HOW TO GET THE PERFECT BROWS

14 RULES FOR BEING YOU

Be yourself. Trying to be anyone else is a waste of the person you are. Embrace that individual inside you that has ideas, strengths and beauty like no one else. Be the person you know yourself to be – the best version of you – on your terms. And above all, be true to YOU – if you cannot put your heart in it, take yourself out of it.

Starting today…

Get your priorities straight. – Twenty years from now it won’t really matter what shoes you wore today, how your hair looked, or what brand of jeans you bought. What will matter is how you loved, what you learned and how you applied this knowledge.

Take full responsibility for your goals. – If you really want good things in your life to happen, you have to make them happen yourself. You can’t sit around and hope that somebody else will help you; you have to make your own future and not think that your destiny is tied to the actions and choices of others. Read Quitter.

Know your worth. – When someone treats you like you’re just one of many options, help them narrow their choice by removing yourself from the equation. Sometimes you have to try not to care, no matter how much you do. Because sometimes you can mean almost nothing to someone who means so much to you. It’s not pride – it’s self-respect. Don’t expect to see positive changes in your life if you surround yourself with negative people. Don’t give part-time people a full-time position in your life. Know your value and what you have to offer, and never settle for anything less than what you deserve.

Choose the right perspective. – Perspective is everything. When faced with long check-out lines, traffic jams, or waiting an hour past your appointment time, you have two choices: You can get frustrated and enraged, or you can view it as life’s way of giving you a guilt-free breather from rushing, and spend that time daydreaming, conversing, or watching the clouds. The first choice will raise your blood pressure. The second choice will raise your consciousness.

Don’t let your old problems punish your dreams. – Learn to let go of things you can’t control. The next time you’re tempted to rant about a situation that you think ended unfairly, remind yourself of this: You’ll never kill off your anger by beating the story to death. So close your mouth, unclench your fists, and redirect your thoughts. When left untended, the anger will slowly wither, and you’ll be left to live in peace as you grow toward a better future.

Choose the things that truly matter. – Some things just don’t matter much – like the kind of car you drive. How big of a deal is that in the grand scheme of life? Not a big at all. But lifting a person’s heart? Now, that matters. The whole problem with most people is, they KNOW what matters, but they don’t CHOOSE it. They get distracted. They don’t put first things first. The hardest and smartest way to live is choosing what truly matters, and pursuing it passionately. Read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Love YOU. – Let someone love you just the way you are – as flawed as you might be, as unattractive as you sometimes feel, and as unaccomplished as you think you are. Yes, let someone love you despite all of this; and let that someone be YOU.

Accept your strengths and weaknesses. – Be confident being YOU. We often waste too much time comparing ourselves to others, and wishing to be something we’re not. Everybody has their own strengths and weaknesses, and it is only when we accept everything we are, and aren’t, that we are able to become who we are capable of being.

Stand up for YOU. – You were born to be real, not to be perfect. You’re here to be YOU, not to be what someone else wants you to be. Stand up for yourself, look them in the eye, and say, “Don’t judge me until you know me, don’t underestimate me until you challenge me, and don’t talk about me until you’ve talked to me.”

Learn from others, and move on when you must. – You can’t expect to change people. Either you accept who they are, or you start living your life without them. And just because something ends, doesn’t mean it never should have been. You lived, you learned, you grew, and you moved on. Some people come into your life as blessings; others come into your life as lessons.

Be honest in your relationships. – Don’t cheat! If you’re not happy, be honest, and move on if you must. When you’re truly in love, being faithful isn’t a sacrifice, it’s a joy.

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. – Life as we know it can change in a blink of an eye. Unlikely friendships can blossom, important careers can be tossed aside and a long lost hope can be rekindled. It might feel a little uncomfortable at times, but know that life begins at the end of your comfort zone. So if you’re feeling uncomfortable right now, know that the change taking place in your life is not an ending, but a new beginning. Read The Power of Full Engagement.

Be who you were born to be. – Don’t get to the end of your life and find that you lived only the length of it; live the width of it as well. When it comes to living as a passionate, inspired human being, the only challenge greater than learning to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes, is learning to walk a lifetime comfortably in your own. Follow your heart, and take your brain with you. When you are truly comfortable in your own skin, not everyone will like you, but you won’t care about it one bit.

Never give up on YOU. – This is your life; shape it, or someone else will. Strength shows not only in the ability to hold on, but in the ability to start over when you must. It is never too late to become what you might have been. Keep learning, adapting, and growing. You may not be there yet, but you are closer than you were yesterday.

Natural Beauty - Enhance The Looks You Have

"Visualization"

You need to visualize the specific changes if you truly want to change your look. What will any improvements you make look like? See yourself with a streamlined body, healthier hair, clearer skin, majestic posture. These changes are realistic and attainable. Stay away from goals you'll never reach.
Don't compare yourself with someone you've seen on the TV or movie screen or on the cover of a magazine. Accept your uniqueness and capitalize on it.

Tips on being an Assistant Make Up Artist

Assisting for another make up artist can be tricky. What does it really mean to assist? Before accepting a job as an assistant, it’s important to research on what it really means to assist for another Key Make Up Artist. Here are some tips I learned in school, from the books I’ve read, and from my experience assisting on set:
1. An Assistant MUA (Make Up Artist) assists and facilitates the work of the Key MUA.
2. Assistants are in charge of setting up workstations and making sure they’re kept tidy all throughout the day. This includes laying out and sanitizing the brushes and organizing make up products. If your Key MUA is busy doing make up, it is best to stand near her just in case she needs you to hand over a brush or tissue.
3. If production size is small, assistants are asked to do the make up of crowd scenes, minor characters, back up dancers, or extras. If production size is big, assistants are asked to help out during pre-production stages. It involves purchasing supplies, pre-mixing foundations, and running errands. Don’t forget to ask to be paid on pre-production days. A per diem on top of your professional fee would be great.
4. Follow directions clearly. When your Key MUA tells you to use certain products to duplicate a look that has been approved by the Producer and/or Director, the assistant must execute this look with accuracy. Don’t try and make it your own design. The goal isn’t to shine on your own; the goal is to assist. If you’re instructed to do traditional make up, please don’t whip out your airbrush gear.
5. If you have questions don’t ask the Director (or anyone else), go directly to your Key MUA and ask her. When you ask the Director, it makes your Key MUA look bad. It reflects on how poorly she’s communicated the client’s brief or make up instructions to you. You want your key make up artist to shine. Besides, the more work she gets, the more projects you get as well.
6. Assistants should have a basic understanding of the human skull and facial structure.  When you’re asked to powder over the Nasolabial Folds (parentheses shaped lines that form from the side of the nose to the mouth) or add gloss over the Nasolabial Roll (Cupid’s Bow on the upper lip), please make sure you know exactly where each part is located on the face.
7. Be careful about self-promotion. Ask permission from your Key MUA if you can give away your business cards. Promoting yourself while on set might make you look like you want to make personal career advancements, and it can also be interpreted as stealing business from your Key MUA. If someone wants to book you for a gig, tell that person to talk to your Key MUA first. Trust that she will appreciate your honesty and in return she’ll love working with you for her other projects.
8. Leave your pride at home. If you’re asked to fetch water or coffee, do it with a smile. If you think you’re too good for a simple task like this then you’re not fit to do an assisting gig. Remember, progress in this industry is based on talent and experience, which is gained through years of training. The successful ones all started at the bottom. Be keen to help at all times.
9. Assistants should stand behind the camera. There are 2 reasons why I think it is best to stand behind the camera. First – When you stand beside the lights or near the talent, even if you’re not visible on screen, it is highly possible that you cast a shadow. Second – Standing behind the camera gives everyone enough space to do his or her job. Don’t be an inch away from everyone. If they need you they will shout “Retouch” or “Make Up.”
10. Dress appropriately. You’ll be bending, running, and retouching actors here and there. Don’t wear plunging necklines; you don’t want to give the wrong impression. People who wear heels on assisting gigs appall me. How do you expect to be fast and efficient when you’re trying to balance your entire body weight on 2 stick thin heels? Because work can be physically demanding, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, your body will thank you after a long day’s work.

What is China Smith Up To?: Meet China Smith

What is China Smith Up To?: Meet China Smith: China Smith, the Makeup Artist Atlanta, Georgia based Makeup Artists and Beauty Expert, Yolanda “China” Smith has been working in the ma...

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Meet China Smith

China Smith, the Makeup Artist
Atlanta, Georgia based Makeup Artists and Beauty Expert, Yolanda “China” Smith has been working in the makeup industry since 2009. Knowing at a young age she wanted to create the masterpieces she viewed from magazines such as Vogue and Harpers Bazaar. She enlisted the aide of one of the industry's top makeup artist as her/my mentor "Gwynnis Mosby"  to teach her the skills to achieve success. China started her career as a Make-up Artists by becoming acquainted with her industry in taking training courses, attending workshops and practicing on family and friends. The next step in her career was to start building her portfolio working with local photographers, models and designers. China received her training and became certified through Gwynnis Mosby Academy in 2011.

Her work as an artists creates a natural glow through the connection to the skin and the final eye for detail, resembling looks on the cover of Allure, Seventeen and Teen Vogue. With expertise in HD makeup, China has worked on high profile music videos and commercials, as well as taken part in New York Fashion Week shows and Campaigns.
China has made it a priority to build relationships and assist some of the best makeup artists in the industry whom have educated her in perfecting her craft; these same artists now consider her to be a valuable asset to any production because of her hard work and dedication.“I love being able to express my creativity on a human canvas”
China is currently based in Atlanta, Georgia but loves traveling with her work. She has worked hard to build her name and was crowned, "Best Makeup Artists in the Industry" in 2011 and nominated for the 2012 "Steve Harvey Hoodies Awards" for her business.Her passion for creating unique looks is what drove her into the business. China will work hard to create the most beautiful you for any occasion.