How to Get Makeup and Beauty Tips

Make up is used to enhance a woman's natural beauty and accentuate the attractive features of the face. The facial shape as well as skin tone play an important role in make up application. There are many different resources available to women to learn tips on how to achieve the desired look. 

• Visit the makeup counter at a department store. The staff members are usually quite knowledgeable on the various products being sold and can make recommendations on makeup application. 


• Talk to a hairstylist. This may seem a bit unorthodox, but many hairstylists are trained on beauty and makeup while in cosmetology school. Another benefit of getting beauty tips from a hairstylist is that the stylist is already familiar with the facial shape and skin tone of a patron, making it easy to give advice and offer ideas. In addition, many stylists frequent seminars and cosmetic trade shows and can share what they have learned. 


• Read fashion magazines. Reading articles in magazines such as Glamour, Marie Claire, Instyle, Vogue and Elle is a great way to learn the new trends in makeup and beauty.


• Make an appointment. Schedule an appointment with a make-up artist. Make up artists are available in cosmetic stores, spas, salons and even at kiosks in large malls. While applying the makeup, the makeup artist will typically give tips on how to achieve the same look at home.  


• Explore online. There are a variety of websites dedicated to health and beauty that provide advice, tips and share application techniques.


• Watch videos. Famous make-up artists such as Fred Pierce, Alex Swain and Cyndi Boyar have released instructional videos on how to expertly apply makeup for both day and evening wear.