After a couple of years struggling with learning how to apply makeup I gave up. The pandemic allowed me to totally leave self care behind. That was a huge mental mistake. Eventually I really began to feel less attractive and felt I looked old and worn out. That was where my mind was when I arrived to my private makeup session. I honestly wasn't expecting a session. I thought we were headed to shop for makeup. But let me say, in hindsight I understand the value of being shown the products and techniques BEFORE I went to spend my money. Makeup is not cheap! It can provide that boost to the ego and esteem, which makes it priceless in some ways. Dara takes time to show techniques on my own face. It was so much better than a tutorial from YouTube because my face and yours aren't the same. Placement of products that she showed me really helped me understand and utilize products to compliment my individual face. After we were done, I felt , and looked like I was 10 years younger. It could've been all in my mind, but I was truly feeling myself again. Maybe it's the one on one connection or the ambiance of the divas room of beauty with the fabulous decor....I don't know..it's how I felt for me!