Sue, I used to work with Mary Kay Cosmetics. I sold cosmetics for 5
years. The answer to your question is a simple one. They have a
mirror to look into. You just ask them questions like, "when you
look at your face, is the blush applied evenly on both cheeks?" They
learn what to look for using their own face as a model. With
choosing a foundation, I would have my clients try a couple of
shades, one on each cheek, and would ask them which shade looked
better, more natural, to them. That's what sighted beauty
consultants do too because it works well. Finally, most beauty
companies give their consuutants something called face cards that
show ladies step by step how to apply their makeup and have samples
in a coordinated set like blush, eye shadow, lip liner, and
lipstick. I would give my client a face card based on her coloring,
and she would have that blueprint to go by.
I brought up the discussion of makeup application and color both
because I know there is so much more to learn and because it's a
topic that isn't represented well in the Bookshare collection. I
know how to put on my everyday makeup, for example, but there are
special techniques for emphasizing your eyes or mouth. There are new
formulations of makeup, and they require new techniques to apply them.
In addition, while I know a lot about makeup, I know very little
about clothing and jewelry. It's a whole package, and it's worth
learning. (smile)
Monica Willyard
Hi Laura,
I am not disputing your skills, but if you are blind, I am wondering how you knew when the women/young ladies you taught to apply makeup did something wrong. For example, getting just a bit more blush on one cheek than the other. I am not trying to start an argument here, but am just wondering how you knew if they goofed. <smile>
Sue S.
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