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lusciouslizzie wow.. id really like to pursue a career in makeup, that would be my ultimate goal, i mean nothing too big, maybe just working in a salon or something would be fun! i just graduated highschool, had my first (and only for the next 10 years
) child in october, so right now im kinda in a weird place. but eventually, id like to go to a cosmetology school, once im stable. but for now, im just playing with my makeup, looking at different sites on the net, learning what i can. do you know of any good sites? Wow, sounds like you're in a lot of transition right now. I hope everything is going well and that you have a good support network while raising your baby. Is it a boy or a girl?
Anyways, yes, totally keep playing and experimenting. Grab friends & family & try different looks on yourself. An awesome investment would be to buy Kevyn Aucoin's books (
Making Faces &
Face Forward being my faves). He has fantastic advice, step-by-step application tips, works with models of all ages & complexions... I love, love his books. He has tips on his
website as does
Bobbi Brown. MAC also has updated
face charts on their site for their new collections (Madame B is out and it's real pretty!).
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I love Makeuptalk because it's an unbiased site (no selling here, just reviews & advice), where women come to share and chat. Oftentimes, gals will post pics of their FOTD ("Face of the Day"), along with a rundown of the products they used. Gives me inspiration all the time!
I think cosmetology school would be a GREAT option for you -- especially because you have to be licensed in order to do makeup in a salon. A lot of gals in my class at Westmore went to cosmetology school first and then wanted to actually focus on makeup. From what I hear, they don't teach a lot about makeup in cosmetology school, that it's more hair. But you can ask Janelle (NYAngel98) questions, she's a cosmetologist & used to work in a salon. So she knows a lot more than me in that area!
Sorry about writing a mini novel. Hope this is helpful!