Tornagrain makeup artist encourages everyone to spread a bit of cheer amid the coronavirus lockdown
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PLENTY of people are putting on a brave face amid the coronavirus lockdown.
But what about a funny one?
Make-up artist Madeleine Hewitt hit on a bright idea to try and lighten people’s moods and it is already chiming with cooped up kids and parents.
Inspired by the endeavours of her own daughter, five-year-old Millie, Mrs Hewitt has launched a children’s make-up contest and has promised to reward the best or most entertaining picture or video entry with a free gift voucher for a full make-up consultation with lashes.
Details of the challenge are outlined on her Facebook page, called Madeleine Hewitt Makeup Artist, where a video shows little Millie having a whale of time plastering colourful products on her mum’s face.
Already, the response has proven to be a morale-booster for Mrs Hewitt, also a lecturer in fashion and make-up at Inverness College UHI, as she grapples with the realities of social distancing.
The Tornagrain mum-of-two said: “It’s not just mums and daughters – we’re looking for dads, grans, foster parents, guardians, carers, sons – anyone – to take part.
“The notion came to me when I was messing about with Millie and she was having an absolute ball putting make-up on me.
“I’m like a lot of parents right now, with my hands full with Millie and her brother Harry, who is two in May. Especially in the lockdown, it is very full-on.
“I’ve obviously had to suspend all face-to-face work, as well as my work as a lecturer so it’s a difficult time. The idea is therefore just to try and create a bit of light-hearted fun.”
Mrs Hewitt, who has been a make-up artist for the last 10 years and self-employed since February last year, works from a studio in the grounds of the home she shares with husband Jonny.
She added: “Everybody has been so funny. I’ve been sent loads of pictures and selfies and it’s been lovely, absolutely hilarious. It’s given me a real giggle.
“It is also nice that it is not just the mums and daughters getting involved, with a good number putting make-up on dads and brothers. Hopefully people will see it and think ‘do you know what, we could do with a laugh and something else to keep us busy’. The voucher also might give someone something to really look forward to once all this is over.”
If you take up Mrs Hewitt’s challenge, send your details and photos to newsdesk@hnmedia.co.uk
