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Celebrity makeup artist and TV makeover specialist Ramy Gafni knows no one is born perfect, not even his famous clients. In How to Fake Real Beauty, the makeup guru shares his secrets to enhancing a woman's natural beauty while "faking" what she doesn't have.Some people are thought to be born with flawless features, but many of these gifts are acquired, and the quickest, easiest way is to create the illusion using makeup and a little moxie. The power of makeup goes a long way toward helping you fake anything - a clear complexion, fuller lips, brighter eyes - whatever you want! It's all a matter of knowing how! In How to Fake Real Beauty, Ramy shares the tried-and-true tricks of the trade. So prepare for the red carpet - whether it's the one in your head or an actual awards show. This guide will teach you how to get ready for your close up and confidently take center stage in any situation.
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Ramy began his career in beauty after dropping out of law school and moving to Sydney, Australia to attend beauty school. This career change offered Ramy the opportunity to pursue freelance work as a professional makeup artist when he traveled through Singapore and Europe and back to his hometown of New York where he started working for cosmetic companies as he developed his reputation as the go to makeup artist for editorial, television and celebrity makeup.
Ramy's philosophy is simple: "Minimum makeup, Maximum impact!" Meaning, if you select the correct color palette to enhance your features and apply it correctly, you can look younger and more beautiful with a minimum of products and effort.
Ramy sees clients while working on the development of the RAMY beauty therapy? product collection. His ability to select optimum colors for each individual as well as dramatically lift the eye with his gift for eyebrow shaping, has been written up in the pages of every major fashion and beauty magazines including: Vogue, Allure, Self, Shape, Lucky, Health and Town & Country, to name a few.
Ramy's work has also been seen on national television shows including The Meredith Vieria Show, NY1 and Entertainment Tonight. Ramy's work has also graced the runways of recognizable fashion shows such as Anne Taylor, Valentino and XOXO.
