Makeup Application Tips Herndon VA

Whether a novice or a veteran, applying makeup can be a tricky little minefield full of blurry red eyes and rubbed raw bare lips. Here are some helpful tips that let the natural, the bombshell, and the just plain gorgeous out.

1. Decide on your look. Think about the look you want to put forward and the occasion (if any) you are attending. Date makeup will look very different than makeup for a job interview. If you are confused about the image you would like to present, here are a few common categories: Date Makeup, Interview Makeup, Everyday Makeup, and Special Occasion Makeup (weddings, parties, etc.).
   
   
2. Pick one feature to accentuate. Do not attempt to play up more than one feature at a time, as it will cause your features to fight for attention, thereby lending a Bo Bo the Clown appearance! Smoldering eyes? Then let the inner Cleopatra out. Luscious lips? Channel Bridget Bardot!
   
   
3. Choose your colors. Once you have chosen the feature you would like to play up, go ahead and pick your colors. If you are working with eyes, take into account your eye color. Dark-eyed gals look positively electric in greens, blues and violets. Use rich browns, grays, and blues if you have baby blues. Using a color wheel as a guide to choosing pencils and shadows can really make the eye pop. If you are going with the lips, then your palette of colors can run the gamut from vibrant red to autumn browns.
   
   
4. Prep for the application. Now that you know what look and feature you want to generate, begin by washing the face. A clean base will grab color well, and makeup glides on more easily on a non-greasy surface. After patting face dry (and I do mean patting, not rubbing!), put some lip balm on and let it sink in while you brush your hair or dry your hands. Also, check to make sure that your lighting is good and that you can really see your face.
   
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Author: Jacqueline Dautaj