Cosmetology CE – Smokey Eyes Tips

You might think that it’s that time of the year again to discard the old and usher in the new, but smoky eyes, that modern eye makeup classic, has decided to stay on this year. For those who are taking up cosmetology CE in order to renew their cosmetology license, here’s a refresher on smoky eyes.

· As with regular makeup, the primer is where all things begin. Before everything else, wash and moisturize your face; then use a cream concealer or moisturizer to prepare the area under the brow. Lightly apply translucent powder all over your face. This will ensure that your eye color is smooth and well blended.

• Outline your lashes, both top and bottom. Outline the top lash line in dark brown or dark gray, starting from the inner corner. Use the same pencil to outline below your eye from corner to corner. Next, use a soft-tipped applicator to go over each line, delicately blending or smudging as you go.

• Don’t scrimp on the shadow. Apply a liberal amount of deep shadow over your lid, all the way up to the liner. Don’t fret if the shadow overlaps your liner. Your mission, after all, is to achieve a blended, subtle look. Now, use a pointed and rounded applicator to paint the shadow along the bottom lash lines, taking care to do it smoothly.

• Use neutral-colored shadow over your brow bone. This light shadow makes it possible to create the illusion of depth. Work to get a smooth, subtle gradation from dark to light tones, brushing away any excess as you go.

• You’re finale should be the black mascara. Black mascara is the drama and soul of smoky eyes. It doesn’t matter what color you’ve chosen for the shadow, it’s the mascara that ultimately takes you to deep waters. To create the most dramatic look, use a volumizing mascara to fatten the lashes to their most voluptuous.

Applying makeup is an art. Applying makeup professionally is an art and science that needs a professional license. A cosmetology license is required by many states to practice hairstyling, hairdressing, hair curing, makeup, and the like. At Cosmetologycampus.com, a top provider of online cosmetology training, cosmetology CE (continuing-education) program is available for both aspirant cosmetologists and professional cosmetologists.