When I trained as a makeup artist 20 years ago, it felt like a glamorous, exciting career. My expertise was valued and I loved working with people to help them feel good about themselves. But all that has changed since the pandemic. I used to get a rude comment every few months; now, it’s at least once or twice a week.
I work on the makeup counter of a department store. Once, after handing a customer a mirror, I was told: “You’ve made my eyes look like sparkly ball bags!” I had spent 30 minutes perfecting the smoky eye she had requested and her horrible response felt really unnecessary. I
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