Getting Make-Up Instruction or Make-over in Upper NW?

[Anonymous]

I am in desperate need of a make-up update--I use Laura Mercier, Chantecaille, Bobbi Brown and go for a natural look, but think I need to boost things a bit as I get older. Can anyone recommend a good make-up artist in or around Upper NW DC/Bethesda--Neimans, Bloomingdales, Blue Mercury, Nordstrom are all convenient. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Here is the dilemma - go to a counter and pay zillions having someone apply makeup that you are not trained to do or pay an independent makeup artist to come into your home, edit what you own, recommend what to buy and teach you to do your own makeup. In the end, you end up paying less and learning more with an independent artist.

[Anonymous]

washingtonian did a write up on local makeup artists recently. try searching online....i know the guy at the george salon @ the gtwon four seasons salon is good, ted gibson's salon has a good artist too: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&q=ted+gibson&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

[Anonymous]

I would also pay for one like pp instead of having someone apply it on me and then hit me wih a sales pitch. In addition to ones listed above, I'd also go check out aici.org for more choices. I'd call 2 or 3 to find someone who meets your needs and to check their prices. Most independent artists go their clients -and they'll edit what you already own.

[Anonymous]

Jodie Hawk, Lancome Counter, Neiman's. THE BEST. Call ahead, bring your makeup bag, she will tell you what to trash and keep. No pressure, she is natural, and a slightly older woman herself, so she really gets skin and what looks nice on people.

The best.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Jodie Hawk, Lancome Counter, Neiman's. THE BEST. Call ahead, bring your makeup bag, she will tell you what to trash and keep. No pressure, she is natural, and a slightly older woman herself, so she really gets skin and what looks nice on people.

The best.

Mazza or Tysons?

[Anonymous]

Sorry, Mazza.

[Anonymous]

I would absolutely not use a personal makeup artist who comes to your home -- that's totally unnecessary. Not every counter artist at a department store is good, but there are some great ones. If you just linger around the counters and browse awhile, you'll be able to tell who has the bedside manner, so to speak, that can help you the most. Trish McEvoy also has a lot of really great, highly trained makeup artists at her counters. Stay firm and buy only what you love and what you need and make sure you pick someone who seems knowledgeable and makes you feel good.

[Anonymous]

Seems like alot of effort and time, pp. Oh, and the sales pressure! The more expensive the line, the more they want to sell you and many "pre-qualify" their customers to make sure it will be a real sale.

The big issues I have is that a counter makeup artist can only sell their own line. How many of us only use one brand?

What we want is a lesson on how to apply. Most don't do that unless it is a special event.

An independent artist will save you money and time in the end - plus, you'll get better results and learn more.

[Anonymous]

DO NOT go to Sephora. They suck.