BUT... before we could get our teeth into the special effects we had to become best friends with our fabulous new makeup kits. As we collectively “OOHH” and “AAHH” over each mascara, eyeshadow, foundation, lip colours ... Louise began her trademark hygiene drill, most of us realising the amount of bad habits we would have to brake.
Our first makeup experience was Louise’s demonstration of a more natural look, all the time showing us different application techniques. When it came time to have a go ourselves we soon discovered it was not as easy on each other as Louise made it appear. Revision on our high school art was given with the importance of highlights and shadow within makeup being explained, and by ourselves attempted.
For one afternoon we were gifted with the wisdom of Beauty Therapist Lian. We were taught the importance of skin preparation prior to makeup as well as the procedure for makeup removal meaning we were each treated to facials. (YAY!!) Combined with makeup removal we were coached on how to identify skin pigmentation and how that will effect the makeup upon each person.
Thursday was prosthetic day. Initially we all felt like we’d been thrown in the deep end, but with the guidance of Nick and Paul, our characters have begun to take shape. With our first week flying by so quickly, we are all excited about what is to come.
Alexis Lynch - Student
