Makeup coaching is a personalised experience allowing you to understand exactly what to do with your makeup and how. It simplifies your routine and gives you the formula to five minute makeup.
Through coaching you will get to understand which products to use and get personalised recommendations through your makeup bag investigation. You will learn simple methods to apply makeup and understand how and where to apply makeup for your skin and face shape.
Individualised Makeup Techniques
Personal makeup coaching is different to the other types of ‘makeup training’ or ‘makeup lessons’. Instead of using a one method fits all template it is tailored to you and your skin needs and face shape etc.
Imagine when you come to look at what skincare you need, this will be tailored to your skin needs specifically so that we can see improvements in skin but also so that it works with other products you are using. When we look at contouring (or bronzer) we look at your face shape and how we can enhance your features. No one has the same face or features so one method doesn’t fit all.
Confidence Boost
Imagine doing your makeup in the morning, it takes hardly any time ( maybe 5 minutes) but when you look in the mirror after, you look how you’ve always wanted to look. But always having been unsure of how to do this before. Suddenly you have clarity of what to do, what products will work for you and how to do it.
Now you have this know how, yes makeup will be so much quicker and easier but its so much more than that. Imagine the feeling of feeling comfortable having your photo taken, imagine showing up to work or that girls outing feeling your best self. Feeling confident that you look great!
Learning About Products
The problem we have with makeup is, we don’t really know what all the different products are, let alone know what we should be using or need. How are you meant to know? Much of what we see is based around products and us buying them. And there are that many out there! It would be impossible to even work out. Much of the marketing isn’t necessarily accurate and even though you may have a product that is for ‘dry skin’ how do you know what kind of dryness you have to know what kind of product to get? How do you know if it is a product that will work? How do you know if it is ‘the best possible option’ for you?
Once you get the ‘right product’ everything else works better. But sometimes you could be using the right product but you just may not be applying it in the right way (that makes it seem like it’s not ‘working’). This is why understanding the whole routine and how it works together is so important!
Correct Application
As much as you need the right product for you, if it isn’t applied in the right way or with the right thing it’s going to make the product a) not appear at its best and b) look like it’s not working.
For example when it comes to foundation if you’re using a sponge it may be taking the oils from the product and making the foundation appear ‘matt’ or ‘dry’ looking. It’s not just about the product application that plays a big part in how it appears.
Time-Saving
When you have the right product, with the right method and you’re then putting it in the right place for your face, suddenly everything falls into place. Makeup becomes easier to apply and then quicker. My clients will go from spending over 20 minutes to just 5.
It’s not just time that you shave it’s also the hassle of ever shopping for makeup again. In the long term you know exactly what to get and how to choose a colour etc.
Choosing a Personal Makeup Coach
Researching Potential Coaches
Finding a makeup trainer may be simple but finding a makeup coach is trickier. Looking online is always a good place to start. But before you start searching, consider what it is you’re hoping for. Look at their images on their website, real people? Or stock images? Are they using unnatural studio light as that isn’t always a true reflection of how makeup will look in ‘real life’
If the person you are looking to work with mentions a set of brands or products it will be unlikely that they are impartial, and you may just be working with their favourites. Something else to consider is ‘artists’ who will be showing you techniques because this is how they are trained. Consider this if you’re not wanting to have a complicated method. Also it’s good to know that ‘training’ is usually a one method fits all with a set method of how you will be trained. Whereas ‘coaching’ is tailored by person and all areas of your session are tailored based on questions asked to learn about you and your needs.
Consultation
I would always consult a client prior to working with them, firstly to check if it is the right fit or service for them and secondly because you really don’t want to waste anymore time or money on something else that doesn’t work! So, a consultation is a must.
Questions like where, how long and if you have any skin concerns asking if they have experience with those is always good to ask but a good coach will be asking you the questions about your needs!
Experience and Qualifications
Working with a coach that has experience is great but more importantly I would be looking to see what kind of results they have generated. For example, anyone can put a picture of someone before makeup and after online. But what about how they wore their makeup to how they wear it now. That’s going to give you a better gauge.
So what can I expect from makeup coaching?
The benefits of personal makeup coaching stretch beyond how you look. My clients tell me it’s something they don’t need to worry about anymore because they have the confidence, they need to do it. It doesn’t matter if it’s their everyday makeup, date night or a wedding you will have it covered!
If you’ve been feeling stuck in a rut with your makeup and struggling to get it right with your products or methods. If you feel like nothing ever changes then contact me to have a chat so we can see if it’s for you.