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Thank you to Suzanne Talmont from LeCosmetique for this wonderful guest post.
BRIDAL BEAUTY BASICS FOR MAKEUP ARTISTS
[SIZE=14pt]When working with brides, the most important thing is making sure they are happy with their makeup. Understanding their makeup style, and preferences is key to building your bridal clientele. Here are just some basics when getting into bridal makeup.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Makeup should be long wearing. It typically takes experimenting with products to understand what is long-wearing. This experience with product and understanding what works and doesn't is valuable to your client, and she will have more confidence in you if you are confident with your cosmetic choices.[/SIZE]
Suzanne Talmont is the Founder of LeCosmetique, an online cosmetics boutique geared toward the fabulous and challenging lifestyle of a makeup artist. LeCosmetique offers a collection of leading industry products with one goal in mind: To offer "the best pro-quality cosmetics at an affordable price and provide exceptional customer service." LeCosmetique is open to makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts alike. For more beauty articles such as this post, check out the LeCosmetique Beauty Blog.
BRIDAL BEAUTY BASICS FOR MAKEUP ARTISTS
[SIZE=14pt]When working with brides, the most important thing is making sure they are happy with their makeup. Understanding their makeup style, and preferences is key to building your bridal clientele. Here are just some basics when getting into bridal makeup.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]Makeup should be long wearing. It typically takes experimenting with products to understand what is long-wearing. This experience with product and understanding what works and doesn't is valuable to your client, and she will have more confidence in you if you are confident with your cosmetic choices.[/SIZE]
- [SIZE=14pt]Understand what her style is. I always have my brides come in with their makeup on, so that I can get a good sense of what they are used to already. Does she wear nothing but chapstick and mascara? Or does she wear a smoky eye for her day look? This will help you determine what her comfort zone is as far as makeup styles to choose for her big day.[/SIZE]
- [SIZE=14pt]Know where to stop with trends. Most brides want to look timeless in their photos, so be careful not to choose really trendy colors or looks. Trends are fun for runways, but be careful what you decide on wedding day makeup.[/SIZE]
- [SIZE=14pt]Waterproof. Make sure your makeup is as waterproof as possible. A wedding day is a long day, so make sure you always choose waterproof [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]eyeliner[/SIZE][SIZE=14pt], mascara, lash adhesive, etc.[/SIZE]
- [SIZE=14pt]Be careful with mineral makeup. Mineral makeup can tend to be overly reflective, so be careful not to use it over the entire face, and just place where you want highlighting. Also, (if you don’t already provide touch-up powder) be sure to ask your bride what powder she will be touching up with. I’ve had brides that have touched up with mineral powder that had too much bismuth in it, and they looked so shiny in their pictures from using the wrong product.[/SIZE]
- [SIZE=14pt]Make your run-throughs (or trials) complete. If your trial is coming beforehand, she should see what the makeup will look like exactly on the day of her wedding. Knowing that she will love her makeup, it will take the stress off of her, and she won’t have to worry whether or not she will love her makeup. If you are airbrushing, use [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]airbrush[/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]. If you are using [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]false lashes[/SIZE][SIZE=14pt], use them at the trial. Ensuring your clients satisfaction during the trial will make the wedding day go by smooth.[/SIZE]
Suzanne Talmont is the Founder of LeCosmetique, an online cosmetics boutique geared toward the fabulous and challenging lifestyle of a makeup artist. LeCosmetique offers a collection of leading industry products with one goal in mind: To offer "the best pro-quality cosmetics at an affordable price and provide exceptional customer service." LeCosmetique is open to makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts alike. For more beauty articles such as this post, check out the LeCosmetique Beauty Blog.