Books

[SpareMyHeart]

Hey,
Im not sure if this question has already been asked,if it has someone please redirect me!

I was wondering if anyone can suggest some good books on makeup,preferably written by MUA's.

Im self-teaching myself to become a MUA so im looking for the best of the best.

THANKS!

 

[Designergirl9]

amazon has some lists of good ones. kevin aucoin books are popular. I have heard the nars one is good to.

 

[Quiana]

Iman's book The Beauty of Color is fantastic. Although she emphasizes make up techiniques for women of color ( black, asian, latina, indian, etc) the tips are universal. Very good read.

 

[kare31]

Check out NARS Makeup Your Mind. Has both neutral, glamour, and high fashion looks. The book has clear overlays showing where and what makeup was used to create the look. I also like Stephanie Seymours beauty for dummies for basic makeup application. NARS has a color section in that book also with some very beautiful classic looks.

 

[bluegrassbabe]

Making Faces and Face Forward, both by Kevyn Aucoin. I have referred to them over and over again. There are loads of illustrations, and I love all the little stories included.

 

[LatinaRose]

I love my Aucoin books!

 

[bottleblack]

I find Allure magazine is a good resource for tips and techniques sometimes.

 

[lara]

Kevin Aucoin books are popular but the techniques are incredibly dated. They're good for getting ideas and understanding what makes a face, but I wouldn't use them to teach myself make-up.
Quiana recommended 'The Beauty of Colour' and I agree - it's a wonderful book. The techniques and materials are getting a little old, but the basics are all there.

If you want up-to-date information on make-up, your best bet is to buy the monthly MA trade magazines, flick through the high-end hair magazines, and religiously read monthly fashion magazines that have a health and beauty section. Even try ringing around working MAs and ask if you can be an assistant for a few weekends - you'll learn a squillion times more on the job than you can from a book.

 

[user79]

I really wish Pat McGrath would put out a book. She is my fav!!!