Covid-19? Makeup? Work?

Goodness! 2020? What? It’s been years since I’ve came on and talked makeup!

Let’s get straight to it. My makeup artists: HOW ARE YALL DOING??? How are my fellow artists holding up? Are yall working? How have you changed your makeup protocol and procedures during Covid-19?

Makeup gigs was paused for me for about 3 months straight, and I just started working again back in late June. And now that everything is somewhat coming back to normalcy, I had to redo my whole kit to accommodate Covid-19 guidelines. Granted, I am a licensed cosmetologist, I was always very strict on sanitation even before Covid-19. (State board got me using quats for everything) How are yall sanitizing and updating your kits? I’m curios to know!

So this is what I’ve been doing….

Mask and latex gloves are a must. I even use hand sanitizer on the latex gloves before I start on a client. Before I do start, I try to tell my client to keep the talking to a minimum – probably one of the hardest rules for the client to oblige to! Just so that we can keep the germs to a minimum, especially when we’re up in their face.

I have a stainless steel palette and a stainless steel spatula that I use for every client. I scoop products out – so that I don’t ever cross contaminate products. No double dipping here. Disposable applicators are your best friend – lip applicators, mascara wands, sponges, etc. Lip liners and pencils – make sure you always sharpen them after use – that’s how you disinfect them. Powders: eyeshadows, blush, bronzers, compact powder – I spray with 91% rubbing alcohol after use. For my brushes, I clean them with Cinema Secret’s Makeup Brush Cleaner (pictured below). After that, I clean them with 91% rubbing alcohol!

I spray all my tools with 91% rubbing alcohol as well; scissors, tweezers, hair clips, etc. Be sure to soak them in quats when you get home.

Would love to hear how yall are updating your kits and what you are doing differently now! Let me know your thoughts!

XOXO

Teresa

Colored Bobby Pins!

 

Hey ladies! So apparently colored bobby pins are back in style! I found these cool hairstyles with color bobby pins while browsing through Instagram!

A bobby pin’s sole job is to hold your hairstyle together, but lately, they’ve been working overtime, serving as your strands’ must-have accessories.

What are your thoughts on this trend??

 

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My Concealer Hacks!

When concealing a pimple, first use a green concealer, then cover the area with a concealer that matches your skin tone perfectly. Cancel out a pimple’s redness by applying green concealer with a clean brush to only the pimple (not the skin around it) to avoid spreading the bacteria. Then, use a cotton swab to dab on a high-coverage liquid concealer that matches your skin tone to camouflage the pimple. Blend it into the surrounding skin and finish with setting powder.

If you find yourself without concealer, place a small dot of liquid foundation on the area, wait a few minutes for the formula to set, and then lightly blend it out. The trick is to wait until the foundation dries and thickens a bit (it will eventually reach the consistency of concealer) before trying to blend it. If you blend it too soon, the foundation will be sheer and rub off, leaving you with very little coverage.

Know what issues different colors of concealer fix. Peach shades cancel out blue circles or bruising, green hide red blemishes, and yellow-toned concealers correct almost all uneven skin tones.

Make your lipstick pop and prevent the color from bleeding by lining the outside of your lips with a fine-tip brush and a bit of concealer. You’ll be amazed at how sharp your lips will look afterward.

Beauty by Teresa Song is founded by Teresa Song. Teresa is a California state licensed cosmetologist based out of the Bay Area and Los Angeles. She a professional make-up artist and hairstylist specializing in weddings, fashion shows, and editorial photography. Teresa is taught and trained from top celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes and top celebrity hairstylist Frank Galasso. She has also been taught by celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic.

Connect with Teresa on Instagram and Facebook for behind the scenes hair and makeup!

IG; @teresa_song

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/beautybyteresasong

Hair Trends: The Latest Winter-Inspired Bridal Hairstyles!

This past winter season has all about simple hairstyles; braids, buns, messy hairstyles, and effortless looks. The winter season brings a harsh climate for your hair, that’s why most styles have been simple, heatless hairstyles. These hairstyles have been incorporated into this past winter’s wedding season! I call it boho-inspired! Here are some of those popular wedding hairstyles that I’ve done, both behind the scenes pictures and professional pictures:

Messy Bun: Gorgeous look with side swept bangs. Elegant pinned back side bun with a messy effect. I’ve added some of the brides flowers in her to add a personal touch.

Soft, Romantic Curls: Soft, romantic curls are a great hairstyle for any bride with long hair! It’s a beautiful, timeless look, especially in the winter. I’ve added a floral piece to this bride’s curls for that soft look! The essence of natural beauty!

Let me know what your favorite hair trends are!

Beauty by Teresa Song is founded by Teresa Song. Teresa is a California state licensed cosmetologist based out of the Bay Area and Los Angeles. She a professional make-up artist and hairstylist specializing in weddings, fashion shows, and editorial photography. Teresa is taught and trained from top celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes and top celebrity hairstylist Frank Galasso. She has also been taught by celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic.

Connect with Teresa on Instagram and Facebook for behind the scenes hair and makeup!

IG; @teresa_song

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/beautybyteresasong

February Favorites!!

My February Favorites!

I’m constantly shopping for new products to try. Every month I’m changing up my products because the seasons are changing. Away with the winter products and now adding spring products! Now that we are in the middle of winter going onto spring, here are my favorite products that I personally feel work best in this weather change!

Urban Decay Complexion Primer Potion: I’ve been using this primer as a base for all my brides lately. It has a moisturizing formula, not a velvety formula, which is great for dry skin during this past winter season. It’s great for filling in creases and pores.

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Liquid Foundation SPF 15: This liquid foundation is one of my favorites right now! It has a very creamy, buildable formula. Very hydrating for the time of year. Great for light to full coverage.

Maybelline 24 Gel Eyeliner: This gel eyeliner is one of the best gel eyeliners I’ve ever tried!! Hands down! It’s waterproof, smudge proof, budge proof, everything proof! It literally stays on 24 hours, better than MAC and Bobbi Brown. Soft, creamy formula. Very easy to apply.  Excellent product! I have this in every shade!

Stila Stay All Day Vinyl Lip Gloss: This lip gloss has been one of my go-to products this month! It has a medium-thick formula and stays on all day! It color payout is very pigmented. I prefer this over other long lasting lip glosses because it looks like you have a liquid lipstick on. It has a very moisturizing feel!

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in the Color Apricot: I’ve been using this bronzer on most of my clients this month! This adds an instant glowing tan to any complexion, especially right after this sunless winter season! It gives a peachy, champagne glow! Works well for all skin tones!

Tell me what are your current favorite products! Anything you love right now? I would love to hear from you!

Beauty by Teresa Song is founded by Teresa Song. Teresa is a California state licensed cosmetologist based out of the Bay Area and Los Angeles. She a professional make-up artist and hairstylist specializing in weddings, fashion shows, and editorial photography. Teresa is taught and trained from top celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes and top celebrity hairstylist Frank Galasso. She has also been taught by celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic.

Connect with Teresa on Instagram and Facebook for behind the scenes hair and makeup!

IG; @teresa_song

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/beautybyteresasong

Valentine’s Day Makeup Inspirations!!

When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of pinks, reds, and glitter! Here are some of my celebrity makeup inspirations; everything from a dramatic look, a romantic look, a vixen look, a natural look, and many more. I love playing with different shades and colors to create different moods! Share your favorite looks with me!

Abigail Spencer: Vixen Look – Silky straight hair with a soft smokey eye and bold red lips!

Dita Von Teese: Pin-Up Look – Beautiful retro look. Bold eyeliner and bold lips!

Jennifer Lopez: Natural Glow – Wouldn’t pick anyone else for this look. Jennifer Lopez is the queen for illuminating makeup! Natural bronze look! Dewy skin with nude lips!

Kim Kardashian: Romantic Look – Kim Kardashian is famous for this signature look! Bronzed nude look with emphasis on her eyes!

Oliva Wilde: Dramatic Look – Olivia Wilde in this Revlon ad! Bright eye makeup with a bold lip!

Adriana Lima: Pink Lips – You can never go wrong with a bronzed look with pink lips!

Have questions on the looks for you? Contact me! 

Beauty by Teresa Song is founded by Teresa Song. Teresa is a California state licensed cosmetologist based out of the Bay Area and Los Angeles. She a professional make-up artist and hairstylist specializing in weddings, fashion shows, and editorial photography. Teresa is taught and trained from top celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes and top celebrity hairstylist Frank Galasso. She has also been taught by celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic.

Connect with Teresa Song on Instagram and Facebook for behind the scenes and hair and makeup tips!!

IG: @Teresa_Song

FB: http://www.facebook.com/beautybyteresasong

Makeup Mistakes That Will Make You Look Older!!

We are all looking for ways to make us look fresh and youthful! But sometimes something as simple as the way you apply makeup can have an effect on how old, or young you look. It can be a pretty big effect! Here are some of the most common aging makeup mistakes, and my tips on how to correct them and apply them correctly!

• Wrong Color Foundation! When your foundation doesn’t match your skin color, it looks like you have a mask floating on your face! When foundation is too light, it makes you look flat and lifeless. When foundation is too dark, it makes you look heavy and dull, not highlighting any of your features. The best way to find the right foundation shade is to apply a tester strip on your jawline starting from the bottom of your ear to your chin. Our neck is naturally lighter than our face and neck, the key is to connect your skin tone by blending. Blend in bronzer to bring depth to your face.
• Choosing a Lip Color That is too Dark! When we age, we lose definition in our lips, therefore we want to use a color that will add fullness and definition. A dark color makes your lips look smaller, less full, and less highlighted. Instead, try a mauve or pink tone (Different skin tones have different shades of mauve/pink. For example, a mauve/pink lip color for fair complexions is different than a mauve/pink lip color for olive complexions. Make sure you choose the right shade.) Add a layer of lip gloss to the center of your lips to add plumpness!
• Only Lining the Bottom of Your Eyes With Eyeliner! The top eyeliner is mandatory!! It may be easier to line your bottom eye, but it will drag your eyes down and make your eyes appear smaller! Applying eyeliner on the top naturally pulls your eyes upward and brightens up your face. Make sure you line your eyes on your lashline for a natural look.
• Wrong Shade of Blush! Blush that is too dark will make your face too muddy and will appear like makeup is just sitting on your face. Blush that is too light will make you look washed out. To find your right blush shade, pinch your cheeks. You want your blush to be naturally flattering to your skin tone. Every skin complexion has a different pink shade when the cheeks are pinched.
• Not Defining Your Eyebrows! When we age, our eyebrows get thinner and lighter in color, or they simple stopped growing from years of plucking! Not filling in your eyebrows will make you look older and will give you a washed-out look. A full brow will naturally give you a facelift and define your features. To find your right shade, you want to pick a color 1 shade lighter than your hair color. For tips on brows dos and don’ts, visit my eyebrow blog!

Have questions on the looks for you? Contact me! 

Beauty by Teresa Song is founded by Teresa Song. Teresa is a California state licensed cosmetologist based out of the Bay Area and Los Angeles. She a professional make-up artist and hairstylist specializing in weddings, fashion shows, and editorial photography. Teresa is taught and trained from top celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes and top celebrity hairstylist Frank Galasso. She has also been taught by celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic.

Connect with Teresa Song on Instagram and Facebook for behind the scenes and hair and makeup tips!!

IG: @Teresa_Song

FB: http://www.facebook.com/beautybyteresasong

Find the Perfect Foundation for you!

THE Trick To Finding Your Perfect Foundation Shade!

 

Looking for the right foundation is more than just matching the shade to your complexion on your jawline. You have to know your skin’s undertone color in order to pick the right colors for you. Here’s how to find yours:

1.  Cool Undertone: Look at your wrists. If you have a cool undertone, the veins on your wrist are mostly blue and purple. You have pink hues and you tend to look better in silver jewelry than gold jewelry. You want to look for a foundation that has a rose/red or blue base.

2.  Warm Undertone: If you have a warm undertone, the veins on your wrists appear green and you have yellow/gold/peach hues. You look better in gold jewelry than silver jewelry. You want to look for a foundation with a yellow or gold base.

3.  Neutral Undertone: If you have a neutral undertone, your wrists are a mix of greens, purples, and blues. You have a mix of golden and pinkish hues and you look good in both gold and silver jewelry. You can wear either a warm undertone foundation or a cool undertone foundation. You can let the season decide for your shade, if it’s summer and you have a slight tan, go for a warm undertone foundation. You can also let the shade of your skin decide what tone of foundation to wear.

Not sure what complexion your are? Contact Teresa to help you find your perfect foundation.

 

Beauty by Teresa was founded by Teresa Song, a Bay Area premier certified multi-award winning makeup artist and hair stylist. She has established herself as the premier bridal makeup and stylist and pin up stylist for the greater Sacramento Area. She specializes in weddings, fashion shows, and editorial photography. Beauty by Teresa services the Bay Area and now has expanded to Los Angeles by having a fully mobile studio for all on location events. To learn more about Beauty by Teresa visit her website at www.teresasong.com or contact her at http://teresasong.4ormat.com/contact.

How To Correct Dark Under Eye Circles!

The trick is to cover up the dark circles correctly before you conceal.

1.  Hydrate! Before applying foundation or concealer, make sure the under eye ear is fully hydrated with a good moisturizer or eye cream. The makes sure that the concealer will fully blend.

2.  Apply a peach/orange concealer under the eye. Color theory! The opposite color of blue (usually the shade under our eyes) on the color wheel is orange. Therefore, they cancel each other out. Make sure you blend out with your finger.

3.  Go light in color. Use a concealer shade that’s a shade or two lighter than your skin tone. This will make your eyes appear much brighter.

4.  Blend all over your eye. Most people neglect to apply concealer all over the eye area, from the ocular bone to the inner corner of the eye. This is essential in maximizing the coverage of dark eyes.

5.  Apply your foundation after concealing. Make sure you apply translucent powder underneath your eye so you don’t darken the area you just lightened.
Beauty by Teresa’s mission is to create the perfect look desired by her clients.  She utilizes her artistic ability combined with creativity, imagination and training, she will create a flawless look that brings out inner beauty.

Learn the Do’s and Don’t of Applying Mascara!

Beauty by Teresa was founded by Teresa Song, a Bay Area premier certified multi-award winning makeup artist and hair stylist. She has established herself as the premier bridal makeup and stylist and pin up stylist for the greater Sacramento Area. She specializes in weddings, fashion shows, and editorial photography. Beauty by Teresa services the Bay Area and now has expanded to Los Angeles by having a fully mobile studio for all on location events. To learn more about Beauty by Teresa visit her website at www.teresasong.com or contact her at http://teresasong.4ormat.com/contact.

Eyebrow Mistakes to Avoid

Eyebrows can be tricky, you don’t want to make mistakes that are not reversible.

Here are some major eyebrow mistakes you don’t want to make!

1.  Overplucking! Plucking too much interferes with hair growth cycle. It can cause your eyebrows to stop growing.

2.  Overplucking your unibrow! A larger space between the eyes gives the illusion of a bigger nose and wider set eyes. The beginning of your brows should line up with the outer bridge of your nose, not the edge of your nostril.

3.  Overarching! Gives you a perpetually surprised look. Find your eyebrow’s natural arch by finding your eyebrow’s highest point and use that as a guide to create your arch.

4.  Forgetting the top! Tweezing below the eyebrow will give a nice lift, but don’t forget to clean up the top! Keep the above-brow area free of any stray hairs!

5.  Over Darkening! Just a few strokes of an eyebrow pencil or as eyebrow filler will give you defined eyebrows. Eyebrows that are too dark look fake and dramatic. Use light feathery strokes. You want to shadow, not draw. It’s best to use a color 1 shade lighter than your natural color.

Beauty by Teresa was founded by Teresa Song, a Bay Area premier certified multi-award winning makeup artist and hair stylist. She has established herself as the premier bridal makeup and stylist and pin up stylist for the greater Sacramento Area. She specializes in weddings, fashion shows, and editorial photography. Beauty by Teresa services the Bay Area and now has expanded to Los Angeles by having a fully mobile studio for all on location events. To learn more about Beauty by Teresa visit her website at www.teresasong.com or contact her at here.