Luisa Samayoa is a sophomore at Salisbury University majoring in nursing with a deep passion for makeup. She is originally from Guatemala, but came to the states at the age of 3 and settled down in Fredrick, Maryland. Samayoa is a self-taught makeup artist and YouTuber. Recently I had the chance to sit down with her, and ask her a couple of questions.
HC: What made you get into makeup?
LS: I started getting into makeup my Junior year of high school. I would watch videos on social media and was like “Oh I like doing that!” so I just tried it out myself. Also my cousin is actually really good at makeup, and I asked her “How do you do that?” but she never really showed me so I just started practicing myself.
HC: How did you get started on YouTube?
LS: Well everyone has been telling me to start my own YouTube channel, but I’ve just been too scared because I felt as though I wasn’t good enough. So one day I was like I’ll just do it. I got one of my friends who is really good at editing and shooting videos to help me as well. I get the ideas for my videos from what is trending and popular at the moment.
HC: What is your favorite makeup trend at the moment?
LC: Definitely the highlight and bold lip! I feel like these trends will definitely go into the next year, and are here to stay.
HC: What are your top three makeup products?
LC: My Tarte shape tape concealer, Fenty trophy wife highlighter, and a clear gloss.
HC: Who would you say are your style icons?
LC: I would have to say Desi Perkins she’s a YouTube star that does style and everything.
HC: How would you define your personal style?
LC: For makeup I would definitely go for the natural beat. When I want to go like crazy I’ll do bold stuff but, I really like going for the natural look. My personal style I go for very casual, laid back style. But when I’m going out I like to really pop out, and take risks.
HC: What has been your biggest accomplishment thus far?
LC: Well I got my business together, and started doing makeup on the side. For example, I do makeup for homecoming, weddings. I really want to get my business out in the Salisbury area so I’m trying to book a photoshoot of the different makeup styles I can create. It is currently in the works.
HC: What can we expect from Luisa Samayoa in the future?
LC: In the future I definitely want to be in the medical field so I see myself as a nurse. However, I want to continue doing makeup on the side because, I do love it. So I’d say in the future I want to balance both.
To keep updated with Luisa you can follow all of her social media links here:
YouTube: Luisa Samayoa
Personal Instagram: luisa_samayoaa
Makeup Instagram: itsbeautybyluisa
Twitter: luisa_samayoaa
Snapchat: luisa_samayoaa