Ashley Norton, who has cemented her name in the makeup industry, is on a quest to become one of Guyana’s most sought-after microblading artists.

Microblading can be used on someone with little to no eyebrows by creating an illusion of a more defined and fuller brow.

During an interview with Business Inspire GY, Norton reflected on her formative years, which she dubbed as “adventurous.”

“Honestly, I remember my childhood being adventurous. I loved being outside playing with my friends, which I often got into trouble for because I was one to ‘overdo.’ Nevertheless, I turned out alright, though,” Norton said.

The 27-year-old Haslington, East Coast Demerara (ECD) resident explained that she was always intrigued with makeup.

Besides, she stated that she had seen a girl with beautifully outlined brows and always wanted hers to look exactly like that.

“I practiced for my personal self, still not considering makeup artistry as a profession. I just wanted my brows to look like hers,” Norton posited.

She added, “It wasn’t until I did a beginner’s makeup course with Ms Renee Chester that I really realised how much further I wanted to take it all. I was eager to learn everything.”  

According to Norton, she started practising makeup on her friends and sisters, and her passion for this craft grew.

“I didn’t want to stop, so I kept going, and now I’m here.”

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Norton launched her business, trading under “Artistry By Amber.”

She offers a wide range of makeup services and even classes for beginners and advanced students.

“Very soon, I will be offering facials and microblading services, which I am very excited about since eyebrows have been my favourite feature since day one.”

Perfecting her art while helping others to do the same and expanding her business into a beauty lounge with just a few strokes of the brush is the mark the 27-year-old businesswoman aspires to leave on the make-up industry.

“I want to expand, have an entire beauty lounge with like-minded individuals, and create my own product line. I’m adamant about being an amazing microblading artist.

I see myself excelling with it & once I’ve seen it. I also want to be in a position to help others with their dreams. I didn’t get to this point alone. My mom has been a major push, and I only want to do for someone what she’s done for me.”

Norton can be contacted on telephone number +592- 693-5321 or Facebook and Instagram as Artistry By Amber.