Hairdresser Sasha Kotenkova on inspiration and favorite cosmetics
FOR RUBRIC "COSMETIC" we study the contents of beauty cases, dressing tables and cosmetic bags of interesting characters to us - and we show all this to you.
About the profession
I started to dye my hair back in school: at first it was flush colored mascara for hair, then, of course, Tonic. Then I began to lighten the hair and paint in all sorts of bright colors - sometimes it turned out well, sometimes not very. And of course, I always cut my fringe myself. She painted not only herself, but also girlfriends, and then experiments with haircuts began. Finally, my parents gave me a course in hairdressing courses, after which I found myself a job without much difficulty.
Later, I felt that I needed not only to work, but also to develop, so I started participating in hairdressing contests - it gave me a good technique. I became interested in image stories: shows, magazines, fashion weeks. I also began to study cosmetics for hair care, dyes and their compositions. It is important for me, both in my work and in my own care, to use ethical cosmetics that are safe, do not harm nature, and are not tested on animals.
About care
I love cosmetics and constantly try different. I start the day with a face wash, then I will definitely use thermal water or tonic (I prefer the spray), then - aloe vera gel or serum, apply cream and eye patches. Once a week I use peeling or cleansing mask, sometimes I choose fabric masks. To look good, I need to get enough sleep (which goes with me) and eat right (which is not always the case). And since my childhood I love to swim: now I don’t go to the pool, but I promised myself to buy a subscription by spring.
About inspiration
I am inspired by the people who surround me: it so happened that many of my friends are artists, photographers, or people related to fashion and art. I find it interesting to observe their work and interact with them. For example, last winter I took part in the creation of New Year's shop windows for the Central Department Store and wove a braid with a length of about ten meters. I spend a lot of time in artists' workshops, watching the creation of installations and paintings, helping in the installation and preparation of exhibitions.
About make-up
I love to be beautiful. I am always pleased when makeup artists work with me: I wonder how other people see you, you can peek at them professional secrets and try the techniques yourself at home. If I paint myself, it is usually arrows of different colors: black, pink, red, blue, with sparkles. Or bright lips - also completely different colors, in my cosmetics bag there are about twenty lipsticks, tints and glitters. I use a light tone, mixing it with a highlighter - I like the effect of radiant skin.
