed to be able to apply it correctly, so I stayed away from it for a long time. It didn’t help that it was hard to find my shade, and I had to shell out $40 to go to a department store counter to have it professionally mixed so it would match. Anyway, I watched every compilation that came up almost daily for several years while simultaneously building my makeup collection as well. Around 2020, I decided to revisit my cosmetology life. I had let my license lapse and moved onto other things in life and never thought I’d come back to it. I missed the knowledge and the events that comes with the industry, so I decided to start the process of reobtaining my license. I devoted several hours per day for 2 years to studying and making sure I was well prepared, then took and passed the licensing test as of 9/2022. After working so hard to obtain my license and years of practice, I decided to start a makeup artistry business, and Beauty by Bleu Scy was born. I specialize in Special Event and Wedding Makeup, and my favorite looks to do are anything colorful and bright.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
One of the struggles I faced would be when I went to cosmetology school. The atmosphere was very much what you would think it would be, and that’s the nice way of putting it. I was made fun of and taunted by other students to the point that I wanted to transfer out, but thankfully I stuck with it, although this was also a huge reason I no longer wanted to work in the industry.
Another obstacle I ran into was relearning almost 9 months of material while continuing to do a full-time job and be a single parent. Thankfully, my family was and is very supportive and made themselves available when needed.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
I am a makeup artist that specializes in Bridal and Special Event makeup. I am known for my bright and bold makeup looks and they are what I am most proud of. What sets me apart from others is that I specialize in makeup on darker skin and know how to make everything pop.
What are your plans for the future?
My plans for the future are to work on advertising more and getting my name out there. I would also love to open my own studio where clients can come and get glammed up, take pictures, and have fun.
Pricing:
- $150
- $200
- $250
- $300
Contact Info:
- Website: https://beauty-by-bleu-scy.square.site/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bleu_scy_beauty/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautybybleuscy/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeautybyBleuScy
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/beauty-by-bleu-scy-lucas
Image Credits
Kerry Bleu Scy
