Alexis Vogel is Hollywood's premiere makeup artist who has been making some of the most beautiful women even more beautiful for years. This fiery redhead is one glamourous lady herself, see why we can all learn a thing or two from her in this in depth interview.
Devin: Alexis you are the makeup artist extraordinaire to the stars and have done Pamela Anderson's makeup for years. I understand you have your own product line now, tell us about that.
Alexis: It has now been about 18 years working with Pamela Anderson- my how time fly's when you are lucky enough to love what you do for work. We say not just friends but family now!
I have also had the good fortune to work with so many celebrities it is hard for me to keep track, unless I peek a boo at my resume list- some say it is easier to name the few I may not have worked on "Yet ;-) " !!
There are many makeup product lines out there, as I have had to try, test and use them for years that were so unsatisfying- until my 1st makeup line I had created for an Infomercial made for me. This aired for several years on most channels 24/7!
It took America by storm. I had brought professional quality products with my special tool designs and secret techniques to the public for the 1st time.
I guess you can say I revolutionized the industry in that sense. It was an exciting time of course, but it was also bittersweet. I was working with a team of mostly all men, they had their own ideas & they were far from my own. I knew I had to go out on my own and do this solo to achieve the exact Glamorous components, design, Alexis Style & look for the line I wanted to make.The New Official Alexis Vogel Makeup Lines is extremely streamlined and feminine & timeless.
The quality of my new Makeup performs for you, and the Star Quality transformations I teach in my new Alexis Vogel Celebrity Makeup Secrets & Techniques Book takes you from ordinary to extraordinary in less time then it would take you doing it your old way. In addition it is not just a Makeup line it is a way of life. A change of a lifetime every single day.
The Book & Kits are all step by step in full beautiful color photos of every detail I use on my Celebrity clients all for you. I have had to out-do myself and created "Make Me Over Kits"- in light, medium and dark that are not only universal but work for any skin tone,eye,& face shape 100% of the time. Giving You the power to be your own makeup artist or even to do somebody else, as these are both for Pros & Non Pros alike. The Kits produce a glowing flawless look you have only ever dreamed of but now becomes your new reality. Easy steps all organized full of high quality professional grade makeup & tools, with the Book. I took all the guess work out for you and made it goof proof and fun to bring on your most sensual sides and unleash them while it is the most empowering system in history.
Devin: You have the most gorgeous red hair, any advice for taking care of redheads?
Alexis: Thank you for such a lovely compliment, it was not so great growing up with natural Red hair as a child. I was teased so much it was just not a common color to have let alone with the natural curls too. But of course I survived all that silliness. Thanks to Lucille Ball I think for making it Okay and popular. I was even lucky enough to have met her and get an autograph in Malibu years ago. She was awesome.
- Swear to keep healthy hair do NOT wash your hair every day that is the worst thing you can do it strips all the natural oils away from your scalp and makes hair less thick, shiny more dry and less healthy!
- Moroccan Oil is the bomb it is just awesome!
- Lots of Vitamins, work outs & water and yes even sleep is Key to healthy Skin and Hair as well ! Those few things and a glass of wine every few days are my fountain of youth and should be yours too.
- Try to use good quality natural shampoos & Conditioners always. Never settle.
- Trims are a must must must!!
- Gloss your hair every 3 weeks to maintain food for the hair shafts for shine and softness. Do not over process your hair and never ever use Bleach!!
Devin: What are some of your makeup tips?
Alexis: If you want some Key Makeup Tips girls it is a must to own your Own Alexis Vogel Celebrity Makeup Book - with large 8 x 11 sized color images of beautiful Models as I walk you through every secret and techniques I have either made up or learned over the years from doing my craft day in and day out.
One Tip I can give LOL is get the Book!! Ok one Tip: Never apply your foundation with out a sponge it will not set into the skin properly for staying power! Okay one more ;) LOL : Always apply bottom Mascara 1st before you do the top lashes of your eyes- you will never mess up with mascara dots if you try it this way!! These are not even the tip of the ice berg baby the Book is my blood sweat and many years and tears!
So full of Tips & Tricks you will never want to put it down.
Devin: How do you stay so glamorous yourself? What are your personal secrets?
Alexis: I covered much of them in question 2) but number # 3 !! I live this way and always have!!!
But maybe a bit more wine or Champagne lol. Again thank you Devon....I do have to really keep on top of my game because I am always in the publics eye and I feel it is always best for every woman to always want to not only be your best, but walk around when out in public Camera ready - you just never know who you will run into trust me!
I ended up having a dinner un expectedly with our (at the time) President Bill Clinton & was I ever glad I was put together and Glam that day at work, it was random and last minute, as the dinner was about 6 PM and all I had to do was a quick touch up and in the Book I teach 4 styles of eyes that progress from a natural look, into a career look- right into my signature Kat eye to a Smokey eye- for a more dramatic look, all from a new Eye Tool I have invented you keep in your purse with the Brush it comes with and the shadow! You can go from Mild to Wild in seconds. That is the Key to success baby Barbie's!
Devin: Is there anyone you want to work with that you haven't yet?
Alexis: Well that is a fun question I get asked often and there are many fun answers to give but I will just chose one. Since we were speaking of President Bill Clinton, that nite we met and had dinner he asked me to do his makeup for His Book " My Life" Bill Clinton. Of course I said yes and was very star struck {something I never ever had experienced before not even with Jack Nicholson}, Mr. Clinton even had sent me a lovely card the next day it was delivered Fed Ex to my home thanking me for attending the Event and such.
But when the dates came to do his makeup, I was already booked on a big tour for 3 weeks and was out of the country with another Celebrity. Does that count because I really wanted to work with him on his book cover. Maybe the next one :)
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