Ardell Beauty Of The Week Jay Alarcon

BEAUTY OF THE WEEK

JAY ALARCON

Meet Jay Alarcon, ARDELL’S Beauty of the Week.

Jay is Creative, Silly, Selfless and is sharing his beauty secrets with us!

AR:	How did you get started working in beauty?
JA:	I grew up an artist, so getting into makeup was an easy transition. I started dabbling in makeup in high school and have made it my career ever since!
AR:	Tell us about yourself.
JA:	Hair & Makeup Artist based out of Los Angeles. My passion is beauty, art and all things that push your mind creatively. I’ve practiced my craft since I was a teenager, but have called it my profession since I was 18 years old.

Photos provided by Jay Alarcon

AR:	What inspires you?
JA:	The things that inspire me most are those that I see before others can even imagine. I love all stages of a transformation, but my biggest inspiration is seeing the end result of what my imagination has foreseen.
AR:	Describe your earliest beauty memory.
JA:	My earliest beauty moment is one that might make you giggle. I can remember watching television with my mom and my grandma and then a flash of glamour appeared on the screen. It was an infomercial for Alexis Vogel beauty! I can remember just being mesmerized with the transformation of Pamela Anderson. She embodied femininity and sexiness, and it was all because of the power of makeup.

Photos provided by Jay Alarcon

AR:	What is something that you no longer believe about beauty that you once did?
JA:	When I was young, I used to believe that beauty was just a physical thing.
AR:	How do you define beauty today?
JA:	Beauty begins from within and has no limits, boundaries or stereotypes.

“I love all stages of a transformation, but my biggest inspiration is seeing the end result of what my imagination has foreseen.”
– Jay Alarcon

AR:	If you could switch lives with someone for a day, who would it be? Why?
JA:	I would love to have switched lives with the late, Kevyn Aucoin. He was so passionate, creative and always followed his vision.
AR:	Instagram or TikTok?
JA:	Instagram.
AR:	Do you have any favorite beauty practices that you swear by?
JA:	Skin prep - it’s all in the prep! Internal and external.

AR:	Do you have any words of advice for others who may want to embark on a beauty career path?
JA:	Follow your dreams and don’t give up! If I can do it, you can do it.
AR:	What’s your go-to makeup or skin care routine?
JA:	My go to makeup routine is: proper skin prep complexion Eyes Lashes Brows Lip
AR:	Do you listen to music when you get ready? If so, who is on your playlist?
JA:	Absolutely! It’s a must! My playlist might surprise you, but here are a few of my recently played songs: Anuel AA- Del Kino Roisin Murphy- Overpowered Omar Apollo- Hey Boy Roddy Rich- Twin Luther Vandross- Never Too Much
AR:	What would someone never guess about you?
JA:	Something that someone might never guess about me is that I’m actually very silly. I have been told that I am shy at first, but don’t let that fool you! I’m a true Gemini and love to not take myself too seriously.

Photos provided by Jay Alarcon

AR:	What makeup trends do you love?
JA:	I’m not too keen on trends, but I will forever love a dewy and glowy complexion.
AR:	In an alternative universe, what would you do for a living?
JA:	Plastic Surgeon.
AR:	What is the best beauty tip you’ve ever discovered?
JA:	I’m not sure if I’ve discovered this, but my best tip is doing brows after doing eyes. This allows me to focus solely on the eye and not be distracted by the brow shape.
AR:	What’s next for you?
JA:	Stay tuned!

RAPID-FIRE: ARDELL BEAUTY QUESTIONS

AR:	What are your favorite ARDELL lash styles? Why?
JA:	I love the knot-less individuals, the individual singles and the Naked Lash collection. The versatility of the individual lashes allow me to play up and shape and the Naked collection are effortless and great on any eye-shape.
AR:	What keeps you coming back to ARDELL lashes?
JA:	The versatility that the brand offers keeps me coming back! Endless options and possibilities.
AR:	What is the trick for the perfect ARDELL lash application?
JA:	Take your time, let the glue get tacky and apply!
AR:	Best ARDELL lash style for an everyday look
JA:	Naked Lash collection.
AR:	Best ARDELL lash style for an all-out Glam look
JA:	3D Faux Mink 854.
AR:	Mascara on top of ARDELL Lashes or Nah?
JA:	Absolutely!
AR:	What other ARDELL products do you use + love?
JA:	I love the brow pens! *Actually…this reminds me that I need to replenish!
AR:	What is your go-to DUO lash glue formula?
JA:	The classic DUO- clear.