Malaysian makeup artist Saraswati (better known as @queenofluna) has been consistently blowing up social media with her creative hijab character-inspired makeup looks. Yes, that’s right…her hijab! This mother-of-two has shared hundreds of transformations on her Instagram feed from popular Disney princesses to superhero/villain characters, all using her hijab as a prop. Her fans are clearly lapping it up because she now has over 279,000 Instagram followers! We interviewed this amazing Zahara Warrior (who is a self-proclaimed “comic geek”, “Tolkienite” and “Disnerd”) so check it out below! Saraswati is definitely one name you should look out for in 2016!
The beautiful Sara herself! #makeuponfleek
What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
According to some of my fans, they were surprised when they find out I’m Muslim and a hijabi but does their favourite cartoon/fictional characters saying I’m breaking the stereotype that Muslim women are oppressed. (Although I’m not the only hijabi who does this kind of makeup/cosplay).
I think it’s amazing to know this has the opportunity to educate people. I mean we all know, some people see a hijab and think any number of ludicrous things.
What inspired you to be a makeup artist?
What inspired me, hmm…I went through a bad depression stage in life. I searched for something that could heal me. Something that I’m passionate about. So I decided to play with makeup. In 2008, I did the Joker makeup (from the movie “The Dark Knight”). It was the first character makeup I did. And in 2009, I discovered Promise Tamangon YouTube. I was so inspired by her. So my passion for makeup had grown since then.
Sara with one of her bridal clients
