A child who always enjoyed playing with her mother’s makeup then grew up to be a renowned makeup artist who helps everyone to be beautiful and shining in their own and special way… She has a positive outlook on life and spreads positivity wherever she goes…she truly influences a lot of people and helps them to always shine… Although she had a degree in business administration, she chose to follow her passion no matter what. She chose her dream and tried hard until she became Sally Rashid
Influencers Today: How was your childhood?
Sally Rashid: Entertaining! I was the youngest only girl after two boys. Blond cheeky little girl got a lot of love from Mom’s friends and a lot of skirts /dresses and make up 🙂 Loved colors and beauty since I was a little girl and a lot of adventure and exploration being an Alexandrian gave me a whole shoreline to explore.
Influencers Today:The first step towards your dream is always the hardest one, how did you challenge your fears start moving towards your passion?
Sally Rashid: I feared continuation of this passion, that it can’t be a job. That I’d drop my degree and waste my education if I pursue it. I focused on the joy I get from doing it, the joy people feel when they look their best. I integrated my business knowledge and leadership skills to grow it and create a team and projects like “The Beauty stop.” In Sahel.
Influencers Today: The past is our story if you had the opportunity, what would you change in your story?
Sally Rashid: I would love myself a little more through it all. I would cultivate more peace and patience… and Trusting that what I didn’t do wasn’t mine at the time and that what’s mine is coming in the best form at the right time.
Influencers Today: we all have our fears, what’s Sally Rashid’s biggest nightmare?
Sally Rashid: Giving up on being my best self. Not ready and prepared for opportunities that can make dreams come true.
Influencers Today: Every successful person has their own failures, what was yours and how did you overcome it?
Sally Rashid: My biggest failure is the fear of failure.Believing that I can’t do what I want to do. Our own minds stop us from being our own role models sometimes.It’s a continuous effort of choosing helpful thoughts.
Influencers Today: If you weren’t a professional makeup artist what would you like to become?
Sally Rashid :Music would definitely be my attraction.
Singing, dancing playing instruments… Well still an artist!
Influencers Today: Do you prefer vintage looks or modern ones?
Sally Rashid:I love them both. I like the sharpness and cleanliness of the modern looks and the femininity and simplicity in the vintage how you feel they did their own curvy eyeliners and how imperfect yet real they were.
Influencers Today: In your opinion, is it easier to achieve inner beauty or outer one and which of them is more important?
Sally Rashid: Oh wow! Outer beauty alone is a mask, you can have a perfect face but all the inner struggles show in the eyes .
Beauty becomes simpler and more peaceful when one is at peace with themselves. They radiate and glow from within It makes you smile, which becomes contagious, and has a ripple effect on those around you.
Influencers Today: what if you were born in a different century, would you like to change the past or become a part of the future?
Sally Rashid: I like how women became more powerful, expressive and free. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Influencers Today: what inspires you and how do you wish to influence others?
Sally Rashid: Nature inspires me. Sunrises, corals, fish and unborn babies.They’re very powerful reminders of God’s coordination, beauty and planning. He creates magnificent art that makes me wonder what he can create in my life if I trust more and let go. I wish to show people more of the beauty around them and inside them. Make them believe more in themselves and the beauty they’re capable of creating.
Influencers Today: Do you think that social media helped us become closer or widened the gap between us?
Sally Rashid: It varies on the extent of honesty. The more honest the content is the more we connect. The more polished and manicured the bigger the gap.
Influencers Today: how did fame affect your life?
Sally Rashid: I experience familiarity and relation. It’s sweet! I love bumping into loving eyes and people who feel like they know me so well. This love gives me so much hope and connection.
influencers Today: Every inspiring person was inspired one day and of course Sally Rashid is one of the most talented and inspiring makeup artists can you tell us who inspired you once?
Sally Rashid: I continuously get inspired by people around me who carry traits that I wish to acquire.Personality traits are attractive to me (consistency, clarity, assertiveness) inspire me to get better. I loved Desi Perkin’s consistency and transparency, Lisa Aldridge’s growth curve, Selena Gomez’s journey.
influencers Today: You have done makeup for a lot of actresses undoubtedly each of them was memorable in its own way. Can you share with us some special moments with each actress?
Sally Rashid: The ultimate two were Hend Sabry at her own movie premier and Mona Zaki at a UN event. Both had very strong messages about women and I felt I was supporting them for a higher cause and value which made me feel great.
influencers Today: When do you believe that miracles could happen?
Sally Rashid: When I visit Kaaba and stand close to it. I feel everything is possible because I really feel his powerful and gentle energy.
