Color
Matching
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Getting started
01
Pick 3-4 colors and use process of elimination. Don’t feel like you have to get it right on the first try! If those 3-4 don’t work, don’t be afraid to wipe it off and try again. Your customers will love you for taking the time to find the perfect color!
02
Multiple colors might work for one person, but there’s always one that works the best! It is possible they may need 2 different highlights if their skin is more red or darker in some areas compared to others. Don’t be shy to swap out a blush or an illuminator for an extra highlight if they’re getting a HAC Pack.
03
Never count a color out until you try it! We all have different skin types, undertones, and colors. It’s important to be comfortable with all the colors and not get stuck in a rut of colors you’re comfortable with. Some people’s matches may surprise you!
Highlight
the wrong color:
- looks chalky or white
- appears textured or is hard to blend
- looks orange or bright yellow
the right color:
- looks lit from within
- looks like skin, not makeup
- blends like butter
Contour
the wrong color:
- looks orange
- appears muddy or dirty
- doesn’t blend well
the right color:
- looks like a shadow
- tip: make a shadow in natural light and see which contour most closely matches the real shadow on their face.
Color Cheat Sheet
Color Match Card
- Using a Color Match Card is the best way for you and your client to remember what colors you used and where!
- As you color match the client, write down the colors you used on the card.
- Use colored pencil or markers to show them where you put each color on their face.
- You can download your color match card here!
Homework:
Send a picture of a friend that you color matched and the colors you chose to your Mentor for lesson 5.