
But it was the experiences from his formative years selling makeup that inspired him to write his first book, Fine Beauty: Beauty Basics and Beyond for African – American women, a how-to guide highlighting his many accomplishments.Īs follow-up to his best-selling book, Fine Beauty, Fine introduced his first instructional DVD, Fine: The Basics of Beauty. His work has appeared on the covers and pages of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Essence, Vibe and Marie Claire and was chosen as the first African – American spokesperson for Revlon and Covergirl Cosmetics. But most importantly he helped them eliminate their doubts and apprehension about applying makeup so that they too could achieve dazzling results.įine’s talent and determination has taken him far from the makeup counter, making him one of today’s most sought after makeup artists. He made it his mission to show them how to accentuate their unique beauty by using colors and shades that would best complement their complexions. There he came in contact with women from all walks of life that wanted one thing – to look their absolute best.

Long before he became a celebrity makeup artist, the Chicago native paid his dues working behind the makeup counter of department stores, an experience he fondly refers to as “the real school of beauty”.
