In a freelance-based industry like makeup artistry, everyone needs one big break to get into the flashy part of the business. Carol, amazingly, had two! Her first break came when she landed an exclusive in-salon makeup job with master hairstylist Jose Eber in Beverly Hills. Eber worked on some of the most prolific stars of the time including Cher, Farrah Fawcett and Elizabeth Taylor. Here at Eber’s salon, Carol shined, and many clients began asking for her services outside of the salon-launching her editorial fashion and celebrity photo shoot career. This transition helped her gain independence, and she soon was offered representation by the exclusive Cloutier Talent Agency in Santa Monica, California.

Carol’s second big break came when the world-renowned photographer Herb Ritts chose her portfolio for a photo shoot with Christy Turlington. The opportunity, Carol exclaims, “rocketed my career into a whole new dimension.”

The life of a makeup artist.
Although it seems as if Carol easily stepped into her place as a premiere makeup artist, her struggle to remain at the top never ceases. Carol independently started her own makeup up line, LORAC (Carol spelled backwards), to help women everywhere get the same glowing look as her celebrity clients. She now has two dozen employees working for her company, and her products can be purchased at Sephora and other boutique stores. As a makeup artist, she says “you are never done. LORAC could be a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week job.” And sometimes it is. She travels internationally as CEO and Spokesperson for her line, and remains involved in every step of its development.