Make-up: The Complete Guide to Professional Make-up (New Holland Professional) - Hardcover

Watson, Rosie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845377206 ISBN 13: 9781845377205

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

Written by an author who teaches a college course on makeup, this authoritative, fully-illustrated handbook is written for working professionals, students of the art, and anyone considering a career in the field. After introducing the makeup artist’s equipment, it goes on to explain how to apply the perfect base, with essential information on cleansing, toning, and moisturizing for different skin types. Illustrations show how to use eye liner, mascara, lip color and gloss, highlights, and blush to enhance eyes, lips, and cheeks. Step-by-step photographs illustrate the proper techniques for shaping, bleaching, and tinting eyebrows and lashes. Also covered are facial waxing, tips on sun protection and self-tan make-up?as well as essential information on how to work safely with common skin problems.

About this title

Synopsis

Aimed at those who are thinking of doing a course on the subject or starting up their own business, this book offers expert advice on all aspects of being a make-up artist. An introduction to the equipment needed kicks off the book followed by a section on the perfect base, which includes information on skin cleansing, toning, and moisturising for different skin types. Eyebrow shaping, brow bleaching and tinting, lash tinting and perming, along with facial waxing, tips on sun care and self-tan make-up all offer invaluable advice on how to achieve a professional, groomed look. Contra-indications to make-up, hyper-pigmentation problems, skin disorders and common skin complaints are also dealt with. Dealing with nervous clients isn't always easy. A chapter called The Venue offers expert advice on how to make your client feel relaxed and what facilities the venue should offer. Eyes, lips and cheeks are all covered in detail and a chapter on male make-up rounds off the book. Whether you're looking to improve your own style or wishing to make a profession out of offering make-up advice, this book provides all the advice, skills and answers.

About the Author

Rosie Watson has been in the beauty industry for 11 years. She is currently head of the beauty department at a leading London college. She has made her own branded skincare products has opened spas in the most fashionable areas of London. She also lives in London.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845377206
• ISBN 13: 9781845377205
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160