Prioritise your physical health as a make-up artist. http://www.hayleymullinsphotography.co.uk It’s not something you’d expect to hear but surprisingly, a make-up artist has a very physically demanding job. Something I wish I had learnt when training to be a make-up artist. I passionately hope that professional make-up courses will teach students some of the things I [...]
“Do you do black skin?” As a makeup artist, one of the questions I get asked is “Do you do black skin?” This really upsets me because putting it simply, no one should have to ask, it shouldn't be a question! It's not like I have been asked "do you do white skin?!" In my [...]
A Happy Accident! There’s a common misconception I’ve heard a lot over the last couple of years. But it recently made me stop and think. For some people it may be the case, but in my case it’s not and I want to dispel that misconception. That is how I came to write this blog [...]
Smokey eyes with strip lashes, flawless skin using Airbase Make-Up & pink nude lips 👄 Hopefully you can re-create this look for when the post lock down events commence 🥳 Let me know how you get on! Take some photos 🤩 I only airbrush my skin for special events. Such as attending a wedding for [...]
My skincare journey! I never thought I would have the confidence to post a photo without make-up on, let alone a video! Since my teenage years I have suffered with acne. I have tried anti-biotics, contraceptive pills, medical creams, various skincare brands. My skin in the ‘before’ photo wasn’t the worst it had been. But [...]
Want to create this look? Smokey eyes, flawless skin & nude lips! A step by step tutorial to help you create a glam look, including my top tips. For years, friends, family & clients have asked me to post videos but I’ve been reluctant to as I don’t want to talk in front of the [...]
I am joined by my guest, the fantastic Dilly from De Clutter Dollies. Dilly is going to tell you a bit about herself, what she does and her advice on beauty product organisation and storage. Followed by a Q&A with me. “My name is Dilly Carter and I am a professional organiser. I help people create space [...]
My A-Z of useful information for working in the make-up industry.These pointers have been gained from my personal experience and some are from the experiences of my work colleagues. A. Assist: I believe assisting successful make-up artists has helped me progress in the industry. Assist for free, assist for low pay, assist who you can [...]
As a make-up artist I speak to a lot of future brides on a personal level and have learnt a lot about how brides feel and what they endure before their big day. I recommended Ruth to many of my brides who have experienced fantastic results. I hope Ruth can help you answer some of [...]
