Lip Application

Prep:

You should always moisturise the lips first, some good things to use are Carmex or a small amount of Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream. You can also use Bobby Brown super glossy lip shine.

Cleaning:

If you use  a lip line between people you turn it around 4 times in a tissue. You should also wash your sharper with a baby bud. If it is a retractable wash with end with alcohol after use.

Steps:

First blot any excess moisture from the lips. You can dot out the lip line and connect the dots.

If your client is over 45 they will need lip liner. You can dot

Using a angled brush work the colour into the back of the hand.

Stretch out the lips and point the brush to the edge of the lips. Work the colour into the edge and work outwards, moving the brush backwards and forwards.

To create the cupids bow, work from the top, pull into the middle and turn across and turn down.

If you muck up use a baby bud to go over the edge.

Blot the lips and use a puff and tiny bit of powder. Layer this 3-4 times.

If using gloss, pat onto the back of the hand then dot on centre of the lips.