Makeup and Lash and Brow Services
Color theory for makeup
The color wheel guides correction and selection. Complementary colors neutralize: green cancels redness, orange/peach cancels blue-toned dark circles, yellow cancels purple bruising. Undertone (warm, cool, neutral) matters more than surface shade when matching foundation.
Sanitation in makeup
Makeup is a high-risk area for cross-contamination. Use disposable applicators, spatula product out of jars rather than dipping fingers or brushes, and sanitize or replace brushes. Mascara and liquid liners are personal-use items and should not be shared; pencil sharpeners must be disinfected. Never apply to a client with an eye infection.
Lash and brow services
Lash and brow tinting requires a patch test (typically 24–48 hours prior) and careful isolation of lashes. Brow shaping follows the natural arch; measure the start, arch, and end points relative to the nose and iris. Lash extensions require isolation of individual lashes and adhesive handling per manufacturer instructions; never allow adhesive to contact skin or eyes.
Traps
- Skipping the patch test for tint.
- Using the same mascara wand on multiple clients.
- Choosing a corrective color that matches rather than neutralizes.
- Over-tinting brows or placing adhesive too close to the lash line.
Rule of thumb
"Correct with the opposite color, patch test every tint, and treat every wand as single-use."