1. Unit B8: Provide make-up services
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Unit B8: Provide make-up services

2. Objectives At the end of this chapter you will be able to:
maintain safe and effective methods of working when providing make-up services
consult, plan and prepare for make up services
apply make-up products
provide aftercare advice.
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3. Key words Blemished Bridal Bronzer Concealers Contra-actions
Contraindications
Cream
Daylight
Dehydrated
Diversity
Epidermis
Ethnicity
Face shapes
Filament lighting
Florescent lighting
Iron oxide
Legislation
Lesson
Liquid
Mature
Micro-dermabrasion
Minors
Package
Pencil
Powders
Skin colours
Skin types
Special occasion
Tones
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4. Introduction
The effect of professionally applied make-up should not be under-estimated.
Make-up services include bridal, portrait shots, make-up lessons, and special occasion make-up.
A skilled make-up artist uses their knowledge of light and shade and skin tones and how they can be enhanced with carefully selected products.
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5. Legal requirements 1 Treatment room Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
General safety of staff and visitors to the salon including clients.
Governs the working environment including ventilations, temperature and lighting etc.
Covers how to evacuate a building in an emergency such as a fire.
Equipment
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Governs the acquisition of safe and reliable equipment.
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6. Legal requirements 2 Make-up products
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 1988
Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations (2008)
Governs the exposure of persons to substances likely to cause harm including flammability and the effect on the tissues.
Requires cosmetics to comply with correct labelling to have safe formulation and be fit for the purpose intended.
Disposal of Waste
The Controlled Waste Regulations 1992
Governs the correct disposal of contaminated waste, i.e. contaminated with blood or other bodily fluids.
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7. Legal requirements 3
Other legal requirements include those that apply when providing treatments for minors, avoiding discrimination and complying with data protection law (Date Protection Act).
With the increase in make-over parties for 7–16 year olds, therapists or make-up consultants should have an extended CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check and written consent as well as the presence of a guardian or parent.
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8. Treatment times Treatment Time
Make-up application, e.g. for special party or photograph.
30 minutes
Make-up lesson:
a more in-depth treatment that gives away some of the make-up artist’s tips.
60 minutes
Make-up package:
two-stage make-up for a special event. Trying out of different products and looks that suit the client, then application on the day of the event.
Trial: 90 minutes
Event: 30 minutes
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9. Safe working practices
Follow set-up rules, making sure that the area is clean, tidy and that all utensils are sterile.
Client will expect you to be clean and presentable.
Suitable cosmetics and products should be available with a good set of brushes for the different areas of the make up routine.
Disposable and consumables should be ready.
Position yourself and the client to ensure comfort and correct posture.
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10. Lighting
Different lighting will subtly change the make-up application.
Daylight bulbs have a pure white light and do not create shadows. True representation of the make-up.
Florescent lighting uses blue-white bulbs that tend to create a cold feel to the make-up. Creates shadows as light is directed downwards.
Filament light bulbs give yellowish tones to the make-up, dulling blue-toned colours and darkening red tones. Creates sharp shadows.
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11. Product hygiene 1 Tools/Equipment Use Sterilising/Hygiene method
Brushes
Universal make up tool
Brush cleaner at least 70% alcohol. Dip and blot onto tissue. Shampoo and condition occasionally.
Wash brushes, place in sterilising fluid.
Do not wet the join between brush bristles as result will be separation.
Sponges
To apply cream and liquid products
Wash in hot soapy water then submerge in sterilising liquid for recommended time.
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12. Product hygiene 2 Powder puffs
Apply face powders to set foundation base.
Machine wash as recommended to 60oC.
Fingers
Apply products, smudging.
Wash hands before and after each client with anti bacterial soap.
Sharpeners/spatulas/scissors/palette
Maintain hygiene state of make up products.
Clean away residue and sterilise in sterilising fluid.
For liquid and cream products, pencils and powders, where possible remove the required amount from the palette. Keep lids closed and use disposable applicators, e.g. mascara brushes.
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13. Make-up services
To obtain a perfect make-up, a perfect base is required. Knowledge of the skin is vital.
Therapist needs knowledge of cleansing, toning and moisturising as well as skin structure, function and disorders, disease and damage.
Restrictive and preventative contraindications should be observed.
Make-up is very personal so a full and comprehensive consultation should be taken into account.
Adhere to the Data Protection Act with regards to client records.
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14. Contraindications 1 Conditions that prevent treatment include:
infectious skin conditions, e.g. herpes simplex and impetigo
parasitic infections, e.g. pediculosis and scabies
eye infections such as conjunctivitis
severe skin conditions, e.g. acne, boils, herpes zoster, warts
severe medical conditions.
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15. Contraindications 2
Conditions that restrict treatment include: recent scar tissue, eczema, hyperkeratosis, skin allergies, bruising, styes, watery eyes, recent cosmetic surgery, tattoos or piercings, recent laser and microdermabrasion.
Any contra-actions that may follow treatment should be explained to the client beforehand so that the client is fully informed and can then make a decision to go ahead with the service.
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16. Make-up products 1
Foundation evens out minor imperfections and protects the skin.
Liquid can be water-based for oilier skins or oil-based for dry skins.
Creams (light mousse, stick or compact) combine waxes, oils and fats with pigments to give variety of textures.
Mineral-based powders give a range of tones to provide coverage. Contain no fillers that can cause allergies. Many also provide sun protection.
Tinted moisturisers give light coverage for skins that are blemish free. Contain oils and light pigments to give a shimmer effect.
Match foundation as closely as possible to the skin tone of client. Cool skin tones work well in beige, rosy shades. Warm skin tones tend to work well with golden tones.
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17. Make-up products 2
Concealer disguises minor imperfections, e.g. red veins, pigmentation, dark circles, skin blemishes. Usually cream-based in stick form, in skin tones or lilac, green and yellow tones.
Face powders ‘set’ cream concealers and foundations to reduce shine and for lasting effect. There are loose, compact, translucent, skin tone shades and metallic.
Bronzing products give sun-kissed look to the skin. Similar to face powders. Usually applied with a brush if powder. Gels and liquid bronzers give a light coverage.
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18. Make-up products 3
Cheek products (blusher or rouge) give a natural blush to the skin for healthy glow.
Eye products – creams, powders and mousse are now available. Select carefully to enhance features. Eyeliners can be liquid, block or pencil. Selection of iridescent/matte/shimmer for evening events.
Lip products (lipsticks, pencils, lip liners, lip gloss, lip balm) can give long-lasting colour, light shine or high gloss, lip treatments or various combinations of these.
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19. Choosing foundation Skin type Foundation type Normal
Tinted moisturiser, mineral based, liquid or mousse
Oily
Water-based liquid, mineral based or compact
Dry
Cream, stick or tinted moisturiser
Combination
Liquid, mineral based, compact or mousse
Mature
Cream or oil based, liquid or stick
Sensitive
Hypo-allergenic liquid, cream or mineral based
Dehydrated
Mousse, mineral based or cream
Blemished
Medicated liquid or mineral based
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20. Products for age groups
Product type
16–30 years
Foundation – water-based liquid, mineral based, compact mousse, tinted moisturiser
Cheek products – liquid tints, mineral based, powder
Eye products – gel, liquid, powder, mineral based
Lip products – gloss, lipstick, lip balm
31–50 years
Foundation – oil-based liquid, mousse, light cream
Cheek products – powder, mineral based
Eye products – powder, mineral based
Lip products – lipstick, lip balm, lip liner
Over 50 years
Foundation – cream, stick, tinted moisturiser
Cheek products – cream, liquid tints
Eye products – avoid high shimmer, use cream, gel, waterproof mascara and pencil eyeliner
Lip products – avoid high gloss, use lip liner to avoid ‘bleeding’ of lipstick
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21. Corrective make-up
Corrective make up is the use of shading and light to correct and enhance features of the face.
Simple rule – highlight what you want to ‘bring forward’, shade features to ‘recede’.
Face shapes – oval, heart, oblong, diamond, square, round and pear.
Eye shapes – close set, wide set, round or prominent, over-hanging, deep set, small, downward slanting, narrow eyes.
Lip shapes – thin, full, unbalanced, drooping, asymmetric, small, wide, ageing lips.
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22. Make-up styles 1
Day make-up – soft and natural, with perfect, well-blended lines, minimal highlighting and colour correction.
Evening make-up – bright or subtle colours. Make-up application is normally bolder and uses shading and highlighting. Careful consideration should be given to the venue, clothes, accessories and personality of the client.
Special occasion make up – photograph, Christmas party, bridal. Bridal is mainly viewed in daylight then moves to evening.
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23. Make-up styles 2
Photographic make-up may use strong lights, diffusers or reflectors.
Airbrush make-up (spraying a fine liquid) may be used to give a flawless finish.
Can create some wonderful effects.
Highlighting and shading should be used as the light normally ‘bleaches’ the natural cheekbones.
Ensure the make-up is set and that translucent powder is available throughout to reset.
Airbrushing may be done to erase any flaws and imperfections.
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24. Aftercare advice Possible contra-actions to make-up include:
excessive perspiration, caused by nerves, or when environment is very warm. Waterproof products can combat this.
watery eyes. Treated by using waterproof make-up and cream products.
excessive erythema. Skin may be sensitive to touch, heat, products and exposure to sun. Treat susceptible clients with non-allergenic products.
Adverse skin reactions, e.g. erythema, irritation, swelling indicate an allergic reaction. If effects are severe, refer to medical practitioner.
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25. Home-care advice Make-up treatments give opportunity for retail.
Ensure products meet client’s lifestyle requirements.
Correct foundation is important.
Client may require advice on other make-up products and application tools.
Offer client advice on make-up removal as well as skin-care products.
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