Facial Makeup

The field of makeup artistry is a very rewarding segment of cosmetology. The service produces results that alter how clients view themselves. Makeup does so much to a person and gains self esteem by a lot. Clients rely on cosmetologists for advice on how to look their best. There are many different types of makeups, I would like to define a few. Foundation is a flesh-toned cosmetic used to minimize the appearance of skin imperfections. Concealers are used to hide dark eye circles, hyperpigmentation, and other imperfections. Face powder is used to create a matte or non-shiny finish. Eye shadows are cosmetics used to accentuate the eye shape and compliment eye color. Eyeliner is a cosmetic used to define the eyes and make the lash line appear fuller. Eyebrow pencils are used to add color and shape to the eyebrow. Blush is used to add color to the cheeks. Lipstick is a waxy cosmetic used to enhance the lips. Lip liner is generally applied before the lip color to define the shape of the lips and keep the color from bleeding. Mascara is a cosmetic preparation used to darken, define, and thicken the eyelashes. There are brushes used for every different type of makeup. The right brushes can make all the difference in the way your makeup appears. You need to rinse brushes thoroughly after cleansing and let brushes lay flat to dry. There is also single-use implements. These are disposable and should be discarded after one use. They include the following items: sponges, powder puffs, mascara wands, spatulas, lip brushes, sponge-tipped shadow applicators, cotton swabs and cotton pads. A thorough understanding of color is imperative to becoming an effective makeup artist. As you look at the color wheel, think of it as a tool in determining color choice. There are three main factors to consider when choosing colors for a client: skin color, eye color, and hair color. Orange is the complementary color to blue. Because orange contains yellow and red, shadows with any of these colors in them will make eyes look bluer. Red is the complementary color to green. Because red shadows tend to make the eyes look tired or bloodshot, pure red tons are not recommended. Red-orange, red-violet, and violet look very good with green eyes. Brown eyes are neutral and can wear any color. The primary goal of makeup application is to emphasize the client’s most attractive features, while minimizing those that are less appealing. Learning to objectively identify the face shapes and its features takes practice. There is oval-shaped face, round face, square-shaped face, triangular face, heart-shaped, diamond-shaped, oblong face. Here is the order of a basic professional makeup application: you start with the client consultation, lighting, apply foundation, apply concealer, apply powder, apply eyebrow pencil, apply eyebrow powder, apply eyeshadow, apply eyeliner,  apply blush, apply lip color, apply mascara. Makeup is a very good skill to have as a cosmetologist. It will give you more clientele. It is good to be good at more than just hair in this industry.