Finding an inexpensive makeup artist near campus can be difficult.
To combat the issue, two students started an on-campus beauty business called Fab Faces out of their room in West Holden Hall.
Journalism sophomores Moranda Thomas and Starria Coppins both share a love for beauty and fashion. The pair decided in order to let people know who they are and to be able to do what they love on campus they would have to start their own business.
“Ever since I was about 14 years old I have been practicing makeup,” Thomas said. “It’s been something that I am really passionate about for as long as I can remember.”
Coppins said at first it was just a job, but now she is going to continue doing it to get better because she enjoys what she does.
Fab Faces offers a variety of beauty services. Thomas and Coppins offer full face makeup (which includes eye makeup, eyebrow makeup and facial make up) for $25, eyebrow arch and fill-in for $10, eyebrow waxing is also $10 and false lash application starting at $5. Each service is designed to be an affordable price for students of MSU.
“Because we are struggling college students and I want to make a way out of no way for people,” Thomas said. “We want to make this affordable for girls because there (are) not many places where we can go to get our makeup done besides M.A.C. but they charge like $50.”
Alongside the inexpensive prices is a convenient location. Thomas said it’s convenient for them to be located in a residence hall.
“Sometimes I just leave the door open so they can come in,” Thomas said. “I can speak to girls easier and make connections with them before I even work on their faces.”
Coppins said students should use their services because of their inexpensive prices and convenience.
“It’s not always easy to find who can help you look nice for these events whether it be a board meeting, career fair or even a party,” Coppins said.
Both Thomas and Coppins are proud of the work, but believe they have the potential to get better.
“I feel like I’m making my dad proud, he passed away in February and this is something he knew I wanted to do,” Thomas said. “I wanted people to know my name and he always told me ‘Mo, you need get serious about this.’”
Journalism senior Amber Howard has supported Fab Faces numerous times and she likes how the young entrepreneurs saw what the black community lacked and found a way to contribute.
“I like that these young women have utilized their skills and made something out of themselves that caters to the black community,” Howard said in a text message.
