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What is a good way to learn beauty basics?
What are good resources to use? I feel like most sites, magazines, and books seem to focus more on 'how to achieve ___ look'. I'm looking for things more along the lines of:
~ What is the best moisturizer for your skin type
~ How often to use a face mask
~ Easy and elegant updos
~ Ways to maintain your hair (I heard recently that you have to worry about sun damage to your hair? I didn't realize that)
~ What are good hair and make-up products
~ Basic skin routine
~ How to choose the best make-up for your skin tone
~ Easy make-up techniques
Are there classes I can take about this? I live in LA, so I'm sure they exist. Are certain books good? Websites? Blogs? What is the easiest (and hopefully cheapest) way to learn?
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Check out this book called Beauty:The New Basics by Rona Berg, former beauty editor of the New York Times Magazine and Elle. In each section Berg evaluates products on the market, offers advice on inexpensive alternatives and includes her own "Rona's Remedies." A glossary and appendixes on cosmetic surgery, sources, spas and salons and a reading list enhance this friendly, supportive guide.
http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-New-Basics-Rona-Berg/dp/0761101861/ref=pd_sim_b_5
Another great resource is a beauty forum that I frequent called MakeupTalk. Their forums are chock full of information about anything beauty related. They also have great product reviews, recommendations, and tutorials.
http://www.makeuptalk.com/
A blog that I like is: http://kiss-and-makeup.blogspot.com/ ...great product reviews and tips.
Good luck and have fun!
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For example, they have Tips for Long Hairstyles
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/3548_hair-styles.htm
Pony, French Braids & Updos
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/253_hair-styles-young-girls.htm
How to Pick Jewelry
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/5837_pick-jewelry.htm
How to Pick a Swimsuit for your Body Type
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/4816_choosing-swimsuit.htm
Skincare for combination and oil skin
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/211_skin-care-basics-video.htm
Skin Care Treatments
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/9873_skin-care-treatments.htm
http://www.expertvillage.com/about_4_fashion-style-personal-care.htm
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For makeup advice and makeover, go to the MAC Pro store on Robertson Blvd in LA, and get an in-depth makeup makeover.
For great mini-lessons on the internet, try http://www.triciasawyer.com -- she is a motion-picture makeup artist (Sharon Stone's favorite makeup artist), and she has a great teaching style that will have you learning a lot.
Magazines: Study, like it's the Bible, Vogue Magazine and W Magazine for general fashion, and Allure Magazine for makeup.
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www.taaz.com
You can upload a photo or use one from their catalog and start trying on makeup and hair. I've done it and it is terribly addictive.
Of course you will have to practice with real makeup on real faces in order to understand the physical aspects of the products.
www.taaz.com
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Second best to that, I've found through experience, is utilizing local high school or college cosmetology programs. Often, these programs offer cheap or free hair and make-up styling by beauty students. The students are by no means professionals, but they possess a life-long interest in beauty and will gladly tell you how to keep up the look they give you. They can also give you tips on the subjects you listed.
If you want to take an actual course, run a search for a make-up or cosmetology schools in the area. They are definitely there. Chances are that in a big place like L.A. they would offer community courses and not just certificate programs.
In addition to these real world lessons, one of my all-time favorite instructional sites is Instructables.com. Check out my source list for some relevant lessons (links 1-3).
Links 4&5 have skin care routines. Link 6 provides info on moisturizing. All three have other great information in their databases, so surf around.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Hairstyles-for-Hair-Sticks/
http://www.instructables.com/id/How_to_do_a_Thermal_Reconditioning_Treatmen...
http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-rid-of-circles-under-your-eyes/
http://beauty.about.com/od/skinflaws/a/basicskincare.htm
http://www.skincareresourcecenter.com/basic-skin-care-routine.html
http://www.smartskincare.com/skincarebasics/basicmoisturizing.html
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