Makeup Application and Lash and Brow Services
Color and structure
Match foundation at the jawline and neck, not on the reddest part of the face, and identify undertone: warm (golden), cool (pink or blue), neutral. Correct with the opposite on the color wheel - green neutralizes redness, peach or orange neutralizes blue-violet under-eye circles, yellow softens purple bruising. Face shapes include oval, round, square, heart, diamond, and oblong; contour recedes and highlight advances, and the goal is balance rather than a template. Eye makeup follows the same logic: deepen the outer corner, keep the lid light for close-set eyes.
Sanitation in a makeup kit
- Never double-dip mascara or gloss; use a disposable wand and discard it.
- Scrape cream and powder onto a palette with a spatula; use a fresh wedge or sanitized brush per client.
- Sharpen pencils before each use; wipe metal tools with an EPA-registered disinfectant.
- Replace mascara about every three months and never use one client's products on another.
Lashes and brows
Brow shaping by wax, tweezers, or thread follows the natural arch. Tinting requires a patch test 24–48 hours ahead and is contraindicated with eye infection, recent eye surgery, or a known dye allergy (PPD). Lash extensions use cyanoacrylate adhesive: patch test, isolate each natural lash, avoid oil-based products, and keep the area dry for 24–48 hours.
Worked example
A client with diffuse redness across the cheeks wants full-coverage foundation. Reasoning: heavy foundation layered over redness can look grey and masklike. Apply a light green corrector only on the red areas, then a foundation matched at the jawline.
Traps
Matching foundation on the face; skipping the tint patch test; reusing a mascara wand; assuming "mineral" or "natural" means hygienic.