Funmi Odegbami, Director of MiNK London makeup school gives her expert advice on the best way to use your makeup effectively.
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Check latest beauty watch article featuring makeup by MiNK London student Anastazia Pitta.
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Whats new at MiNK London!
In this Edition
Launch Party- we’re throwing a party and you are all invited!
Funmi wins Makeup Artist of the Year at Women4Africa
ASOS is looking for new makeup artists
Advanced Makeup Certificate now includes a makeup kit worth £500
Calling all beauty bloggers/writers!
We are looking for hair and makeup bloggers to review some of our professional makeup courses. If you have a love for hair and makeup and you have a popular blog then we would love to hear from you.
Simply email admissions@thisismink.com with information about your blog and the course that you would like to take; then get your followers to like our facebook page and leave a comment under the “Calling all beauty bloggers/writers” post. The 2 bloggers with the most comments/votes will get a free space on a professional course of their choice. Remember that our professional courses are fully accredited by BABTAC so you can be confident that you will receive the highest standards of training.
Please see full terms and conditions before applying.
Student life
Students work featured in national publication. Featured work by Fisayo Otudeko, Remilekun Oyenekan, Rukayat Titilola Salaam, Etiko Qudus Ayoola.
Photographer: Chuck Noble, Hair: Angela Plummer (images from Tribes of Africa 2012).For a PDF of the publication please email press@thisismink.com
If you have done any work that you would like to rave about or work that you would like us to consider for publications please send your work to press@thisismink.com. Please note that priority will be given to MiNK makeup school graduates.
Vote for your favourite tutor
Vote for your favourite tutor and be in with a chance of winning 1 of 2 inglot makeup cases. All you have to do to enter the competition is to like our facebook page and leave a comment under the “Vote for your favourite tutor” post. The 2 winners will be chosen at random and will be notified on 2nd September 2013.
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Funmi Odegbami Wins Women4Africa Award!
PRESS RELEASE DATE: 20th May 2013
Funmi Odegbami Wins Women4Africa Award As Makeup Artist of the Year 2013!
Segun Odegbami’s daughter, Funmi Odegbami - the award-winning CEO of MiNK London; founder of Makeup Show Live; member of the Black Women in Europe Power list, and an internationally renowned makeup artist - has been awarded as the Makeup Artist of the Year 2013 at the just concluded prestigious Women4africa Awards, beating renowned names such as Kemi Uwaga and Mary Osho to the honour.
The awards ceremony, which was held on Saturday, May 18 at the legendary Kensington Town Hall in the heart of Chelsea in London, also saw the Honorable Abike Dabiri crowned as the International African Woman of the Year, and Justina Mutale winning the Role Model of the Year award.
When asked about her award as the Makeup Artist of the Year 2013, the humbled Funmi Odegbami said:
“I am still really shocked about winning the Makeup Artist of the Year award ahead of Kemi “Kings” Uwaga and Mary Osho. In my humble opinion we are all winners. I’d like to thank the organisers of Women4Africa who did an amazing job on Saturday, my friends and family for their continued support, the makeup team at MiNK London for all their hard work and of course my heavenly father who has made all this possible.”
For more information about Funmi Odegbami and MiNK London, please contact:
Annabelle Brown
DLA | Booking Agents |Press Relations | Talent Management
Montgomery House, Montgomery Road HA8 6NS
Tel: +44 (0) 203 669 6143
Cell: + 44 (0) 7553 088 222
E: press@dlauk.com W: www.dlauk.com
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It’s in the Eyes!
We were all glued to the screen when Sarah Jessica Parker adorned her eyes in Sex and the City 2 with natural kajal eyeliner. The look was pure genius from a makeup perspective and had “Carrie” the character played by SJP looking her sexiest best. The look that had everyone oohing and ahhing back in 2010 is even more popular today with makeup brands the world over developing their own versions.
Clip from the movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGS-NXtyy9s
The Kajal has been around for centuries and although it’s not an innovative product it is one that can enhance a woman’s eyes like no other. It enhances the eyes, making them look bigger and lends a much defined look to the face. Even if you are wearing no makeup but just line your eyes with some kajal, your eyes will certainly brighten up and make a huge difference in your appearance.
With summer looming it is only practical to wear a little less makeup in the sunshine, so what better way to enhance your face without adding more product than to invest in a kajal. Here are a collection of our favourite kajal eyeliners.
Blue Heaven Classic Kajal (Amazon £1.49)
Sleek Kajal Eye Liner (sleekmakeup.com £4.49)
Lord & Remy Kajal Eyeliner (ASOS £12.00)
Kajal Precision (Seventaimage.com £15)
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Worst Celebrity Makeup Looks
We all get it wrong from time to time, too much product, poorly applied lashes, wrong choice lip stick.
Improve your odds by learning how to applied makeup like a pro a la Kate Middleton. That’s why she always looks so flawless.
All our professional makeup courses half-price TODAY including our most sought after Complete Freelance Makeup Certificate course (only 4 spaces remaining).
Discounts also available on our:- Beginners Makeup Certificate 50% OFF
- Advanced Makeup Certificate 50% OFF
- Advanced Fashion & Media Makeup 50% OFF
- Advanced Makeup in TV & Film 50% OFF
- Complete Bridal Makeup Certificate 50% OFF
- Beginners Hairstyling Certificate 50% OFF
- Airbrush Makeup Certificate 50% OFF
Maybe you are just interested in learning how to apply makeup on yourself or a Fun Makeup Class that you can attend with your friends. For one day only if you book a place on a fun makeup class we will also throw in a professional makeup brush set worth £40 that you can take home with you. Click here for a list of our fun makeup courses.
If you have any questions about any of the offers or about MiNK London please contact us.
MAY DAY Offers will end at midnight!
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Alexandra Bennett wins the Face of MiNK 2013
The U.K’s leading makeup and beauty brand, MiNK London, is proud to announce that the Face of MiNK 2013 is none other than 16-year old model Alexandra Bennett.
After a grueling competition Alexandra went head-to-head with statuesque Nancy Colomer to eventually be crowned the Face of MiNK 2013.
As well as the coveted prize of the Face of MiNK 2013, Alexandra also wins a cash prize, makeup goodies and VIP entrance to all MiNK London events. Nancy will also take away a runner up prize of makeup goodies.
Alexandra couldn’t hide her excitement when she heard the news and shrieked, “I cannot believe I just received this. I’m ecstatic! Thank you so much for this opportunity! I’m so excited to be a part of MiNK!”
Funmi Odegbami, Managing Director of MiNK London commented, “The decision was a tough one, but we are confident that we have found our girl. Alexandra is extremely beautiful and a pleasure to work with. I look forward to the amazing editorial pictures that we will be producing throughout the year for you all”
The competition is becoming hugely popular and the standard of applicants is also very high with both Alexandra and Nancy worthy of winning the competition. With the massive increase in interest we have setup a dedicated Facebook page where applicants can post their pictures and entry videos all year round.
The competition is as annual competition that is opened to natural fresh faced females between the ages 16-35. If you think you have what it takes to be the Face of MiNK 2014 then go onto the Face of MiNK facebook page.
For more information please contact:
Annabelle Brown
DLA | Booking Agents |Press Relations | Talent Management
Montgomery House, Montgomery Road HA8 6NS
Tel: +44 (0) 203 669 6143
Cell: + 44 (0) 7553 088 222
E: press@dlauk.com W: www.dlauk.com
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Face of MiNK 2013 Have your say!
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After months of searching we have whittled down our search, for the next Face of MiNK London, to 2 finalists. The finalists could not be any more different and we are genuinely struggling to select our winner..jpg)
Alexandra is a 17 year old beauty with soft, pretty features that can be easily transformed with makeup.
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Nancy is a little older and at 6ft 1ins towered over the crew on the set of the shoot. She also has a fierce pose and a lot of attitude.
So who is going to be our new winner?
Please send your comments to info@thisismink.com, post them on our facebook page; or twitter account.
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Portfolio Building Day
MiNK London 2013
