How to Get Airbrushed Makeup for the Prom

Prom time has arrived and you want this special night to be perfect in every way. Once the domain of movie stars and Broadway actors, airbrushed makeup is now available to the public in day spas and beauty salons. Considered a flawless look, airbrushing results in total coverage of pimples, birthmarks and even tattoos.

Instructions

1. Make your appointment well in advance. Salons fill up early for prom appointments. Consider going to one place to have both your hair and makeup done. If that's not possible, schedule your makeup appointment after your hair appointment.

2. Ask about mobile makeup artists. A new trend in some places, the makeup artists will come to your door, supplies in hand. This is obviously a preferred method so you can avoid exposing your makeup to weather elements before you leave for the prom with your date.

3. Request a trial run a few weeks in advance. Airbrushed makeup is achieved by blending custom colors matched to your skin tones. Trying it out beforehand will assure you are going to be happy with the results on your special night.

4. Stay consistent in your facial cleansing and moisturizing routine for 2 weeks prior to the prom. Your skin adapts to products after time and changing to a new brand could cause a breakout.

5. Prepare for your airbrushed makeup session by having a clean face, free from any moisturizers. Even though you may use a regular cream after cleansing, leave it off for now. The artist will want apply her own base.

6. Step into your dress instead of putting it on over your head. Retailers of formal wear advise girls not to try to wiggle into a dress headfirst after their hair and makeup is on. No matter how careful you are, something could go wrong. Have a friend help you step in and zip up. You will have a flawless complexion for the prom.