In my previous post, I used it to show how it can be a useful tool for a simple personal colour analysis.  In this post, I’d like to show how it can be used to select the colours for your living space.

The pictures below illustrate the ambiance that colours give to a living space.

Cool:

Lively:

Warm & Cozy

What ambiance do you want your living space to have? Once you have decided, choose a picture representative of it and upload it to Color Hunter.  You can then print out the results from Color Hunter and take them shopping with you.

The shortfall is:  Color Hunter can only help you identify the colours found in the picture.  It doesn’t give the proportion of each colour used. Nonetheless, it’s still a useful tool and one which we can all explore.

It’s called: Color Hunter.

Home Page for Color Hunter

What’s so special about it?

We can upload a picture and get the main colours found in it (complete with the universal Hex colour codes).

Why should we be excited about it then?

We can immediately what colours are in our bodies through the aid of a picture. 

Whenever I give talks on colours, I get this question: what colour suits me most?

The truth is I can’t answer anyone straight off without doing a proper analysis under strict conditions (ie. correct lighting, no makeup and going through a set of drapes).

So, this is where Color Hunter is useful and empowering for the individual who wants to do a simple colour analysis in his/her own home.  Read on……..

One of the most important things in PERSONAL COLOUR ANALYSIS is to search for the colours that LIKE us, colours that complement us.   These colours are obviously those that are already in our skin, hair and eyes.  For those who have the opportunity to consult a colour analyst, finding the ‘right’ colours isn’t an issue.  However, for those who don’t have a chance to go for a Personal Colour Analysis, the best way to do it is to look at your skin, hair and eyes, and see what your colours are.  The colours found in your own body are the ones that LIKE you!

That’s how Color Hunter can help.

Let’s see an example:

I uploaded this picture of J.Lo into Color Hunter.

The colors that  were generated from this picture are:

Colours derived from the picture

J.Lo’s skin tone is warm and her hair colour is tinged with various shades of brown and tinges of gold.  Naturally, these colours look good on her because they HARMONISE with her natural colouring.  (ignore ‘white’ – that’s from her clothes)

Let’s see another example:

The picture I selected

I cropped the pic above to show only my hair and skin colours. I don't want the colours of my earring, background and shirt to be included.

These are the colours generated from my picture.

Indeed, these colours are flattering on me. I’m warm toned, and my colours are generally deep.  Rich warm colours like these are preferred over cool colours.

How can I use these colours?

Use them for your colours and accessories from earrings to shoes.

Give it a go!  But before you try, take a picture first.  Make sure you follow the steps below for a more accurate colour analysis:

1. Take a head shot with a neutral white background.
2. Take the picture in good natural light, avoid flash.
3. Avoid wearing accessories.
4. Crop the pictures if necessary to remove ‘foreign’ colours.

The Color Hunter is a simple way to find the basic colours that flatter you.  Its shortfall is that it can’t help you find other flattering colours not in the picture.   But, it is a pretty good way to start!

A piano for lunch? Look at the pride on the little girl's face.

Kudos to these Japanese mums who spend time and effort to show their love for their children．

We all know how important garnishing is.  Feasting for the eyes is as important as feasting itself.

The same goes for grooming.  The process of sculpting an appropriate image for ourselves isn’t easy for everyone.  But when skill, effort and time are invested in it, it is possible and very doable.

Bento-design for Japanese mums

Have you ever considered what image you want to present to others? You might have but feel you lack the skill to project that image effectively.  Feel free to email me if you have questions.

All photos are screencaps from the video above.

I had the privilege to attend a radio interview with my partner in ‘crime’, Gene, at the local radio station this morning.  We’re thankful to our DJ Celine of Red FM Kuching for the chance to share our thoughts on beauty among other things.  (She’s a true 达人.)

The more I think about the concept of ‘beauty’, the more I’m convinced that it’s more than skin deep.  Really.  Truly. Not that I hadn’t accepted it, it’s just that whenever I think about it, the deeper it gets into the skin.

I think about Mum whose hair’s all grey now, and sports a bit of a tum-tum – there is absolutely nothing un-beautiful about her.  Beauty is more than youth, looks and good figure.

It’s all very cliched, I know.  But no matter how much we are aware of it, I believe many of us who are interested in the things that groom and dress us well can’t help but sometimes be victims of consumerism (yes, I’m shifting the blame here teehee…).

Gene, DJ Celine and I all agree that outer beauty – good grooming and presentation- should / must be complemented with inner beauty – the presence of good character, love and virtues, and a good dose of ‘culture’.

My cousin, Linda, introduced me a new term in Chinese ‘文化美容‘, which roughly means ‘culture-grooming’,  some weeks ago.  And I’m inclined to believe that an inclusion of that in our daily takings can make us slightly more cultured, learned and aware even when we’re in our horrible-st clothes.

For those interested in learning more about image grooming, have a look at this article (in chinese) which talks about the role 文化美容 plays in the a positive image. Though it talks about women predominantly, it’s relevant to males nonetheless.

DJ Celine on Red Fm - a woman who's multi-disciplined and multi-talented, impressive behind and in front of the mic, backstage and onstage, an epitome of one learned in 文化美容

Shu Uemura’s False Eyelash Applicator costs a whopping RM138 and claims to ‘enable foolproof false eyelash application. The handmade, stainless-steel applicator has a unique curved tip to hold lashes in the desired position for easy application.’

I admit I was tempted to try it out but I just couldn’t bring myself to pay this amount of money to buy something that I hardly use.

Shu Uemura's False Eyelash Applicator

I’m always on the lookout for cosmetics ‘gadgets’, so I was quite happy to see something similar at a fraction of the price. At RM5.00 I decided to give it a go.

How to use this tool:

1. Apply glue to the base of the false lashes.  Then wait for the glue to get ‘tacky’  (ie. not wet, but not completely dry either).
2. Hold the lashes with this tool and place the lashes at the lashline of your original lashes. The key is to apply the false lashes as close to the lashline as possible.
3. Next,  use the fingers of  your free hand to hold the lashes in place at one corner of the eye while the applicator holds down the other end. Only let go after the lashes are in place.

• My verdict after trying this out:  slightly helpful but not necessary.

• Having this tool or any other tools for that matter isn’t the main issue when it comes to eyelash application.  Ultimately it boils down to practise – and practise makes perfect whether you use your fingers or  tools.

2.  Eyelash Adhesives

Koji eyelash adhesive - black glue; DUO eyelash adhesive - white but dries clear

DUO eyelash adhesives are truly excellent.  Application of lashes is easy, and so is their removal.  I say this because some adhesives are so sticky that it is painful to remove them.  I must say that in terms of quality of adhesion, DUO and KOJI are both good but I’ll pick DUO any day.

My verdict:

• KOJI black eyelash adhesive:  (Pros) I have read that black adhesives are good because they make it unnecessary to apply eyeliner over the lashline.   (Cons)  However, I found that black adhesives are tricky to handle, and any slip leaves a black mark that is not easily removed.  This is only for pros.
• DUO eyelash adhesive:  (Pros) This glue is white but dries clear.  There isn’t a problem if you happen to slip and gets the glue glue your eyeshadow.  (Cons) An extra step in applying the eyeliner is required to ensure there is a neat line at the lashline (but that’s a small issue).

DUO (left), KOJI (right) when wet

Once dry, DUO (left) is clear, KOJI (right) remains black

Truly, all you need to apply your false eyelashes well are the falsies, adhesive, trained fingers, a mirror and good eyesight.

In the previous post, I blogged about what natural makeup means to me.  In this one, I’d like to talk about the use of false lashes and how to find natural-looking ones that suit you.

The use of false lashes is no longer restricted to stage shows and evening events.  In fact many people I know wear false lashes daily – even to work.  In the past, false lashes were considered acceptable only for glamorous evening events, photography and stage performances by most people.  However, with more and more ‘natural-looking’ options available, I find that people are more open to experimenting with them.

If you’re thinking of experimenting with false lashes, but you don’t want to look ‘weird’, read on to find out more about choosing false lashes that look ‘natural’.

My fav lashes - clear strip and sparse 'lashes'

Let’s consider some of the factors that affect our choices.

•  Lighting – Day Light:
  

Day time makeup should be subtle.  In daylight, makeup colours show up very clearly. You will also notice that dark colours like black look harsher and heavier for in day light, and as a result, they do not flatter the wearer if too much is applied.  So, in the same way, if your false lashes are thick and long, they look exaggerated and heavy, therefore, they don’t look ‘natural’.  They also tend to cast a shadow under your eyes.

• Lighting – Incandescent (yellow) lighting

Yellow lighting is much more forgiving than daylight.  In fact it casts a flattering glow.  For your false lashes to look ‘natural’ for an evening out, you can afford to wear lashes that are slightly longer and thicker.  And your makeup colours can be darker and slightly thicker even for a ‘natural’ look.

• Views:

Views refer to how others see your eyes.  People look at us from various angles – up, down, left and right.   Thick, dark, false lashes just don’t look good from the side and top if you’re in day light.  They’re flattering seen in incandescent (yellow) lighting which softens your made-up look.

Avoid having lashes that darken your eyes if you’re going to spend most of your time in an office environment or an environment with bright lighting.

•  Makeup or No Makeup:
  

Sparse and ‘thin’ false lashes are appropriate for a barely there makeup look (note:  not ‘no makeup’).  Even ‘natural’ makeup is makeup.  In any case, you should have some makeup on if you’re wearing false lashes.

Thick false lashes are for heavy smoky eyes and evening looks.

How should you choose your false lashes?  Bear in mind the following:

1. Your personal style
2. The occasion and / or the look you wish to achieve
3. Your eye features
4. Your own lashes

For the purpose of discussing false lashes for day makeup, let’s take a look at our own lashes.

• What are your own lashes like?  How would you describe your lashes?  Long, thick, sparse, short, point downwards, always curled…..
• For false lashes to look nice for a day look, you should select those that are similar to your own lashes. 

My nephew's long lashes!

My case study:

• My natural lashes are of average length and average volume (thickness).  So, the lashes that look best on me are those that are of similar length and volume.  That is because they help to volumise my existing lashes.  If applied close enough to the lashline, they don’t even look like they are false.
• I also notice that the falsies that look good are those that are crisscrossed at the strip.   That’s because my lashes grow that way themselves.  Falsies that have straight too-neat ‘lashes’ look odd on me because they don’t blend in well with my own.
• I also prefer falsies that do not have a black strip.  Clear strips are better. You just need to fill in with eyeliner.
  

  Good lashes. Pros - fine and natural. Cons : the thick strip. They must be applied very near to the lashline.

Hope the notes above help with your selection of false lashes!

Korean Actress Song Hye Gyo

When ‘hallyu’ (the Korean wave) reached the shores of many Asian countries in the late 90′s, it brought with it the love for everything Korean including its fashion and style.   Today, ‘Korean-style makeup’, with its emphasis on flawless skin and natural colour tones, is popular for the general female population here.     I think it’s the best makeup style for every day wear.

What does high-definition technology have to do with natural makeup?

Well, the intensity of makeup colours (and all other flaws for that matter) is magnified when seen on HD TV screens.   To conceal flaws like zits and scars, heavier makeup is required.  Heavy makeup is seldom equated with natural makeup.   But thankfully, makeup technology changed along with technological advancement.  With that, we now have makeup products that adhere better to the skin and possess light-diffusing qualities to make ‘makeup’ look less made-up.  Less became more.  (Click here to see a blogpost about HD makeup)

Cargo Cosmetics' HD range

What is ‘natural makeup’ then?

It’s NOT no makeup.

Personally, it’s ‘second skin’ makeup -  makeup that gives the illusion of good skin, even when you don’t have it.  It’s makeup that uses the effects of light and dark to create a pleasing look.  The main point about natural makeup is that it enhances the wearer’s features without being loud with the colours she wears.

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Foundation:  Creates an even-skintone.

When foundation of the right colour is applied on to the face, it covers problem areas like scars and spots, thereby making the skin colour look more even. Remember though that for your foundation to look ‘natural’, the colour must be matched on your jaw.  If the colour seems to disappear on your skin when you swatch it, then that’s the best colour for you.

Foundation

Blush:  Gives a healthy rosy glow to the skin.

Many of us have yellow undertones.  Therefore corals and peaches (which are pinks that have some orange in them) look better on us than a ‘Barbie doll pink’ blusher.  The duller your skin looks, the more it benefits from a blusher.

Blusher

Eye-colours: Create depth and definition to the eyes.

Neutral colours are preferred though brighter or shimmery colours can also be used (sparingly of course).  Attention should be drawn to your eyes rather than the colour of the shadow you wear. To create the illusion of a bigger and more deepset eyes, various shades of beige and brown are used to emulate shadows to create depth.

Neutral-toned eyeshadows

Eyeliners and mascaras:   Create depth and definition to the eyes.

Browns and blacks are basic dark colours that create depth and definition.  Therefore you’ll find that they’re the most effective in defining the eyes.

Mascara

Lipsticks:  Create definition and balance particularly on a made-up face.

Lipsticks help to give colour to the face and also create a balance with the others colours you have applied on your face.  If you have pale lips, you NEED some colour to give you a healthy look.

Lipsticks

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In general, some examples of basic colours that create natural-looking makeup are:

• warm-toned foundation (yellow-based)
• peachy, apricot, coral blushes
• shades of beige and brown for eyeshadows and contouring
• brown or black eyeliners and mascaras
• warm pinks, corals, peach lipsticks – or any other that’s 1-2 shade darker than your natural lips.
• Note 1:   Beware that nude lipsticks are not necessarily the best for ‘natural makeup’.   They make your lips look pale and are usually ideal for smokey eyes or makeup that are heavy on the eyes.  You need full makeup to pull off the nude lipstick look. 
• Note 2:  Stay away from pale frosted lipsticks – they make you look ill.

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Natural makeup makes it possible for everyone to look more polished and put-together.  It’s a combination of good application, right products and a light hand.  When applied well, natural makeup makes people say ‘YOU look great!‘

Remember Maybelline’s tagline – “”Maybe She’s Born With It.  Maybe It’s Maybelline”?   I’d say that natural makeup is “Maybe it’s makeup.  Maybe she’s born with it.”

*All product pictures are from Cargo Cosmetics, a line catered to the average consumers and professionals.

Venue: The Multi-purpose Hall of Swinburne University Sarawak.

Gene (VP of Maison Monica Hair & Beauty Academy) and I were the speakers for the image and grooming segment in the Regional Intervarsity Business Conference 2011 organised by an energetic and efficient team from the CPA Australia Student Charter from Swinburne University Sarawak.   The conference ran over 2 days covering topics related to entrepreneurship, leadership, image and stress management.  Our session  entitled ‘Enhancing Your Professional Image’ was held on Saturday from 3-6pm.

The start of our session

To try to make the session more focused, we split the participants into male and female after a short combined session covering the bases and explaining the effect of colours of the clothes we wear.

The split sessions were gender-specific, addressing professional wear issues related to one’s body shape, features and other physical characteristics.  It is my hope that each participant took away something of value, no matter big or small, and work at it so that he/she becomes a better and wiser shopper and ‘dresser’.  Time to pick up the ‘Kaizen’ habit if we haven’t!

Which is the right heel for you?

Colours and cut matter

To wrap up each of these sessions, we also had a makeover for a representative from each of the groups to show the enhancing effect of a change in hairstyle & makeup.

Makeover in progress

The finishing touches

There are a few things that I noted throughout the conference and the preparations before it.

1.  Good teamwork and efficiency

I had an excellent contact person from the organising team who liased with me regularly about the event.  (You know who you are and I greatly appreciate that help.）  What I needed were noted, passed on and carried out.

That’s expected right?  No.

From experience, and the pros in the hospitality industry often failed on this account.   So for this, I must say, ‘Well done, Organising Committee of RIBC.’

It’s clearly your team effort that led to well-oiled operations.

2.  Grooming Generation Y

The people I saw and met are but a small number of our future leaders.  They are youthful and intelligent, savvy and creative.  Add some sense and sensibility, take away pride and prejudice, we have great people lined up to lead and support the country.  (Jane Austen’s titles are very appropriate here!)

The word ‘grooming‘ above refers to the external grooming as well as grooming for one’s career and future.  Young people, if you’re reading this, remember – “To contribute positively to the society,  look right, work right and have the desire to work for the greater good.”

Youth is an asset – use it well!

Maison Monica hair & makeup team together with the President of CPA Australia Student Charter Victor Druce (our male makeover model) and OC for the event Jia Jin (our female makeover model) and Nacy, the ever-efficient contact person for our segment.

Check out the photos on the Facebook pages of Imagessentials and Maison Monica.  This event was jointly presented by Maison Monica Hair & Beauty Academy and Imagessentials.

Seek out a makeup artist

It’s difficult and unfair to gauge what an artist can do without looking at his/her portfolio.  However, for an evening / day makeup, a general rule of thumb is this:  if you like a particular artist’s own makeup, then you’ll likely like what she can do for you.

Professional makeup artists fall in a couple categories:

• Employed – If you engage one, that usually means you’re engaging the company that employs them unless you engage them during their non-work hours. If they work for a company that sells products, they are expected to use their products.
• Freelancing -  Freelancers are more flexible in mobility and time.

Another important thing to consider when you choose an artist is the ‘trust’ factor.  Oftentimes this is built from an existing relationship, or recommendations from others.  Yet other times you choose a random artist because of your intuition. Whatever reason it is, ‘you’ – the client – makes the decision.

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Expectations for Professional Dinner, Bridal or Special Formal Occasion Makeup

Here’s a list of the things to look out for.

• Before The Appointment:

• Tell your artist what the occasion is, what kind of dress/outfit you will be wearing, what look you aim to achieve. You should do this when you make the appointment.
• Important tip:  If you wish to change into your outfit only AFTER your hairstyling/makeup, make sure that you wear a buttoned down blouse/shirt.  No pull-over shirts – that will ruin your hairstyle and makeup!

• Hygiene

Sanitisation of tools and products is important.  Find out if the artist sanitises her products and tools.  I am very particular about this.  I disinfect my tools with brush cleaners and alcohol, and I use fresh sponges for application of foundations.  However, realistically, complete sanitisation can’t take place when many people need to be made up one after another, but disinfecting of tools with brush cleaners can be done. (Click here to read about sanitisation of tools.)

Photo Credit: Teeratas / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

• Products

Bear in mind that freelance makeup artists are not obliged to be brand-loyal.  Different products are used by artists, and they don’t have to be expensive to be good.  Many cheaper products can give equivalent or better results. A lot of drugstore brands like L’oreal, Maybelline and Revlon have excellent bases, foundations and colours.

Using higher-end products is a personal preference. But if you’re particular about the brands of products, ask before you engage the artist.  Usually an artist who uses higher-end products will charge more for their services.

If you prefer to use your own products, bear in mind that the artist will still need to supplement yours with hers in the event that you do not have what she needs.

• Location to do makeup

Some makeup artists are mobile.  They can travel to your home or the salon where you do your hair, and for that you should expect to pay more.  In truth, most artists prefer the client to go to their workplace because of better lighting conditions for makeup.  Discuss this with the artist beforehand.

• Time required

Good makeup takes time to achieve. Depending on the look and the makeup artist, it can take any amount of time between 30 and 60 minutes.  To be safe, 45-60 minutes should be allocated for dinner makeup because it takes time to build a look and that often is crucial to achieving good, longer lasting finishes.   There are eyebrows to trim, base to apply and eyes to dress.  Be prepared to give the artist time to perform all these.

• Hairstyling or makeup first?

Preferably makeup before hairstyling.  However, should a hair-wash be required, then it should come first.

• Never judge makeup whilst in progress! 

A makeup look is never complete until the artist says so. So, wait till the end before you decide if you like it.  Avoid looking into the mirror if you find yourself worrying about your final look while it’s in progress.

Have a trial makeup session if you are concerned that you won’t like the look, but do know that trial sessions are charged as well.

• Application of false eyelashes

It’s common for the artist to ask if you would like to have false lashes.  (In fact, for phototaking purposes, false lashes are  highly recommended.) If you do not have any, you could buy from her and the application is free.  If you bring your own lashes and want the artist to apply them for you, be prepared to pay RM5 for the application.  This is industry practice.

To know if you lashes are suitable for the look you want, discuss with the artist beforehand.

• Fees  $$$

A makeup artist’s fee is determined by many factors.  For makeup alone, most artists determine their fee by their level of skill, experience, the products they use and time needed.  If you engage a celebrity artist, be prepared to pay multiple times more than a non-celebrity artist.

However, additional charges are incurred for the following:

1. purchase of false eyelashes or application of false eyelashes you bring,
2. trial makeup session,
3. additional treatment before makeup (eg. use of ampoule),
4. transportation if it’s a distance away.

Discuss these with the artist before the actual appointment to avoid misunderstanding.

If there is a group of you who needs makeup done, you can always negotiate the fees.

Photo credit: renjith krishnan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

• Trust and listen to your artist

Many people have set ideas about what they should look like after makeup.  Those who are very conservative are wary of changes, while those who are more adventurous expect more.

1. If you’re very conservative, chances are you do not use sufficient colours to brighten up your look.  You need to trust your artist to give you sufficient colour.
2. If you’re very adventurous, chances are you follow trends and possibly like to highlight features boldly.  Whilst that’s a good thing, it can backfire when your makeup is not harmonious / balanced with the rest of the makeup (unless it’s stage or special effects makeup).

Always tell your artist about any concerns you may have after the completion of the makeup and discuss it with her.  The important thing is to listen to her input as well.

 

Answer:  Well, if you’re someone who seldom put on make up, I highly recommend that you have a makeup artist do it for you.

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In this blogpost, I’m going to explain the differences between DIY makeup and one done by a makeup artist.   As a makeup artist myself, I’d like my clients to know the differences.

Generally, the key advantages a professional makeup artist has over others are ‘products’, ‘skill’ and ‘experienced judgment’.

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PRODUCTS

• A makeup artist has the required products and tools to do what is required so that your makeup will last.   Most of the time, a client doesn’t have the necessary products to create the right effect herself.  As a makeup artist, I’m constantly trying out products to select the ones that work best for the job.  That can amount to a lot of products!  That is why you see makeup artists with large cases of products to cater for their clients’ very specific needs.

The brushes I use often for a finished look:

SKILL

• Getting back to the basics….

• It’s common to hear clients remark that they can never apply foundation the way a professional does.  Base makeup is essential for a good look.  A good makeup artist can create dimension by employing the right products.  More than one foundation colour is often used, and strategic placement of colours that create depth and highlight is essential in sculpting the client’s face so that it doesn’t look flat. The makeup should also be light and natural, not cakey.

A bride and me

•  A light hand…..  

• Something that looks simple may not be so simple to do.  The Korean au naturale look which is so popular today needs more work than what a client thinks.  To create the natural look, many steps are performed.  In fact, nude looks take skill and time to achieve.  Why?  It’s built on the principle of ‘less is more’, but to make sure you have ‘enough’, you need to start with a light hand and keep building. And a makeup artist has the discernment that many beginners don’t have.

• Precision – placing the products where they are needed

• A makeup artist applies products more precisely and strategically than a client would.  For instance, the eyeliner is one of the most important products to ensure you have more defined eyes. Applying eyeliners very closely to the lash roots is the key to creating denser-looking lashes and more definition. More often than not, a client and makeup novice finds it extremely hard to do this step well.

Working on a photoshoot...

• Blending….

• The colours of a beautifully made up face blend in with one another seamlessly.  You shouldn’t be able to tell where it begins and where it stops.  The technique of blending is one that every artist should have mastered and one that makeup newbies hasn’t quite grasped yet.

• Correct and Sculpt…..

• “Can you make my face look slimmer?”  That’s a question I get asked often!    -  Within reason, a makeup artist can minimize perceived flaws. Usually dark circles, spots, redness and dullness of skin can easily be hidden or corrected with the right products and right application.  A wide face can be made to appear narrower and a double-chin disguised.  If flaws can’t be hidden, ‘distractions’ can be created by highlighting another feature!  Needless to say, the more natural the correction or sculpting (or contouring as it’s also known) it is, the higher skill level is required.

Makeup look - focus on the eyes, light lips

EXPERIENCED JUDGMENT

• A makeup artist can see potential in a client.  A lot of people are so concerned about perceived flaws such as  small eyes or a wide face that they fail to appreciate and highlight their good features.  Often an experienced makeup artist can bring out the neglected asset of clients and in so doing, change the way they think about themselves.
• A makeup artist can help change a client’s misconception.  I have 3 examples below that illustrate that:

1. A client might be adverse to a particular style of makeup (for example, smokey eyes).  However, through a makeup artist’s work, she may come to realize that it is a good look for her.
2. Many people are a little wary about the use of false lashes.  Whilst they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, there is a type (or more) for everyone.  In fact, they are a must if the client is going for a photoshoot!  A makeup artist can educate a client on the types of lashes that enhance her own.
3. A client who has very thin lips always believed that darker colours are better for her.  Not everyone knows or accepts that dark colours on very thin lips actually accentuate its thinness.  The makeup artist can show the client a comparison by creating an eye-focused look and lighter coloured lips which takes away the attention on the lips.  No doubt beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but a makeup artist can take on the role as an educator in sharing with clients what products are better for her and what are not.

In the next post I’ll talk about what to anticipate when you engage a makeup artist to do the makeup for you.

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