What YOU don't know, can harm your client!

Everyone please take this lesson as one to grow on. For those who are passionate about their craft I found this very insightful. Do you do a client consultation before you take on a new project.  Do you sit the client down and as the following questions?


1.  Have you ever worn makeup before, if so when was the last time?
2.  Do you know your skin type?
3.  What types of makeup are you custom to wearing?
4.  What look are you trying to achieve?
5.  Are you allergic to any type of makeup?
6.  Are you allergic to animal hair?


These are just a few for starters.  Why ask these question's? Well if you have been in the business and do not understand the harm yo can cause to someone, let me open your eyes.  Makeup, especially liquid foundation on healthy skin, will penetrate  the epidermis of the the skin.  If the pores are large and open, it can penetrate as far as the stratum corneum. This is a fact.  In other words, if you have someone who has sensitive skin, and you place a foundation that has a lot of talc on their face, you my cause, infection, breakouts, or a serious skin disorder. Not knowing whats in your products can be very dangerous.  Three very harmful products that can damage skin over a period of time which most makeup is comprised of are: talc, magnesium, zinc, and some eyeshadows contain lead. Some time ago I watched client whom had perfectly healthy skin, go from healthy to very damaged and aged skin in less than five years.  She told me what she was using and, it was causing all the natural moisturizing elements in her skin to appear non existent. The funny thing is instead of correcting the problem, she kept packing the foundation on heavier and heavier, because the sales person at the counter said that was normal. Really? Don't be afraid to tell a client that the foundation they are using is damaging their skin, and making them look a HOTT MESS! If you as the artist continue to allow someone to do that, think about the reflection it leaves on you.
***Now Here Is  A Kicker***
How many of us have taken a brush theory class?  Well I didn't think I needed one until I attended a fashion show and heard a model say, I can't use animal hair brushes on my skin! What...are you serious? Now I'm thinking, that's all I have in my kit..lol! Fellow artist, please take time to learn about your tools. If you don't know, now you know.  I want to share with those of you who don't already know. You can purchase professional, quality, and reasonable brush sets @ www.morphebrushes.com. I recommend this site for those starting out and trying to build kits.  You will love these brush sets. Stay tuned for more insight on the industry coming soon!!!


DON'T JUST RIP THE RUNWAY, SHUT IT DOWN!!!