The Makeup Show Holiday Pop-Up Shop : Review

Posted on December 18, 2015 by queennzingha

Written by NZINGHA for TheGlamSquadFiles

So every year for the last 4 years now I have always been in attendance at all of the Holiday Pop Up Shops that The Makeup show has presented. I guess you would say I’m a loyalist to the beauty industry. But this year was a bit different for me with this Pop Up Shop.

I’ve matured as a shopper (meaning I’m less of an impulse shopper and more of a focused and neccessity shopper with purpose and direction) I am a more seasoned shopper and a Pro MUA (not the novice or MU enthusiast). when I make a purchase guaranteed I will be using it for work on some show the next day!

So okay I went with a plan as I usually do to most of these shows so I’m not aimlessly walking around dazed by all I see then winding up getting items I eally dont want or need. then they have the nerve to give you a free drink ticket (I didn’t endulge, only causes more brainless shopping!!! LOLOL!!!). So I remained sober! And was even more super sober when I finally added up my purchases at the end of the evening.

I went in with a specific budget and proudly didn’t go over it at the show. However I did reserve two big ticket items that most definintely were on my list but not in the budget at that time (but I wound up getting those items later for a special show price still being honored by the vendor).

http://www.themakeupshow.com/nyc/

The Official Makeup Show For Spring 2016

MAY 1-2, 2016

Sunday, May 1, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Monday, May 2, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Dates for The Makeup Show NYC have been set. Mark your calendars for May 1-2, 2016. Register to Get Updates to be notified as exhibitors and presenters are announced and when tickets go on sale.

Exhibitors

The information below is from our The Makeup Show NYC 2015.

AJ Crimson Beauty Limelight by Alcone

Alcone Company Lit Cosmetics

Amika Hair Care London Brush Company

Armour Beauty MAC Cosmetics

Ashunta Sheriff Magnolia Makeup

Auraline Beauty Inc Make-Up Designory

Beauty Addicts MAKE UP FOR EVER

Beautylish MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy

Beauty So Clean Mario Badescu

Bdellium Tools Mehron

Besame Cosmetics MG Hair and Makeup

Billion Dollar Brows Michael Marcus

BlackUp Model in a Bottle

Blinc Inc Model Launcher

Breakups To Makeup MustaeV

Bodyography Naked Cosmetics

Cinema Secrets Nars Cosmetics

CLEANSE by Lauren Napier Nigels Beauty Emporium

Cosmix Inc. Nurturing Force

Crown Brush NYX Cosmetics

Dante Disposables Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

Dermalogica Parian Spirit

Elementwo Pinnacle Cosmetics

Ellis Faas Pür Minerals

Embryolisse USA Ricky’s NYC

EVE PEARL Beauty Brands Rouge Bunny Rouge

Eye Kandy Cosmetics Senna Cosmetics

Face Atelier Sephora

Flutter Lashes Smashbox Cosmetics

Frends Beauty Supply Static Nails

Glamcor Stila Cosmetics

Gleam by Melanie Mills Surratt Beauty

Graftobian Makeup Company T3 Micro

Grande Lash MD Temptu PRO

Gripless Beauty The Knot

Hakuhodo Usa The Makeup Light

I Make You Beautiful The Powder Group

Inglot Cosmetics Tweezerman

Kat Von D Beauty Veil Cosmetics

Kett Cosmetics Velour Lashes

Kevyn Aucoin Violet Voss

Kimiko Beauty Vincent Longo

Kiss USA Yaby Cosmetics

Lady Moss Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics

Lashes In A Box Z Palette

Zuca

The Non Surgical Facelift

Posted on May 21, 2014 by queennzingha

What’s in the Pro Makeup Kit?

Posted on April 21, 2014 by queennzingha

Written by NZINGHA for ZFACEINC,nyc

Okay, so Ive been asked this question over and over again by Pro’s as well as novice Makeup Artists and makeup enthusiasts alike…”What’s in a Professional Makeup Artists Kit?” Young Makeup Artists have you ever wondered how much money it will take to build your Pro Kit?

Have you ever been asked by the production company the “INVENTORY LIST” for your Pro Kit during filling out your “Start Paperwork” (this is required for the reimbursement of product in the rental of your Pro Makeup Kit)?

Well, every Professional Makeup Artist should have an “INVENTORY LIST” of what’s in their kit and the makeup and makeup supplies, tools and miscellaneous items they have in storage. If you don’t have it it’s time to do some “Spring Cleaning” and organize that kit! Out with the old and in with the new!

Just to help you get started, here’s a sample of an older version of my former Pro Makeup Kit. Some items are a staple in the kit and others have been updated as new and more efficient products are being manufactured. Your inventory list would best serve you in an Excell Spread Sheet so you can list all items, quantities and price points for each item.

NZINGHA’s Makeup Inventory (SAMPLE)
Shu Uemura Makeup Case 2 Small Lavender Suitcases Makeup Brushes (Various Brands) 1 MAC Lip Conditioner 1 MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner w/SPF 1 MAC Embelish Glitz Gloss 8 MAC Brow Set (Various Shades) 6 MAC Eye Brow Pencil 1 MAC Fix + Spray 1 MAC EZR 1 MAC Day SPF 15 Light Moisture 1 MAC Moisture Feed/Skin 1 MAC Strobe Cream 8 MAC Select Cover Up (nc20, 1 MAC Fast Response Eye Cream 20 MAC Lip Glass (Various Shades) 6 MAC Lipliners 1 MAKE Ready Brightening Mist 1 MAKE Away Mist Away 1 MAKE Under Transparent Coverage 4 MAKE UP FOR EVER Waterproof Eyebrow Kit 1 MAKE UP FOR EVER Corrective Makeup Base 6 MAKE UP FOR EVER Diamond Powder 2 MAKE UP FOR EVER Loose Powder 1 MAKE UP FOR EVER #5 Camouflage Cream Palette 1 MAKE UP FOR EVER Lipliner Concealer 6 MAKE UP FOR EVER Glitters 1 MAKE UP FOR EVER Metalizer 1 MAKE UP FOR EVER Puff Pouch 1 MAKE UP FOR EVER Freelancer Bag 1 MAKE UP FOR EVER Touch Up Smock and Bag 1 MAKE UP FOR EVER Makeup Brush Case 1 MAKE UP FOR EVER Set Bag 1 MAKE UP FOR EVER Makeup Apron 2 Kevyn Aucoin Liquid Shimmer (Various Shades) 3 Kevyn Aucoin Pencil Liners 2 Kevyn Aucoin Lip Gloss (Bliss, Aurora) 2 Kevyn Aucoin The Pure Powder Glow 1 Kevyn Aucoin The Essential Eye Shadow Set 4 Kevyn Aucoin The Expert Lip Tint 12 Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer 1 Revlon Fineline Natural Brow Pencil 2 Revlon Fineline Natural Brow Pencil Refills 6 Prescrptives Liquid Eyeshadow 6 Prescriptives Adjustable 6 Prescrptives Colorclick 12 Prescriptives Liquid Foundations 12 Lancome Juicy Tubes (Various Shades) 1 Laura Mercier Foundation Primer 1 NARS Body Glow 6 JAPONESQUE FAST LASH THICKENING FIBERS 2 JAPONESQUE Heated Eyelash Culers 2 JAPONESQUE Preo Prescision Lash Curler 1 Calvin Klien Liquid Crystals for Body 1 Calvin Klein Eye Glass 6 Posner Cover Cream 7 Vera Moore Lipstick Palettes 3 Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs 6 Posner Derma Color Camouflage Crème 6 NZINGHA Beaute` Lipglosses (Various Shades) 6 Pack of Purell Hand Sanitizer 2 Double Sided Metal Makeup Pencil Sharpener 1 Samuel Par Blemish Pen 1 Duo Eyelash Glue 1 Mavala Clear Nail Polish 1 Travel Size Visine 1 Box of Square Cotton Makeup Remover 1 Box of Square Makeup Blotters 1 Carmex Jar 1 Nosehair Clipper Small Set Lip Palette Cases (Various Lipstick) 2 Alcone Professional Foundation Palette 1 Hard Candy Training Brow Dark Hair Girl 1 Small 5 Comparment Makeup Pallette 1 Small Tortoise Set Foundation Palette 1000 Small Pink Cotton Squares 1000 Triangular Sponges 1000 Small Clear Spatulas 25 boxes Double Sided Point Q-Tips 2500 Double Sided Small Round Q-Tips 1 Viseart Professional Makeup-Palette 12 Mark Traynor’s Temporary 1 Dozen Alcone Professional Makeup Sponge 1 Small Black Fan 2 Double Sided Black Mesh Makeup Bags 1 Prestige Individual Eyelash Curler 6 Small Pack Brumisateur Evian 2 Small Artisan & Artist 3 Cinema Secrets Brush Cleaner 32oz Containers 1 Box of Dental Floss Sticks 1 Travel Size First Aid Kit 1 Johnson & Johnson Baby Oil Gel 24 Case Lashes (Various Styles) 1 Pack of Straws (36 units) 6 Pack of Wet Wipes List
$800.00
$300.00
$2000.00
$12.50
$14.00
$14.00
$12.50
$13.50
$15.00
$29.00
$25.00
$27.50
$25.00
nc45, nw30, nw25, green, peach, nw40, nc30) $14.00
$27.50
$14.00
$12.00
$32.00
$32.00
$32.00
$24.00
$24.00
$24.00
$26.00
$36.00
$18.00
$18.00
$36.00
$35.00
$45.00
$
$32.00
$45.00
$30.00
$24.00
(Black, Brown, White) $26.00
$27.00
$37.00
$45.00
$34.00
$45.00
$3.14
$3.00
(Various Shades) $24.00
Coverage Pressed Powder (Various Shades) $35.00
Eye Sticks (Various Shades) $16.50
(Various Shades) $32.00
$16.50
$34.00
$60.00
$14.00
$14.00 2 JAPONESQUE Brow/Groomer/Scissor/Comb $13.40
$34.00
$20.00
$25.00
$6.99
$30.00
$12.95
$6.99
Not Yet Priced
$4.00
$20.00
$12.00
$3.00
$3.75
$4.00
$12.00
$30.00
$5.00
$12.99
$25.00
$30.00
$24.00
$27.95
$30.00
$36.00
$100.00
$36.00
$51.25
$.33ea
$30.00
Face & Neck Lift (Brown) $19.00
$20.00
$19.99
$12.99
$16.00
$10.00
Standup Hand Mirror $30.00
$25.00
$4.35
$5.00
$3.95
$24.00
$.99

Now here’s a visual update of my current kit found on Pinterest. This visual display makes it easy for me to know what’s in my kit as assisting me in creating the updated inventory list.

Kenig + Alcone…Beauty Curators…a beauty ingenues heaven

Posted on April 16, 2014 by queennzingha

Written by NZINGHA for ZFACEINC,nyc

It was just an ordinary day for me on my way home from work. I happened to be walking towards 14th Street up 6th Avenue (in NYC). And I stopped by a window and saw beauty items. I originally wanted to go to Ricky’s that night for a special product I always use. This place would be a detour for me on the way.

The boutique like store was closed! I knocked on the window for the attention of what looked like a sales person. We spoke through the closed glass door, I asked if they carried the item I was originally going to Ricky’s for. I thought perhaps they may have it. He said wait hold on let me look. He looked and said “No, but you may find that at Ricky’s it’s just up 14th Street.”

The original brand store in NYC called Ricky’s

I thought to myself how sweet of him to stop to talk to me even as they are closing up the shop. I asked what time they’d be open again tomorrow so I could be sure to come back. I turned on my heels and found my way over to Ricky’s for my products.

I returned again the next day again after work but a bit earlier. Again looking through the clean clear glass windows of this beauty boutique I could see what seemed to be an endless wall of hair goodies and supplies. Well, you’ve already reeled me in! As I walked in the door to this sleek airy and modern space to my left was what looked like an electric chair. I didn’t bother to examine it because I was pulled in by what I saw…PRODUCTS!!! Turns out that that “electric chair” is the original hair perm machine used in the 1930’s. A magical, historical and vintage find!

As a beauty Artist you find yourself always on the lookout for the next best thing that will become the “SECRET WEAPON” in your makeup kit. And sometimes the “SECRET WEAPON” is… a place. I always want to be surprised by the latest and greatest new thing on the market that will wind up becoming legendary and something my clients (celebrity & non celebrity alike) will absolutely love.

When I was deep into the store a most stunningly handsome man asked if he could help me. In my usual frank and nautily witty way I replied “Mmm you don’t even know!”, “What’s this place?…it’s new. I’ve not seen this store here before. And it says outside Kenig + Alcone? I know about Alcone I’m a big supporter of Alcone are they the owners of this store?”

He said yes. And began to tell me of the merging of my two favourite brand stores. OMG!! I’m in love!! Truly an amazing find I thought. And funny just the night before I came here looking for products I usually find at Ricky’s!!! The irony of it!! Well, just then the same young man who spoke to me through the glass just the night before came barreling down the steps.

He said “I remember you. How are you? Where you able to find your products? My name is Ray. Ray Holt.” I loved him instantly! He took me for a tour upstairs as I told him my specialty is makeup. He asked if I knew Ricky then. I said “Ricky who?”, he said “Ricky Kenig. The owner of this store and the founder of the original Ricky’s beauty supply.” Me “WHAT?!?!” Wait a minute, Ricky’s beauty supply and Alcone merged? GENIUS!!!! Who knew! No I don’t know Ricky.”

Ray, “Surprising, everybody knows Ricky.” I guess Ray was right everybody does know Ricky if they’ve been in his store but do I know him personally,…no. “He knows everyone in the beauty industry you had to have met him.” “I should know him, his store has been my go to all throughout my career! Guess, if you think about it,… you can say I know him and he knows me.”

Well, upstairs was a virtual smorgasbord of beauty and makeup items a beauty ingenues heaven!!! There were two young MUA’s up there browsing like myself. We wound up chatting all four of us.

This time I had to run because I was going to my next job but I wanted to meet Ray and browse the store. I would return again and upon my next visit after sending several clients to pick up items at the store, I walk in and there’s a handsome distinguished gentleman who greeted me at the door he said “Hi! Welcome to the store, I’m Ricky (with a firm handshake).”

I’m now floored by all the irony surrounding Ricky and myself today. I finally after years of supporting his other stores get to meet him today…, genius serendipity and not accidental! We spoke for at least an hour and a half ( such an amazing man, with the warmest heart and incredible brand knowledge). Please look for upcoming classes from yours truly at Kenig + Alcone Boutique.

After doing a bit of homework after my meeting the charming, stylish and enigmatic Ricky, I found out that Ricky’s was not his first beauty supply shop but “LOVE” Beauty Supply during the 80’s was! I lived for Love’s back then at the the beginning of my budding makeup career out of HS. My how we both have grown, I thought. Not only is Ricky a man with a Midas touch for beauty stores he’s got a creative talent for making things happen. Ricky Kenig is the originator of the fashion runway worlds choice hair clips and matte hair pins only found at Kenig + Alcone and created by Ricky Kenig himself.

Well, in closing, I’ll say this…Kenig + Alcone is certainly no kitschy novelty store but a sleek, modern boutique with an almost millennium apocathary feel. It’s for the more mature polished consumer who knows about Pro Makeup and Hair brands. NY’s answer to LA’s Frends and Naime’s (I dare say Kenig + Alcone will give the West Coast brands a run for their money!). Not to mention you can find just about all of your beauty needs that a Sephora cannot fill. Specialty beauty items never seen before and only used by Celebrity Pro Makeup Artists and Hair Designers. The items as only Ricky Kenig and Alcone can deliver. BRAVO Kenig + Alcone, BRAVO 👏👏👏👏

KENIG & ALCONE LLC 538 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011 (917) 261-2640 10am-8pm

IMATS NYC 2014…review

Posted on April 14, 2014 by queennzingha

Written by NZINGHA for ZFACEINC,nyc

The line for entry for PRO CARD HOLDERS!!

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This years IMATS (International Makeup Artists Trade Show) felt very different for me. As the excitement grew for me toward this years upcoming IMATS I was anticipating it’s greatness! Yet sadly, somehow it fell a bit short of my expectation.

Being a Gold Card holder does have perks to it however this year the “perks” weren’t necessarily “perk”ulating so to speak. I waited on that long line for entry, only because I wasn’t quite sure if I could just breeze past the line to the check in desk inside.

This year my card was set to expire and I didn’t know it until one amazingly helpful staff member immediately took care of the situation online as I was registering and immediately issued me a new card. This card renewal happened on Thursday and I got my new card info in 10minutes.

When I returned on Sunday for my full on “Haul”. I’d gone to one of the floor staff as you enter by the front desk. I told her I was a Gold Card carrier and showed her my badge.

She proudly and abruptly went on to say “Did you register?” I said “Yes”she went on to say “Well, you need to register and get a wrist band in order to enter!”. The male staff member that was standing next to her overheard the dialog. So I then showed her my wristband id, she said, “So, that was on Friday you need to register for today!”

My first instinct was to give this rude young lady one good backhanded thunderclap into reality and respect when speaking to an older person (although I’ve been told I look like I’m in my late 20’s, don’t get it twisted!!).

I thought once again I will take the high road and proceed to the front desk. The male staff member said “I’m sorry Miss please come with me and immediately have me a new band and sent me on my way.

The Gold Pro Card status states as such on the web:
“The Gold Pro Card is available to make-up artists represented by agencies, top trade unions or make-up effects shops or those working in theater. With the Gold Pro Card, you get free entry into all IMATS locations and pro-only times at select IMATS, as well as a 50-percent discount on Make-Up Artist magazine subscriptions, a 10-percent discount at the Make-Up Artist Shop and other benefits.”

It also said when I initially applied for the card in 2011,Gold card holders would not have to wait on line for entry. Overall I had a lacklustre experience at this years IMATS.

Last years Pro day was a pleasure. And there was a uniqueness to the treatment of the Pro Artist not to mention wine and appetisers being served as you browsed the isles, mingled with your colleagues, made reserved orders with vendors and shopped till you dropped.

This year seemed as if the show were geared toward the makeup enthusiast. Enthusiasts who just wanted to shop for cheap makeup.

No interest in demos from Pro’s who donate their time and skill. And no interest in panel discussions with the Pro’s and most definitely no interest in the Makeup Artist Museum. It just felt like a massive “selfie” crowd that could care less about the Pro aspect of makeup or its proper application.

This years “Haul” for me was rather scant as several items were sold out. Lets just say for my future attendance I will only relegate it to the Pro day.