Makeup Tips

I absolutely love my job as do many makeup artists and beauticians but in the words of Peter Griffin what really grinds my gears is

When contouring the face we must take our face shape, skin type and skin tone into consideration when choosing our contour products , finding the right colour is key.

so now you have read my blog on your skin's undertone, you have chosen your suitable contour and highlighting product you are now ready to learn how to use contouring techniques that will suit your face shaoe.

Is airbrush makeup suitable for me, my skin type, tone, texture and taste? here are a few things you need to know to help you determine whether airbrush makeup is in fact suitable for you.

If you have chosen to do your own DIY makeup for your wedding day then check out these hints and tips to help you achieve your perfect bridal look. Here is a short checklist I have put together for you to help you achieve the best possible result with some hints and tips thrown in for good measure. Or why not book your own one to one wedding makeup lesson and learn to create your dream wedding makeup using products that you already own effectively.

A easy guide to help you understand the theory of colour and why it is important when choosing your makeup colours.

Tarte Cosmetics is becoming an ultimate favorite brand of mine to stock in my professional and personal makeup kit.

Cleaning your brush should be an important part of anyone's makeup regime, maintaining healthy, clean and sanitized brushes is a must if you want to get the best out of your makeup at home.

To determine your face shape pull all of your hair back tightly and examine your face in the mirror, looking for the following attributes.

I love a fresh face in summer with glowing skin and a flush of colour on the cheeks. My 5 favorite products that can’t be without are ....

There is an array of lipsticks out there I just wanted to talk about the different types of finishes that are available and how to use them effectively….

" A brow frames the face, it is not the focus of a face" Learn how to apply your own perfect brows with this blog I will be offering brow and lash tinting and Lash extensions as part of my services from June.

4th March 6-9pm Heather Card Makeup Artistry is holding a makeup seminar at HBB Hair Salon in Bristol, Broadmead opposite Debenhams you can purchase tickets from HBB salon for £50. Learn all about makeup products, professional techniques, hints, tips and tricks for creating a flawless base.

Your guide to the must have makeup brushes and how and what to use them for when applying makeup.

Have you ever wondered what all those different shapes and sizes of foundation brush actually do and can be used for? Here is a guide to your perfect choice in foundation Brush.

An insight into my wedding and special occasion makeup kit...

Everyone has a unique eye shape it is not a one size fits all as sometimes an eye shape is made up from a combination of different shapes...

Finding the right shade for any skin tone can be challenging to know what colours and tones you actually are although there are lots of brands out there like MAC, BobbiBrown and Airbase it can often prove difficult due to diagnosing the skins undertones.

Here are some every day tips for applying your makeup to wear with your glasses.

Great skin care leads to a great Makeup application, I ensure all my Brides care for their skin all year round, but particularly in the months leading up to their big day.

Depending on age, skin type and undertones each person's cosmetic needs are different, Mature skin has characteristics and needs that other skin does not here is a few makeup techniques that I use when working with my mature client's