Should Men wear Makeup?

                          YES!!!!!!!!!!!

Should Men wear makeup? Of course! Now I am not talking about on a daily basis...but there are certain occasions when even men want and should put their best foot forward! I am a firm believer that everyone should look their BEST!! Do you honestly think that our favorite Hollywood Hunks walk the red carpet with bare faces??!!

I am not implying that men should wear mascara, eye shadow etc.. but blemishes, under eye circles, uneven skin tones show up even more in photos. I love it when a groom is brave enough to ask me to "improve" his look!

Here are my tips on men's makeup. If you have never done a "natural" look on a man, hire a makeup artist who has experience with men. A "one on one" class is a great way to learn the basics.

Start by covering any blemishes, purplish under eye circles, or red splotches with a green undertone. Be sure to blend this out to a minimal. Then cover these areas with a concealer or light cream based foundation, matching the skin tone as closely as possible. I prefer to not use a concealer on men, as it has a tendency to show more than foundation. Blend this very well! Next cover the entire face sparingly with foundation and make sure to carefully blend at the neck and hairline! If you use too much foundation or it is not properly blended, it will show!
Next comes the eyebrows... There is no excuse for a uni-brow or unsightly bushy eyebrows! Make sure to do any tweezing, waxing, or use of hair removal products 2-3 days before the big event, in case of any skin irritation. While doing the makeover, eyebrows should be properly groomed with an eyebrow brush and if needed, filled with a touch of eye shadow. When choosing the color shadow, make sure to find a color slightly lighter than your natural eyebrow color. Afterward apply a bit of loose powder on the nose and forehead if needed. Don't forget any shinny or oily areas. As a finishing touch, go over your lips with chap stick, which will bring out you natural lip color.