3 don’ts of make-up

1. Never line your brows and lips with black pencil.

v Use only brown brow pencil in a shade that blends and not standout. Line your lips with either flesh coloured lip pencil or the colour closest to d lip stick you are about to apply.

2. Never apply loud eye shadow and loud lip colour at d same time.

v Note that less is more; draw attention to one feature per time. Flashy eye goes with colour nude lip and vice versa

3. Never use a lighter foundation to make your face brighter, you will end up looking like you have a facial mask on.

v Note that a foundation should blend uneven skin not lighten your skin and it must disappear after use. If you feel you skin is darker than natural, combine a lightening cream with sun screen to prevent burn. When you get the desired result upgrade your foundation to a lighter colour.

How To Get Longer Lashes

To achieve extra long lashes instead of applying mascara horizontally, hold your wand vertically so you can catch the roots of each lash all the way to the tip. Use two coats of mascara.

Try SLEEK eye drama,

COVER GIRL lashblastlenght

Maybeline Define-A-Lash Mascara

These are my favourites because i have used them and the are wonderful, highly effective.

Feel free to share the mascara that worked for you.

practical training session

I have had a very busy and interesting month so far. Training sessions (for makeup and nails) now in full swing I was very impressed by yeside’s practical and that informed her picture being here today.

Below is the lady I told her to come in her regular makeup –casual look.

Before

The transformation process almost concluded

After all said and done, isn’t she pretty. (i know am not a good photographer)
Like I always say every woman is beautiful.


This the pix of another student “titilayo” in practical nail training session.

N.B: Abike Dabiri Erewa’s pictures just came officially. so now I can share wit you all.

feels great to schmooze wit celebs she is a great woman,i can saythat personally and i love her(agape ooo!!!!)
A photo shoot for vanguard allure.

how to conceal dark circle under d eye

If you stop any person on the street and ask them if there is any part of their body they wish they could change or enhance, every single one of them would have an answer. Some complain of a butt that is too big, others hate their bust-too small, while others may be unsatisfied with legs they deem too short. However, one of the biggest complaints you will hear from people of all ages, both man and woman alike is how much they hate those dark circles under their eyes. Some people are simply prone to having these circles while, for others, it is an indication of stress or lack of a good night’s rest. If you are one of these people that are plagued with dark circles, here are some ways to help conceal these “raccoon eyes.”
Using Make-Up to Conceal

In order to conceal these circles, I believe a make-up concealer is in order. If you have already been using concealer and are frustrated that it has not been working for you, it may be the color or type of concealer coupled with the way that you apply it that may not be working.

There are three key factors to always remember when using concealer to cover the circles:

1) type of concealer,
2) Color of concealer and
3) Application of concealer.

First, you will want to choose a concealer that is not oily or heavy. If you choose a concealer that is not lightweight, the makeup will settle within the fine lines under the eyes, causing the eye area to look noticeably older, creating an even bigger problem. i will discourage purchasing a liquid concealer, preferring instead concealer that comes in a cream form.

Second, pay close attention to the color of concealer you choose. Most people simply purchase a concealer that is only one shade lighter than their normal concealer, but this is not always a correct choice. Depending on your skin tone, you may have to go one or two shades lighter.
Before committing to a concealer, visit a Professional who can test several concealers before you purchase.

When applying the concealer, you will want to apply it evenly and thinly under the eye. I use a concealer brush to perfect this effect, while others simply use their finger to pat the area and blend.

To ensure the concealer is set, I use a translucent powder but you can use your normal skin-tone powder to lightly powder the area.

Other Methods to Conceal
If you are not satisfied with the way concealer disguises your dark circles, you may want to make an appointment with your dermatologist. He/she may be able to write you a prescription for a creamy bleach that can be applied to circles that are beyond the help of make-up

missed u all tooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Darlings, I have not abandoned you contrary to obvious absence you have been on my mind and I have missed you.

I have been busy and most especially emotionally stressed but am back on track now ready to roll!!!

Last month ended with a musical video make-up for klever jay, below r pix from that day it was terrifying experience on the canoe

On our way to the island for the shoot

The model for the video is pretty so just mild enhancement because the song is a lover song
Here you have the model and the artist.

April started with “ZEE worlds” musical video and the song I must say was a very crazy song so that translated into the make-up on the models faces “smoky eyes”

and nude lips

here I used blue to smoke the eyes (its not compulsory to use black you can also use purple and deep green) yeah I know the lip are loud wit red but :D lol it’s a nice touch.

Check this out!!!

female soldiers so well dats all for now.
it’s a little crazy in my world –I know- but I love it.

waterproof mascara

These days, there are multiple types of mascara available on the market. However, one of the most popular types of mascara today are the waterproof products. As detailed below, there are multiple reasons why waterproof mascara is beneficial and popular amongst women of all ages.

· Detailed in its name, the most beneficial aspect of waterproof mascara is that it is, indeed, water proof. This means that it does not come off in water, and is tougher to get off with just water alone. While this may mean that your mascara is a little more difficult to remove, the benefits of waterproof mascara far outweigh the time and effort it takes to remove it. With the use of a little eye-makeup remover or soap, your eyes will be clean and ready for another application in no time.

· If you find yourself watching a sad movie, or letting emotion overcome you for another reason while wearing waterproof mascara, you will be pleased to find that it will not drip down your face, waterproof mascara can proudly withstand a good cry.

· Waterproof mascara is also known for not running or smudging when the weather is humid. Considering how humid our environment is, mascara can come off quite easily due to the heat and moisture in the air, allowing it to run and smudge off of your eyelashes causing dark circles around your eyes. Rain is another weather factor that can affect mascara

· If you are a person that typically rubs your eyes throughout the day, you likely experience your mascara smudging across your eyes, giving you that unsightly, raccoon eye look. Waterproof mascara is known to not smudge when you rub your eyes either!

· The benefits of wearing waterproof mascara also include being able to apply your mascara only once and not having to worry about it for the rest of the day.

· Waterproof mascara caters to women who don’t have the time to stop and reapply their mascara and other make up throughout the day

Waterproof mascara is also handy for when you are at the gym or practicing other sports. It is so easy to sweat away regular mascara, causing it to run and smudge as your body heat rises. Regular mascara can usually “melt” right off your eyes as it is washed away with your sweat. Waterproof mascara does not present this problem, as it stays put throughout your entire work out keeping you looking as fresh as you did when you walked into the gym

Waterproof mascara, when applied correctly, will not clump your eyelashes together. Instead, it will provide you with a full fan of spectacular individual eye lashes. There are many brands and types of water proof mascara available on the market, so be sure to choose one that is perfect for you!

lipstick and lip gloss

How to apply lipstick and lip gloss

Making up our lips as africans is a tricky venture I must say, listed below are some of the reasons

1. we have fuller lips


2. Our lips are naturally lined in most cases with two toned the centre usually lighter.


3. it comes with irregular shape

How to enhance your lips

• you can simply apply a clear gloss over the entire lip


• Use a skin coloured lip pencil i.e. brown pencil to line your lips, use this same pencil to fill the lip add a clear lip gloss or in this case as I did below use a clear golden shimmer lip gloss.


• Instead of the normal brown lip pencil you can use coloured pencil or lip sticks to line your lips. Colours such as wine, plum, dark raspberry, black velvet. generally line your lips with darker colour and use a brighter colour in the centre.


• Full lip single colour, like I used red and later blue below.

saturday turned out well after all

It’s Saturday and I am not doing make-up as in (no bridal, chief brides maid, the bridal train notin whatsoever), so when my mum suggested that she wants me to make her for our neighbours wedding I was ecstatic any makeup is good even if I don’t get paid . as in, am that crazy about makeup.
She’s wearing d traditional iro and buba, the gele is orange coloured, she is in her mid fifties, so I have my brief.
Try to make her beautiful in a mature, understated way. Not like this

This was my bride for last week kike,her colour was also orange but she combined it green.

My mum before, notice the under eye circle, uneven skin tone and scanty eyebrow

After I applied concealer for her under eye area, foundation to even the skin tone, powder give a matte and filled her eyebrow.

Finished look.
I believe that I have achieved my objective, beautiful yet understated very mature.

Product used –mac concealer (Nw 50)
Black opal flawless foundation (ebony black)
Tint powder (N10)
Marykay eye shadow (goldenrod, canberry)
Black opal lip gloss
All this products are available at reasonable prices just call to place your order

makeup for a photoshoot

from non conventional to crazy makeup

Its been a very dull day and since I hate being less busy –an idle mind is the devils workshop- I called in my neighbour as a model. wit the intention of playing with my hand.

And so the makeup practical starts.

Here is her face before (my blank canvas)

i trimmed both eyebrows and i have applied Foundation and powder on her face (mary kay foundation 607 and black opal medium 03 loose powder)

Then the colours begin, yellow eye shadow (dis not ur conventional makeup colour but as can see its great i.e. if u feel like making noise)

Then I added deep blue, giving a catty winged look (dat is when we cross d over from non-conventional to slight craze)

Am sure u will feel its time to stop but not me, I added silver. At this point my model was murmuring (aunty tope isn’t this too much)

So what do u think is it a crime to express myself, cant blame me for going overboard I was trying to work boredom out of my system

mascara

Mascara is a cosmetic used to darken, lighten, colour, thicken, lengthen, or define eyelashes. Mascara comes in three forms: liquid, cake, and cream. It also comes in many formulas, tints, and colours. Mascara is available in tubes with wand applicators

Tips for Applying Mascara

Applying mascara is certainly not the easiest thing in the world. From smearing globs of mascara on your carefully-shaded eyelids, to stabbing yourself in the eye with the brush, there are plenty of things that can go wrong for the novice mascara user. Despite these potential obstacles, applying mascara is a relatively straightforward process. Once you get the hang of it, it is easier to avoid common mistakes, and clean up the mess more easily on those occasions when it is necessary.

How to Apply Mascara

These simple steps will help you apply mascara correctly.

Step One: Apply mascara after applying the rest of your eye make-up. Always make sure your lashes are clean and dry before you start applying mascara.

Step Two: Start the application process by curling your lashes. Buying an eyelash curler is definitely a great investment! An eyelash curler can do wonders for the mascara application process. Be sure to always curl before applying mascara, as trying to curl your lashes when they are coated promotes clumping and breaking
To curl your lashes, place the mouthpiece of the curler over your lashes then squeeze the handles together for a count of five.

Step Three: Moving from the inside of your eye to the outside, stroke the mascara wand gently over your upper lashes. Reduce clumping by wiggling the wand slightly as you brush it along the length of your lashes. The wiggling motion not only helps separate your lashes and reduce clumping, it also helps to give your lashes a little more length.

Step Four: Use an eyelash comb to separate your lashes if necessary. This should be done before the lashes have dried.

Step Five: Repeat steps three and four, if you want to apply a second coat. Try applying a second coat over the entire lash length, or over the tips only, to see which works best for you.

* Try some variations from your basic black and brown. Colored mascara is back, and the new season’s shades look stunning.
Mint Green, turquoise blue, deep blue, deep green