Tips for being faster at makeup?

Apr 24, 2016

Zafira V.

If you don't won't to cut down the number of products, you could try focusing on a set routine that's easy to follow and minimises the time you spend ;)
And the makeup you did looks amazing, keep it up 😉

Apr 24, 2016

Jah-Jah R.

I never thought of that Hailey! Thanks and thank you Zafira right now I do the whole right side of the face and that's what takes the longest (30-45 minutes) and then I do the left side of the face in like 5 minutes! Lol

Apr 24, 2016

Kitty K.

I'm in no ways a Professional Make Up Artist, however I have found that investing in brushes is a big factor. I'd prefer my tools to compliment my skills then to sit there and blend for half an hour because of a crappy blending brush. Knowledge is also a big plus as something as simple as color theory can cut your time in half as opposed to constant trial and error.
Your skills come down to everything but having tools that compliment them is important.
Quality shadows are definitely a must. My Viseart shadows look no different without a primer and they practically blend themselves.
Figure out what it is that's making you take too long and practice.
Make up takes time, especially for quality results. I personally wouldn't be bothered by an artist taking an hour to do my face if it means perfection but I understand that at photo shoots time is money and some brides may want their make up done with a finger snap.

Apr 24, 2016

Aurora S.

I think it's really down to practice, practice and practice.

If you weren't used to using neon colors that's probably why, try practicing more with different colors, techniques, eyeshapes etc.it just takes more experience and you'll be able to get it done quickly but just some looks take a little more time.

I tend to use more multi use products.
For example I like to use cream foundation which can be thinned with a foundation thinner to make it more fluid yet the same product can double as concealer, also I don't really put foundation all over the face if I'm highlighting under the eyes, I'll just have color-corrector under the eyes as I buff in foundation around the perimeter then use a lighter shade under the eyes etc.rather than putting a layer of foundation then having to color correct then use a lighter shade.

I do the eyes first and use a makeup remover wipe to get off any excess and I won't have to worry about having to fix it if there was foundation on etc

I'm a perfectionist and I notice when I'm more... Focused on not messing up, I end up messing up.
I try to be a bit more...flowy? If that makes sense and things tend to come out better

Apr 25, 2016

M G.

I take about 45mins - an hour to complete full face makeup with lash application. I don't understand how you girls can finish in 30 min. That's amazing. I definitely need to work on my time than. What I find helps me work is silences. I usually get there early, set up, have a little chit chat but when I start working I stay pretty quite and concentrated. I have also learn to organize and set up accordingly so that I can get what I need easily. Like Jackie said Lighting is also super important. When I started I did not do contract or agreements. My cliental was still near nothing, so I booked anyone willing to book me, just to build my profolio.. I honestly did not have too much trouble with my clients. A few cancelations here and there. But as I started building my profolio and ppl saw my potential than I had more cliental. So I began expanding outside my city. I am now in the process of starting contracts with deposit for my future clients especially larger quince?eras with damas and wedding parties. BC I can easily get booked for the morning and afternoon for a wedding parties out of town. Now if they cancel on me last min than I would be out of work for that day. A contract and deposit secures you.

Apr 25, 2016

Kathryn R.

Naturally, I agree with everything Jaqueline said.
What has helped me, is to have the order the application down.
Here is what I do for a "glam" look: (and all of this depends on skin type, obviously if I have an oily client I stick to powders instead of my beloved creams)
1.Moisturize
2. Prime (color correct)
3. Foundation
4. Under eye concealer or bit of brightner
5. Powder set only under eye
6. Cream contour
7. Cream Blush
8. Setting Powder
**Now work from the top, down.**
8. Eyebrows
8. Eyes (unless they were already done bec it was a glam look that could have messed up the skin)
8. Powder Blush
9. Powder Contour
10. Highlight
11. Lashes
12. Mascara
13. Lipstick
14. Setting Spray

If you have an order you go in and stick to it, AND stay organized, it helps a lot. Hope this helped you! I so just gave away my way of doing things!  :)

Apr 25, 2016

Jah-Jah R.

Thank you all! Everything that was said was very helpful.