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| Nouvelle's Creative and Technical Ambassador, Laura Charlton, talking about a new way to cut hair. I think it was called SHOUT or something like that. |
I am very bad with dates but I think it was 2 months ago that my sister was invited to model for Nouvelle's hair styling competition. I have never heard of Nouvelle before this event but, from what they presented about and how they presented the brand, it showed promise. They even had Valerie Concepcion as one of the hosts.
The show was set at the Avenue Suites at Lacson Street and it was at this event that I learned lessons and realized a few things about applying makeup for other people:
1. You have to have strong back muscles.
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| Last minute touch ups. |
My sister and I got there 3 hours earlier so we had enough time for makeup and styling. There was no room or area to prep at so we had to make due with a vacant bathroom. The staff gave us a chair for my sister to sit on while I do her makeup. The process took about 2 hours (
that's how long it USUALLY takes to put on proper makeup ladies and gents) and I was bending my back, bending my knees, tilting my head to whatever angle necessary. You have to be fit or at least do a couple of yoga poses for your back when you do other people's make up - it helps.
2. It's a bad idea to attend the same event attended by the person you just made up.
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| Sister is looking on point while I...well... |
My reason? I focused all my time in doing my sister's makeup that I didn't have enough time to do mine. I didn't even change, come to think of it. When attending an event, you always want to look your best and, believe me, I did not look even half my best at this hair show. Lesson learned: skip the event all-together if there isn't enough time to beat your own face up.
3. Go ahead, don't be shy to receive a compliment or two.
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| This was when I tried out the LOL primer for the first time. Not bad, not good but it did the trick. |
Here's the thing, I did not study makeup at an academy. I only learned from YouTube videos and beauty blogs. I practiced, I bought the necessary gear
(as my husband calls it) and I practiced some more. At the event, when people knew that I did my sister's makeup, they were surprised as I may not have looked the part
(see #2 lesson) but they complimented me nonethless. I said thank you and smiled
(this was an arrogance-free smile, by the way).
4. Accept the fact that people won't recognize your work, sometimes.
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| I did light brows, contoured + bronzed cheeks, slight smoke on the eyes and a nude lip. |
It always feels great for people to compliment you on your work. The thing is, sometimes they don't and it's not suppose to be a big deal. At least it's not for me. At the event, my sister looked fantastic and her hair was, well you be the judge. However, our team
(myself, Rita a.k.a Bubot and her) did not win. Rita was heartbroken but he remained hopeful and said that he might have better luck next time.
We didn't win but the experience itself was worth the participation. Had a blast, I got to do my thing, my sister looked fantastic and I got to attend a hair show for the first time. By the way, Rita works at Virtu Salon (I think Metro Dome branch, if there is one).
