Are You Ready For Your Closeup? Makeup Tips For Aspiring Models

There’s no
denying that modeling is one of the most glamorous careers in the entertainment
industry. But as you’re making your way up the ladder of success, it’s
important that you remember that every step of the way won’t be glamour and
glitz. Before you’re jet setting to the fashion capitals of the world, and
meeting celebrities and famous
photographers you’ll have to pay your dues just like everyone else in the
industry.

 

Did you know
that for many of the gigs that you’ll get as an aspiring model, you may be
required to do your own makeup? Well, it’s a fact. Therefore it’s important
that you learn how to apply makeup like a pro, a skill that’s important not
just for models, but for singers, actors and dancers as well. Roshumba
Williams, a professional model, has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan and Sports Illustrated. Here are a few professional tips from her on
expertly applying makeup:

 

1. Start by placing small dots of
   foundation on your forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. Use a cosmetic sponge
   to blend.

2. Use concealer only where it’s
   needed. Dot it on and then pat it with your ring finger to blend.

3. Dip a fluffy powder brush into
   loose powder, tap off any excess, and then dust it over your face.

4. Using an eye shadow brush, sweep
   powder eye shadow from your lash line to your brown and then blend.

5. Before applying mascara, be sure
   to wipe the excess from the wand with a tissue. Then holding the wand
   horizontally, sweep through your lashes. Reapply to the top of your lashes
   only.

6. Using your brow brush, brush your
   eyebrows up and slightly out.

7. Dip your blush brush in the blush
   and tap off any excess. Place the brush on the apple of your cheek, and
   stroke back toward your ear. Most of the color should be on your cheek. If
   you make a mistake, use your powder brush to “buff” it out.

8. Slick on lip gloss with your
   finger. For lipstick, dip your lip brush in the lipstick. Outline your
   lips with the brush, starting from the center and working out toward the
   edges. Fill in the bottom lip and then press (don’t rub) your lips
   together.

9. Use a small brush to sweep a
   darker, coordinating color in the crease of your eye.

10. Dip an eyeliner brush in a dark
    shadow (black, navy or gray) and dot a line along the upper – and if you
    want – the lower lash lines. For an even more dramatic look, use an eye
    pencil to line around your inner lash line.

11. For less mistake-prone
    contouring, sweep translucent powder under your cheek bones to highlight
    bone structure.

 

Ready dazzle the industry with your new knowledge of
makeup application? Visit Star
Search Casting (www.StarSearchCasting.com)
today for opportunities in modeling
and acting, singing and dancing as well!