SHB Specialist Makeup Services study plan

Build a reusable consultation intake form covering skin type, allergies, event, budget, and inspiration references

Practice a 15-minute mock consultation with a friend and record which questions surfaced unstated needs

Map the Fitzpatrick scale and undertone categories to a written cheat sheet with three product matches per category

Identify the six color-theory relationships (complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, monochromatic, tetradic) and give one makeup application for each

Demonstrate correct order of skin prep steps (cleanse, exfoliate, tone, hydrate, prime) on two different skin types

Translate three different client briefs (classic bride, outdoor daytime wedding, evening reception) into written makeup designs with product lists

Compare long-wear versus photochromatic-friendly base products and justify choices for flash photography

Execute a full bridal trial look on a model within 60 minutes and log timings per step

Draft a client-facing timeline covering trial, day-of schedule, and touch-up kit contents

Evaluate how lighting conditions (natural, tungsten, flash) change shade selection and adjust a design accordingly

Adapt one bridal design into a fashion-editorial look by changing texture, finish, and color intensity

Build a mood board translating a written creative direction into a concrete makeup concept

Practice a clean no-makeup editorial base and a high-impact graphic look back to back on the same model

Identify which products read ashy or flash back under studio strobes and document substitutes

Execute two editorial looks in a 90-minute window to simulate a shoot pace

Select and label a core kit of brushes and tools by function, including sanitizable alternatives for cream and powder products

Demonstrate three blending techniques for cream, powder, and liquid textures on a practice hand or face chart

Build two character looks from written briefs using contouring, prosthetics-safe adhesives, and color alteration

Test three makeup effects (fake bruise, sweat/sheen, aged skin texture) and record which products gave realistic results

Write a tool-care routine covering brush washing frequency, disinfection, and storage

Apply bloodborne-pathogen precautions to a simulated kit setup, including barrier items, waste handling, and hand hygiene sequence

Identify common allergens, irritants, and contraindications in a product ingredient list and note safe alternatives

Practice a client screening conversation covering patch testing, reaction history, and consent for effects makeup

Demonstrate sanitizing a palette, spatula, and brush between clients without cross-contamination

Outline ethical boundaries around scope of practice, honest product claims, and referral to a medical professional

Assemble a travel kit organized by domain need and justify each item's inclusion

Complete a timed full-face application using only five products to test economy of technique

Compare three brush fibers (natural, synthetic, blended) on application outcome and hygiene

Resolve three ethical scenario prompts (client pressure, allergy disclosure, social media use of client images) in writing

Run a full kit disinfection cycle and document time and supply cost

Run two full timed simulations: one bridal trial and one editorial look, each with a written brief

Self-critique both simulations against the original design brief and list three concrete corrections

Rehearse the consultation-to-design workflow under 20 minutes for a novel brief

Adapt one design for a different skin tone and confirm shade matching under two lighting conditions

Compile a portfolio page for each simulation with design rationale

Execute one effects look end to end while maintaining sanitation standards throughout

Complete a 40-question mixed-domain self-quiz and review every missed item to a confident explanation

Audit the full kit against the written protocol and correct any gaps

Finalize a portfolio of five documented looks spanning bridal, editorial, and effects

Write a personal weak-area plan for continued practice after the exam