BEAUTY REPORT
WRITTEN BY Lesley Holland Downey
Listen to the Pros
I love doing my own makeup—it’s relaxing—
and a little “me time” in the midst of a busy day
is always a treat, but I realize that many people
don’t feel this way at all. When faced with a big
day, a black tie event or gala, a wedding or being
photographed, many people just want to hand it
over to a professional. Even choosing products
for everyday wear can cause “analysis paralysis”
—there are simply too many choices out there
for most people to navigate. Thank goodness
there are true experts—ones with years of experi-
ence and knowledge that you can tap into when
choosing what to wear on the daily occasions or
taking the stress out of a big life event.
I had the pleasure of interviewing three different
makeup artists (MUAs) who shared with me the
importance that makeup can be fun, a confidence
booster, and that communication is the key in
getting the desired results. Reading the client is
a big part of what a good MUA does, listening
to cues from a consultation (either in person or
via text or email). Pinterest and Instagram photos
also come in handy.
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