Behind the Chair
Technique tutorials and professional application methods straight from the artist's chair. Step-by-step breakdowns, tool selection, skin prep, and color theory for real faces.
blue based red lipstick: A Pro Makeup Artist’s Guide to Finding Your Best Red
Find the best blue based red lipstick for your undertone, learn clean application tricks, and compare pro-tested options...
Red Lips Red Lips: My Pro Makeup Guide to a Perfect Bold Lip
Red lips red lips makeup tips from an L.A. artist: choose the right undertone, sharpen your edges, and make a bold lip l...
Light Olive Skin Tone Makeup: An L.A. Artist’s Shade Guide
Light olive skin tone makeup tips from an L.A. artist: identify your undertone, match foundation, and choose flattering ...
Foundation for Pale Skin: A Pro Makeup Artist’s Shade-Matching Guide
Foundation for pale skin can look seamless, not chalky. Get a pro shade-match method, product picks, and application tip...
Yellow Eyeshadow That Looks Chic, Not Costume-Like
Yellow eyeshadow can look polished, not costume-like. Get pro application tips, shade pairings, budget picks, and 12-hou...
What Color Eyeshadow for Blue Eyes? A Pro Makeup Artist's Guide
What color eyeshadow for blue eyes? Get a pro makeup artist's guide to shades, placement, products, and long-wear techni...
Waterproof Eyeliner for Hooded Eyes That Survives a Full Workday
Waterproof eyeliner for hooded eyes, tested by an L.A. makeup artist. Get product picks, precise application steps, and ...
Olive Skin Tone Foundation: A Pro Makeup Artist’s Shade Guide
Find the best olive skin tone foundation with a pro makeup artist’s shade guide, tested picks, undertone tips, and appli...
olive complexion makeup: A Working Makeup Artist's Shade Guide
olive complexion makeup made practical: learn to identify undertones, choose foundation, correct concealer, and build a ...