A Pretty Great Life

About the Book

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a makeup artist in Hollywood? A Pretty Great Life combines insider beauty tips with fascinating backstories directly from a Hollywood makeup artist. Carolyn Simon has been helping celebrities and clients get camera-ready for more than twenty years. Now she is sharing her secrets with you! From humble beginnings, she considers herself a regular girl living the Hollywood dream. Her day-in-the-life personal experiences offer readers educational, amusing, and inspirational lessons. They answer basic questions from why black is the favorite color in the industry to more complex queries such as how best to contour different skin tones. And along the way, juicy industry secrets are revealed. Carolyn shares her recommendations for choosing products and helps to demystify the current beauty trends. Her career advice, while targeting beauty industry students and professionals, is perfect for anyone who wants to work smarter and look better. Great tips for individuals just starting out, changing careers, or even working the gig economy. Follow along and discover a pretty great life for you!

About the Author

Carolyn Simon is a curator of all things beautiful: faces, places, and experiences. As a Hollywood makeup artist/groomer, she works with the biggest studios and networks including ABC, Amazon, CBS, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Walt Disney, and Warner Bros. She also teaches her craft to upcoming artists in makeup courses and workshops. And whenever possible, she can be found traveling to Europe, especially to France. carolynsimonmakeup.com Facebook: Carolyn Simon Makeup Instagram: Carolyn Simon Makeup