tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39931531883115433792024-03-13T08:24:16.949-07:00The Makeup Artistry GroupA blog site to empower, educate, and ignite passion for industry makeup artist & hair stylist. This Los Angeles based site will post current information and career building post directly from Professional Industry Leaders, and lead by Adrian Villa the makeup artistAdrian Villa the makeup artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738259013982851591noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993153188311543379.post-38535230834533228412013-08-06T23:37:00.000-07:002013-08-07T01:27:46.261-07:00<h2>
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<b>My Eye Favorite Eye Liners, Tools, & Looks!</b><br />
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I was recently asked what my favorite Liquid Eye liner was.<br />
While I, as a male don't use eye liner on myself; (I could rock a Guy-Liner, NO?) I do frequently use a few of my favorite liquid liners on models, clients, and makeup guinea pigs. (oink!)<br />
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OK, let me get some of my favorite products out the way so I can also show you some examples and tools to apply the nerve wrecking liquid black eye liner. Here's a tip, stay cool and no coffee or Red-Bull before applying any liquid eye liner, or you'll end up with a self inflicted raccoon eye!<br />
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<i>MY FAVORITE SPLURGE</i><br />
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1:<b> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/yves-saint-laurent?origin=productBrandLink" style="border: 0px; color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Yves Saint Laurent</a>- "Eyeliner Baby Doll </b><br />
<i>Retail: $34US <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/Eyeliner-Baby-Doll/170YSL,default,pd.html?dwvar_170YSL_color=00%20Black&start=1&cgid=makeup-eyeliner">Buy Here </a></i><br />
<b>Why I love it?</b> <span style="color: #393939; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">This black eyeliner has a firm yet flexible precision brush that draws a bold, even and long-lasting line. Dries fast into a "very" black line but a firm and steady hand is needed. (and a bit of courage) </span><br />
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<b>Backstage Tip:</b> Start with a taupe eye shadow and an angle brush to draw your "pre-map" of the desired shape, thickness, and length. All you have to do now is just follow the TAUPE line and flick away with confidence!<br />
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<b>The Foolproof (and KLUTZ-Proof) Way to Apply Liquid Liner!</b><br />
A: Try to "land" your eye liner brush mascara ready lashes, use the root of the lash as a landing point to guide your stroke with confidence!<br />
B: Look at the mirror front on, chin up as to expose the eye lid for the best access of your entire eye lid. Don't try to pull your eye lid outwards as this causes a false sense length when applying any eye liner.<br />
Try a soft and gentle flick towards the outer temples of the forehead.<br />
C: Remember, you can always start with a small and thin line, once you get a good line going take a second go with the eye liner brush and build your thickness and length! -DO IT!<br />
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2. <span style="color: blue;"><b>L'OREAL</b>:</span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #45545f; font-family: Myriad, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, clean, sans-serif;">Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner in </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #45555f; font-family: Myriad, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, clean, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px;">Carbon Black</span><br />
<b>Retail:</b> $8.99US <a href="http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/Products/Makeup/Eyes/Eyeliner-Brow/Lineur-Intense-Felt-Tip-Liquid-Eyeliner.aspx?shade=Carbon-Black">Buy Here</a><br />
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<b>Shades:</b> Carbon Black (my favorite) Black Mica, and Earthen Rock Brown. </div>
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<b>Why I love it</b>: I actually have several of these in my makeup kit, I hoard them of fear I will run out of eye liner on on job!<br />
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE: Watercolor Art Brushes to apply your eye liner! (HELLO)<br />
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When I use liquid eye liner and I'm not feeling the brush it comes with, I pack my brush kit with cheap synthetic watercolor painting brushes. These are perfect for dipping perfect amounts of liquid eye liner and designing any shape of eye liner with ease and precision.<br />
The synthetic watercolor brush cost anywhere from .99c to $2.00 a pack.<br />
So its with joy, frugality and efficiency to find confidence in my architectural approach to lining any eye!<br />
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Here are a few of my favorite (at the moment) looks with Liquid Eye Liner<br />
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<br />Adrian Villa the makeup artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738259013982851591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993153188311543379.post-8454679855527649652013-05-07T19:43:00.000-07:002013-05-07T19:43:02.814-07:00<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Product Review: Baby Quasar MD Plus</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">By: Adrian Villa, Los Angeles based Makeup Artist & Esthetician. <a href="http://www.adrianvilla.com/">www.adrianvilla.com </a></span></span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What is Baby Quasar MD Plus?</b> Its an at-home hand held device that uses C-Factor technology, infra-red light that treats wrinkles around the eye area. BabyQuasar<span id="goog_1677081070"></span><span id="goog_1677081071"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a></span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #111111; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Baby Quasar MD</em> has been in the market for a period of time at retailers like <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Baby-Quasar-Quasar-MD-Plus-Treat-Wrinkles-with-the-Most-Powerful-Quasar-baby-quasar-/prod154560283___/?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dbaby%252Bquasar%252B%2526_requestid%253D195875&eItemId=prod154560283&cmCat=search">Neiman Marcus </a>, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/baby-quasar-md-plus-light-therapy-device/3418741?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=2375500&fashionColor=&resultback=136&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_0_D">Nordstrom</a>, & online. I was confused at first at why there would be </span><span style="color: #111111; line-height: 20px;">another name of Baby Quasar with a higher price tag? How do I choose between Baby Quasar MD vs. Baby Quasar, and is Baby Quasar MD as effective as it claims to be? My answer is, you can expect everything Baby Quasar does from Baby Quasar MD, and in a faster and time-saving way, with more </span><span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #111111;">visible results. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I started to use the Baby Quasar MD Plus around my eye area for 3 1/2 months. I used the machine with the </span></span><span style="color: #111111; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.babyquasar.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_images.tpl&product_id=19&category_id=7&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2">Hylauronic Serum </a> that came along with the kit. I read the instructions and followed them as it stated, which was easy to do. I found the larger head on the machine larger than the previous model, which was better </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #111111; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">because it targets a larger area in one easy use. I really liked the way the serum felt & smelled and did not leave my skin feeling heavy or sticky after I applied it, the serum </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #111111; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">immediately was absorbed into my skin. </span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #111111; line-height: 20px;">According to official statement, Baby Quasar MD Plus is <u>3x more effective</u> but you only need to <u>pay 2x more money than the older version. ($795)</u> But, y</span><span style="color: #111111; line-height: 20px;">ou <u>only need 1-2 times</u> light therapy per week using your Baby Quasar MD, c<u>ompared with 3-4 time on a Baby Quasar</u>. </span></span></i></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Treats wrinkles around the eyes which are the 1st signs of aging for both women & men</li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">For all skin types, skin tones, and ages</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Time saving and effective, NO trips to the SPA or Dermatologist office. </span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">You can travel with it as it comes with a convenient & protective case</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">50% stronger than any previous models</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Class II medical device </span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">More even skin tone, better skin texture and softening of lines</li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Smoother, tighter and more supple skin</li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><u>Very expensive </u>-but can save you money on painful chemical peels or surgery! </li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">It’s more expensive than Baby Quasar, but it’s indeed more effective! I highly recommend this product. </span></li>
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<br />Adrian Villa the makeup artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738259013982851591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993153188311543379.post-73841776049142209562013-03-20T17:18:00.001-07:002013-03-20T17:18:37.830-07:00Adrian Villa at SmashBox StudiosAdrian Villa creates magical makeup for a global advertising campaign for makeup and fragrance beauty brand. Hair by Emmy Award winning Hair Stylist Curt Darling for www.CurtDarling.com<br />
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www.adrianvilla.comAdrian Villa the makeup artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738259013982851591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993153188311543379.post-7868746593781848072013-03-19T00:42:00.003-07:002013-03-19T00:45:32.289-07:00MAKEUP ARTIST & HAIR INSPIRATIONALWords that I live by- Listen, Grow, and Apply on a daily basis!<br />
Hope you guys like my new video!<br />
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<br />Adrian Villa the makeup artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738259013982851591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993153188311543379.post-50071873576425607752013-03-13T15:31:00.001-07:002013-03-13T15:33:54.159-07:00Adrian Villa at Milk StudiosBehind the scene at MILK STUDIOS LOS ANGELES<br />
Global Beauty Advertising Campaign<br />
With Emmy Award Wining Hair Stylist Curt Darling for Curt Darling Salon in DTLA. for more info on Curt and his Organic & Vegan Hair Care visit www.CurtDarling.com<br />
Makeup by Adrian Villa @ www.AdrianVilla.com<br />
Makeup Assistant by Brooke Michelle<br />
Photography by Brian Hodges<br />
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When it comes to men and makeup- there is always an etiquette approach when working with men.<br />
Tip: When you introduce yourself, Say, Hi, My name is ___________________, and Ill be grooming you today. vs Saying, Hi' My name is __________ and I'm your "makeup" artist- .<br />
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Men are more likely to feel more open to the word "grooming" rather to "makeup artist" where that word could be "offensive" or "make them feel not like they don't need MAKEUP".<br />
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Be yourself as a makeup artist and just make sure you keep professional (No flirting)<br />
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I remember one of my colleagues doing Eminem's grooming and he really didn't talk that much to her, but kept his conversations with her very professional and very short. Some actors wont even talk to you, just stand back, do your job, and be polite.<br />
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MEN'S GROOMING KIT- Keep a separate kit for Men Only<br />
1. Tinted Moisturizer<br />
2. Loose Translucent Powder<br />
3. Powder Puff<br />
4. Clear Brow & Lash Gel<br />
5. Brown Mascara: Could be mixed with clear to sheer it out and make lashes look more natural<br />
6. Shaving Cream<br />
5. Disposable Shavers<br />
6. Hair Comb<br />
7. Hair Styling Products (Hair Spray, Gel, Palm aid, Vaseline, etc.<br />
8. Natural Matte Eye Shadows in brown, taupe, black, grey, rust, white, and beige.<br />
9. A Matte Bronzer<br />
10. Lip Balm<br />
11. Concealer<br />
12. Mints (for you and your client)<br />
13, A tooth brush & tooth paste- Just in case. Or to use to comb makeup & powder off the hair line!<br />
14.Scissors<br />
15. Cape<br />
16. A Black Matte Eye Shadow- Sometimes you will need to color in hair lines or bald spots for TV<br />
17.A GREY MATTE EYE SHADOW will fill in a mustache or a beard, or create a 5 O'clock Shadow<br />
18. Floss<br />
19. Glycerin to make skin dewy, or mix with water to create a sweat look (mix 50/50 with water in a bottle)<br />
20. Pore Minimizer and Mattifier - clear if possible<br />
21. Toner to control oil- Cotton Rounds<br />
22. Q-Tips- for obvious reasons and to clean up<br />
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Astringent 2.0oz $8.00 Buy: <a href="http://www.anthony.com/store/product/astringent-2oz/">http://www.anthony.com/store/product/astringent-2oz/</a><br />
Whats not to love when using this product helps in finishing cleaning the skin, toning and balancing the ph of the skin. It tightens pores, soothes the skin, and controls oils. It contains Witch Hazel so its natural, and infused with Aloe Vera to sooth, calm, and hydrate the skin organically. Apply with cotton rounds especially on the T-zone and Forehead.<br />
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The Portable Manicure Kit Buy: <a href="http://www.anthony.com/store/product/the-tool-kit/">http://www.anthony.com/store/product/the-tool-kit/</a><br />
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<li>Come out powder out of facial hair. When done with the makeup and powder application, take a tooth brush, brow gel, or brow comb through the eye brow and hair line. This will remove any residue away from the hair. </li>
<li>You should mix 50/50 of your foundation with a moisturizer to make a sheer coverage. Set with a clear powder with a powder puff and not a brush. A puff will lock powder in and buff the surface better. </li>
<li>When contouring Men's faces- keep more geometric shapes rather than round contours. Men's faces are more square, or oblong in shape. i.e a more masculine jaw line is square versus a feminine oval.</li>
<li>Working with concealers can be tricky- LESS IN BEST! </li>
<li>AVOID using too much foundation and powder- Always go the more natural sheer look. </li>
<li>Avoid using harsh black eye liners & mascara- It tends to look too false. </li>
<li>Is you have a light skin tone model and his lips are rosy or red- mix a small amount of clear lip balm with a concealer to give a sheer coverage and remove any fleshy toned color. </li>
<li>Avoid FULL COVERAGE FOUNDATIONS- If your model or client has acne or scars- the last thing you want to do is attract more attention to the problem. Just try to even out the color and keep an eye out for any texture! </li>
<li>Study the mans face shape vs a women's face shape- Distinguish shapes, contours, and lines of the face. </li>
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<b><i>WHO IS DR. MURAD?</i></b></div>
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Dr. Howard Murad took the time out to speak to me and show me some of his newest products. I loved that he took the time to personally show me how his products was made, how it felt, and why he took his time in developing each one of his products. Below are a couple of points on why I stand 100% behind Dr. Murad and why you should too! </div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #767676; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><b>Board-Certified Dermatologist</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #767676; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><b>Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine (Dermatology), UCLA</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #767676; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><b>Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)</b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #767676; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><b>Holder of 18 dermatology-related patents</b></span></li>
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<b>Skin Perfecting PRIMER- Acne & Shine Control $35.00 US</b></div>
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I 100% stand behind this amazing product, Its a must have in my Skin Care Kit both as a PRO-Makeup Artist but in my Skin Care Regime at Home & on the GO! I tired this product out on my 33 year old, oily, acne prone, uneven skin with large pores and just saw immediate instant results. The mild and sheer tint allowed me to smoothly and evenly apply the product on where I needed it the most. My </div>
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<li>Comes in a SLEEK black container that fits comfortably in my vanity and in my Kit. I love the pump which allows you for small amounts and avoids waisting the products! SMART DESIGN! </li>
<li>Contains .5% Salicylic Acid which fights acne and controls future break outs </li>
<li>Smooths to a NICE MATTE & VELVET FINISH </li>
<li>Reduces OIL and minimizes pores</li>
<li>Comes in a universal tone which evens out the skin.</li>
<li>1.0 Fluid Ounce "A little goes A LONG WAY" Less is more!</li>
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SECOND REVIEW is Dr. Murad's <b>Acne Treatment Concealer Stick </b> (DARK SHOWN BELOW) </div>
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I have to say That I AM SO GLAD Dr. Murad has decided to add Acne fighting ingredients to concealer products. I mean if I had a $1.00 for each person that tells me that THEIR CONCEALER BREAKS THEM OUT I COULD BE RICH BY NOW! This emollient concealer is a must have in my book, not only does it conceal imperfections but also stops & controls acne! It come in 3 shades, Light, Medium, and Dark. </div>
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As part of my makeup application, As a makeup artist I am to ensure that skin looks best before applying makeup. The better your skin looks & feels, the less makeup you truly need.<br />
This intensely hydrating clear products soothes, protects, and exfoliates dry, dehydrated chapped skin to perfection. So your lips, nail cuticles, dry skin, and other dry rough spots can be taken care of without a prescription!<br />
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2. Comes with a ANTI-MICROBIAL self cleaning tip to stop germs dead in their track!<br />
3. The Tip of the pen is a gentle but sturdy cuticle pusher to let your nail bed become healthy!<br />
4. This product was designed initially for rashes and to hydrate irritation, dryness, and chapped skin.<br />
5. Gently soothes, cools, and heals skin while it gently and effectively exfoliates. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With that said- You really have to know your STUFF! Inside and out, backwards and upside down! Learn as much as you can and always ask if you don't know.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below are a few questions you should get familiar with, because your clients will want to ask you the same thing!</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: </span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. What does "HYPO-ALLERGENIC" mean?</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hypo-allergenic means that the product is less likely to produce an allergic reaction. You need to know that now these days most cosmetics have a LOW probability of causing an allergic reaction.</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. What does SPF mean?</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SPF is an acronym for Sun Protection Factor which is a numerical ranking that refers to the amount of time it takes for the skin to become reactive to a sunburn. So if a product has 15 SPF means that the preparation when applied to the skin, may allow the user to be protected up to 15 times normal amount of time it would take them to burn with out no protection. In other words </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><b style="color: #1f4dcc; font-weight: 800;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The SPF number tells you how long you can stay in the sun before getting burned.</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you normally start to burn after 15 minutes of sun exposure, an SPF 15 product will let you stay in the sun for approximately 15 times longer (or 3 1/2 hours) without burning.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Anthelios SX, Helioplex (Is the Neutrogena blend of Avobenzone and Oxybenzone), Outside the United States, Mexoryl SX and Tinosorb are also used.</span></div><div><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </strong></div><div><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15 + 15 does not equal 30</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> – Layering SPF products does not increase the total number or the effectiveness.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. What is the difference between a SUNSCREEN AND A SUNBLOCK?</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A sunscreen is an active ingredient that absorbs 85% of the UVB wavelengths (290 -320 nm) example: Octyl Methoxycinnamate.</span><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A sunblock</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is an opaque sunscreen ingredient that reflects or refracts ALL wavelengths of light in the UV and visible range. for example: Titanium Dioxide</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. What does OIL FREE mean?</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oil Free means free from oil, mainly free from lanolin oil. However, most foundations and concealers and other liquids/creams contain natural oils such as jajoba or orange oil as a emollient</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">to prevent water loss.</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. What does NON-</span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">COMEDOGENIC</span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> mean?</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Means that that particular product will not clod pores.</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Why do some products use ALCOHOL in them?</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alcohol can be beneficial on a skin care product. Ethyl Alcohol is commonly used as a toning and cleansing agent in some products. It effectively tones and cleanses oily to normal skin, then evaporates leaving no residue behind. Alcohol can also be used as a solubilizer in some products.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) defines an active ingredient as a category 1 ingredient which is utilized all over the counter (OTC) drugs and is safe and effective at the amount specified for use.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you turn the product on its back side, you see a list of ingredients. The 2-4 FIRST ingredients are the most commonly used ingredients of that particular product.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">9. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Are cosmetic products with alpha hydroxy acids safe?</span></span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) come from fruit and milk sugars. They are found in many creams and lotions. Many people buy products with AHAs, because they claim to reduce wrinkles, spots, sun-damaged skin, and other signs of aging. Some studies suggest they may work.</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">But are these products safe? FDA has received reports of reactions in people using AHA products. Their complaints include:</span></div><ul style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px;"><li style="font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">severe redness</span></li>
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<li style="font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">rash</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">itching</span></li>
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What are “cosmeceuticals?”</span></span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Some products can be both cosmetics and drugs. This may happen when a product has two uses. For example, a shampoo is a cosmetic because it's used to clean the hair. But, an anti-dandruff treatment is a drug because it's used to treat dandruff. So an antidandruff shampoo is both a cosmetic and a drug. Other examples are:</span></div><ul style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; color: navy;"><li style="font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">toothpastes that contain fluoride</span></span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">deodorants that are also antiperspirants</span></span></li>
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<h2 style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font: italic normal bold 120%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 30px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">11. How long do cosmetics last?</span></h2><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You may not be able to use eye make-up, such as mascara, eyeliner, and eye shadow for as long as other products. This is because of the risk of eye infection. Some experts recommend replacing mascara three months after purchase. If mascara becomes dry, throw it away. Don't add water or, even worse, saliva to moisten it. That will bring bacteria into the product.</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You may also need to watch certain "all natural" products that contain substances taken from plants. These products may be more at risk for bacteria. Since these products contain no preservatives or have non-traditional ones, your risk of infection may be greater.</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">If you don't store these products as directed, they may expire before the expiration date. For example, cosmetics stored in high heat may go bad faster than the expiration date. On the other hand, products stored the way they should be can be safely used until they expire.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What's in cosmetics?</span></span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Fragrances and preservatives are the main ingredients in cosmetics. Fragrances are the most common cause of skin problems. More than 5,000 different kinds are used in products. Products marked “fragrance-free” or “without perfume” means that no fragrances have been added to make the product smell good.</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Preservatives in cosmetics are the second most common cause of skin problems. They prevent bacteria and fungus from growing in the product and protect products from damage caused by air or light. But preservatives can also cause the skin to become irritated and infected. Some examples of preservatives are:</span></div><ul style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px;"><li style="font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">paraben</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">imidazolidinyl urea</span></li>
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<li style="font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">DMDM hydantoin</span></li>
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<li style="font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">formaldehyde</span></li>
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<li style="font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">zirconium complexes in aerosol sprays</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">chloroform</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">methylene chloride</span></li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">chlorofluorocarbon propellants</span></li>
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</b>Adrian Villa the makeup artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738259013982851591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993153188311543379.post-65798713662375392342011-06-10T15:18:00.000-07:002011-06-10T15:18:23.550-07:00Professional Industry ETIQUETTEWorking in this industry for over 15 years, I HAVE REALLY SEEN IT ALL... The good, the bad, and the ugly!<br />
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Most artistry professionals working in the industry who 'have made it" know one secret. ITS letting go of their EGO and not taking anything too personal. After all, we are, at the end of the day just a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">GLORIFIED </span> SERVICE PROVIDER AFTER ALL. We are hired to service the client, not your ego.<br />
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Below I have outlined a few examples of <b>Positive & Negative Behaviors</b> that you need to take into account, YOU and only YOU are responsible for the energy that you bring into YOUR work environment, so take full responsibility for the energy you put out, and also take in internally.<br />
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<b>POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR</b><br />
The following behaviours are to be used at all times when representing yourself<br />
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-<b>Active listening:</b> Show respect by listening. Make your client feel valued and understood.<br />
-<b>Being Adaptable:</b> Adapt your style and personality to make your client feel comfortable.<br />
-<b>Being Assertive</b>: Be willing to take initiative and assist the client on anything, even if its not your specialty.<br />
-<b>Using Positive Body Language</b>: Show a positive attitude with an open and welcoming body language.<br />
-<b>Being Cheerful:</b> Even if your not, FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT! Smile, be friendly and inviting. Give the service you would want to receive. Think 5 star!<br />
-<b>Acting Confidant:</b> Be confidant and self assured even in ever eye movement you make. Maintain a friendly eye contact.<br />
-<b>Being Consistent:</b> Every client should be treated the same. Act as is he/she is your first client and is spending 1 million dollars on your services. (ACT)<br />
-<b>Using Diplomacy</b>: Be tactful and diplomatic. If you choose your words carefully, you will always say and do the right thing. Think before you speak, you don't have to be in a rush to give the correct answer.<br />
-<b>Being Emotionally Stable:</b> Practice self-control. Learn to suppress unpleasant emotions.<br />
-<b>Being Honest:</b> Be honest and sincere. People will always smell a fake!<br />
-<b>Being Professional:</b> Create a positive image. Look, act and speak professional.<br />
-<b>Being Objective:</b> When you are problem solving be unbiased and non-judgmental to your clients and coworkers.<br />
-<b>Being Optimistic:</b> Be hopeful. EXPECT the best in all situations<br />
-<b>Being Polite:</b> Be thoughtful and courteous. Treat others as you would like to be treated. YOU MOTHER WAS RIGHT SEE! -Always say PLEASE & THANK YOU!<br />
-<b>Having A Positive Attitude</b>: A positive attitude lets your client know that you are approachable and pleased to assist them.<br />
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<b>NEGATIVE BEHAVIOURS</b><br />
The following behaviours are to be AVOIDED at all times.<br />
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-<b>Arguing:</b> Never start an argument with others.<br />
-<b>Being Dishonest:</b> Don't lie about anything, Don't make false claims or promises.<br />
-<b>Gossiping</b>: Its just disgusting and very unprofessional conduct. Looked down upon in this industry.<br />
-<b>Being Greedy</b>: Never service the client with just money in mind.<br />
-<b>Using Inappropriate Language:</b> Don't use profanity or slang. Any conversation should be appropriate and friendly.<br />
-<b>Being Apathetic:</b> Don't be indifferent. The client may thing that you are not interested. This could result in frustration and animosity.<br />
-<b>Being Intimidating:</b> Never ACT SUPERIOR to the client.<br />
-<b>Talking About Personal Problems</b>: Don't bring them to work. It may be disruptive and bad for client and co-worker relations.<br />
-<b>Being Sarcastic:</b> Don't ridicule or use sarcastic remarks about other products, other professionals, services, other clients, or anything or anyone.<br />
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<b>Customers Who Challenge: </b>Usually a client's concerns have nothing to do with you or your service. Stay clam and don't mirror their distress. The key is to understand why he/she has become upset. This will enable you to deal with his/her concerns accordingly.<br />
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<b>Why Do Clients Become Upset-</b> They felt like they were not listened to, they were ignored, someone was rude to them, someone was insensitive to them, they expect more, they did not receive enough attention.<br />
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<b>Managing A Challenging Client</b>: 1) Stay Calm- don't take anything personal. 2) Control your emotions. 3) Listen to the real want and need of your client. Investigate that! 4) Show them that you understand. 5) Show them genuine act of wanting to help them and wanting to help then resolve the problem.<br />
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<b>Listen- </b>Let the client vent (voice) her/his frustration, feelings, mood, and all sorts of emotions. Don't interrupt her/his venting, just keep still, clam, and collected and be respectful. Then, politely repeat and verify what the client has said. "Ok, so you would like such and such, great, I will be happy to that for you". SMILE and GET TO WORK with a positive attitude. -You have the power to turn an ugly situation into a beautiful experience.<br />
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<b>PROBLEM/ SOLUTION = THE ONLY WAY TO THINK! </b><br />
When there is a problem, immediately think of possible solutions. Offer the client several alternatives and ask him/her to choose one. Let them be part of the decision making.<br />
Offer an explanation, NOT AN EXCUSE.<br />
Try to anticipate any problems or misunderstandings before they arise. BE CLEAR so that the communication is effective, and the problem is resolved.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">REMEMBER TO SEE IT, HEAR IT, AND FEEL IT LIKE THE CLIENT</span></b><br />
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TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE 101<br />
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1. When making calls, always be prepared to ask for what you want. GET TO THE POINT! I suggest that you have a calendar, pen, and paper ready in order to have a productive and successful phone conversation.<br />
2. Remember to smile- It really is an important emotion which can be sent through the phone. Its an instant force of energy which can positively change the tone of the conversation and the outcome!<br />
3. Watch your tone of voice- reflect a positive attitude!<br />
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5. Speak SLOWLY so that the caller can understand you.<br />
6. Be polite, courteous words such as please, "excuse me", "pardon me", and "thank you"<br />
7. Be consistent- If your client or a decision maker asks you to call back on a certain day & time, respectfully call on that exact date & time, remind them that they had asked you to call them on that particular date & time. Don't forget to call back<br />
8.Always hang up last, let your caller hang up first!<br />
9. You will loose the caller's respect if you do not follow through with your commitment.<br />
10. Never let the caller wait on HOLD for more than 30 seconds.<br />
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These, ladies & gentlemen are some golden rules of success and proper etiquette in our industry. The above points have been taught to be while working for MAC COSMETICS, and some I learned ALL BY MYSELF. Mostly out of experiencing these things myself. Most importantly is to pay attention and follow these rules in your every day to day business (especially if you are a free-lance makeup artist).<br />
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What you do and say can impact any outcome, so take control of your own destiny and your own path in life with the right decisions towards your path of success!<br />
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Al always, I only wish you true happiness, success, and lots of love!<br />
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xoxo,<br />
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Adrian<br />
adrianvilla.comAdrian Villa the makeup artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738259013982851591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993153188311543379.post-60382834427250620042011-03-22T18:43:00.000-07:002011-03-22T18:43:39.085-07:00Isle DO! The Ins & Outs of the Bridal Industry<span id="goog_1107413835"></span><span id="goog_1107413836"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5tXLiegyHOY/TYkuFuqa8jI/AAAAAAAAACA/5Iq6ELqzO0w/s1600/IMG_0517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5tXLiegyHOY/TYkuFuqa8jI/AAAAAAAAACA/5Iq6ELqzO0w/s320/IMG_0517.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0225a3;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Bridal Industry has always been to me an avenue that brings me constant business. Most of my clients now come to me from a referral and word of mouth. That doesn't stop me from marketing myself to clients in that particular industry, my approach to brides is way different than any other part of the industry. My ultimate goal is to be the ultimate service provider, and make her feel and look beautiful (in her own way). As an artist, we should feel amazing taking part in a woman's most important day on her life. </span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">5 Tips to a successful bridal business </span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><ol style="list-style-type: decimal;"><li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Market yourself towards the bridal industry: Close attention to your business cards, website, service menu, and your email signature is very important. Have images that relate to this special business. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Knowing everything & everyone in this business only makes you more marketable. Making connections and making yourself to wedding coordinators, wedding stylist, hair dressers, and many more industry related people can bring you more business. Let people know who you are and what you do! </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Your Bridal Portfolio- If communication is your weakness, then the best thing for you to carry along with you other than your makeup kit is a book of references. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bridal Contract: It is important for you to follow strict professional business practices so that your clients take you serious and know what they are signing up to. As a independent contractor you will need to have your own Bridal Contract. I will have a link of an example for you to review. This is also great because it sets high expectations and clear communication. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Let your clients know how much they mean to you and your business. One of the best things to do is to write hand written thank you cards, not emails to your clients. This takes your image to a whole new level.</span></span></span></li>
</ol><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Makeup Services Menu and Examples </span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Makeup Artist Service Rates</span></span></b></span></div><ul><li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bridal Trial (Studio Only) - $75.00 </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Traditional Bridal Makeup - $175.00 (On location) </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Air Brush Bridal Trial (Studio Only) - $90.00</span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Air Brush Makeup Application - $275.00 </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Brides Maids $125.00 </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Men’s Grooming $100.00 </span></span></span></li>
</ul><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The above service menu is per hour. Additional attention and more time is listed below. Please choose from Day rate or Half day rate. </span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Day Rates (On Location)</span></span></b></span></div><ul><li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">* Day Rate</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> - $700.00 </span></span></span></li>
</ul><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Many Brides may request Shelly to customize 2 looks, 1 for the ceremony and another for the evening. The artist will stay for up to 7 hours touching up the bride to assure assure picture perfect makeup! Additionally, the Bride keeps the following products for her honey moon touch ups! Powder Foundation, Lipstick, and Lipgloss. ( A $90.00 value) </span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><ul><li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> *</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Half Day Rate</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> - $350.00 <br />
The artist will stay for up to 4 hours to maintain consistency throughout the wedding. Assuring that makeup for photographs and ceremonies are kept beautiful and perfected. </span></span></span></li>
</ul><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">dditional Makeup Services </span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><ul><li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Customized Lashes </span></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">- $20.00 (Individual or Strip) - This is a undetectable lash application that is artistically cut to fir your eyes. Using hand made natural hair and water proof to last all night. <br />
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<li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tattoo Coverage</span></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> - Starting at $15.00 up to $30.00 each and depending on the tattoo's size and color. Coverage is waterproof and non-transfer resistant. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Body Tanning (Air Brush) -</span></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> $175.00 *Does not streak, smell, and dries with in 7 minutes. Color will show in 1 day. This application is only available 3 Days prior to wedding day. NO EXCEPTIONS. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Groom's grooming</span></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> - $100.00. This is a no makeup look that ensures picture perfect skin, and facial hair grooming. 30 minutes is required for the groom. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Body Washing- $50.00 - A light weight makeup application to the décolletage, arms, and back (where exposed) to cover redness, pimples, and discoloration. </span></span></span></li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">DON’T go for FACIALS days before the wedding! </span></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Although facials are great, you can really bring out acne congestion from with in the skin and wake up with pimples on the day of the wedding. Try to work with your Aesthetician weeks before your wedding. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Don’t try a new skin care regime, you don’t know if you might have an allergic reaction on the products and experimenting is not ideal! </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Don’t try a new hair cut or hair color. ITS A CHEMICAL disaster waiting to happen! Consult your hair stylist weeks before the wedding, </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">DO eat plenty of healthy foods that can benefit the skin! Like Salmon, grains, and fruit! </span></span></span></li>
</ol><ol style="list-style-type: decimal;"><li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Drink plenty of water to push stress and toxins away from your skin, This will also plum up your skin and give it a healthy appearance. </span></span></span></li>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What colors and textures DON’T you like? </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What colors do you want to use on your eyes, lips, and cheeks?</span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Are you being photographed in color, black & white?</span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Are you being filmed in HD?</span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What is your theme of the wedding?</span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What time of the day is the wedding?</span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What is the color and story for the brides maids?</span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Will you be changing your dress after the ceremony?</span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Are you allergic to any type of makeup? Any particular ingredient?</span></span></span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Do you wear false lashes? - Are you allergic to LATEX? </span></span></span></li>
</ol><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">References that are valuable to you!</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Books: The Business of Bridal Beauty, Maurer</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Makeup: The Art of Beauty: Mason</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wedding Ceremonies: Ethnic Symbols, Costume & Rituals (Baldizzioni.) I Do: 100 Years of Wedding Fashion (Cox)</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Magazines: Inside Weddings, Continental Bride, Sposabella</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Websites: theknot.com, weddingchannel.com, nymetro.com, theperfectface.com, adrianvilla.com, </span></span><span style="font: 12.0px Times; letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #0225a3; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.adrianvilla.blogspot.com/">http://www.adrianvilla.blogspot.com</a></span></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font: 12.0px Times; letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #0225a3; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">My mission is to simply educate those who want to learn on how to get their feet into this industry, no matter if your not in Hollywood. You can apply all my ideas, tips, and examples to your real life to start or to continue your road to success! </span><br />
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The Film and TV makeup industry is a totally different vibe than runway, bridal, or photo shoot experiences.<br />
Filming on set can be a long day with lots of waiting and checking consistency of makeup and lots of craft services (my favorite). I always joke that you can earn a secondary degree online while you wait for filming.<br />
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Most artist beginning their career in this industry getting unpaid jobs doing makeup/hair for student films, which is a great way to jump start your career! Most film students move on to paid jobs so making strong connections is very important, they tend to take people with them to the top whom helped them when they where just beginning. - Classic story! It always happens! Trust me!<br />
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<b>What you need to know and be aware of about this industry:</b><br />
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<ul><li>The Makeup Union </li>
<li>Working on set</li>
<li>Who to know and why</li>
<li>What to do when arriving on set </li>
<li>Understanding paperwork - Getting paid </li>
<li>How TV makeup differs from print makeup</li>
<li>On Set etiquette </li>
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<b>Getting the job:</b><br />
<ol><li>You will need to call or go to your local Film School or Academy and get the name of students currently doing student films projects.</li>
<li>Make sure you ask open ended questions in order to fulfill the requirements of the job. i.e makeup looks, how many actors, female or male ratio, what type of theme or style the makeup will be done, who will be the hair dresser, will there different locations to shoot at? etc. </li>
<li>Your Makeup kit will need to be cleaned and organized in order to produce great clean work. </li>
<li>Your tools of the trade must be fully stocked. i.e. q-tips, cotton rounds etc.</li>
<li>Attention you details when it comes to scheduling is imperative. Start by adding reminders on your schedule. </li>
<li>Make sure you update your phone and email message to represent a professional etiquette. </li>
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</div><div><b>On Set, You Observe and learn! </b></div><div><br />
</div><div>Come to the set to know where everyone and everything is positioned. Note where the camera/ actor/ talent/ director are all located. This is crucial for you to know. Decide where the best place for you to be or NOT TO BE. </div><div><br />
</div><div>On Set Etiquette: Silence IS GOLDEN! </div><div>A makeup artist/hair dresser should always be SEEN working, not talking and especially not gossiping! Let people see you not hear you. If you are at a level 12 and everyone is chillen at a level 6, bring it down a couple of levels. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Find out what kind of shot will take place. (close up/ medium/ wide shot) Know your lenses. If you don't ask the camera guy. He will be a great asset to you! </div><div><br />
</div><div>Always direct your questions to the 1st AD (Assistant Director) </div><div>Know who's who so they can assist you.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Know and understand your lighting with makeup- this will let you know how much or little is required.</div><div>The monitor is your friend, keep a close eye on the screen and check in detail all features (eyes, lips, foundation, powder, consistency, balance and such). </div><div><br />
</div><div>Keep a loaded ON SET bag with quick touch up makeup supplies ready. This prevents you waisting time going back and fourth. </div><div><br />
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</b></div><div><b>The UNION:<a href="http://www.local706.org/">http://www.local706.org/</a></b><br />
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What this 204 page book taught me was the following. See, its not just good enough to know how to do hair or makeup, that only takes you to your next step on that long stair case, rather it "empowers" you on how to clearly connect with people who you want to do business with, and in return gain people who want to do business with you. A relationship is born! BUT, what you do and how you nourish this relationship is up to you.<br />
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Tip" "Connecting is all about your friendliness, <b>YOUR</b> ability to engage, and your willingness to give value first. When you combine those 3 attributes, you will have uncovered the secret of powerful connections that lead to<b> RICH</b> relationships."<br />
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<ol><li>Many people try to do everything on their own. Either they feel uncomfortable using their connections, or they don't know them well enough to ask for a favor. BIG MISTAKE! </li>
<li>Universal Truth of connecting, Its not who YOU know, its who knows YOU!- put yourself in the market as someone of value, create the law of attraction!</li>
<li>Be friendly, open, and shine! Friendly breeds likability and trust. People do real business with people they trust. Smile, people who smile are 100 times more attractive than people who don't.</li>
<li>Protect your self image in a way that breeds confidence in others. A firm handshake with a smile, connecting and having eye contact. </li>
<li>Have a POSITIVE attitude and outlook. Positive attitudes will breed positive responses and positive results. </li>
<li>Take a genuine interest in people before you can ask them to take a genuine interest in you</li>
<li>Provide Value in order to build a solid connection, there must be a value connected to the exchange. One-sided connections are SHORT LIVED. </li>
<li>Joining organizations is not an option, its an imperative is you seek powerful connections. </li>
<li>If you SCHMOOZE, YOU LOOSE.- its idle talk, gossip chatter, and meaningless dialogue.</li>
<li>Staying in touch. Communicate value to every connection, every week! </li>
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Make this little book a BIG asset to YOUR business no matter how big or small, no matter if your a new business or an old business.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A Portfolio is a well presented book with photographs of your most current up to date work. This important marketing tool is vital to your success, thus is why you should pay close attention to its content and details. If you are starting off in the industry, its OK to have just 5 pictures that showcase the variety and diversity of your work. Think about the mood, style, and feeling that you want your pictures to look like. What are you trying to specialize in, what type of work do you want to gain from your book?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ol><li><b>RESEARCH:</b> When starting on your book there are 3 main "PRIME LOOKS" you need to capture. A) Beauty B) Editorial C) Creative. Creative is great but make sure not to go overboard and make your work look professional, clean, polished, and fashionable. Look at magazines and other references to get HIGH FASHION INSPIRATION. Tip: You can have a variety of each prime look, as long as your pictures tell a story. </li>
<li><b>Who do YOU ADMIRE?</b> Look at top leading makeup artist in the industry and look at their website, what make them popular and what makes people want to hire them? Learn to pin point the visual of their work and concepts. It takes time but it can and will happen to you. We all start from somewhere! </li>
<li><b>Testing:</b> Finding the right photographer to collaborate with is very important, don't just go with the 1st photographer online. The photographer must understand and appreciate your goal and vision. Testing with more than 1 photographer will get you a very diverse portfolio. AND NO, you do not pay a photographer to test with you, its really for all involved benefit. </li>
<li>Determine what area of the industry you want to work in: Beauty, Fashion, Photography? And see examples of work that makeup and hair people in that particular industry are currently doing. </li>
<li>Pictures should be 5 X 10 in color. They should be clear and clean when inserted into your portfolio. </li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Brow- A powerful feature that is often neglected. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At this time, most people should know how to tweeze (not pluck, you pluck a chicken) the eye brow, but most people don't know a few tricks of the trade to get the best ideal brow shape to fit their face shape, eye shape, and thickness. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lets start with the Face Shape and how that plays an important role in determining the shape of the brow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Long Face Shape:</b> This face shape should really pay attention to high arches and elongated points in the brow as it can make the face appear longer. A flatter brow shape can soften and round out the face and compliments the length of the face. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Round Face Shape: </b>Your goal here is to make the shape appear less round by making the face appear longer. You can simply achieve this by arching and slightly thinning the brows (as natural as possible) to remove weight and heaviness. You want your brows to achieve a slight angled look vs rounded and flat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Square Face Shape: </b>A square jaw is a strong feature<b> </b>and can be balanced with a strong brow or soften it with curves. A defined sharp peak at the arch can make the brow appear stronger and is recommended.</div><div><br />
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<ul><li>Slanted Tweezers by Tweezerman <a href="http://www.tweezerman.com/">http://www.tweezerman.com/</a></li>
<li>Clear Brow Gel - I really like MAC Clear Brow Gel as it stays put and no smell </li>
<li>2 Brow Pencils- 2 Shades lighter than your hair color. Darker to sketch in brow hair, and lighter one to fill in the brows for a natural sculpted look. </li>
<li>Beauty Scissors- Use to trim long unruly hair- comb hair up and cut off extra long hairs. </li>
<li>Hot water with a cotton face towel- This helps to open the bulb of the hair root, making tweezing easy breezy and pain free. </li>
<li>For sensitive skin when tweezing, apply baby Oragel and wait 2 minutes before applying. </li>
<li>WhichHazel to disinfect and close the pores after tweezing- Great to preclean your tweezers also. </li>
<li>Brow Comb -Spinnel Brush</li>
<li>White eye liner to sketch out unwanted hair and give you an initial shape to tweeze unwanted hair away. Its your road map with clear visible direction. </li>
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<b>Blond:</b> Use a Taupe Color with a cool undertone, warm undertones may turn red or orange on your face once it oxidizes on your skin.<br />
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<b>Brown Hair</b>: Use a warm brown, not cool as it can make your skin look green or sallow. Try 2 shades lighter than your hair color.<br />
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<b>Black Hair:</b> Use a combination of cool and warm shades to create balance in color. Usually one color would suffice. DONT do a black shade, its too heave and way too dramatic.<br />
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What do I think about stencils- If you go to the trouble of buying or needing a stencil- DONT! Leave the shaping and instruction to a real expert.<br />
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<b>The Final Checklist:</b> Dos and Don'ts<br />
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Lets begin with the BIG NO NO's and then what can can do!<br />
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<ol><li>Never tweeze with out a plan, make your ideal shape first with your white pencil. </li>
<li>Never tweeze into the basic eyebrow itself. Tweeze only stray hair. </li>
<li>Avoid eye liners as brow pencils, they contain too much oils. Eye brows already produce oil as it is a hair. </li>
<li>Dont remove more than 1 hair at a time- </li>
<li>Play it safe- sanitize your hands and tools. </li>
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</div><div><ol><li>Do plan first before you tweeze, stop and take a look your balance and symmetry of your shape. </li>
<li>Use excellent lighting- Day light is the best. </li>
<li>USe finishing gel before powder to set and forget the shade on your eye brow.</li>
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</div><div>For Pro Makeup Artist in the industry, I really recommend that you read and buy THE EYEBROW BOOK by Author & Artist: Robyn Cosio with Cynthia Robins. Its a beautiful read and takes you from centuries and the HISTORY of the brow. Its a must read! </div><div><br />
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</div>Adrian Villa the makeup artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738259013982851591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993153188311543379.post-61865713542964565982011-03-15T16:18:00.000-07:002011-03-15T16:18:59.896-07:00THE MAKEUP ARTIST CAREER GUIDE MUST HAVE BIBLE<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I talk to many makeup artist, stylist, and hair dressers about books and references that they have or have heard of most of them have the usual recycled old KEVIN AUCOIN book. By all means you should have it, its a must have. WELL that is not GOOD enough, YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE BEST of the best. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ONE book that will literally take you from behind the makeup counter, to working on sets is </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THE HAIR, MAKEUP, & STYLING CAREER GUIDE by Author Crystal Wright. This top selling book has everything you need and want to know. You will learn </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4ffMCqYGqSU/TX_zOelEzuI/AAAAAAAAAA0/63lE-NP1g0k/s1600/Unknown.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4ffMCqYGqSU/TX_zOelEzuI/AAAAAAAAAA0/63lE-NP1g0k/s1600/Unknown.jpeg" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whether you are a licensed cosmetologist, makeup artist, manicurist, or just have a yin for fashion, achieving the status of a top celebrity stylist in this highly competitive, $4 billion beauty industry means planning to work and working the plan.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">–building a book,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">–setting a day rate for your services,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">–creating a comp card</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">–negotiating with art directors, editors, producers,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">–assisting, and much much more!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Throughout the book, celebrity styling agent Crystal Wright illustrates her professional philosophies with quotes, advice and anecdotes from well known art directors, photographers, fashion editors, record company executives and artists representatives, many of whom are pictured throughout the book. Each chapter also includes space for notes.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crystal Wright's Hair, Makeup & Fashion Styling Career Guide is the OFFICIAL text book for fashion styling courses at the following prestigious colleges:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) - New York</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Miami International University (Art Institute)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The International Academy of Design - Orlando</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">George Brown University in Toronto, Ontario Canada</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.crystalwrightlive.com/about-crystal/bio.html" style="color: #0033bb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crystal Wright</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, author of</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.crystalwrightlive.com/books-a-dvds/57.html" style="color: #0033bb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Hair, Makeup and Styling Career Guide</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, for an action-packed 2-Day “</span><a href="http://www.crystalwrightlive.com/workshops.html" style="color: #0033bb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Build Your Portfolio and Marketing</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">” is a “mini-MBA” course for freelance stylists you'll master the basics of self-promotion, goal-setting, creating a portfolio to show agents and talent executives, how to get on the assistants lists, how much to charge and how to negotiate. They are equipped with the right tools to launch a career in print, video, film, and TV.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can read all about it and make your own educated decision by visiting WWW.CRYSTALWRIGHTLIVE.COM </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did and made my world and career lots better! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">with love, </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Adrian Villa </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the makeup artist </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.AdrianVilla.com </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></span></div>Adrian Villa the makeup artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738259013982851591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993153188311543379.post-31326595263519864782011-03-15T15:10:00.000-07:002011-03-15T17:00:34.121-07:00So im a Makeup Artist, NOW WHAT?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DWsBRVgKaWg/TX_9iRaX-LI/AAAAAAAAAA8/Db52VYptXM8/s1600/IMG_0708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DWsBRVgKaWg/TX_9iRaX-LI/AAAAAAAAAA8/Db52VYptXM8/s320/IMG_0708.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Many recent makeup artist tend to get lost in the beginning of their career and shortly after graduating from a makeup school. Its common to feel lost, mislead, frustrated, and many just give up.<br />
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One of the main reason this happens is because YOU really don't follow up with your goals and aspirations of YOUR own career. But don't feel bad, most people can get that feeling too! ( I did once upon a time 14 years ago).<br />
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<b>Step 1 - Its always about education, practicing, and growing! </b><br />
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Step one is to continue to practice at home with friends, neighbors, and family. Honing your skills and always practicing is a secret of many professional makeup artist. "You must become 1 with your brushes, makeup, and SKILLS". Practice makes perfect, and perfect get your paid! Remember to take digital photos of your work so you can compare and see the growth and development of your skills. Lear to note and seek the difference when you start to become GREAT! Ask the opinion of other makeup artist so that they can also see your progress in others eyes and their assessment of your work.<br />
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<b>Step 2 - Creating your portfolio and marketing collateral- YOU, as the brand! </b><br />
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Once you have studied and practiced your little heart out, your next step is to TEST SHOOT with a photographer. This is very easy and very important to start to build your portfolio and your image. Testing is important for all parties involved, you, the photographer, model, and stylist. TFP means TRADE FOR PICTURES and its a term you need to be familiar with. At test shoots basically no once gets paid, you might even need to purchase extra makeup and supplies for this day of testing. Doing a TFP shoot is a great way to get a few pictures for your marketing collateral i.e. portfolio, website, business cards, comp cards and social media sites.<br />
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Consider telling a story of the makeup that you want to do on the day of the test shoot - make sure to do your research on current trends (www.Style.com) to familiarize yourself with whats relevant and current.<br />
Next is to come up with a mood board of images you have collected and want to use as inspiration (not to copy).<br />
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Step 3 - Step 3 is to follow this blog and use it as your bible and go to map for inspiration and guides!<br />
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I have no secrets and will not hold back on any information on anything that will allow you to become the best.<br />
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Adrian Villa<br />
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