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Lynne Baker

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hello chaps!
I'm currently studying the VTCT cosmetic makeup certificate at night school. I seem to recall that we'll be covering bridal makeup but wondered whether any the pro bridal MUAs could recommend a decent book on the subject, please?
Thanks awfully!
:)
 
what do you need the book for? Is it for reference of looks that you can achieve, or techniques of application such as contouring???

Kate
 
um, a bit of both, I think!
 
um, a bit of both, I think!

lol!! I know what you mean, I love reading and always find I am still learning new things.

With regards to looks, I use a lot of bridal mags, for the reason that the looks are up to date and seasonal. I just knick the old copies off my mates who are going through the whole mariage process.

If you have a client who wants you to do a bridal make up, ask her to bring in a few looks she likes from magazines so you have an idea what to work with. Its better than them trawling through your portfolios or books taking up a third of your time to do a trial.

With regards to contouring, looks etc there are tons to choose from. The problem with make up looks though is they go in and out of trends with seasons so I dont really use them for this.

Ones I love are eye candy by linda mason, make up your mind by francois Nars, and professional make up artistry by julia conway (i think - I have just packed everything so cant look at the authors name).

Have a look on videojug as well. You can watch videos of make up tips and applications for all kinds of looks. Even application of make up for men.

Kate
 
cool! I'll do that, I think!
Also, is there a set of principles pertaining to bridal makeup? I realise that client consultation is of paramount importance, but is there anything that I should be saying to my client along the lines of "I'm not certain that's a good look for a wedding"
 
hi

I really like - The Asian Bridal Look Book by Naveeda and Nina Haider

i know you may think this is not what you need - but it is really inspiring and has loads of ideas and looks for traditional and contemporary make-up and you can always adapt the look if you needed to

it has plenty of hairstyles in there as well if you do hair updos- the makeup on the models in the hairstyle sections would especially work well for english weddings

the pictures are so clear and it is nice handy sized book for taking along to consultations to give ideas

i also buy wedding magazines to give latest looks as well
hth
Nicola
 
The best advice I give my brides is to look like themselves on their wedding day. This means if they are usually au naturel and dont wear make up but want to look like audrey hepburn on the day, tell them that they wont look like themselves on the wedding day and may regret it in years to come.

Ask them to bring their make up with them so you get a feel for what they normally wear (and tell them off for the ten year old make up collecting bacteria at the bottom of their case lol!). Get them to bring in looks they like at least three to work with.

Try to establish things such as colour theme, will she be tanning before the wedding (for example if you do an english rose look and she ends up tangoed the day you do her wedding make up for real then that look is out the window!).

Ask her which area she loves more, or which area she wants to detract away from. If she has a mole near her mouth she may be consious and want to attract attention to her eyes instead.

You can go crazy, I love asian make up but unless my clients asian I find most brides want to look 'virginal' and the best thing is stay with your browns, silvers and greys.

Always ask your client what she hates. For example spider lashes or red lips. It stops you making that mistake and her feeling uncomfortable with her look.

Always tell them you will change anything they are unhappy with. All the way through I ask if they like a certain colour or way of application. If they are unsure of the look tell them you will complete the look and if there still unhappy we can have a play until they are.

Finally I take pictures and load them up to email to her friends and family. I tell her to take plenty during the day inside, outside and at night to see how it looks. I tell her to get her friends opinions and if she wants any changes we can implement them on the day.

You will find its much easier for a client to say my friend hates the eyeliner being so dark, than her saying she finds it too dark. Britons still feel we cannot say what we think and often find it easier to lay the blame at someone elses door lol!!

You will always work differently with every client so this list is not exhaustive, but hopefully helpful.

Kate
 
You can go crazy, I love asian make up but unless my clients asian I find most brides want to look 'virginal' and the best thing is stay with your browns, silvers and greys.

re previous post
I obviously didnt make myself clear when i said i liked the asian bridal look book:)

I believe that I stated that I found the book very inspring and full of ideas and looks and that you can adapt looks if needed - (which is what you do anyway whenever make-up is applied - what suits one person wont suit another )

and also that the make-up on the models in the hairstyles section was especially suited to english weddings

i certainly do not recommend that asian style make-up is applied to every bride

the original poster asked for books that we found helpful for bridal make-up and this was my opinion on what i found helpful

have a look at the book before you make a judgement on what sort of make-up i am recommending - you may be surprised - it is certainly not over the top asian make-up

I am white and the majority of my clients are white - this book helped me achieve subtle through to dramatic and everything in between

:hug:
 
You can go crazy, I love asian make up but unless my clients asian I find most brides want to look 'virginal' and the best thing is stay with your browns, silvers and greys.

re previous post
I obviously didnt make myself clear when i said i liked the asian bridal look book:)

I believe that I stated that I found the book very inspring and full of ideas and looks and that you can adapt looks if needed - (which is what you do anyway whenever make-up is applied - what suits one person wont suit another )

and also that the make-up on the models in the hairstyles section was especially suited to english weddings

i certainly do not recommend that asian style make-up is applied to every bride

the original poster asked for books that we found helpful for bridal make-up and this was my opinion on what i found helpful

have a look at the book before you make a judgement on what sort of make-up i am recommending - you may be surprised - it is certainly not over the top asian make-up

I am white and the majority of my clients are white - this book helped me achieve subtle through to dramatic and everything in between

:hug:

Errr you completly took that out of context.

I said i love doing asian make up. That was the comment I made. I also put you can go crazy and that there are the majority that want a subtle look!

Where in that did I go against what you said? any book helps adapt your process and teaches you new looks, techniques and ideas.
 
I haven't read the other posts so sorry if I'm duplicating info!!!

If its fab make up books your after you need to get a copy of 'Making Faces' and 'Face Forward' by Kevyn Aucoin. He is an awesome make up artist!!!!

Here's a link to Amazon.co.uk where you can buy these and some of his other fab books!!!

Amazon.co.uk: kevyn aucoin: Books


I've had mine since they first came out, they are all dog eared now but I still refer to them!

Hope this helps.
 
Just taken delivery of the Making Faces book and the Makeup Makeovers: Weddings book. They're brilliant - thank you all for the suggestions!

I did notice however that they're both geared pretty much towards the under 30's woman. I did a quick amazon search for books on makeup for the older lady and didn't really come up with much that grabbed my attention. I'm the oldest by miles at college so I can't practise on anyone with crepey eyelids and thinning lips, though I do know that very sparkly eyeshadows have a habit of emphasising the the lines. Are there any tips on how to minimise the hooded lids, crepey skins and jowly necks that you might be willing to share? And does anyone know of a reference book that could help?
Thanks again for the suggestions - the books are really fab!
:)
 
I did notice however that they're both geared pretty much towards the under 30's woman. I did a quick amazon search for books on makeup for the older lady and didn't really come up with much that grabbed my attention. I'm the oldest by miles at college so I can't practise on anyone with crepey eyelids and thinning lips, though I do know that very sparkly eyeshadows have a habit of emphasising the the lines. Are there any tips on how to minimise the hooded lids, crepey skins and jowly necks that you might be willing to share? And does anyone know of a reference book that could help?
Thanks again for the suggestions - the books are really fab!
:)

There are lots of shading and highlighting techniques for disguising these areas but these should all be taught to you at college whilst learning make up. Have you yet covered any make up application in college?
 
I'm currently studying VTCT Certificate in cosmetic makeup, but the tutor has given us no clue as to what suits an older lady! We've asked for more help with this and she said that there are no rules, and we just have to practise.
 
Is it a VTCT you are doing? What age range assessments do you have to cover and what do you vary for those assessments different than the under 30s?

Perhaps you havent covered it yet, as I know I did on my course.
 
Is it a VTCT you are doing? What age range assessments do you have to cover and what do you vary for those assessments different than the under 30s?

Perhaps you haven't covered it yet, as I know I did on my course.

VTCT requires assessments for 3 different age groups one of which is over 60's, so I suggest Calla, that you insist your tutor covers this work with you.

However both the books by Robert Jones which I recommended cover this in detail both written and in pictures.
 
However both the books by Robert Jones which I recommended cover this in detail both written and in pictures.

It definitely does, I read the section in it about covering puffy under-eyes just the other day.:hug:
 
Yes, it's a VTCT course, but there hasn't been any mention of covering different age ranges, only different face shapes. We just got given our assessment books on Monday so I'll take a look through them to see if I can find the part about different age ranges.
I've been busy with clients all afternoon and evening so haven't had a chance to read them both fully, but will devour them soon!
 
You will find that you book requires 3 make up assessments, day, evening and occasion looks to be done on 3 different age ranges, one of which is mature, ie over 60.
 

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