The Story of Ari Izam Who Got the Golden Ticket D'Academy 4 But Didn't Continue & Became a Makeup Artist

Kapanlagi.com - The name Ari Izam is now widely recognized as one of the leading professional Makeup Artists (MUA) and influencers in Indonesia. With millions of followers across various social media platforms, this man from Lampung has proven that dedication and hard work can take someone from zero to the pinnacle of glorious success.

Through his social media posts, it turns out that Ari once auditioned for Dangdut Academy 4 in 2017. At that time, Ari, who was still a student, was deemed worthy of receiving a golden ticket after performing in front of judges King Nassar, Beniqno, & Inul Daratista.

However, Ari, who had already started his job as a MUA, had a live TV schedule that conflicted with a commitment to a client who had made a down payment three months earlier.

Ari chose to take the job as a MUA and let go of his dream to perform on the big dangdut stage in the country, which was also his dream at that time. Ari, who was 20 years old then, admitted that he did not not want to be an artist on the big stage, but he did not want to betray the trust of his client.

1. Career Beginnings and Professional Transformation

Ari Izam began his journey as a makeup artist in 2011. Despite having a background in computer science, he discovered his passion in the world of makeup. In the early days, the income he earned from makeup was quite promising. "It counts from three in the morning, by half past six (in the morning) I already finished earning 300 thousand. I was an MC all day and earned 200 thousand," said Ari Izam.

Seeing that potential, he decided to seriously pursue the MUA profession. His commitment to continue learning and improving his skills brought him to a higher level of professionalism.

"That's when I decided to dive into (MUA). Once you dive in, you have to focus. I took courses in Jakarta, attended workshops, and so on," explained Ari Izam.

In addition to being active as an MUA, Ari Izam also utilizes social media to share his knowledge. He has had a YouTube account since 2014 and experienced earnings from Google adsense. "But it got cut off (adsense). I only got it back in 2017, at that time I still had less than 100 thousand subscribers. Early 2018 I finally received the silver play button," he revealed, demonstrating his consistency in building an online community.

2. The Stunning 'God Skill' Makeup Technique

Ari Izam's name soared in 2020 after a video of his makeup went viral. In the video, he successfully transformed a 60-year-old grandmother to look much younger, as if she were a 20-year-old girl. The video titled "VIRAL GRANDMA!! 60 YEARS OLD Becomes a BRIDE (SUPER BEAUTIFUL) 20 YEARS OLD!" has been viewed over 1.62 million times as of July 2020, sparking various pros and cons among netizens. "There are negative comments, just respond calmly," Ari Izam casually addressed this.

His ability to drastically change appearances is often referred to as 'god skill' because of the 'stunning' results, capable of subtly concealing wrinkles and dark spots.

To achieve perfect results, Ari Izam uses several special tricks. Ari states that he uses toxic-free paper glue to cover the texture of the original eyebrows. The paper glue is applied before makeup. Another trick is using a makeup correcting base to cover dark spots on the face.

3. From Struggle to the Pinnacle of Success

Now, Ari Izam is not only known as a makeup artist, but also an influencer with over 1.8 million followers on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. He is the founder of 'Viral Beauty', a premium local cosmetics brand, as well as muamua.app, a platform dedicated to beauty professionals. Residing in Bandar Lampung, he serves clients from all over Indonesia with over 15 years of experience and has handled more than 1,000 clients.

Thanks to his dedication and consistent hard work, the wheels of his life have now completely turned. While he once struggled with a motorcycle, he now has adequate operational vehicles, including a modern electric car and a premium MPV that he could only dream of before. His success has led to numerous invitations to conduct courses and to do makeup for various clients, making him one of the most influential figures in the Indonesian beauty industry.

(kpl/ums)