The Specialists
What does it take to specialize and what do you need to know to consider yourself a service specific virtuoso? We spotlight four emphasis areas - bridal/updo artist, makeup artist, hair extensionist and blowout specialist - to shed light on what ...
Salon Makeup Success
Laura Halasz, a full-time makeup artist at Yellow Strawberry’s Bee Ridge Salon in Sarasota, Florida, says working in a salon doing makeup gives you a great opportunity to build strong relationships with clients. Knowing what her clients ...
Get the Look: Anna Chlumsky's Emmy's Makeup Look
Makeup Artist Melanie Inglessis for Make Up For Ever combined many of the "it" beauty trends for the season into one cohesive makeup look for actress Anna Chlumsky at the Emmy's. STEP 1: Apply Step 1 Skin Equalizer Hydrating ...
by Jamie Newman
7 Makeup Looks That Capture the Magic of Disney Princesses
What girl hasn’t dreamed of being a Disney princess? Makeup artist Skyler Jade (skylerjade_) has captured a bit of that Disney magic in the makeup looks she has posted on Instagram. Her seven eye makeup creations each highlight the essence ...
A Salute to Instagram's Best 4th of July Beauty Trends
4th of July weekend means fireworks, barbeques and friends - and the perfect excuse to go all out with red, white and blue! We noticed the outpouring of patriotic beauty trends on Instagram and rounded up some of the best nail, makeup and hair ...
Learning About GrandeLASH-MD
Alicia Grande, CEO of Grande Naturals, maker of GrandeLASH-MD and Grande BROW, recently demonstrated to new distribution partners Grande's new products Grande LIPS a hydrating and collagen boosting lip plumper with active ingredient Volulip ...
by Anne Moratto
2015 NAHA FINALISTS: Makeup Artist of the Year
It's the moment you have been waiting for all year! To kick off the excitement of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), MODERN and the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) bring you the 2015 NAHA finalists. Flip through ...
The Makeup Show Hits New York City
The fabulous Makeup Show is coming to New York City May 3rd and 4th.Come out and play with the latest products by over 50 professional vendors including Senna Cosmetics, Make Up For Ever, Inglot, Kevyn Aucoin, Cinema Secrets, NARS and Frends ...
by Anne Moratto
Top Makeup Colors of Summer 2015 – And How To Keep Them In Place
While Beyoncé can pull off the summer makeup blues in fab fashion, if you’re like us – it’s not gonna be pretty. Bodyography Creative Director Lori Leib has shared her expert tips on how keep your makeup fresh and cool this ...
How-To Get Camera Ready Skin in Five Easy Steps
As a makeup artist, it’s my job to make whomever sits in my chair gorgeous. Unfortunately, brutal winter winds often turn the prettiest skins into a rough and dry canvases. As any beauty professional knows, sandpaper skin is no ...
by Anne Moratto
Face Contouring for Dummies
Contouring a client’s face can often lead to caked on makeup that won’t give your client the natural feel they desire. To help make things extremely easy, Lori Leib, Bodyography Cosmetics creative director and professional ...
Pantone's Color of the Year: Makeup
Pantone recently released their 2015 color of the year, Marsala.The wine red hue that gives Marsala its name, embodies richness, sophistication and natural earthiness. "This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates ...
How-To: Alexa Chung's Doe-Eyed Look
Celebrity Makeup Artist Liz Pugh shares British beauty Alexa Chung’s behind the scenes secrets, as they get ready for the British Fashion Council Awards.Explaining the look Liz said, “Tonight I wanted to go for a soft pretty eye with ...
9 Winterproof Face Products
There’s no secret that winter wreaks havoc on skin, hair and nails. Fight back against the parched, flaky, itchy season with products designed to keep your clients’ skin in tip-top shape.MAKEUPCover Up- Inglot HD Perfect Coverup ...
Halloween How-To: Scare and Seduce
This sultry makeup works well for a wide range of Halloween costumes! Whether it’s a vampire, witch, or even a dark take on your favorite Disney princess, this look is sure to scare and seduce. Step 1: Apply foundation or power ...
Halloween How-To: Black Cat Makeup
Didn’t think about a costume until last minute? No problem! Pair this easy kitty-cat inspired makeup with a black dress (or leggings and t-shirt!), tail, ears, and products from beautyADDICTS for a purr-fect last-minute costume! Step ...
6 Makeup Brush Maintenance Tips
Proper makeup brush maintenance is crucial for keeping your brushes looking pristine and clean. Here are some tips you should follow when taking care of your brushes:Tip 1: Get rid of any cracked make-up and keep your trays clean. Everything ...