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An enterprising young man from Scotland, Jack Smith, found a way to turn his passion for makeup into a business. Smith took to Twitter to offer full makeup with eyelashes for only £15. Smith added a few of his looks to the tweet. It has since gone viral giving the teen some needed support.
Smith says about the new found attention:
I am totally overwhelmed by all the support I am receiving. It feels so new to me but I'm so glad I am getting the recognition I have been waiting for especially from people worldwide.
Self promotion post🤣🤣!! I’m a 16 year old boy that does makeup I only charge £15 for full face with eyelashes help… https://t.co/wbDIPriJFY— Jack Smith (@Jack Smith) 1529723173.0
Smith has practiced on himself and posted the results on Instagram.
Things haven't always been easy for Smith. He has been the target of online bullying. He posted about his struggles.
Been told to kill myself, faggot queer poof gay boy all that shit since my tweet got a lot of attention, but i ain’… https://t.co/XbDbS1WNo5— Jack Smith (@Jack Smith) 1529880766.0
Smith is receiving much love now from Twitter.
@jacksmithmakeup Your makeup skills are amazing!!😍👌🏻— Keeley (@Keeley) 1529839869.0
@jacksmithmakeup Keep scrolling past this and it floors me every time. I'm always so impressed by people who can do… https://t.co/oD4K9PHPIV— Rachel Rankin (@Rachel Rankin) 1529856686.0
Smith spoke to Indy100 about the tremendous support.
I am totally overwhelmed by all the support I am receiving. It feels so new to me but I'm so glad I am getting the recognition I have been waiting for especially from people worldwide.
I started doing makeup when I had seen YouTube videos of Jeffree Star and wanted to try it out for myself. He has been my inspiration for a long time and has kept me going throughout the tough backlash I have received on some of my posts.
I always say that practice makes perfect as I am a self taught artist. I would say to other boys that are wanting to try makeup DO IT!! Never mind the nasty hate comments because people will try and bring you down in this world when they see your doing something good for yourself and keep strong even if you do get hate because things will get better.
I couldn't have got through it without the help and support of my family.
Even Big Kev, who might not understand makeup could get behind Smith's dream.
We certainly hope Smith keeps following his dreams.
H/T: Indy100