hen was the last time you went to a cosmetic counter within a specialty store (like Sephora) or department store (from Saks or Macy’s) to seek expert advice from the beauty advisor? Was your intention to create a “new you”, a total updated, cosmetic look, or just to window shop and see if a particular new shade of lipstick caught your eye?
I don't like the idea of creating a "whole new you". I usually don't feel comfortable with this. I would prefer to be enhanced , but with things that I like, not what someone else thinks is good for me. Great info!
We TWIST'ed sisters are so thrilled that our tips were empowering and helpful. In answer to jillygal's question...
1. Contact a professional makeup artist in your area through referrals, your hair salon, a local beauty blog site (sometimes even the newspapers have a weekly beauty blog), a recent bride or wedding party, or, google.com. This professional Makeup Artist will use an assortment of products on you, unless they are promoting only their own line. Be prepared to pay for this services upwards of $75-$100 per hour.
2. Go to a department store, such as Macy's, and find the Beauty Advisor with the look you are trying to achieve i.e. a soft, natural look, glamorous, high fashion look, or daytime, nighttime, camera ?ready, etc.
Approach that Beauty Advisor, ask her to book a makeup LESSON and be prepared for her to want to share the product line she represents with you. Moreover, no fee will be charged but there is the thought that product will be purchased.
Either route pay close attention to what your Artist is teaching you. Ask questions and ask her to makeup one side of your face and watch/instruct you to do the other. When you get home and face the lonely mirror without his or her help, you are better prepared to duplicate the beloved process.
3. You can also see if there are beauty or cosmetology schools in your vicinity as often people in the same industry tend to have great references and networks of support. Why not let a student practice for free and teach you her/his school learned tricks along the way?
- Tina & Beth Ann
This is the main reason I shy away from the makeup counters. I have been made up to look like a harlot and had to slink home in the daylight hours looking like a hooker. Why? Because the woman at the counter thought this shadow would really bring out my eyes. I don't wear shadows normally, so that huge step from none to deep blue was just such a shock. I don't think she heard me at all when I said I don't narmally wear any eyeshadow but I was interested in trying it out for special occasions.
Great tips, I do feel that I do buy make-up I won't know what to do with it once I get home. Practicing at the store makes so much sense.
Wow, can you come to my house and help me! Tee hee, seriously, this article helps me feel empowered when I visit to counter just to say NO!
What are some of the best places to go for a makeover, if you want one?
This is so helpful! I am one of those women who buys stuff at the makeup counter and then has no idea how to use it! Love these "how-tos"! Thanks!