Basic Make-up and Threading / Depilation Services
Face shapes and correction
Identify oval, round, square, heart, long and diamond. Contour darker, highlight lighter. Foundation should match the jawline in daylight, not the back of the hand, and be blended down the neck. Concealer is one shade lighter than foundation under the eyes and matched for blemishes.
Eye make-up and colour
Use the colour wheel for contrast: warm brown eyes suit bronze and plum, blue eyes suit copper and peach. Blend into the socket line and keep brows symmetrical. Sanitise pencils, never share mascara or lip products, and take product from a pot with a spatula.
Threading and depilation
Brow mapping uses three points: start above the inner corner of the nose, arch above the outer iris, end at the outer corner angled towards the nose. Hold the thread under tension in both hands, twisted into a loop, and remove hair in the direction of growth while holding the skin taut. Test wax on the inner wrist; apply in the direction of growth and remove against it. Aftercare: soothe the skin and avoid heat and actives for 24 hours.
Contraindications
Isotretinoin, usually wait six months; topical retinoids, about seven days; recent peels or laser; sunburn; active eczema or cold sores; diabetes caution; thin crepey eyelid skin.
Worked example
A round-faced client wants a slimming make-up. Reasoning: contour the temples, jaw and sides of the nose, highlight the centre of the forehead and chin, and shape brows with a slightly higher arch. Keep blush above the cheek hollow to lift the face.
Traps that cost marks
- Over-thinning brows and losing the natural arch.
- Waxing over retinoid-treated skin.
- Sharing mascara wands or lip products.