Product Description

Aimed at those who are thinking of doing a course on the subject or starting up their own business, this book offers expert advice on all aspects of being a make-up artist. An introduction to the equipment needed kicks off the book followed by a section on the perfect base, which includes information on skin cleansing, toning, and moisturising for different skin types. Eyebrow shaping, brow bleaching and tinting, lash tinting and perming, along with facial waxing, tips on sun care and self-tan make-up all offer invaluable advice on how to achieve a professional, groomed look. Contra-indications to make-up, hyper-pigmentation problems, skin disorders and common skin complaints are also dealt with. Dealing with nervous clients isn't always easy. A chapter called The Venue offers expert advice on how to make your client feel relaxed and what facilities the venue should offer. Eyes, lips and cheeks are all covered in detail and a chapter on male make-up rounds off the book. Whether you're looking to improve your own style or wishing to make a profession out of offering make-up advice, this book provides all the advice, skills and answers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #58780 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

About the Author
Rosie Watson has been in the beauty industry for 11 years. She is currently head of the beauty department at a leading London college. She has made her own branded skincare products has opened spas in the most fashionable areas of London. She also lives in London.

Customer Reviews

Fine for complete beginners
This book has lots of basic information on what to put and where to put it but I thought that some of the looks (maybe it was the photography) were not flattering to the models at all. For that reason I didn't find it inspiring at all.

Perfect guide for beginners
As a make-up student, I found this book really helpful. The information provided on the tools, skin types, cleansing, toning etc were very practical and easy to follow.

The book also has little 'nuggets of wisdom' known as trade secrets. I hope everyone finds this book as useful as I did.

Very basic
I chose this title based on the credentials of the author (lecturer at College)
given that I am currently doing an ITEC Beauty Specialist course which includes
an element of make-up.
True that it's aimed at the beginner make-up artist, however I was expecting to
have more on the description of the eye shapes and how to actually apply colour
shadows on it (i.e. the highlighter medium tone and the dark/shading). Also, it
lacks depths on the countouring and highlighting techiniques which are essential
for most make-up, specially for bridal, photographic and evening.
As another reviewer said: although the make-ups might have been good, the photography
is not very flattering to the work. The male make-up is good though.
The section of types of make-up (i.e. foundation, gels, cakes, etc) and tools is
good and informative.
For the beginner I would rather recommend the one by Robert Jones - MAKE-UP MAKEOVERS
which although American, it shows all the basic techniques for the beginner and some
outstanding makeovers to a variety of women with different skin colours and ages.