Makeup, Lash, and Brow Services
Makeup
Color theory: complementary colors neutralize-green cancels redness, orange cancels blue or undereye tones. Match foundation to the jawline in natural light, and identify undertone (warm/golden, cool/pink, neutral). Sanitation: scrape product with a clean spatula, use disposable applicators, never double-dip mascara or lip gloss, sharpen pencils, and sanitize palettes. Replace expired products.
Lashes and brows
Patch test lash and brow tint and adhesives 24–48 hours before. Keep glue away from the eye, isolate lashes, and check for latex allergy. Lash lifts and extensions require clean, dry lashes and avoiding oil-based products. Brow shaping should follow facial proportions and client preference; tweeze or wax only after consultation and consent.
Safety and ethics
Do not apply makeup over open lesions, infection, or irritated eyes. Refer clients with eye infections, styes, or allergic reactions. Do not promise permanent results. Keep records of products, patch tests, and consent.
Traps
Questions reward sharing mascara “if sanitized,” using the same wand, or ignoring a patch test. Redness is not always corrected with more red; use green. Undertone is not the same as surface color.
Worked example
A client with redness and fair skin: choose a green corrector sparingly, then a neutral foundation matched at the jaw, and set with powder. If the redness is hot, swollen, or new, stop and refer.