Shading like a Pro...in no time!

Want to know how the Pros make everyone look picture perfect and flawless? Shading. Makeup is all about illusion. For easy, everyday foundation shading... I buy 2 colors of foundation. One that is close to my untanned skin color, and one that is close to my tanned skin color. Then as my skin gets lighter or darker, I mix accordingly. Also when getting ready to go out, I mix a little light color into the darker color and blend all over my neck and around the edges of my face and lower half of my cheeks. Then I take the lighter color for my nose, on and under eyes, and "t" zone. That gives me the illusion of shading without dramatic raccoon eyes. It also helps if your wanting to give the appearance of a thinner face/neck (double chin/ soft chin). By using darker colors under your chin and under your cheeks you give the appearance of a more chizzled face or features. Light colors bring features out, dark colors draw features in.

Feel like your nose is too wide, or have a big forehead? Shade. Put the darker foundation on the sides of your nose, or on the tip of your nose if it's too long, and blend. For your forehead, apply the darker foundation from hairline down, to keep from drawing attention to it. Use these basic principles to minimize and maximize your assets, and feel more comfortable taking photos or wearing makeup!

Want to learn more about doing your own makeup? Email us at: info@WoWFactor4u.com to get signed up for our next BYOM Class (Bring Your Own Makeup): in Orange County, Ca. Looking for a class in your area? Email us and we'll see about coordinating a class! This class is designed to help your save time, and money on makeup, learning how to put makeup on like a pro! Learn all the tips you need to look your best everyday! Next class in early 2010!

Makeup Class! BYOM...Bring Your Own Makeup!

We are having a makeup class just in time for fall!  Bring whatever makeup you have and we'll teach you how to use whatcha got!  This class is for all ages, no matter how big or small your personal makeup collection is.  YOU KNOW you've got makeup in your collection you have NO idea how to use!  Bring it to class and we'll not only teach you how to use it, but most likely several uses for it!  You'll learn tips, tricks, and fun ways to get your makeup done FAST, and like it was done by a pro!  You know if you go to the sales counter, you just end up buying more stuff!  And how can you trust a sales person (unless they're a personal friend)!  We are licensed cosmetologists and makeup artists, sharing trade secrets so you can look fabulous all the time!  No selling, just fun!  

Class is October 9th from 7pm-9pm.  Cost is $40 per person.  Bring 3 friends and you each get in for $35!  Bring 5 friends and they get in for $35 and you get in for FREE!!!

RSVP today for your spot in class by emailing: info@WoWFactor4u.com.  

Location is to be determined, depending on class size...somewhere in the OC!

Mascara of the Month!!!

If you haven't done so, you need to check out "L'Oreal's Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara".  Why?  First of all, it has my personal favorite...a primer on one end with the mascara on the other.  ...But this isn't like any other mascara you've ever tried!  It tubes your lashes.  You heard me right!  

How do you use it?

You use the white side first...the lash primer.  Unless your lashes are thick and long naturally (and very few of us have those kind of lashes), put on the white primer like you would your normal mascara.  1-2 coats should be enough.  Then use step 2, the black mascara and apply over your "primed" lashes, I usually use another 1-2 coats.  

What's so big about it?

It won't smear, flake or run like normal mascara.  It tubes your lashes, so when you get ready to remove it, it almost looks like your lashes are coming out...but they're not, it's just the tubed mascara.  It takes light pressure and water to remove.  I wouldn't say it's water-proof, unless your careful...more water resistant...but at least if you do happen to cry, it won't run or smear down your face or around your eyes!  

Check it out, and let me know what you think!

Blushing Brides...

Bridal Season is in full effect, and we are lovin' it!  Feel free to comment if you have any questions or need help with anything pertaining to your wedding!  We're here to help!  

Shakin' and Quakin'

Shake n Bake baby! ...lol. Southern Cali isn't the only thing shaking...Yes we had an earthquake today but The WoW Factor is shaking things up in the OC! We have some awesome stuff we are just about to release, but we've got to be on the DL right now! All I can say is, get ready...we're arranging to teach some classes in Fort Worth, Tx in a few months as well as lauching our makeup classes here in the OC.  Email us with any beauty questions you might have and we'll be letting you know what's coming up soon! Can't wait to share it with you!

What is The WoW Factor!?!

“The WoW Factor” is the HOTTEST thing to hit YOUR area! We are the next generation of HAIRSTYLISTS and AIRBRUSH MAKEUP ARTISTS. We specialize in high school/college dances, weddings, makeovers and other events! WE TRAVEL TO YOU! Your own ENTOURAGE of specialists are ready to make you look GLAM-ED up and FABULOUS! We are up on all the HOTTEST styles, colors and looks for the season! We also do private lessons and parties! Learn how to do your MAKEUP and/or HAIR from a professional, bring friends and make a PARTY out of it! Our site has answers to beauty questions, newsletters for you to check out new products and how well they work. Continue to check our site for new tips and video demonstrations to keep you looking glamorous! Live life with an EXCLAMATION!

Our Purpose
We are passionate about your generation. We desire to be good role models, and teach the next generation of women to feel confident about who they are inside and out. It doesn’t matter how beautiful you are on the outside if you are unhappy with who you are on the inside. As hairstylists and makeup artists we are raising the bar for our industry. We strive to be at a higher standard. We have learned to accept who we are and what makes each of us uniquely beautiful and wish to share that with anyone and everyone we meet. We have a mandate to encourage other women to like who they are and feel beautiful…we are passionate about bringing out the beauty within.

Our staff
Our professional entourage of hairstylists and airbrush makeup artists come from all walks of life. We also have an extended staff of massage therapists, estheticians and manicurists available by appointment. Check out our spa section for spa parties and special events. Our staff is a collection of caring and talented individuals who together make an entourage of fun, energetic, ready to help stylists and makeup artists. We are currently working on hosting special events like fashion shows, seminars and private classes! Check out the events and other services on our website!

Schools In!

Jan-Feb 08, We are opening up a Makeup School! For all of you who desire to be professional Makeup Artists, or for those of you who are already are in the field and would like more training! We offer small classes of no more than 12 students, and there is no need to bring a model to class everyday. Located in Orange County, and taught by working Makeup Artists. Day classes are 4-6 weeks long and evening classes are 4-8 weeks long. Here’s some of the “Perks” of being a “WoW Factor” Student:
! Build your portfolio. At the end of every class, we bring in professional photographers for a photo shoot to enhance your personal portfolio.
! We teach you to lead and follow. In this business you have to learn to be a good leader as well as a follower (as well as a mind-reader at times). So we will walk you through exercises to strengthen your skills to be a team player and/or a team leader.
! We offer job placement possibilities.
! From beginning to expertise classes. You need to know how to get started and once you’re started, you need to be able to hone your skills (and speed) so that when you get paid for a job, you are confident in your knowledge to handle most any situation. Therefore, we offer classes once you are working, to help you further study and develop particular makeup artist techniques and other professional skills/timing.

Classes offered
(Classes Subject to Change)

Makeup 101 – Intro to the Makeup Artistry Field
Sanitation, Skin care, Brush use, Client Consultations, Starting your Career, Portfolio 101, and Interviewing.

Expert Theory and Application Techniques –
Color Theory
Blending
Bone Structure
High Lighting and Shading
Guest chemists to inform you on ingredients to look for in products

Head to Hand Art Theory and Techniques
“A day at the Pageant” Makeup Techniques the Pageant of the Masters uses to create “Live Art”
Art theory and study
Concept drawing

TV/Film/Special Effects
Makeup and tool ingredient knowledge and techniques for tv, film and special effect makeup.

Bridal/Runway/Print
Client communication, speed, product and ingredient knowledge and creativity needed for bridal, runway and print work.

Complete Makeover
Learn more in depth techniques about bone structure and face shapes, how to transform someone from head to toe. Team up with a hairstylist for the final to create a complete makeover on someone!

Airbrush 101, 201, 301,
From Beauty to body painting

Expertise Artistry 101 – For artists in the field
Work on technique, confidence and speed, while allowing yourself to try different things you would be too afraid to try while on a “job”

Period Makeup
How to identify and correctly execute period pieces

Hairstyling for the set
In depth class on rolling, setting, straightening, and up do styling so you are ready for jobs

Period hairstyling for the set
How to identify and correctly execute period pieces

Clean Palette – Skin Theory
Basic skin care is taught in every class, however go more in depth to help your clients be better educated and to make your job easier with a clean palette!

Clean Palette 201
Skin care for estheticians

Guess who?
Classes taught by different experts in our field! You never know who might drop by!

Interested in signing up for school? Contact us for class schedule and information. We continually have classes starting, seating is limited for best results! All classes taught by fun, approachable teachers who love what they do and want to see you succeed!