Category Archives: The Science Bit

THE SCIENCE AND THEORIES BEHIND THE CREATIVITY AND ART OF HAIR AND MAKEUP.

Skin Deep

Posted on 12 June 2023 by handbook

Skin. We are covered in it! The largest organ of our body and without it we cease to be. Acting as a barrier between our body and the environment, it protects our muscles, bones, ligaments, nerves, organs and everything else … Continue reading →

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Facial Anatomy

Posted on 9 June 2023 by handbook

A person’s face shape is completely dependent on the underlying bone and muscle structure. By understanding this basic structure, we can use this to our advantage. A makeup artist should understand facial anatomy in order to work with what someone … Continue reading →

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The Art Of Colour

Posted on 21 January 2024 by handbook

Colour is one of the principal foundations of everything that the makeup artist does. Successfully recognising and matching a client’s skin tone and underlying tones, good corrective and camouflage makeup, enhancing or complementing natural colouring, blending in prosthetic pieces and … Continue reading →

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