“The first time I applied makeup was magical. It’s a feeling I can’t describe, other than saying that for the first time in my life I felt beautiful and very much myself.”
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9 Things Your Make Up Artist Wishes You Knew
When you work as an MUA, it’s pretty much your job to be nice. You need to make your client look great and feel great – but what if you client is a bit of a dick? Makeup artist Cara Sawyer gave us the 411 on ‘getting your makeup done’ etiquette.
“Why I Wanted To Become A Makeup Artist”
Not many things in life are more wonderful than the lightbulb moment when you finally realise what you want to do as a job. Dann Parker, 24 , from the North-East of England, told Canvas about his experience breaking into makeup artistry, and why the profession captured his heart.
Affecting Self(ie) Esteem? Let’s Talk Photo Editing Apps
Being a teenage girl isn’t fun. You constantly compare yourself to your friends, to your favourite celebrities, and in the age of social media, you can even compare yourself to strangers on the internet. Often though, what we see on social media is a distorted view of reality – especially when it comes to selfie editing apps.
Reverse Hair Washing – Does It Actually Make A Difference?
Conditioning before shampooing, all the cool kids are doing it – but would you? We tried the reverse washing trend for a fortnight to find out whether it really does work wonders.
Beauty On The Street – Newcastle
Even though we’re inundated with different beauty looks thanks to social media and the wealth of fashion magazines available, sometimes there’s no better place to look for makeup inspiration than on the street. We hit Newcastle to find out how the Geordies like to paint their faces.
The Scent Memoirs: D&G Brings My Mum Back To Me
“To many, Dolce and Gabanna’s Red is just a perfume. To me, it’s my mother in a bottle.”
Secrets of a Beauty Saleswoman: Part Two
Mascara Mandy is back with more horror stories from the beauty hall. From accidentally trashing a designer handbag to an awkward slip of the tongue, get your cringes at the ready.
It’s in the Bag: Megan Fife, Editor of Canvas
We’re unzipping the makeup pouches and purses of numerous women (and men) to find out what products they use on the daily. Get your shopping lists at the ready, let’s dive in.
Megan Fife 