A Sit Down with Mama Makeup

 In this interview Sharon Gault speaks of her inspiration, industry experience, and hopes for 2012. Find out how Mama Makeup  came to be and what’s in store for the future. How and when did you get started in the industry? “Growing up in Santa Monica, I got started back in probably the 80s with photography. I always loved photography. I would go to a photo studio near my house when I was young and do it all: hair, makeup, and styling. It was my creative outlet,... Read More

Get Inspired! #LA

Get Inspired! Here’s a sampling of works from our Exhibitors and Artists in The Makeup Show LA. Don’t miss out, start planning, and purchase your tickets today.                 Read More

HEATHER LIND for SAG AWARDS 2012

Our The Makeup Show Keynote speaker, Sharon Gault (AKA Mama Makeup), gave actress Heather Lind a glowing old Hollywood look for the 18th Annual SAG Awards. Heather’s striking style not only lit up the red carpet, but the stage as well, as she, alongside her all-star cast of BOARDWALK EMPIRE, accepted their winning nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.             Here’s Sharon’s play by play on how to... Read More

Diamond Sponsor: Make Up For Ever

We are thrilled to announce that Make Up For Ever is The Makeup Show LA’s Diamond Sponsor for 2012. This iconic brand had its humble beginnings as a simple hope of MUA, Dany Sanz. Originally a painter and sculptor, Dany saw a need for higher quality and more expansive product options for industry pros. In 1984, Dany created Make Up For Ever with the objective to develop an all-encompassing line for fashion and show-business professionals, with every product, texture, and color... Read More

One-on-One with Sharon Gault

      Now known as simply, “Mama Makeup,” Sharon Gault was first drawn to the industry at just 16 years old. Initially attracted to the world of photography, she dove into the industry. Once Sharon began to explore this craft, she soon found herself more enticed by the work done behind the scenes and so enrolled in Vidal Sassoon to be a hairstylist. Three short years later, Sharon found her true calling, makeup artistry. Today, Sharon is an internationally recognized... Read More