{"id":39941,"date":"2020-01-23T07:00:22","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T12:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=39941"},"modified":"2020-01-23T07:00:22","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T12:00:22","slug":"brows-lashes-and-lips-getting-started-with-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/brows-lashes-and-lips-getting-started-with-the-basics","title":{"rendered":"Brows, Lashes, and Lips: Getting Started with the Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]In early 2010, movie star Jeremy Renner surprised the world when he revealed on The Ellen Degeneres Show that he\u2019d once been a professional makeup artist. Back before he was the action hero we know him as today, Renner discovered a natural, artistic knack for doing makeup during his days in the theater. Instead of waiting tables between auditions, he earned his income by doing women\u2019s makeup.\n\nWhen asked what his tips are for women\u2019s makeup, he had three simple words: \u201cFrame the face.\u201d\n<h3>How best can you do that? According to Renner, it\u2019s all in the brows, lashes, and lips! \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vvE2_sQk0f4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">It\u2019s simple; it\u2019s 5 minutes<\/a>,\u201d he added. Framing the face by highlighting these 3 areas can be done by anyone, even beginners. So let\u2019s take a look at this, shall we?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;39950&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]Let\u2019s start by saying: if you\u2019re a makeup lover and have been playing with the idea of turning this into your career, keep in mind that this tip isn\u2019t going to be enough to make you a professional. The concept of framing the face, and learning how to do it, is more like the basic foundation of makeup artistry. In order to build off this starting point and truly hone the craft, you\u2019ll need years of practice, a solid understanding of <a href=\"\/makeup-theory-creating-balance-webinar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">makeup theory<\/a>, and lots of <a href=\"\/2019\/12\/can-you-truly-learn-how-to-do-makeup-from-an-online-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">education\/makeup training<\/a> under your belt.\n\nThat being said, we believe that ANYONE with a passion for cosmetics and an eagerness to soak up new information can learn how to do makeup! Even if you have absolutely no background, at least by starting with these basics, you can get the ball rolling for yourself.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/brows-lashes-and-lips-getting-started-with-the-basics\/#Step_1_Brows\" >Step 1: Brows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/brows-lashes-and-lips-getting-started-with-the-basics\/#Step_2_Lashes\" >Step 2: Lashes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/brows-lashes-and-lips-getting-started-with-the-basics\/#Step_3_Lips\" >Step 3: Lips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/brows-lashes-and-lips-getting-started-with-the-basics\/#Keep_in_Mind%E2%80%A6\" >Keep in Mind\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Brows\"><\/span>Step 1: Brows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]How you choose to approach each step is dependent on your own taste. This can be said about the lashes and lips, too!\n\nTending to your brows can be as simple as using an eyebrow brush (a.k.a. a \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautyheaven.com.au\/makeup\/brows-false-eye-lashes\/five-reasons-you-need-a-spoolie-in-your-life-10856\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spoolie<\/a>\u2019) to brush out and tame the hairs. If this is good enough for you, you can go the extra mile by lightly spraying a tiny amount of hairspray on your fingers, and then passing them over your eyebrows afterwards. When the hairspray dries, it\u2019ll keep the hairs in place. Just make sure your hands are always clean first before you touch your face!\n\nIf you want to fill your eyebrows in but have no clue what you\u2019re doing, never fear. There are plenty of easy options of what to buy to get the job done:\n<ul>\n \t<li><em>Pencils<\/em> (which come in a variety of thickness)<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Powders<\/em><\/li>\n \t<li><em>Pomades<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;39947&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Personally, I\u2019ve tried all of the above, and found an equal preference for either a thin, pointed pencil, or an eyebrow powder. Powder can often be the quickest option, and many argue it gives the most natural result.\n\nTo better learn <em>how <\/em>to properly fill in your eyebrows, you can always look around and check out a makeup tutorial that speaks to you. <a href=\"\/2017\/01\/makeup-tutorial-perfecting-brows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here\u2019s just one example<\/a>!\n\nOf course, shaping the eyebrow can become more and more complex, depending on how much time and product you\u2019re willing to put into it. But even just brushing them out (and lightly filling them in, if you want) can make all the difference![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Lashes\"><\/span>Step 2: Lashes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re not used to putting on makeup, putting anything close to your eyes might be a little nerve-wracking for you. But don\u2019t worry! You just have to take it slow, and once you get the hang of it, it very quickly becomes second-nature.\n\nWhen it comes to accentuating your eyes, lashes are one of the best ways to go. There are two primary ways you can do your eyelashes:\n<ol>\n \t<li>Keeping things au naturel, and simply putting on mascara<\/li>\n \t<li>Combining mascara and fake lashes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<em>Pro Tip: Fake lashes aren\u2019t mandatory. It\u2019s a personal preference; for as many people out there who love to wear them, just as many don\u2019t. Falsies require a little bit more makeup experience, since they require more precision, and can be a hassle otherwise. If you\u2019d like to challenge yourself, feel free to <a href=\"\/2015\/04\/qcs-guide-to-false-eyelashes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">research further into fake lashes and how to properly apply them<\/a>.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;39948&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Since we\u2019re aiming for \u2018quick and easy\u2019, let\u2019s just focus on emphasizing your lashes by using mascara alone. The first step is finding a color\/shade that works best for you. You can always go to your local drugstore or makeup shop and ask a professional MUA there to help you. For example, some people like to go with the traditional black mascara. Others prefer a softer, more natural shade, and opt for brown. You\u2019ll know your preference when you try some options out and see the results!\n\nAnother take-it-or-leave-it option is an eyelash curler. I know some people who swear by it, though I personally have never used one. Again, if you\u2019re comfortable giving it a try, online tutorials or an in-person consultation can walk you through the steps of using an eyelash curler. But if you\u2019re not comfortable with the idea of one, that doesn\u2019t mean your lashes will look any less luscious! You can just keep going without one.\n\nIf you\u2019ve never, ever tried to put mascara on your own lashes before, we recommend watching a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TfxJCQfcMkk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tutorial videos<\/a>. This way, you can see how easy it is, as well as how many different ways you can apply it. Find whatever feels most natural for you, and remember \u2013 breathe! It helps to keep your hand from shaking![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Lips\"><\/span>Step 3: Lips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]Again, this step can be kept super simple! It can be anything from a quick coating of lip gloss, to a full, dark lipstick, etc. When it comes to your lips, there\u2019s a <em>lot <\/em>of wiggle room. Also, the nice thing is that, shy of replicating the shudder-inducing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entitymag.com\/bad-90s-makeup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lip liner trend<\/a> of the 90s, it\u2019s really hard to go wrong.\n\nIf you want to wear more than just a transparent gloss, the key in finding the best shade for you is to know what\u2019s right for your skin tone. This applies to not just lipsticks, but stains and glosses, too. There are plenty of Beginner\u2019s Guides out there to break down the basics of which colors go well with which skin tones. But if speaking with an actual person works best for you, it\u2019d be worth it to go back to the store and chat with one of the reps there.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;39949&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]As with your brows and lashes, if your preference is to learn by watching others online, there are also plenty of online video tutorials to show you different ways for beginners to learn how to apply their lip product. You can <a href=\"\/2017\/02\/mastering-dark-lip-tutorial-stephanie-wyatt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">customize the tutorials<\/a> based on the <em>type <\/em>of product being used, etc.\n\nThis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wYzg8HgPCHI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u2018Back to Basics\u2019 lipstick tutorial<\/a>, for example, looks pretty promising![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_in_Mind%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Keep in Mind\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]Many of the beauty vloggers you see online <em>aren\u2019t <\/em>actually trained professionals. While their work looks impressive, lots of the tutorials found online are guilty of teaching the wrong techniques, without anyone even realizing it. That\u2019s not to say that EVERYTHING you learn from online tutorials is wrong \u2013 but rather, that if you truly want to ensure you\u2019re learning how to do things the best way possible, the only answer is through <a href=\"\/worlds-leading-online-makeup-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">makeup training\/education<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"\/2016\/01\/continuing-education-for-makeup-artists-is-it-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">continued learning<\/a>.\n\nThis way, you know you\u2019re being taught by a true professional: someone who works in the industry and has the accredited background required in assuring the information you\u2019re learning is accurate.\n\nAt the end of the day, everyone has the time and ability to frame the face, and anyone can learn how.\u00a0 But to <em>grow<\/em> from there and truly become a makeup pro, you\u2019re going to need so much more. 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