Age is no bar to try something new and this 99-year-old grandmother has proved it to the world. California-based Helene Simon recently modelled for Saie Beauty – a beauty brand run by her granddaughter Laney Crowell.
In an interview with People Magazine, Simon admitted that she had some second thoughts but Crowell did not give up on the idea that was proposed to her by one of the brand’s followers.
Helene, aka Nana, was eventually convinced and agreed to do the shoot. Helene has six kids, eleven grandchildren and six great-grandkids.
Crowell told People Nana eventually changed her mind after the granddaughter found the photographer who had clicked Nana’s favourite basketball player, Steph Curry and described it as the tipping point.
Nana starred in Saie’s Keep Glowing shoot and is winning praises from all over the world. She is believed to be one of the oldest makeup models.
‘Nana in the spotlight,’ read one of the posts and Simon is posing with a flower.
Nana said her shooting experience was fun and being surrounded by family and friends made her laugh. She added that it added a little ‘pizzazz’ in her life.
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On July 9, Nana was introduced as one of Saie’s models through a post, describing her as Saie’s No. 1 fan. In the post, Nana is dressed in a white shirt and her smile lights up the room.
Nana admitted that she had never thought of being a model. She did not even use much makeup even during her younger days. She added that Saie’s makeup looks natural. Her favourite Saie products are Slip Tint Moisturizer, Mascara 101, Dew Blush in Poppy and Liquid Lip Balm.