Makeup Lessons & Color Theory
Makeup is a powerful tool, especially if you understand the "how" and "why" to application. Sprinkle in a little theory and it is magic! Let's learn.
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Short Pause in the Schedule (opens the original)
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Hello everyone, let me start by once again thanking you for your support. I put a lot of effort into my weekly posts and appreciate all of you who read and respond. I love to see this community growing. Thank you. I have paused the blog for a few weeks. You might have noticed that you haven’t seen one of late. A few big projects and some traveling have to take a front seat. I don’t feel like I have the bandwidth to write good, informative posts for you all. So, please forgive the pause. No one i
Neutral is Tone Not Undertone (opens the original)
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I started studying and focusing on color theory 16 years ago when I opened Terri Tomlinson Makeup Training Academy. I wanted to have color theory in my class because I had never had formal color theory training in my professional career. Even when I sent myself to professional makeup school in L.A. we never talked about color theory specifically. We used “blue correctors” and “red correctors” but never learned why or what it meant. Concealing and correcting were a single thing, never really take
The Color Conference (opens the original)
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Shimmer Goes Here (opens the original)
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No shimmer over 40, shimmer only on collar bones and cheek highlights, only on the pout of the lip. No shimmer or full shimmer? Why is it so confusing? Why so many rules?First of all, we need less people saying you can’t do this or that. Do whatever makes you happy and feels good. We all need to be less judgmental. If you want some guidance, read on. Shimmer is a term used for makeup items that reflect small particles of light. They dance and twinkle. Not as large as a sequin, not as smooth and
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