If you got it, then you got it. If you have the eye for beauty, then you will know what makeup looks good even if you lack the formal training for it. But like any form of art, you need mastery of skills and constant practice to maximize your God-given gifts.If you have the resources, take the opportunity to study in a good beauty school. Go to Hollywood, London or Singapore if you got the money to burn. If you don't wanna stray far, I have listed the top makeup schools in Manila in my previous posts. Unfortunately, we don't have college student loans of sorts here for a makeup artistry course. It may still be a little pricey so if you want to learn makeup artistry without selling your kidneys, here are inexpensive ways to do it.
Read makeup books
Some of my recommendations are:
1. Makeup Makeovers by Robert Jones- If you're into natural looking makeups, Robert Jones will teach you how you can transform into the babe that you wanted to be. From face shapes to the right tools to use to the step by step application, Robert Jones got them covered.
2. Plastic Surgery Without the Surgery by Eve Pearl-You can save yourself from the expensive surgical procedures just by learning the tricks on how to correct your flaws and accentuate your best features.
3. Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin- The legendary Kevyn Aucoin left us with a makeup book that served as a makeup bible to students. Take your pick from natural to avant garde looks.
Watch Video Tutorials
The thing with videos is that you can watch every step of the way, observe the tutorial in motion.
1. Online Videos-
The most inexpensive way is to check out on video tutorials from youtube, videojug, etc. If you have a fast internet connection, there is no way you won't enjoy watching the videos made by generous makeup gurus. Among my favorites is Enkore over at youtube. He answers my questions too, that's why I'm proclaiming him my online makeup teacher.
2. CDs/ DVDs-
The first makeup CD I bought was Fanny Serrano's "Touch" a step by step makeover clinic. He has a good tutorial on face shapes with complete demonstration of makeup application. He said there was a follow up to the video but I haven't heard of a new release yet.
I am drooling over the makeup dvd's sold at Amazon.com that if you feel benevolent enough to donate to me some of the videos they got, I'll gladly accept them. Seriously, you can check out Your Best face Forward: Makeup Application Tips and Techniques. The steps are said to be easy to follow. Others are: Your MakeUp - Simple Steps to Amazing Looks Learn by DVD, and the list goes on.
Read Beauty Blogs
The best things in life are free. Beauty blogs like The Doctor is vaIN offer makeup tips and trends you wouldn't want to miss out. Since my site is fairly new, I'm still filling you in on the basics about beauty. I do have plans of making tutorials on how to apply makeup soon so I can share how I applied the various looks on my models. Subscribe if you don't wanna be left out.
Work As An Apprentice
Individual makeup artists may need assistants for certain events and shoots. Look for those who are open for apprenticeship. They will teach you their techniques and you get to tag along with them in makeup gigs. In return, you give them a helping hand while at work- sanitize brushes, hand over certain makeup items, do the hairstyling or do the makeup for other models or clients. The free tutorial is already a big steal. Whether you get paid or not will be up to your agreement but most MUAs do allot a percentage for their assistants especially if it's a paid shoot or event.
Practice
If you have friends or siblings willing to be glammed up, sign them up as your guinea pigs. Every face you paint is an opportunity to improve. No two faces are alike, hence you will be learning the attack for each unique canvass you practice on, not just your face. Take pictures of your work and note the errors you committed. Do not get frustrated if you make a couple of mistakes at first. Soon you will get the hang of things and create your own brand of art with a little persistence.
