On the Beat: Meet Ronald Watkins the Hottest Make-Up Artist Out of Compton, California

Many individuals outdoors of California have the misperception that being from Los Angeles routinely grants you entry to Hollywood. Nevertheless, that is removed from the reality, as Ronald Watkins, a local of Compton, can attest. Initially, working in Hollywood and rubbing shoulders with celebrities appeared like a distant dream for him. Nevertheless, what started as a approach to improve his eyebrows rapidly remodeled right into a exceptional ten-year profession within the make-up trade.

Watkins has gained recognition for his distinctive expertise in creating flawless and pure appears, making him extremely sought-after within the discipline. Along with his meticulous consideration to element and talent to deliver out the real magnificence in his purchasers, he has established himself as a outstanding title within the trade.

His profession took off by working with actuality TV stars, and thru word-of-mouth, he progressively transitioned into collaborating with a number of the most outstanding figures within the leisure world. Most just lately, he had the chance to work not solely on Nicki Minaj’s VMA efficiency but in addition on her extremely anticipated album, Pink Friday 2. Watkins’ journey serves as a testomony to the truth that no matter the place you come from, you can also make your goals a actuality. One doesn’t should be confined by their setting.

EBONY had the privilege of talking with Ronald Watkins, the rising star make-up artist from Compton, California, about all issues magnificence and the way he navigated his means into Hollywood whereas remaining humble. As any expert make-up artist, Ronald at all times carries top-of-the-line instruments in his skilled toolkit. His experience is clear by the truth that just a few merchandise he makes use of even gained awards in EBONY’s 2023 Magnificence + Grooming Awards.