Holidays Makeup And Hair colored.

The holidays are one of the best times of year to treat yourself. As you meet colleagues, friends, and family members for various celebratory events, you will want to look your best. Sprucing up your hair takes time, but it can have the deepest impact on the overall impression you convey. 

Alisa came to the salon as a model for an Art Occasions photo shoot. Although we wanted to play with makeup, Alisa knew her hair needed some work first. It had been treated several months before, but had grown three inches of new hair in the meantime. Her natural hair color was dark brown (Level 2), but most of the length was a dull brassy brown (Level 6). 

Alisa could have returned to an overall dark brown, but she preferred a base color that would better match her naturally tanned skin tone. To transform her hair with a warm-toned medium brown (Level 5), I used Wella's Koleston Perfect color pigment, mixed with 20 Volumes Developer. The treatment resulted in healthier-looking hair with a brilliant shine that complemented her luminous skin. 

Simple by Day and Sexy by Night 

Makeup is one of the fastest, easiest ways to completely change a woman's look. At an Art Occasions photo shoot, I wanted to show how radically different two looks can be. With the model Alisa, I created a day look and an evening look.

The key to a day look is to apply all the usual things, but lightly and with less color. I started by applying the airbrushed foundation. The airbrush tool is not something most clients have in their home vanity case. However, it is the very best at creating a smooth, even look. Not only does it look natural, but it feels natural and holds up longer than the usual foundations. A light blush on her cheekbones left a touch of color. I added some eye shadow, applying various muted shades for the highlight, midtone, and contour. I blended all of the tones well then added the eyeliner. I added gloss to enhance Alisa's nude lips. Her portrait was taken in soft, natural light, such as you'd find in a simple morning wedding or other daytime occasion. The overall effect is simple, pretty, and natural.

For a more sophisticated look that a woman might enjoy in the evening or for a holiday party, she needs more color. I showed this look by using the same base of foundation on Alisa, but I added more intensely differentiated colors to her eyes and lips. I also added false eyelashes to make her eyes stand out more. At night, people are more likely to be illuminated by artificial lights or candles. This portrait was shot in incandescent light to illustrate how well the overall makeup appears under evening illumination.