Where were you born?

I was born in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil. So we call ourselves "Mineiro." It's a charming academic city of about half a million people, which is around 2.5 hours off the coast of Rio. It's so green!!

Who have you worked with?

Whoops... Maria Conchita Alonso, Tracy Polan, Naomi Campbell, Shalom Harlow, Danielle Pestova, Elliot Gould, Faye Dunaway, Susan St. James, Anne Archer, Sonia Braga, Mia Tyler, Vandela, Nadja Auerman and maybe you!!!

Any television credits? Commercials? Magazines?

Yeah, come to think of it. I've worked on Ricki Lake, Geraldo, Sally Jesse Rafael, Jerry Springer, Maureen O'Boyle and with Deborah Norville. I've also done some commercials for Pantane, Zantac and Aveeno. My work has also appeared in such magazines as American Baby, Cosmopolitan, Child, Detour and New York Black Book.

Where did you get your training?

I was formally trained for hair and makeup in Rio de Janeiro, but my real training came from home. My mother was a professional makeup artist in Brazil and did a lot of work on the many soap operas in Latin America. I was always amazed at what she could do with a palette. From the time I was five years old I would go to work with her and when we came home my mother and sisters would let me practice on dolls and then on them.

What is beauty?

As Coco Chanel once said, "What a science there is in being well adorned, what a weapon in beauty, but what elegance there is in understatement." Everyone needs their own look, the tricky part is finding the right inspiration. When you find that... then you've found beauty!!

What are you passions?

Spontaneity... Nature... The human touch!!!

What do people know about Paulo? Do you have a nickname?

They know that I will never WAX anybody's eyebrows!! They call me the "Eyebrow Guru", the "Tweezer Guru", the "Eyebrow Master", the "Eyebrow Contourist", it makes me laugh sometimes, but I take it as a compliment. I always notice eyes and eyebrows. They're expressive-showing passion, surprise, sadness and happiness. We talk a lot with our eyes. It's the focal point of the face. Brows can change the whole look... makeup looks neater and the overall look is more polished.

What do you like the best about being a makeup artist?

Knowing that I am passing on some positive information and techniques to my guests. Whether it's makeup or eyebrow shaping, I make sure they get the knowledge they need that works for them.

What do you love most about women?

A woman's perception - it's frightening!! Too bad you can't bottle it and sell it!!!

Best beauty advice?

When it comes to your face look for the best. Be knowledgeable and specific about your needs. Ask questions and make sure you understand. For once in your life wear a deep blue-red lipstick, besides making your teeth whiter, they can give you a very romantic look.

How would you describe your style?

Simple, but versatile with a little drama!! It makes life fun.

We know that you are a master in giving tips to your guests, can you give us one last tip for the road?

Hey why not!? I would like to say don't be afraid of natural oils on your skin. They don't make you break out like some people think. For example olive oil is a great moisturizer and wonderful for a dry scalp. Keep a little bottle in your bathroom cabinet and make sure you get the cold pressed ones, they are the purest ones of all.