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Making makeup last through hot weather
With the excessive heat temperatures, the main concern is "HOW DO I KEEP MY MAKEUP ON!?"
First it is essential for you to control the oil on the skin, because oil breaks down the makeup. Even if you have dry skin, you still need proper hydration without adding anything that would increase your oil secretion. If you have severely oily skin, there are skin care products and supplements designed to help remove and keep oil off the skin for up an additional 8-12 hrs and still allow your skin to feel hydrated. Naturally, keeping control of your skin is made more easy by using a properly designed skin care plan daily over time.
Once steps have been taken to control the oil, it is imperative to set "The Look" with a finishing powder to not only blend but to allow it to help set. Without a finishing powder, "The Look" does not appear polished or blended and will not photograph well - but most importantly, a lot of finish powders are designed to help absorb the oil, so this brings us back to the first point which is: On hot days, you must take steps to control oil on your skin. By properly controling the oil and using a good finishing powder, you will ensure that your look will last throughout the day.
Brides and prom goers, I always suggest a preconsult so we can show you the products and it feels and looks after applied. Experiencing the products against your skin is always best. Plus who wants to feel like they are wearing alot...NOT ME! But if you choose the right combination of products, your skin will look and feel refreshed and the glamour will be gorgeous!
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The first consultation
The most important part of this whole process is building a relationship and trust with the Bride. We spend time getting to know each other and discussing how you envision yourself to look on your wedding day. I then will show you some of my work and you will realize that it is all about YOU!
My service is teaching based and I feel that it enhances the initial experience because I also pride myself on helping you to learn why makeup for your special day is different from your everyday makeup application.
We will select trial colors for you and also give you skin care appropriate for your complexion type: dry, normal, combination, or oily. It is not uncommon for me to meet the bride several times if need be before her special day!
I will answer any questions you may have and also take before and after digital pictures. As we preview the photos together, I can then show you how the camera likes what we did on your face and you will see for yourself the importance of applying makeup so that the light can reflect your face and you will see for yourself the importance of applying makeup so that the light can reflect off your face to make you look your absolute best. These are the true tricks of a professional makeup artist.
Skin care counts! Here's why...
Makeup does not apply over unprepaired, unhydrated skin. Just like an artist has to properly prepare the canvas BEFORE the painter can begin to paint beautiful works of art...same applies with cosmetics. It is exactly the same! Even if you have healthy beautiful skin, it is essential to start with a good skin care regimen to prepare your canvas for the amazing work that we create together.
Whether you have severe dry skin, or blemish prone and oily, I want to help you have more radiant complexion with a healthy glow. This is within everyone's reach. We all have issues we deal with and I help heal the skin, make it smoother and younger looking. Plus if you have issues like rosacea (redness on the cheeks and nose), uneven skin tone (appear blotchy), scars, mask of pregnancy, birthmarks, whatever the problem is, together we will get you ready for a beautiful wedding day, prom date or other special occation.
Makeup is the medium of an artist, and your face is the delicate canvas on which I paint my masterpiece. Proper skin care is essential for the makeup to sit correctly. I look forward to demonstrating this with you soon. Call me so we can get together!