Practice In Class

Above are some quick practice looks I created - I wanted to achieve a metallic wet effect. My inspiration behind this was obviously my brand. - Calvin Klein's traditional make-up is normally quite minimal, with either the eye being heavy or the lip. In this case I was creating quite a simple eye look yet effective. Which could maybe go with quite a heavy lip.
This was obviously one of my first attempts and I am really looking forward to creating various looks based upon Calvin Klein, I love the fact they are always quite edgy yet clean looking.

CREATING SHAPES AND SILHOUETTES. 

Section hair around the front evenly (pin bottom section out of the way for now) 

Brush all back and crimp root sections but leaving top layer to straighten and so it can be smoothed out and remove any kinks, back comb smoothed out front layer. 

With a dressing out comb, comb into desired height, shape ensuring not to brush out any volume, pull back gently twist near the top still keeping symmetrical shape and grip into place using special technique. 

Split the bottom section into two parts down middle, the side section opposite to twist - pull across head horizontally and grip in criss-cross formation to hold securely. 

With the other half, back comb inside to help create volume so it is easier to shape - roll over to meet the top twist to create one large roll (French Pleat) round the back of the head 

Grip securely once smooth and even - Use pins to hide an lumps or other grips. 

Finally hairspray hands and gently smooth over final design to flatten any fly away hairs to produce a perfect symmetrical silhouette as you want a perfect shape from every angle for photographs. 

EYEBROW SHAPES

We luckily had an amazing make-up artist called Mujanna who came in to teach us various aspects of fashion make-up. She also went down the very basics and went over eyebrow shapes.
Eyebrows can completely change a look.
From a soft, sultry look to a hard, sexy look.

Below is a quick example, however it seems point (A) isn't always the case, it also depends on how wide your nose is. If you have a white nose sometimes you may not want to follow your nose as a guide line, as this can create your nose to appear larger, where as if you go past the point of your nose you can create an illusion of a thinner looking nose because your eyebrows are closer together.
Below, there is also a video of a quick tip to help determine where your eyebrows should be!

I find it best to follow the natural shape of the brow, if there is any guide to follow. To then slightly lengthen if needed and fill in any spars areas and the front of the brow should be the softest area.
BLONDES
Best to pick an eyebrow shade that is cooler toned, therefore you won't get a red cast through your brow. and should be about 2 shades darker.
again same for BRUNETTES, cooler toned 1 or 2 shades lighter, if you have darker hair you still don't want dark looking brows, this will over power.
REDHEAD like above, obviously you can chose a red toned powder mixed with a cooler brown. Above is an example however I feel I should of filled the red into more of the brow to keep the brow looking more one colour as the models brows were natural ash toned.

EYELINER

Following the bottom outer line of the eye - Draw a line at an angel towards the end of your brow.

Then draw a line from the centre of the lid following the natural shape of your eye and connect it with the outer line. 

You will be left with a gab, fill that gab in - which will create a triangle like shape. 

Can be as thick as you want.

then from the inner corner fill in the gab connecting with the middle of the line. 

Can do this beforehand with a pencil, then go in with a liquid or gel eyeliner for more hold and a darker line. When applying eyeliner on clients, always remember. 

SMOKEY EYE 

Applying any sort of base can help the eyeshadow stick and last longer - Also creates more vibrancy within the shadows.

I find it best to apply a transition shade to the crease to help blend upcoming eyeshadows. a light warm brown or any pop of colour can be applied to the crease.

Then which ever colour scheme you are going for - apply a darker shade from the one before and so on, blend, blend, blend as you go! 

The key to a smokey eye is to blend the edges as you go to create that seamless, 'smoked' out effect! 

Then apply the same shades on the bottom lash line to balance the look out. 

Add eyeliner or lashes if needed.