You DESERVE to know how to wear makeup. Period. This 60+ page manual contains everything you need to know to become your own makeup artist.That doesn't mean you have to wear makeup everyday. You don't even have to wear a lot of makeup when you choose to. However, knowing how to wear makeup for those special occasions of your life is such an important skillset. Profit-driven beauty brands, influencers, YouTube celebrities, and, well, you get the idea have stepped in and taken over -- not anymore!

This detailed guide to beauty tools and cosmetics provides step-by-step instructions for cleansing the face and applying makeup, offers tips on techniques such as contouring and highlighting, and includes a chapter on ethnic makeup.

Mirror, Mirror: Confessions of a Celebrity Makeup Artist is the story of a single mom in Hollywood leading up toƒ‚‚"ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚"and duringƒ‚‚"ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚"the #MeToo movement. Trista uses humor, grit, and her makeup brush to rise to the topƒ‚‚]ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚]and deal with the high-pressure demands that whipsaw her between drama, deadlines, and disasters while working with some of the most colorful characters on the planet.

America's preeminent makeup artist shares his secrets, explaining not only the basics of makeup application and technique but also how to use the fundamentals to create a wide range of different looks. 200 color photos & sketches.

Unleash your inner makeup diva with your own face charts just like the ones real makeup professionals use! The MAKEUP ARTIST FACE CHARTS book includes 50 blank face charts and a product/color log so you can re-create any look. Also included are instructions and tips that cover: Which type of makeup to use for best results Which type of brushes work best for smooth application How to add any shade of skintone to a face chart How to create your own pro-style makeup portfolio inexpensively

This full-color and amply illustrated book is written for film, television, and theatre makeup artists who need to know the basics on how to accomplish flawless makeup applications. It begins with fundamental practices and continues through more complex techniques usually known only by Hollywood makeup artists. Written by two expert authors who have experience doing makeup for television, commmercials, and blockbuster films, readers will learn about beauty, time periods, black and white film, as well as cutting edge techniques such as air brusshing makeup for computer-generated movies, and makeup effects. High definition (HD) technology has revolutionized the techniques needed by makeup artists--you need to know more, have more talent, and be more detailed than ever before. Because HD emphasizes every detail on screen, it's essential for makeup artists to know how to achieve a desired "look" that fits the director's requirements. This book will help professional and aspiring makeup artists to hone their craft in both conventional and HD techniques.

Everything you need to know to run a profitable and satisfying makeup artist business from your home This comprehensive guide takes you through every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based makeup artist business, from separating yourself from your competition and successful branding techniques to makeup must-haves and have-nots. Learn all about developing a price structure, traditional versus online marketing, getting press, and establishing policies, and enjoy an entire section on how to tap into the lucrative bridal market. Whether you are just starting out or looking to expand your business, each chapter can help you build your own successful home-based makeup artist business. Look for useful charts and worksheets throughout the book, including: Standard Face Chart Sample Client Card Marketing Strategy Worksheet Sample Contract Bridal Trial Chart

Makeup can transform an ordinary person into a hideous beast or a glamorous star. A makeup artist is indeed an artist, an artist who uses an actual person as a canvas. Makeup enthusiasts will find this book a wealth of information about the many paths available for makeup artists, including the beauty and movie industries. Gaining experience and building a portfolio is a must for future makeup artists. In this beneficial book, helpful hints, industry resources, pertinent photographs, and real-life success stories will inspire those interested in this creative career.

Get professional techniques usually known only by Hollywood makeup artists in this full-color, comprehensive book from accomplished makeup pros Gretchen Davis and Mindy Hall. The two come to you with impressive backgrounds in film and television industries--their projects have included Pearl Harbor, Rent, Stuart Little, and The Nanny Diaries, and Mindy Hall is fresh off her Academy Award win for her work on 2009's Star Trek. This new edition of The Makeup Artist Handbook offers even more illustrations to demonstrate techniques visually; fundamentals on topics such as beauty, time periods, black and white film; and up-to-date information on cutting-edge techniques like air brushing makeup for computer-generated movies, makeup effects, mold-making, lighting, and lots of information on how to work effectively in HD. Learn from the pros and hone your craft with this comprehensive book.

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