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From a Licensed Stylist: The Quick Guide to Makeup and Cosmetics | Sheena Style
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From a Licensed Stylist: The Quick Guide to Makeup and Cosmetics

26 Sep From a Licensed Stylist: The Quick Guide to Makeup and Cosmetics

Posted at 19:11h in Sheena Style by

I love us, all out here doing our thing as influencers, beauty experts, and stylists. I wouldn’t have pursued my professional career in this industry if it weren’t for the Black beauty bloggers of the ’90s.

I respect the hustle and dedication put into sharing our struggles and accomplishments. Many of us are students and licensed professionals: stylists, aestheticians, nail technicians, and dermatologists. We are the foundation of the industry, bringing valuable products and perspectives to the table.

As a licensed stylist, I consider three key factors when working with a client: their lifestyle—both personal and professional—and the condition in which I meet them. This isn’t an abstract concept; I assess the hair, skin, and nails, taking notes and asking questions.

My background in fitness and nutrition adds an extra layer of care to my analytical process. I can identify underlying conditions and speak to nutritional factors, drawing on my studies to provide specific insights.

With beauty, diagnosis starts at the superficial level. I recommend cleansing agents, toning agents, and moisturizing agents. A lot can be managed with products and methods at the surface level, and I utilize what you already have in your arsenal.

When asked about the most important part of a beauty regimen, I always say skincare. The health of my skin is the foundation for everything I do. With flawless skin, makeup enhances my look. However, with more complicated skin, makeup often serves to cover irregularities. While I discuss skincare, I don’t advocate for cosmetic brands, as I personally don’t wear makeup. Some use makeup to protect against environmental factors. With preventative care, one must weigh the effects of makeup ingredients against environmental damage. My go-to protective measure is a moisturizing primer that safeguards against UV damage, combined with daily hydration.

What’s in my makeup bag?

There are five essential products I always carry. The Laura Mercier Secret N9 Camouflage Brighten and Correct Duo . My MAC studio finish concealer in NC45 blends and brightens the eye area. Fenty Cool Berry cream blush adds a shimmer for a sun-kissed glow. The MAC Eyebrow Big Boost Fibre Gel in Stud creates fullness for a defined brow line and I finish with a MAC lip. Im know to mix my lip pigments with the cream blush, even my foundation, for deeper more saturated colour. I admit I feel a bit unfinished without a defined eyebrow and that sultry warm glow in the cheek to lift my neutral skin tone.