Are You Ready For Your Closeup? Makeup Tips For Aspiring Models

There’s no denying that modeling is one of the most glamorous careers in the entertainment industry. But as you’re making your way up the ladder of success, it’s important that you remember that every step of the way won’t be glamour and glitz. Before you’re jet setting to the fashion capitals of the world, and meeting celebrities and famous photographers you’ll have to pay your dues just like everyone else in the industry.

Did you know that for many of the gigs that you’ll get as an aspiring model, you may be required to do your own makeup? Well, it’s a fact. Therefore it’s important that you learn how to apply makeup like a pro, a skill that’s important not just for models, but for singers, actors and dancers as well. Roshumba Williams, a professional model, has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan and Sports Illustrated. Here are a few professional tips from her on expertly applying makeup:

1. Start by placing small dots of foundation on your forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. Use a cosmetic sponge to blend.
2. Use concealer only where it’s needed. Dot it on and then pat it with your ring finger to blend.
3. Dip a fluffy powder brush into loose powder, tap off any excess, and then dust it over your face.
4. Using an eye shadow brush, sweep powder eye shadow from your lash line to your brown and then blend.
5. Before applying mascara, be sure to wipe the excess from the wand with a tissue. Then holding the wand horizontally, sweep through your lashes. Reapply to the top of your lashes only.
6. Using your brow brush, brush your eyebrows up and slightly out.
7. Dip your blush brush in the blush and tap off any excess. Place the brush on the apple of your cheek, and stroke back toward your ear. Most of the color should be on your cheek. If you make a mistake, use your powder brush to “buff” it out.
8. Slick on lip gloss with your finger. For lipstick, dip your lip brush in the lipstick. Outline your lips with the brush, starting from the center and working out toward the edges. Fill in the bottom lip and then press (don’t rub) your lips together.
9. Use a small brush to sweep a darker, coordinating color in the crease of your eye.
10. Dip an eyeliner brush in a dark shadow (black, navy or gray) and dot a line along the upper - and if you want - the lower lash lines. For an even more dramatic look, use an eye pencil to line around your inner lash line.
11. For less mistake-prone contouring, sweep translucent powder under your cheek bones to highlight bone structure.

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