More than 11 million people have seen theTikTokthat modelMegan Milanposted during New York Fashion Week.
A makeup artist applies aconcealerfar too light for her dark skin and attempts to blend it.
One time I didn’t, and I looked hideous.
Megan Milan
And my mom’s like, This is your brand.
So I always check that I say something.
Black and brown models have been in Milan’s shoes far too many times.
Milan certainly thought so.
The 27-year-old has been modeling for more than eight years and is no stranger to discrimination on set.
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This fashion week, Milan was booked and busy and says, I let my guard down.
She didnt bring her own makeup bag on set to model a designers dresses for a campaign.
(Milan declined to share the brand she was working for.)
And she only had two colors.
When I asked if she had seen my picture already, she said Yes, I did."
I had to take off the makeup, redo everything, she says.
I think I ended up getting emotional because I had to go to the store.
It was just like, Am I going to get paid for being the makeup artist as well?
I also came with my hair done, you know what I mean?
The brand was apologetic and paid her for the unexpected overtime.
No, you dont.
You never need to practice on a model during New York Fashion Week.
She sees some positives, such as fashion brands hiring more well-rounded makeup artists.
This goes for hair too.
ModelTaylor Tompkinshasnt experienced much makeup-related discrimination.
Because I never know if they’re going to have the right tools for my hair.
Im light-skinned and I have faced this problem," she says.
Light or dark skin, there is no excuse.
Milan says shes going to continue showing all the sides of the industry, the good and the bad.
I don’t care if it hurts your feelings.
Our feelings are hurt.
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