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Burn Survivor Bullied At School Becomes Makeup Artist To Help Other Victims
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Burn Survivor Bullied At School Becomes Makeup Artist To Help Other Victims

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Shalom Nchom was only 9 years old when an accident with frying oil left her with severe burns to her face, hands and shoulders. She also lost most of her hair, and because of this she soon became the unfortunate victim of bullying.

“I was stared at by kids and older people whenever I stepped out,” said Nchom. “I felt like a living statue that people came to see. It pushed me to be rude towards anyone who stared at me. I cursed people out and cried on many occasions.”

Now, the 20-year-old is a beauty blogger and goes by the name “Shalom Blac” on YouTube. She wants to teach people makeup art, but she also hopes to inspire them to accept themselves for who they are. “You should love yourself either way—makeup or no makeup,” Nchom says in one video. “Makeup is not the reason why I am happy. I’m happy because I love myself.”

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    Shalom Nchom was only 9 years old when an accident with frying oil left her with severe burns to her face, hands and shoulders

    “I was stared at by kids and older people whenever I stepped out. I felt like a living statue that people came to see. I cried on many occasions”

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    “As a burn survivor, it gives me a chance to share my passion with others that may be going through similar things”

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    “I hope my videos help others understand that beauty isn’t only how well you apply your makeup or physical appearance, but the way you feel about yourself”

    “Makeup is not the reason why I am happy. I’m happy because I love myself”

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    AmberRose
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are beautiful with or without makeup, but what is most beautiful is your courage and strength!

    MariaAweber
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    bravo, brilliant so brave and talented girl thumbs up for you dear

    GenG.
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are completely and utterly beautiful! I'm sorry for the people that were awful to you!

    MadisonRuss
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This world should do the same. And as she was doing right their is a great start.

    MadisonRuss
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you look at me I usually don't wear make- up. I like to show my true beauty and I am proud to say that I do. I feel as more people in

    MadisonRuss
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Use her skills I being a make up artist to show who she is. As long as she is happy that's all that matters.

    MadisonRuss
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel personally as she loved the way she looked before make up and after. She just wanted people to do the same. I am proud that she can

    JerieRagsac
    Community Member
    8 years ago

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    It's a brave thing she's doing, however I just don't find what she wrote as something to show "loving yourself". First off, is it getting bullied to be stared at? People stare all the time, but it doesn't give you the right to be rude or to yell at them. I think it's self pity. If you feel you're beautiful, then let them stare.. your scars show how strong you are. You don't need to hide behind make ups. Thumbs down for me, and no subscription on youtube. *me singing: 'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake I shake it off, I shake it off

    AmberRose
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are beautiful with or without makeup, but what is most beautiful is your courage and strength!

    MariaAweber
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    bravo, brilliant so brave and talented girl thumbs up for you dear

    GenG.
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are completely and utterly beautiful! I'm sorry for the people that were awful to you!

    MadisonRuss
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This world should do the same. And as she was doing right their is a great start.

    MadisonRuss
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you look at me I usually don't wear make- up. I like to show my true beauty and I am proud to say that I do. I feel as more people in

    MadisonRuss
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Use her skills I being a make up artist to show who she is. As long as she is happy that's all that matters.

    MadisonRuss
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel personally as she loved the way she looked before make up and after. She just wanted people to do the same. I am proud that she can

    JerieRagsac
    Community Member
    8 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    It's a brave thing she's doing, however I just don't find what she wrote as something to show "loving yourself". First off, is it getting bullied to be stared at? People stare all the time, but it doesn't give you the right to be rude or to yell at them. I think it's self pity. If you feel you're beautiful, then let them stare.. your scars show how strong you are. You don't need to hide behind make ups. Thumbs down for me, and no subscription on youtube. *me singing: 'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake I shake it off, I shake it off

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