I thought Gohar, a famous makeup artist, was rough and unpolished at first look. Her looks didn’t seem to fit with her job, and I didn’t trust her knowledge.
But as I read more of her story, I learnt about a remarkable person with a remarkable spirit. Gohar’s genuine laughter, sincerity, and kindness changed my first opinion.
The thing that really struck me was how she worked with people who had physical problems. She worked with difficult situations and helped people who had burns, injuries, disabilities, or were going through cancer. Her goal was to show that beauty is more than just having good looks.
Gohar worked magic with every stroke of her brush. She gave her clients the tools to see themselves in a new way, showing that an illness or a disability don’t define who you are. Her changes made me think again about the things I complain about about how I look.
But Gohar had to deal with sharp criticism and doubt. Many people said she was using Photoshop or too much makeup, which made people doubt the realness of her changes. Some said that the makeup was dishonest, while others said that everyone has the right to be beautiful in today’s world.
One story stood out: that of Daria, a young woman who was fighting cancer. Gohar’s makeup changed her, giving her a brief moment of happiness and self-assurance before she died. It made me think about an important question: shouldn’t everyone, no matter what, have the right to feel beautiful?
Gohar’s work taught me to see past how things look on the outside and enjoy the beauty inside. Her hard work and kindness made me question my own judgements and appreciate how different people are.
As I think about Gohar’s story, I realise that what makes us truly beautiful is not how we look, but how we make other people feel. We are still moved by her impact, which reminds us that everyone has the right to feel beautiful, respected, and worthy.
