My Fave Makeup Books

I love my makeup books, I go back to them time and time again for inspiration and to refresh on techniques -it's easy to get stuck doing the same makeup over and  over again.

I have lot's of new makeup artist or makeup artist students contact me asking lots of questions about products, first time rates, breaking into the industry and assisting and I love to humbly share my experiences so far in hopes they will help them be more successful.  As far as I am concerned, the better equipped the makeup artists are out there, the better the competition, the higher the standard and the better results produced. So here is my favorite makeup books for aspiring artists and makeup enthusiasts alike!

#1. Robert Jones - Makeup Makeovers

 

This book was my first makeup book ever, given to me when I was in grade 9...possibly? By one of my oldest and dearest friends. I love Robert's approach to beauty, I would say his work and makeup style has influenced my makeup style the most. This is great for eveyone, from beginners to intermediate he introduces contouring and shaping the face, eye shapes, color theory, all very natural looks, but if you master them, it's easy to bump up the color or use more dramatic colors for a more dramatic look, the skin he creates is always beautiful! Probably one of my favorite books!

#2. Bobbi Brown - Makeup Manual 

I love the details Bobbi includes in this book. I didn't pay attention much to that makeup techniques she gives, but I thought this was a great book for new artists. She gives great examples for colors to have in your kit for concealers, lipstick etc. As well as particular makeup changes you have to make when working with photography or runway, or bridal. She also talks about building a kit, what you should have, what to have in your portfolio, great book for those who want to makeup artists.

#3 Rae Morris- Makeup , The Ultimate Guide

Rae's makeup - absolutely breathtaking, I didn't really think much of her color theory or skin care techniques but her work is incredible, so she's onto something. This book is great for teaching very specific and specialized looks such as dramatic liner, Asian eyes, colorful eyes, glitter eyes. I think the eyes portion of this book is the strongest component, but it's worth the purchase. It's great for inspiration and the looks have step by step pictures and instructions which is great!

#4 The "Teen Vogue" Handbook: An Insider's Guide to Careers in Fashion

Only one chapter of this book is dedicated to makeup artists and hairstylists, but read the whole thing. It is filled with inspiring stories, break into the industry advice and pep talks from the likes of Karl Lagerfield and Anna Wintour. It's important to have a good understanding too of the other professions in your industry and this book does at such a user friendly level. Must have for people who want to work in fashion.

#5 Ellen Marmur MD - Simple Skin Beauty

Good makeup starts with a good base, and Ellen is so good at teaching you what you need for good skin and how to treat clients skin when you are doing makeup on them. I strongly believe that makeup artists need to have a strong skin understanding to really have strong makeup.

 

 I have lot's more beauty books, but these are my favorite  ! What about you? Have any you think I missed?


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sj
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