I don't wear make up often and don't really know how to do it. I did a 1 1/2 hour course once, but really I didn't learn much - she gave me a list of colours she used but I was expecting to actually learn to apply it myself.
Be careful of counter lessons, as any dept store counters tend to be a bit pushy on the product and less about the lesson. TBH you'd be better at getting independent lessons. And then later on down the track getting a lesson in colours etc (which is what they mainly discuss at dept stores).
Napoleon have great lessons but the only course I knew about was their $3k one, so I'm not sure about a $95 one.
Mecca is awesome too. But for true non sales pitchy lessons you're best off going through a community centre, or google "personal make up lessons" but try and steer clear of anywhere that is offering them when they are also trying to sell their own product or you could just end up in a major sales pitch.
Before i had children i was a make up artist. I did freelance and also worked for the body shop where i did staff training and make up lessons. They were only 45mins-1hour which i found a little short for the total novice. What you may want to do is go through the phone book and see if any make up artists do them privately, you will likely get a longer session and in your own home which is more peaceful than a busy shop.
My best tip would be to never use those little sponge applicators, invest in a couple of good quality brushes and you'll get a much nicer finish.
edit - yep cai is right, unfortunately all companies have a sales adgenda, they have targets to meet and as much as they may not like it they often have to push products on you.
I will do a google search then. I do agree that it would be best 1-1 and in a non-busy environment.
I am amazaed at the number of girls here that don't know how to apply makeup, i honestly thought that i was the only one and was a bit unsure of posting. I thought ALL women just knew how to do IT. I guess not.
i goto mecca about 1 time per year and get them to doa whole look for me... it is salesy but i usually buy a couple of things that i need anyway and it is nice to update what i have... they apply it and do describe what to do (if you ask) and then will keep everything they used on file for you if you want to buy later. as i said they do sell to you but i have always been thrilled with the products and also with the 'looks' they have created.
the idea of a makeup artist teaching techniques is also great!
i LOVE mecca. Totally addicted to their overpriced products. They have a promo on atm where you can do an hour lesson for $90 redeemable in products (about half a lipstick ) and a vogue mag subscription.
TOTALLY agree on the brushes - make sure you buy decent ones. I think Napoleon ones are very very nice but exxy. I knew someone trained with Napoleon and it was common knowledge with the students that Body Shop brushes are just as good (if not better) and HEAPS cheaper.
Body Shop brushes are FANTASTIC. I have a full set. They rock.
What I'd recommend is going to the cheapy counter, buying the cheapest eye pencil, lipstick, eye powder, mascara, blush and face powder. Doesn't matter about the colour, but pick one you like if there's a choice. If you can get one of those really cheap all-in-one things with fifty colours in go for that. You'll be throwing this out within a week. Get a good make-up remover with this.
Next, get some glossy magazines. Old ones if you want. Go through and get FIVE different make-up looks you like.
Now go home and spend time trying to copy the look. It will go hideously wrong the first time. I try a new look every few months, copying from the TV usually. Sometimes it doesn't suit, sometimes it does. First time always looks a bit off. But keep practicing!
Within a week, you'll have a look, maybe not using all the different things (ie no face powder if you've got good skin or no blush if you have a natural one; lipliner is always a no-go for me) but you'll be able to apply make-up and know it suits you. I say within a week, maybe within a month if you're working around the children.
NOW you go for a make-up lesson. Learn what colours work. Learn a new way of applying: you'll be used to applying now so seeing what the consultant does very quickly won't be so hard to copy.
OR have a body shop at home party. Ask the consultant to go really slowly and maybe ask if you can film what she does. That way you get some of the stuff she'll use for free if your mates spend enough! Actually, I was a BSaH consultant just for the free make-up lesson day, the brushes that came in the kit and all the make-up that came with the kit: I needed some good stuff for my wedding. That was years ago so I no longer have all the make-up but I do still love the brushes.
Oh, btw, always buy less make-up than you think you need. One eye-shadow palette, one mascara etc. You can buy more but if you buy loads you chuck a load out because after about 10 years or so the powders do go off. Trust me. I had a 12-year-old blusher that really didn't do my skin any favours when I used it again!
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They have a promo on atm where you can do an hour lesson for $90 redeemable in products (about half a lipstick
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