Professional Make-Up Hacks

_{Pros provide their top tips for enhancing smaller lips and eyes with deftly applied make-up}

_{With so many opportunities to dress up and look their best for glam events in the GCC, clients demand and expectation for top class make-up services is sky high. It is therefore essential that your therapists’ skills are continually on-point, enhanced with on-going training to keep them in the know about the latest products and trends in the industry. For an instant skills brush up, we have asked some of the region’s top beauty companies for their best make-up hacks which your therapists can use to ensure your clients dazzle.}

_{The eyes have it!}

_{COLOUR CORRECTION – KRYOLAN ON CONCEALING DARK UNDER EYE CIRCLES}

_{Mastering colour correction is fundamental for any professional MUA and without a good understanding of colour theory, you simply can't correct. To rectify discolouration, you should utilise shades from the opposite end of the colour wheel. Sounds simple? It is, however, there is a time and a place for colour correction and the real skill comes with the ability to recognise the subtleties of every face and be aware of every client’s unique skin tone. Take your time deciding on your dark circle correction strategy, a good rule-of-thumb is to match the strength of colour to how light or dark the skin tone is. If the skin is fair, you are likely to require the palest shades on your palette, medium to olive skin needs a darker version, and deeper skin tones will call for darker still. For example, pink may work well under the eyes for a pale skinned client, whereas a darker-skinned person would require a more orangey-peach hue; the same rule applies across all correction shades. Always remember, the skin around the eyes is thinner, and applying too much make-up can result in an ageing effect, so keep the layers fine and try to dilute the product to give a sheerer coverage. In fact, “less-is-more” should be your overall colour correction mantra. Too much corrector can have the opposite effect and can serve to draw attention to the very area you're attempting to conceal. Use a light touch and blend well.}

_{MAKING SMALL EYES POP – TIPS FROM PINKY GOAT}

_{Perfect liner – check! Stunning lips – check! Showstopping eyes – check? But don’t just stop at eyeshadow. Adding lashes to your gorgeous eye make-up really gives that finishing touch to make the eyes “pop”. For clients with small eyes, it can be daunting choosing a lash that truly helps the eyes stand out. First, check the eye shape. There are many different eye shapes, so take notice of the eye – does it droop downwards at the ends? Are eyelids hooded or perhaps there’s just no definition at the crease?}

_{Select a lash style that is lightweight and wispy to avoid a heavy lid that closes the eyes further. Pinky Goat’s AMY lash has a gorgeous curl that gives the illusion of more open eyes for clients who have a hooded shape. Meanwhile the Rose lash, with hairs that gradually become longer towards the ends, will create an eye-lifting effect for downturned eyes. For the best application, curl the natural lashes for some extra lift and apply a thin coat of mascara. Measure the lash against the eye and cut the band down to size if required – always make sure to cut the lash from the outer side, so as not to ruin the shape and design. Apply a tiny amount of lash adhesive along the band and wait 20 seconds for it to become tacky. Finally, place the band close to the natural lash line, pressing down the edges and there you have the perfect finish to eye make-up! PB}