Professional makeup artists need to have a wide range of makeup in their professional tool kits — and today, that means including airbrush makeup. While this type of makeup may not be ideal for every situation, an increasing number of women and men are asking for this unique type of makeup application.
What Is Airbrush Makeup?
Airbrush makeup is a very thin, lightweight liquid that is applied with an air gun machine. An air gun allows for an extremely carefully controlled application of the makeup via a very fine mist. With each pull of the air gun, the makeup mists onto the face. The makeup artist must have specialized training to create the perfect application for the client.
What Are the Benefits of Airbrush Makeup?
Airbrush makeup is popular today for several reasons:
Flawless Matte Finish: In many cases, women simply don’t want to spend a lot of time doing touch-ups on their shiny face all day, and airbrush makeup allows for a “set it and forget it” approach that most people love. With airbrush makeup, you don’t have to worry about a shiny nose in photos or fear your forehead will look like an oil slick halfway through the day.
Long Wearing: For special occasions like weddings, parties and other situations in which a person wants all-day makeup that won’t require maintenance, airbrush makeup is ideal. Airbrush makeup can last up to 16 hours without the need for re-application. Generally, it will not go away until it’s removed.
Waterproof: Some other types of makeup may leave streaks down your face if you cry or perspire, but airbrush makeup resists water. Be sure to instruct clients to blot rather than wipe if their airbrush makeup is exposed to any type of moisture to avoid removal.
Why Do You Need to Offer Airbrush Makeup Application to Clients?
The wider the skill set a makeup artist has, the more clients he/she can get. While some clients won’t care what type of makeup application you do as long as it looks good, an increasing number of clients are becoming more and more knowledgeable about makeup types and application techniques. Those clients are very likely to specifically request airbrush makeup.
Airbrush makeup is one of the biggest trends in the makeup world today, so it’s something that every makeup artist needs to be familiar with if they want to be truly considered a professional. This is especially true if you plan to do big events. This includes not just weddings but also runway shows, editorials, and jobs in the film industry.
When makeup longevity and stunning appearance are important, people are likely to request airbrush makeup application. It’s your job as a makeup artist to give them a beautiful airbrush application that they’ll never forget!
Want To Learn More?
NYIB Airbrush Make Up classes start June 6th and July 25th. If you are interested or have questions call 631-582-4737.
