The first few steps into color cosmetics do not have to be big. In fact, simple makeup additions to retail – or enhancements to current services, like facials or eyebrow treatments – can be a good place to start for professionals who are ready to venture out and see their businesses grow. For those who are not ready to bring on the full suite of…

We’ve all done it. You are determined to leave the store, then, without warning, you pivot a sharp right turn into your favorite makeup counter to admire the products on display. You stop instantly in your tracks to see what is shiny and new, sample a few testers, and, then, follow it up with an impulse beauty purchase. What is it that makes you stop…

Achieving the perfect makeup application is easier than it seems. To achieve perfection, understanding the components of facial structure is essential. This guide will answer questions like: How do I create a “beat face” using contouring and “lit” highlighting? What do facial shapes differ? Why is contouring important? What is the correct way to highlight? How do I enhance my client’s eyes using contouring? How…

As a child, I was destined to become a makeup artist. Even at the young age of five or six, I recall being attracted to color, texture, packaging, and anything to do with makeup. Some of my earliest memories are of shopping with my mom and being inextricably drawn to the makeup counter of the store. I was transfixed by the color palettes and textures…