Makeup Workshop-Everyday Beauty

Well you just signed up for the basic makeup workshop "Everyday Beauty" at my makeup studio!
I have gotten questions about what to expect at the workshop so here is a detailed blog about what happens at the workshop.

First of all when you sign up I ask you to send me two pictures, one with no makeup on and the second picture of you with makeup on..

When you come to the workshop I ask you to come wearing makeup the way you would normally wear it.
I need to see your skill level and what areas you need help with. The goal of the workshop is to teach you how to correctly apply makeup to enhance your best features and downplay the flaws.

I take a picture of you at my studio with your makeup on and then after removing the makeup I take another picture and then the third picture I take will be after we have applied your makeup to best enhance your features.

After pictures are taken and the makeup is off we will determine your skin tone and analyze your facial features.  The reason we do this so that you understand more about your features and how to use corrective makeup techniques to make the very best of your features.

After we have analyzed your skin tone and facial features we do a foundation matching test so you can wear a foundation that is perfectly matched and suited to your skin!

The next part of the workshop I will apply makeup to 1/2 of your face, using techniques to enhance the best features and play down the less desirable ones.  While I am doing this, I am talking to you about what I am doing, how and why! I guide you thru  you applying makeup to the other half of your face so that you are able to learn what you need to do to make the best of your features and enhance them.

When we are done with your makeup application you have a better understanding of how to apply makeup correctly for your face.

You also learn what products and colors are best suited for you and what products are worth spending more money on and what drug store brands will do the trick and be more economical.

Read what others are saying about the "Everyday Beauty Makeup Workshop"

Jannen G. from Brownstown, MI "I was extremely satisfied with the "Everyday Beauty" workshop.  I feel confident that I can now create a more natural but finished look". 

Janelle L. from Lapeer, MI. "This course was immensely  helpful in helping me to understand my specific facial features and how to accent them!" 

Andrea H. from Lincoln Park "Lynn was amazing!  Extremely knowledgeable about everything!  Gave amazing advice and technique tips.  I will definitely be back to take another class"  

Laura P. from Warren, MI “Lynn is very knowledgeable about Makeup and how to apply it.  She has a great personality and easy to work with”

Cindy K. from Warren, MI “The Everyday Beauty Workshop was a very relaxing time, very enjoyable and very informative and helpful. I learned a lot about makeup application and how to improve on my makeup application and how to change some of my application techniques to accent my best features”

Sign up today for the next scheduled "Everyday Beauty Makeup Workshop: and be the VERY best version of you that you can be!!! 

For dates and times please visit my web site: http://aboutfaces.tv

 

Makeup Workshop for Models/Actors for Print and Film

Makeup Workshops

Makeup can be intimidating if you're not sure about techniques, colors, or how to make the most of your features.
When you attend my makeup workshops you have the perfect opportunity to learn in a one-on-one* or small group setting (max of four people) in the comfort of my cozy studio.

The emphasis of these tailored makeup workshops is solving your everyday makeup dilemmas, in a relaxing and positive environment.  When you attend my workshop I will change the way you think about makeup and show you how easy it is to reinvent yourself!

Makeup workshops are tailored to individual needs, and all cover:     

Makeup Kit Overhaul - what to keep, what to swap, what to buy   

Identifying & highlighting your assets to be the BEST version of you

Corrective Makeup Techniques to enhance your best features and downplay your flaws

Selecting a foundation type and custom matching to your exact skin color 

Identifying your skin tone and designing a color palette to best enhance your skin tone

Workshops Offered:

Everyday Beauty, All About Eyes, Red Carpet Glamour, Corporate Savvy, Makeup for 40+, Makeup for Teenagers, Makeup for Models/Actors for Photography and Film

Everyday Beauty

Not quite sure where to start with your makeup?
Need some expert guidance?
Everyday Beauty provides the perfect foundation to a beautiful look - every day.

This workshop focuses on creating confidence in make up application in a friendly and positive environment, and is suited to the beginner, someone wanting more confidence with makeup, or a woman wanting to update her look.

The workshop includes advice and instruction on:

Identifying your color palette.
Selecting the correct foundation, eye shadow, lips and blush.
Techniques and tricks.
Creating a natural, beautiful, radiant look.


All About Eyes

Your eyes are the focal point of your face, and you'll be amazed how easily you can change your look simply by changing your eye makeup. All About Eyes will teach you how to create a completely different you by using just a few simple techniques!

The workshop is perfect for women who are reasonably confident with their makeup or who have completed the Everyday Beauty workshop.

The workshop covers:

Step by step guided instruction in the two basic eye designs - the smoky eye and the classic eye.
Identifying your unique eye shadow colors.

Applying false eyelashes. Discovering the many styles of lashes and learning the secrets of easy application.

Eyebrow design/shaping from an eyebrow specialist.


Night Time Glamour

The Red Carpet Glamour workshop will show you how to add that extra 'wow' factor to your look. It's suited to women that are reasonably confident with their makeup or who have completed the Everyday Beauty workshop.

The workshop covers:

Getting noticed for the right reasons.

Avoiding a 'pale faced' photo.

Makeup that doesn't disappear in the night light.

Adding glamour to a day time look.

False eyelash application.

Using contouring, highlight techniques.

Correct use of shimmers.


Corporate Savvy

Everyone knows success is as much about how you look as how much you know. Give yourself the edge with this workshop aimed squarely at makeup for the corporate world.

Suited to beginners, women who want more confidence with makeup or women returning to the workplace, Corporate Savvy is the ultimate makeup workshop for the woman going places.

The workshops covers:

Looking confident, professional and well groomed.

How to achieve makeup that lasts throughout the day.

Advice on how to care for skin that dehydrates or looks dull due to an air conditioned office environment.


Makeup for 40+

Have you been using the same products and making up the same 'face' for years? Perhaps you've been thinking about updating your look. If you're nearing or over 40, why not take some time to rediscover yourself in this workshop designed especially for women like you.

The workshop covers:

Reassessing your look to fit with where you are in life.

More time for you - making the most of the beauty that comes with maturity.

Reconnect with the pure enjoyment of being confident in who you are.


Makeup for Teenagers

Just starting to use makeup and need to learn techniques and tricks? Not sure what colors are right for you? The Makeup for Teenagers workshop will get you heading in the right direction.

Suited to girls who are at junior high or high school or college, it's a perfect opportunity to get together with a couple of friends and enjoy a relaxing afternoon which is all about you!

The workshop covers:

Makeup that looks great and is good for your skin.

Focussing on your best assets and playing down the things you don't like.

Proper makeup techniques to help achieve a beautiful natural look.

Makeup for Models/Actors for Photography and Film
Makeup for photography and film is very different from your everyday makeup application.
In this workshop you will learn:
How to apply makeup to make the most of your photo sessions in the event that there is no makeup artist available on set.     
How to make the right choices when buying cosmetics to put in your working makeup kit.
Personalized list of suggested products to have in your working makeup kit and the sources to buy them.
Correct makeup application for accenting your best features and downplaying your flaws.
What makeup products work for photography and what doesn't work and why.
How to contour and highlight to give you that high fashion look.
How to apply your makeup so that it looks great on HD and the Red Camera.

Invest in yourself all workshops are just $99.00 and last 4 hours.
*Private in studio lessons are also available for 175.00 for 4 hours
Educational handouts, use of professional brushes & makeup are all included in the cost. There is NOTHING to buy at these workshops!
Makeup classes also available for aspiring Makeup Artists please contact me for more details.

Please contact me for the workshop schedule.
First class openings are now on May 21, 2011 Limited Availability
50% deposit required payable thru Pay Pal. 


Visit my website http://aboutfaces.tv  for more information and to sign up!

How to Apply Mascara

15 Mascara Tricks and Tips

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara -- The #1 Choice of Makeup Artists

One question I get a lot from people is what mascara¹ I use. I have small eyes and refuse to leave the house without mascara because the moment mascara is applied my eyes suddenly appear to be of normal size (I was blessed with long lashes, perhaps that helps). I even wore mascara in the 100 degree heat on a trip to Vietnam and my friend was blown away by the staying power of my Lancome Hypose mascara. (See the best mascaras on the market²) Here I share my 15 best mascara tricks and tips, plus how to properly apply mascara.

How to Properly Apply Mascara

Ace your mascara application with a three-step process:

1. Step 1: Wiggle the wand left to right at the base of lashes. It's the mascara placed near the roots -- not the tips -- that gives the illusion of length.
2. Step 2: Pull the wand up and through lashes, wiggling as you go. The wiggling part is key because it separates lashes.
3. Step 3: In this final step (which I always skip), close the eye and place the mascara wand on top of lashes at the base and pull through to remove any clumps.

Pick the Best Mascara for You

When picking a mascara, you should consider the formula you want (lengthening, thickening, waterproof or non-clumping). Learn more about your options in How to Pick the Right Mascara Formula³. You should also consider price. You can get a good basic drugstore mascara or spend more money on a luxurious mascara. I find the fancier mascaras go on with less clumping and last longer, but it's likely no one would be able to tell if you were wearing a drugstore brand or a department store brand. See Should you splurge on mascara, or save?⁴.
I prefer Lancome mascaras and I always use waterproof mascara in summer time or when skiing. Check out my list of the best mascaras on the market⁵ for your perfect fit.
Most drugstores and department stores have excellent return policies so if you try a mascara and hate it you can return it. Never try mascara on at a department store, there's too much risk for infection. Instead, check out the store's return policy and take a few home to try. Also, don't get suckered into a full-makeover at the cosmetics counter (see How They Trick You at the Cosmetics Counter⁶).

How to Keep Lashes From Clumping

For some, lash combs are simply too fussy. But for some makeup artists, they're a great invention and keep lashes glob-free and perfectly separated. To use a lash comb, first apply mascara at the lash base, then wiggle the lash comb through to the tips of your lashes. Not into the lash comb? Get rid of clumbs without them by removing excess mascara from the wand. Wipe wand on tissue, this eliminates blobs BEFORE you start.
Another great way to get rid of clumps is to sweep a clean, fresh mascara wand through lashes when they're wet. Either buy new ones or recycle old ones. Buy clean mascara wands online⁷ (they're called "spoolies" or at Sephora. Recycle an old mascara wand if you don't want to bother with spoolies. When you finish a mascara, clean the wand in a cap-full of eye makeup remover, then wash with soap and dry. Keep it clean by washing it whenever you wash your makeup tools.

Don't Be Afraid to Mix Mascaras

A trick makeup artists use to make lashes pop is apply one coat of lengthening mascara, followed by one coat of thickening mascara. Remove excess product with a clean spoolie wand (see above).

Try a Colored Mascara

Basic mascara rules are simple: Black works for everyone but can be harsh on light-skinned blondes. Blondes should opt for brown/black by day and reserve black for night. Burgundy or plum colors make blue eyes pop, as do blue mascaras. Purple mascara looks great on brown eyes.

Use an Eyelash Curler

Curling lashes gives eyes the appearance of being wider and brighter. Shoot warm air from your blowdryer on the mascara curler for 3-5 seconds to warm it up before curling lashes. Touch it first to make sure it's not too hot. It's a myth that you have to curl lashes before you apply mascara. You can curl lashes after mascara application, just make sure the mascara is dry first. Shu Uemura eyelash curlers⁸ are super popular.

Zig-zag the Mascara Wand

Zig-zagging the wand back and forth during application helps cut down clumps.

Apply to Top Lashes Only

Many makeup artists recommend applying mascara only to the top lashes (I abide by this rule). If you want to make eyes appear wider, apply mascara to the bottom lashes but make sure you give lashes a light touch. Not great at getting those bottom lashes? Try putting a tissue under them before application.

Use a Mascara Primer

Primers coat lashes and separate them before you apply mascara. Makeup artists swear by mascara primer. I tried it and like it, but because it's an added step, I usually use primer only on special occasion when I spend more time on my makeup. My hands-down favorite is Lancome's Cils Booster XL⁹.

What it Means to "Apply a 2nd Coat" of Mascara

I was always confused by magazine's directives to coat eyelashes with "no more than 3 coats of mascara." It seems magazines have been giving these directions since I was a pre-teen and likely before. What they mean is to apply the coats of mascara all at once before the first coat dries. Once the first coat dries, you'll get clumps if you attempt another swipe at the lashes.

Thou Shalt Not Pump Wand In & Out of Tube

This only introduces air into the tube, which will cause your mascara to dry out sooner than it should.

Bend the Wand

A top makeup artist once gave his secret to his steady hand: he always bends his wand at a right angle.

Wait to Blink & Doublecheck Once Dry

Since I have long lashes, I try to wait 5 seconds before blinking after I apply mascara or I end up with mascara dots all along my lid. I also doublecheck my lids before I step out because chances are good, I've got those dots going on and it's embarrassing to find out hours later that you've done a poor makeup job on yourself when you're a beauty editor by trade.

By Julyne Derrick, About.com Guide