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Summer Brides Wedding Hair and Make Up Inspiration 2018 We’re in the midst of wedding season which means an influx of summer brides wanting the perfect hair and make up for their Big Day and it’s our job, as the experts, to help them make the right choice. Your bride will want to feel confident, comfortable and beautiful and … Read more

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Being a bridal makeup artist is an amazing job, but quite a challenging one too! It’s up to you to create the best makeup look that your bride has ever had, so it’s important to get every single step right, from prep to finish. For bridal makeup that is flawless and lasts throughout the day … Read more

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Beautiful Bridal Makeup: 5 Expert Tips for Contouring on the Wedding Day Contouring – every bridal makeup artist’s most feared technique, but, with the right training, the potential to be transformed into the favourite!   Learn how to apply beautiful bridal makeup and contour like a pro on our 2 day bridal makeup course.   … Read more

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Wedding Makeup Tips: 6 Steps to Beautiful Bridal Contouring Highlighting and contouring can be a fantastic bridal makeup technique to slim the face, give a healthy glow and really make those features pop, or it can be an utter disaster. It all comes down to whether or not you know your stuff! Sky high cheekbones and a makeup … Read more

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Christmas party style

Christmas Party Style: Festive Hair & Makeup Looks for 2016 If there’s ever a time to get creative with gorgeous hair and makeup, it’s Christmas! Whether it’s for you or your clients, it’s so much fun figuring out the Christmas party style you’re into for the season. Whilst there are certain things that never go … Read more

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November 27, 2016amazing makeup, bridal makeup, makeup course, tips & techniques Creating beautiful makeup is one thing, but when you’re applying wedding makeup for a bride about to embark on one of the biggest days of her life you also have to create makeup that lasts. As a wedding makeup artist, it’s your job to ensure that the bride looks just as … Read more

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bridal makeup course

We’re not all about hair, here at CBH, we also run a 2 day bridal makeup course in London that is perfect for anyone wanting to kickstart their career as a bridal makeup artist – whether that’s refreshing your existing knowledge and qualifications or starting out as a total newbie. If you’re thinking of attending our bridal makeup … Read more

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Bridal Makeup – Working With Mature Brides [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1514998572614{margin-top: 62px !important;margin-bottom: 62px !important;}”]When you’re a bridal makeup artist, it is so important that you are equipped with the skills to create gorgeous bridal makeup looks for all ages and skin types. Many bridal makeup artists have only ever had the opportunity to practice on younger models … Read more

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We thought that we had seen every type of smokey eye variation there is until Joan Smalls rocked up at the CFDA Awards with a full on ‘Denim’ smokey eye. Her simple style halter neck dress guaranteed you could spot her eyes from a mile away.

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Remember when creating your look that any eye shadow can fall onto your cheeks which could ruin your finished look. Working on your base after your eye makeup means that it isn’t the end of the world if you mess up. Craft your lids and then sharpen the edges with tinted moisturiser and concealer before perfecting the rest of your face.

Begin small

When you want to create an exaggerated shape it is important that you start close to your lashes and then use the excess product on your brush to work the shape outwards.

Use more than one shade

By using more than one shade you will achieve a look that is more dimensional. Having created your shape with liner, select two or three navy jewel tones. Take a deep navy, a jewel navy, and a silver toned navy. Press each one onto the lid making sure you keep the crease and above clean for a modern finish.

Add some contrast

Having worked in the navy you can now define the inner eye with an azure shade. Follow this with navy mascara which will actually look black in some lights.

The perfect hair

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Smokey eyes are a go to look for many of us but what do we do for clients that want that sexy look, but a little lighter for warmer weather or daytime wear? Smokey eyes is a very popular look with clients, both bridal and special occasion, so it’s an important one to learn! We go through this look thoroughly on our 2 & 4 day makeup courses, so if you’re struggling, why not join us on one of our courses for Pam’s expert guidance? Here are some top tips and tricks to help you achieve a softer smokey eye:

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Shimmer bronzer is your friend when it comes to the summer smokey eye and it is a great product to warm up your eyes. It is also perfect for giving a look that can be worn both day and night.

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For a look that won’t melt down your face in the heat, first apply a shadow primer followed by your shimmering and smokey eye shadows. A dot of Vaseline in the centre of the lid will help to highlight it. Long wearing and waterproof products are also a must during the summer months.

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Begin by using a matte skin coloured shadow applying it from the lash line to the brow. With a medium to dark smokey shadow define the crease in a windscreen wiper motion. Blend this downwards towards your lashes making sure that you avoid the inner third of your eyelid. Take a darker shade and create a ‘V’ shape from your outer eye line right to the outer crease and blend towards the centre of your eyelid. Finish the look with gel eye liner along your lash line and then smudge.

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Don’t worry if you make a mistake, you can repair this with some makeup remover on a cotton bud to clean up and then reapply your makeup after. Just stay calm, and continue!

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Metallic shades look great this season whatever colour you go for. Just remember that if the eye makeup is bold then choose a sheer lip colour.

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