From Rags to Couture

Celebrity hair and makeup artist Aran Guest shares his climb to success within the tumultuous realms of the fashion industry as he perfects his skillful talents. Guest collaborates with top photographers, fashion designers, celebrities, and models as his realistic tour takes us to some of the most glamorous locations in the world. From Monte Carlo to Hollywood, the world of an international hair and makeup artist is slowly revealed. But what drove Guest to such heights of international success and privilege? As an adopted boy whose mother died when he was eight years old, he endured a childhood riddled with mental and physical trauma. He certainly wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth Through years of soul searching and reflection, Guest recounts his personal dreams, the ghosts of his past, and difficult reconciliations, all of which have contributed to the professional he is today. This telling of life in the jet-set world of glamour and celebrity will engage and inspire readers to follow their dreams regardless of any challenges they may encounter. Guest is an accomplished, self-made image professional who has built an acclaimed reputation over the last twenty-three years. After experiencing an impoverished and undereducated childhood, Guest faced numerous challenges and focused on his dreams to become widely respected in the world of international hair and makeup artistry. Though a world traveller, he is based out of London.