No one helped me the last time I wrote this... 😔

Nov 5, 2013

Mica S.

I have my first consultation this is a client who needs dramatic makeup, now I remember I am not a professional makeup artist and she knows I am not certified! She wants to use me for my creative looks I've done for myself... but how should I go about this in the most professional way?? I'm on a budget but I need a few more products like brushes and such for the client, because I rather not bring what I use for myself. What should I get to have the basics and be prepared?? and another tips from those who are certified and have done this plenty.

Nov 5, 2013

Dorothea S.

I have never professional makeup for someone but I've done stuff for other girls. The key to anything is being confident in what it is that you're doing pro or not. If you're not confident in what you're putting on her face, she may not be so comfortable anymore.

Nov 5, 2013

Melissa P.

Get some elf studio brushes. you can get a whole set for $30. make sure you remember things like disposable mascara wands and lip gloss brushes so you don't ruin the product. also make sure you have moisturizer, makeup remover, qtips and tissues just in case. always make sure your brushes are deep cleaned since you don't want to transfer skin problems from one client to another. don't go back into the pot of cream products or gloss and lipstick. always apply what you need to the back of your hand then apply it from their. put some alcohol in a spray bottle to use to sanitize any powder product you have to dip the brush back into.

Nov 5, 2013

Jenny S.

Get the coastal scents makeup brush set! Their quality brushes and I think it's like 28 bucks! They're sooooooo good the have a good density level and omg I just love them they are just really good quality.

Nov 5, 2013

Mica S.

thanks so muchh

Nov 5, 2013

Bobbi W.

Like @Dorothea said act confident because if you're trying to work on this girls face and your nervous and act like you don't know what you're doing then your client will feel nervous as well.

Nov 5, 2013

Mica S.

Thank you, I got the confidence down! thank you I've got a packed bag of everything... I just need details on how consultations work!? things I need to do or focus on.

Nov 5, 2013

Symone B.

In all honesty, I would go to pro MUAs on here and ask them lol Jacqueline H. (My makeup mommy...she doesn't know it lol), Alma and Alicia P. There's loads moe but those are some of my faves.

Nov 6, 2013

Alicia H.

Hi Mica,

Building your kit takes time. I suggest first having a consult about what the client wants either over the phone or via email. While you may be purchasing specific items for this one client, just remind yourself that you'll be using it later on if this is something you see yourself doing long-term.

While it may seem like a good idea to purchase an inexpensive brush set, I would advise against that. Brushes, while some pricier than others, are very important in application and when cared for correctly can last you a very long time. Having the right tools is especially important for a dramatic look where a lot of blending is involved. With a good brush cleanser, you don't have to worry about sanitation if you do choose to use some of your own, otherwise I recommend purchasing at least one really good blending brush like the MAC 217 along with a quick drying brush cleanser such as Parian Spirit so you can use the same brush and "double dip" in colors. This particular brush is great because you can pick up color and also blend -- very multi purpose.

For color, I recommend Inglot as they are priced at $6 per eye shadow and the pigment is very rich. You can start off with a few and build your palette from there. Which brings me to my last point that often times you can use the same products for different things. For example, you can get away with purchasing a $6 eyeshadow to use within the crease and to contour the face, or the $6 brow highlighter to also highlight the temples and bow of the lip. Think quality over price and concentrate on how you can "make it work" to quote Tim Gunn ;)

Hope that helps! Be sure to share pictures of the finished look! Oh, and I 100% agree with Symone...reach out to Jacqueline H Alma and also Velen as they are a wealth of knowledge!  xoxo