JC: I was giddy all day yesterday when I saw the tweet and Instagram picture were both going viral. I expected it to do maybe a little better than [my] average post but this was completely unexpected.
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Glamour: How did you process Zendaya voicing her support for you?
JC: Excessive flailing and screaming. I love Zendaya and am a huge fan of hers. She has actually noticed my makeup work before so it was SO rad to have her notice me again. She's so lovely and talented. And stunning. Duh.
Glamour: Who do you look to for makeup inspiration?
JC: My absolute favorites are Jaclyn Hill, NikkieTutorials, and Tati Westbrook. They are all extremely successful influencers and I hope to be alongside them one day.
Glamour: Judging by your senior photos, your skills go way beyond a casual makeup user—do others see you as an expert?
JC: Haha, yes. I chose to do simple makeup for my senior photo, but on my Instagram page my looks range from full glam to avant garde, glowing runway looks. I love to step outside of the box and challenge myself with new styles and concepts. I've been doing it for a year or so now so I certainly wouldn't consider myself an expert but I would say practice makes...pretty good.
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Glamour: Since you started wearing makeup, have you seen a change in the cultural attitude toward men in makeup?
JC: I definitely have seen a rise in men in makeup, but I wouldn't attribute that to myself. There are a lot of really popular guys in makeup right now. I think in general, men in makeup are becoming more widely accepted and boys who want to experiment are more likely to because they see other boys being confident and rocking it.
Glamour: Makeup is often dismissed as trivial, but do you think it has the power to tell important stories?
JC: I think so for sure! For many people, myself included, makeup is a form of artistic expression, it's a lot more than just some powders and creams to be "pretty."
Glamour: Now that your photos are going viral, what do you want others to learn from it?
JC: I just want others to know to be yourself and never be afraid of what people may think.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
