Makeup has come a really long way in the last decade, especially when it comes to bridal makeup. Amelia Cooper of Amelia C & Co is here today with us to bust some myths and share some tips about bridal makeup. Amelia has served as a makeup artist in over 10 thousand weddings. She has worked as a makeup artist since 2004 and opened her makeup agency in 2011.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

00:16 Amelia’s role in the wedding industry

01:11 Amelia busts some makeup myths about the wedding world

04:17 Makeup application method Amelia likes the best

08:41 Who needs hair extensions

10:12 What are tracks

16:39 Normalizing mobile makeup services

19:27 Your hair should be dirty

23:00 Makeup with sunscreen in it will make photographs look weird

EPISODE SUMMARY:

● Airbrush is an application technique, or a digital effect—not a product or a photoshop filter.

● Airbrush makeup is great for hiding tattoos.

● Product brand does not necessarily matter—it’s the skill of the artisan.

● A track is the lines of care that are put into an extension or in a wig.

● Lashes make a big difference in your makeup.

● Depending on where you’re getting married, it is nicer to get ready in your hotel room than anywhere else.

● Makeup with sunscreen in it will give you a bloating face or make your face look whiter than your body.

● Something that has titanium dioxide in it is great for protection from the sun and the light of flash photography.

USEFUL LINKS:

Amelia C & Co LLC:

● Website: https://www.amelia-c.com/contact

● Instagram: https://instagram.com/ameliacandco

● Facebook: https://facebook.com/ameliacandco

● Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/ameliacandco

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