Macro beauty

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Macro beauty

What is macro beauty? Macro beauty is a photograph shot using a macro lens, these lenses allow you to capture the smallest details through magnification resulting in photographs with amazing colours and details that would otherwise have gone unnoticed. More…

Learn how to apply your own make-up

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Learn the art of eye make-up with a personal one to one make-up lesson.

For many people the first and last time they’ve had their make-up done professionally was on their wedding day, as a result I get frequent enquiries from previous brides wanting to learn how to apply their own make-up themselves with many wanting to focusing on the trickier application of eye make-up. More…

step by step sparkly eye make-up using natural colours

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Follow these simple steps for a natural eye make-up with sparkling highlights.

Sparkly make-up doesn’t have to be tacky make-up, the key is to use a fine particle glitter and apply it in the right place. Glitters can add more definition to the areas you are highlighting as they catch the light which reflects more brightness into the eye make-up. More…

The Bite Mag Autumn/winter 2014

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Hair and make-up: Tina Prajapat www.hairmakeup.co.uk

Here is the latest additional to my make-up portfolio where I created a series of coloured ‘drip’ effects using various mediums for the bite mags Autumn/Winter 2014 front cover. More…

Step by step party make-up look

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Step by step glittery pink and purple eye make-up.

With the party season fast approaching it’s time to get the glitter out! I love adding in a touch of glitter to the eye make-up when doing party make-up or bridal reception looks as it’s the perfect way to highlight the eyes when under low lighting. More…

Step by Step tutorial – classic smokey eyes

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Step by step classic smokey eyes.

There are various ways to apply smokey eye make-up depending on your eye shape or how dramatic you want the finished look to be. It’s one of the most popular make-up looks and can sometimes be one of the trickier to master as the dark coloured eyeshadows will enhance any flaws in your application or blending. So here is a step by step tutorial to help guide you on creating classic smokey eyes. More…

All about airbrush make-up

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Airbrush make-up, compressor and air gun.

Airbrush make-up (not to be confused with airbrushed photos as this doesn’t equate to the same finished result) involves blowing the make-up onto the skin through an air gun/airbrush which is connected by a hose to a compressor which powers the air pressure (called the PSI). More…

All about lashes

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These delicate loopy lashes add a creative touch to the make-up without overpowering the look.

Strip lashes, individual lashes, lower lashes, half lashes, semi-permanent lashes – there seems to be so many different types of false lashes on the market that it can start to become a little confusing for those that are new to make-up or wearing false eyelashes. Most of the looks that I do will include some sort of false lash whether they are small and natural individual lashes for brides and special occasions, or the more dramatic and creative strip lashes for stronger bridal looks and photoshoots, the right type of lashes will open up the eyes and enhance their shape and generally compliment rather than dominate the whole make-up. But if you get it wrong you can end up doing the opposite More…

How to use make-up brushes

Makeup brushes
Some of my favourite make-up brushes.

When doing bridal make-up I’m often asked various questions by my clients about how to use make-up brushes, many brides are amazed at the sheer number of brushes that are used to do their make-up even when their look is quite natural. More…