How often do you seek the services of makeup artists? Recently, a video surfaced on social media that captured the attention of millions, as reported by Tengri Life.
The controversy erupted on social media after bride Lauren Avery posted a video on TikTok, showcasing how she removed her professional wedding makeup just 20 minutes before the ceremony. In the clip, Lauren explained her decision: "I didn't feel like myself," adding that the makeup done by the artist did not meet her expectations.
The video went viral, garnering millions of views and sparking heated debates. Some users criticized Lauren's actions, arguing that her makeup looked flawless. Others supported her right to make such decisions on such an important day.
"Why did she decide to redo everything if the makeup was already perfect?", "Her new makeup looks almost the same as the old one", "Her actions don't really concern me. It's her money down the drain", "Why hire a makeup artist at all?" – wrote commentators under the video.
Many users pointed out that the video criticizing the makeup was published several months after the wedding. Lauren's remark in the video also drew attention, as many perceived it as a deliberate attempt to humiliate the makeup artist.
"I can't wait to post this on TikTok," she stated in the video.
Others labeled her actions as "the behavior of a typical mean girl," implying that her motives were not genuine dissatisfaction but rather a desire for attention.
"She could have resolved this situation quietly if she wanted to, but instead, she waited several months to make it public," commented one user.
One day after the video was posted, the makeup artist Twirly Shears, who had done the makeup, created her TikTok account to respond to the criticism. In her video, which has already amassed over 82.5 million views, she expressed her surprise at the bride's actions.
"What hurt me was not that she removed the makeup. It's her money. But the way she presented the situation truly hurts," she said.
According to the makeup artist, they had a trial session before the wedding where the bride provided feedback and was satisfied with the results. On the wedding day, she only made minimal changes to her makeup.
The artist emphasized the importance of honest communication.
"If you don't like the result, speak up. We, makeup artists, don't take offense. Our goal is to make you happy," noted Twirly Shears.
She also offered advice to future brides.
"If you're confident you can do the makeup better yourself, don't hire a makeup artist. It will save you both money and nerves," the artist recommended.
In the wake of the backlash, Lauren made her TikTok account private. Meanwhile, the makeup artist received an outpouring of support from colleagues and viewers. Many praised her professionalism and ability to remain calm in such a situation.
The incident became so widely discussed on TikTok that users began posting their own reaction videos. Among them were many professional makeup artists who defended their colleague.
"As a makeup artist, I can't understand why she chose to act this way instead of simply asking for changes during the process," one creator noted.
Other creators criticized the bride for not discussing her feelings with the makeup artist before the wedding and instead resorting to public condemnation.
"Why humiliate a professional when everything could have been resolved on the spot?" questioned one makeup artist.
Under hashtags related to this story, hundreds of videos emerged where users shared their opinions, debated professionalism, communication, and ethics in the work of makeup artists.
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