Every Make-Up professional has to be CREATIVE in order to become a Make-Up ARTIST. Without having confidence in yourself this is not achievable.
Creativity starts of by making mistakes, exploring with the variety of products which are available to you in the market. From products by Anastasia Beverly Hills to NYX or Boots. Getting products which you are comfortable with is best especially if you are a beginner, start of with the basic natural colours and build up once your confidence exceeds. Everyone makes mistakes and that’s why you have to go through trial and error. Take colours such as nude, bronze, golds and beiges to help define your eyes, using light blushers and nude lipsticks to get yourself familiar with your own preferences. Once you have explored and gone through your mistakes, You’ll learn to become better and on the road to learning the art of Make-up….
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