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The calendar may officially say it's 2023, but we can't help but look back with gratitude for all of your support in 2022! From the biggest launch we've ever had (the Theresa is Lethal Collection with Lethal Cosmetics and Theresa is Dead) to providing a few PRO Tips on why some of the viral products and trends you saw actually work (like Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder, how to use the Aqua Chromes from the Danessa Myricks Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette, and Hailey Bieber's lip lining hack), our team has been curating the best in beauty and crafting blogs and tutorials to help you not only Shop Like a PRO but to experience the best in beauty like a PRO! As fun and exciting as those memories are for us, our favorite memories and projects have YOU, our Camera Ready Community, at the center of it all! From providing you with a better shopping experience to celebrating what being Camera Ready means to you, making the best in beauty more accessible is our favorite part of 2022! Our top 3 highlights of 2022 are: Launching our updated website in May Offering you more hair care options Our I Am Camera Ready Campaign Learn more about our favorite moments from 2022: 2022 Highlight #1: We updated our website in May 2022 to make exploring easier The last few years have changed how people shop for their beauty products, and it highlighted the fact that our website was in major need of an upgrade to give you the best experience possible! We worked hard to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for from the comfort of your couch because our community deserves an online shopping experience that resembles shopping in-store with our beauty experts and makeup artists. Each guest that comes through our doors at our Dallas, TX, showroom gets personalized recommendations based on what they're shopping for, and this 2022 highlight brought you one step closer to that experience! We added new 'filters' like formula, coverage, and finish on our website so you could zero in on the product you want - like searching for a cream foundation with full coverage and a natural finish. We also added the ability to shop by concern, so if you are looking for skincare that can help with texture, cover or treat dark spots, or provide extra moisture, you'll find products specific to your own beauty needs with a simple click! Are you a makeup artist (or want to Shop Like a PRO)? We have a collection of kit essentials curated for you! Finally, we launched our first quiz to help you find the hair care that's right for your individual needs! 2022 Highlight #2: We added more hair care to our assortment than ever We take the feedback and requests from our beauty community seriously, and we sent a survey to our most loyal customers in 2021 to learn what our customers wanted us to offer more of. The answer: hair care! We proudly added several of the most requested brands including OLAPLEX, R+Co, R+Co Bleu, Fekkai, IGK, and Insert Name Here so that we could be your favorite destination for all of your beauty needs. Have any suggestions for brands or products you'd like to see us add this year? Click here to send our team an email! To learn more about all of the new brands we added in 2022, click the links below, or read this blog: Fekkai Artis Kovo R+Co R+Co Bleu IGK OLAPLEX Buxom Cosmetics Insert Name Here 2022 Highlight #3: Celebrating what beauty means to YOU with our I Am Camera Ready Campaign The number of new beauty trends and products in 2022 was dizzying, and it left a lot of makeup lovers feeling overwhelmed. We ran our I Am Camera Ready Campaign in the fall of 2022 to remind folks that there's no true definition of what beauty should look like and that it's okay if you don't feel the need to wear makeup all the time or feel compelled to try the latest trends. To us, the world of beauty and beauty products should be inclusive and a means of personal expression.   We partnered with some of the biggest names in the beauty industry like @Paintedbyspencer, Danessa Myricks, Theresa is Dead, and more to share this message through Instagram Lives, blogs, tutorials, and more. If you missed out on all the fun, don't worry! You can always view our past I Am Camera Ready blogs to learn more and to relive the fun! Feeling Inspired? Those are our favorite moments of 2022, but we want to know, what were your favorite Camera Ready moments? Connect with us on social media (find us on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube) to share yours, or send us an email! To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

We think it's pretty safe to say that the sheer volume of viral beauty products and makeup hacks has grown exponentially since TikTok gained more momentum during the last few years. In 2022, we counted at least 14 products that we proudly offer trending across Instagram and TikTok, and we'll break them all down (and why we love them!) in this blog. The 2022 Viral Beauty Products we offer include: Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder RCMA Cream Foundation Alcone Stop the Sweat Bdellium 972 Double Dome Brush Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray Ben Nye Final Seal Kryolan Fixing Spray Senna Brow Book Scott Barnes Cosmetics Naomi Lip Liner Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX Eye Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream Learn more about the Viral Makeup Products we offer: Viral Makeup Products: Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder, RCMA Cream Foundation, Kryolan Fixing Spray, and Senna Brow Book on TikTok and YouTube We had to group Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder, RCMA Cream Foundation, Kryolan Fixing Spray, and Senna Brow Book together because the talented @Paintedbyspencer sang their praises on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube during various times this year! He first shared a video about RCMA Cream Foundation in his "Gatekeep Reveal" TikTok in April, and the coverage he achieved was beautiful! If you've wanted to try this product for yourself, we sell samples that are perfect for shade matching, too! Soon after, he shared a "dupe" video showing how Ben Nye Pretty Pink achieved the same rosy and brightening effect as Huda Beauty Cherry Blossom Powder. He also pointed out Ben Nye Pretty Pink is a fraction of the cost, and we created a blog with PRO Makeup Artist and Educator Terri Tomlinson to explain why it works (and to remind folks Pretty Pink was created decades ago!). In a YouTube video in December 2022, Spencer shared a video singing the praises of all Ben Nye powders and the variety of shades offered to achieve different looks. Since then, he also shared more posts showing how to use the Senna Brow Book to contour and create a subtle eye look and talked about the impressive makeup setting power of Kryolan Professional Make-Up Fixing Spray, a PRO favorite setting spray, in his Best of 2022 YouTube Video. Viral Makeup Products: Alcone Stop the Sweat and Ben Nye Final Seal on TikTok This summer, Alcone Stop the Sweat and the already viral Ben Nye Final Seal (check out Jackie's Aina video in our other blog about Viral Products!) went viral again on TikTok after one user shared how it kept her makeup on despite the excessive sweating and oil production on her face. Both of these products have been used by professional makeup artists and performers alike to slow down the oil production process that normally breaks down your makeup and to also seal the products to prevent them from being worn down by external factors like humidity, light friction from rubbing, and even light splashes of water! Viral Makeup Product: Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX Eye on TikTok If you saw the video of a woman using Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX Eye on TikTok, odds are your jaws hit the floor and you instantly ran to Google to see where you could buy this "eyelift in a tube". While the results are incredible, it's important to remember the instant lifting results are temporary. It does include skincare ingredients to provide anti-aging benefits, but don't expect the lifting effect to be permanent. PRO Tip: Less is more with this product. If you apply too much, it may leave a slight white residue, so we recommend applying a little to your skin first to test how much you need.   Viral Makeup Products: Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder & Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette It was a great year for Danessa Myricks Beauty products! From new and limited edition shades of her popular Infinite Chrome Flakes that went viral in 2021 to the introduction of her Yummy Skin complexion line, Danessa Myricks kept delighting us with her new releases. This year, her two most popular (and undeniably viral) products were the Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder (samples available here) and the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette! If you haven't watched it yet, we recommend checking out our Instagram Live with Danessa Myricks and @Paintedbyspencer where they demo the Transcendence Palette! We have no doubt she'll create even more beautiful products in 2023! Viral Makeup Product: Bdellium 972 Brush on TikTok Bdellium Tools is a professional brand that creates makeup brushes and tools that live up to makeup artists' standards and needs - in other words, they blend products out with ease, can withstand more frequent washing, and offer unique shapes and sizes to make applying makeup easier and faster. Sounds like a dream, right?   In May 2022, TikTok user @avonnasunshine shared a video showing how the Bdellium 972 Double Dome Brush magically blended out her foundation in just one swipe. While it may seem like magic, there's a reason why it works so well and why it's worth the hype! The Bdellium team perfected the angle that the bristles needed to be positioned and the two rows of bristles so that you could get twice the blending power with each pass of the brush. Viral Makeup Product: Scott Barnes Cosmetics Naomi Lip Liner and Avene Cicalfate+ Protective Restorative Cream When Hailey Bieber shared her perfect brown lip liner combo for fall on TikTok, the demand for the exact liner she used skyrocketed! In her demo, she used Scott Barnes Cosmetics Lip Liner in Naomi, and it sold out in record time. That's when our team of beauty experts went to work and created an entire list of alternatives to help you get the look! Click the image above to see the entire list of dupes! Speaking of dupes and viral products, the Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencils in Limitless Brown, Anywhere Caffeine, and Whatever Walnut have also enjoyed social media fame this year, too.   Viral Makeup Product: Avene Cicalfate+ Protective and Restorative Cream on TikTok Speaking of Hailey Bieber, we're convinced anything she shares on social media is destinated to become an overnight sensation. In 2022, she shared a video using Avene Cicalfate+ Protective and Restorative Cream, and the Google searches swelled to reach new levels. This richly nourishing cream is a fantastic option for all skin types but especially handy for those with sensitive skin; it is alcohol free, fragrance free, paraben free, soy free, wheat free, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by CRC | Pro Makeup Store (@camerareadycosmetics) Viral Makeup Product: Melanie Mills Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray on Instagram We love @roseandben's ability to teach makeup techniques in a fun, quick, and easy-to-understand way, and her video showing the makeup setting power of Melanie Mills Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray still blows us away. Viral Makeup Product: Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre It's no surprise that most of our viral products are makeup, so it was great to see some of our favorite skincare products get some social media love, too! Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre has been a must-have for makeup artists for years due to its versatility, gentle yet effective formula, and nourishing ingredients. It's great to prime the skin, to mix with other foundations to sheer out the coverage (especially the RCMA Cream Foundation), and can even be used as a makeup remover. Feeling Inspired? Those are the most popular products we offer that went viral in 2022, and we know they won't be the last! To stay up-to-date on other products we offer that offer next-level performance, be sure to follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for more! To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

Whether you're the type that loves spending hours on TikTok or prefers to scroll and view content at your own pace through other social sites like Instagram or YouTube, there's no denying the amount of content you can view about the beauty industry has really taken off in 2022. We will share some of our products that went viral on TikTok in 2022 in another blog (or you can catch a sneak peek in this past blog), but today's topic includes our own Best of 2022 Social Media Highlights! Our top 5 social media highlights of 2022 are: Instagram Live with Danessa Myricks and @Paintedbyspencer (#iamcameraready) Kit Tour Videos Instagram Live HD Skin Foundation Demo with Make Up For Ever & Carsynnlovee Makeup hack to waterproof your foundation video Being on TikTok more Learn more about our Top 5 Social Media highlights in 2022: View this post on Instagram A post shared by CRC | Pro Makeup Store (@camerareadycosmetics) Our Instagram Live with Danessa Myricks & @Paintedbyspencer This summer, we kicked off our I Am Camera Ready campaign to celebrate all forms of beauty to remind everyone that being Camera Ready can take on a new meaning to each and every person. It doesn't matter if you wear makeup, if you style your hair, or just rely on an easy skincare routine to feel your best. To us, being Camera Ready is about doing whatever you want to do to feel confident, comfortable in your own skin, and embracing and celebrating your own beauty! To help celebrate that, Danessa Myricks and Painted by Spencer shared what it meant to them (check out what they do to get Camera Ready here), and they joined us for a fun and colorful Instagram Live to celebrate the more glittery and vibrant side of beauty with Danessa Myricks' Lightwork Volume 4 Transcendence Palette! View this post on Instagram A post shared by CRC | Pro Makeup Store (@camerareadycosmetics) Kit Tour Videos There's something so satisfying about seeing a neatly organized makeup collection and seeing what products are inside, but makeup artists take that to another level! The space in their kit (the makeup bag or makeup case they use on set or location to work on their clients) is limited, so each and every product has a purpose, is often depotted and placed into empty palettes to create a custom color story, and most importantly, it's neat and tidy! Our team started taking our social media community on "Kit Tour" videos this year to showcase what products we often pack in our kits, and our artists and makeup lovers alike can't get enough! View this post on Instagram A post shared by CRC | Pro Makeup Store (@camerareadycosmetics) Instagram Live Demo of Make Up For Ever HD Skin Foundation with Eddie Duyos and @Carysnnlovee Our goal is to provide a curated collection of the best beauty products on the market and to educate our community to feel confident in how to use them, so that's why this Instagram Live made it onto our 'Best of' list! Eddie Duyos, Senior Manager of Pro Artistry for North America at Make Up For Ever, joined us and the beautiful @carsynnlovee for a demonstration of their HD Skin Foundation that they launched this year. Carsynn already had great skin to start with, but the final look is *chef's kiss*! View this post on Instagram A post shared by CRC | Pro Makeup Store (@camerareadycosmetics) Makeup Hack to Waterproof Your Foundation with Inglot Duraline Mixing Medium Who doesn't love a good makeup hack?! One of our favorites is using pro products to improve the performance of your existing makeup like this simple trick we shared to waterproof your foundation. You can shop Inglot Duraline and our other mixing mediums here. Follow @camerareadycosmetics on TikTok! Our final social media highlight of 2022 was simply posting more on TikTok. If you love bingeable content of pretty swatches, PRO tips, and demos, you'll definitely enjoy what we're sharing on TikTok! We have plans to create more content there and share more PRO tips exclusively for our TikTok family. Feeling Inspired? Those are our favorite moments on social media during 2022, but don't worry. The fun is just getting started! Be sure to follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for more fun content! To learn more about our Top Products and to see more Top Lists, visit our "Best of" blog series! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

We are still GLOWING from the Instagram LIVE we held with two of our I Am Camera Ready PROS: Danessa Myricks and @Paintedbyspencer! If you missed it, don't worry! You can always watch the LIVE on our Instagram feed or keep reading the blog to get a quick recap of all the amazing tips, tricks, and advice they shared with us. In this blog, Danessa Myricks & Paintedbyspencer will be sharing: What being Camera Ready means to them Some of the perks of "professional makeup" A Demo of the Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette What Being Camera Ready Means to Danessa Myricks & Paintedbyspencer This summer, we have shared our top tips to get your skin, makeup, and hair Camera Ready. To us, being Camera Ready is all about the steps and routine you follow to feel ready to face the day and express yourself. There are no defined rules that say you have to follow the same routine that others do. Being Camera Ready is a unique state of mind that each person achieves in their own way! To Danessa Myricks, being Camera Ready is all about showing up confident no matter what. She admits it took a lot for her to grow into herself and find her own confidence and that sometimes, it can change on a daily basis. However, finding that confidence - even if it means makeup or no makeup, that’s being Camera Ready. For Paintedbyspencer, he knows being Camera Ready can vary day to day. Some days, it is just gaining confidence through just a good skincare routine. Other times, it’s his favorite cologne. Of course, some days, it is about having a full face of great makeup! His pro tip? REST! The key to feeling Camera Ready is just being fully rested because it allows you to be your best self! What Are Some of the Perks of Professional Makeup Simply put, professional-grade makeup is makeup that is formulated specifically for professional makeup artists to achieve a certain finish or look. That can range from the makeup used for special effects in movies, on set of a photo shoot, for brides, and beyond. Oftentimes, but not always, these professional-grade products have higher pigmentation, unique finishes, or impressive wear times, so it's no surprise when a professional product goes viral on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube! That doesn't mean that it's better than traditional makeup! It's just created with a different purpose and goal in mind. Another perk of professional-grade makeup is that it's often formulated so that it can be mixed with other products or textures to create all new shades, textures, and finishes. That's where Danessa Myricks Beauty comes in! Before she was creating beautiful innovative products that you'll see makeup lovers and makeup artists around the world using today, she was (and still is) in the heart of the Makeup Artist Industry both applying makeup to models and photographing them! However, after lugging around a huge kit and realizing she wanted more multipurpose products that allowed her to create the looks she was trying to achieve, she made it her mission to create those products! That’s one of the many reasons her products are beloved by artists and makeup lovers alike. She created products that she wished she could have at her fingertips to create any look imaginable. Her goal is to create products that work on any and every model she works with. It should perform in ever scenario, for every skin tone, skin type, and age! That's where the Balm Contour, Yummy Skin Collection (including Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning Blurring Balm Powder, Infinite Chrome Flakes, ColorFix, Twin Flames, and the Lightwork Palettes came from- to give Danessa the finishes, the creative shades, and the dimension she wanted for all of her models! The Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette Demo Now it's time for the fun part - the demo of Danessa's newest innovation: Lightwork Volume IV Transcendence Palette! Watch the video below, and prepare to be inspired! Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our entire library of I Am Camera Ready tips and tricks from great hair care blogs and tutorials to the skincare pros use to help their clients get Camera Ready! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.

At Camera Ready, we take pride in offering the best products in the industry and have incredibly high standards for the makeup, tools, skincare, and hair care we have within our own collections. This month we're featuring our top skincare picks as part of I Am Camera Ready. The most important part of being camera ready is finding what puts an extra bounce in your step, stand a little taller, or makes you feel your best! That's why we are sharing our top hair care picks to get Camera Ready! Chelsie's Top Picks The aches and pains I've gotten after being hunched over a computer 24/7 have not been fun! I decided to try I-Recover Mind & Body Gel on a whim and the trajectory of my life completely changed. The menthol scent and feel bring back childhood memories of my parents constantly using Vicks Vapor Rub as a "cure-all" but this one is so invigorating, that it instantly puts my muscles at ease! Its gel-like consistency makes it lightweight and easy to apply throughout the entire day (which I do probably way more times than I need to). With the Lavender and Patchouli essential oils infused, it has that perfect spa aroma, which is perfect to feel relaxed before bed! No more aches waking you up at night! :-) We all love a 2-in-1, but Saint Jane delivered on this 3-in 1 sunscreen! I'm always down for fewer steps, and this sunscreen does it all, with the sunscreen element being Zinc Oxide, a physical sunscreen, it won't cause any irritation, BUT will not leave a white or purple cast, even when following the "two-finger rule"! It also has blurring properties, which makes for a great primer or even for no-makeup days! With Desert Rose, Hibiscus, and Jasmine, it delivers intense hydration AND soothes the skin, I don't need anything else! Maria's Top Picks I am a huge supporter of being proud of your smile lines and wrinkles that you earn along the way! However, I do enjoy taking care of my skin and using products and tool to target certain areas that may be showing signs of aging before the others. I was a tanning salon addict in college, and my monolid eyelids are showing signs of UV-damage because the delicate skin around my eyes has started becoming more wrinkly when compared to the rest of my face and body. I have one eyelid in particular that now folds differently than the other, as a result, but the NuFACE Trinity Pro with the ELE attachment has helped firm up and even up that area so that my eyes appear more even now! I use it at least 5 times a week and allow the microcurrent to "tone" my eye area and also concentrate on my forehead, and it's amazing! Whenever I make a frowning or serious face, the lines that normally would show up are far less prominent, and the muscle also feel more relaxed. In between sessions, I'll often use my NuFACE Fix for a quick skin firming and plumping session, too, especially for my lips! I had previously named my favorite self tanning product (The St. Tropez Classic Bronzing Mousse), but part of ensuring my self tan is even and lasts as long as possible is exfoliation. I don't like relying on scrubs or body washes with exfoliating beads because they also contain moisturizers that may prevent certain areas of my skin from absorbing the self tanning product evenly, so I rely on the Esker Beauty Body Plane to gently and effectively slough off any dry and dead skin cells without introducing additional product to my skin. I just take a warm shower, allow my skin to soften up with the heat and moisture, and I gently glide the tool across my skin. It's wild how much the tool will gently scrape away! My tans now last longer and fade evenly. It's a must-have skincare tool, in my opinion! Holly's Top Picks The Makeup Eraser is a travel staple for me!!! I love using this when I'm on the go and don't want to bring my entire skincare routine with me! This really does remove all the makeup, probably even better than a makeup wipe. Plus, it's easy to clean and doesn't take up any space in my travel bags! I will recommend this over and over again for those guys and gals on the go! I love using these eye gels when I have a few more minutes in the morning to pamper myself before work. I love to store them in the fridge so that they are nice and cold for my under eyes in the mornings to wake me up! I am all about a nice and healthy glow. These help me achieve that when I need a little boost in my skincare regimen to make my skin POP! Calvin's Top Picks SPF whitecast? No problem. Try the Peter Thomas Roth Max Clear SPF 45. No white residue helps to even out discoloration and uneven skin tone and dries down like a smoothing primer. Wear it alone or under makeup. Just don't forget your sunscreen! No more tired eyes. It's time to wake up and shine. The Embryolisse Radiant Eye Stick to the rescue! Brighten, tighten and firm all while soft light-reflectors give you the look of 10 hours of dreamy, sleep. Wear it alone for hydration and brightness or under your favorite concealer for a radiant boost. Good morning bright eyes. Liz's Top Picks I hate undereye patches that are goopy and slide down your face instead of working the miracle I need under my eyes. Kovo's undereye patches are amazing! I love their application and how I can get chores done while I wear them around...all without them sliding out of place. They are cooling and leave my eyes soothed and ready to take on the day. Perfect for days when my allergies attack. When I first saw this product, I thought it was a gimmick. Turns out I was wrong. The Blotter Baby Mattifying Roller is my new go-to for touching up oily areas on my face. It's so much easier and more sustainable than old-school blotting wipes, and it removes my makeup with the oil. It's perfect for on the go in your kit or your purse. Morgan's Top Picks For someone with dry skin, I have experimented with various cleansers to find one that doesn't stripped my skin or make it too oily. My skin generally feels overly oily after using a balm cleanser, and I feel like I should wash it again. On the other side, my skin gets dry after using most gel cleansers. The Cream Cleaner from Senna leaves my skin in a wonderful middle ground. It moisturizes while not leaving a greasy feeling. It also contains aloe to soothe any irritation. I believe in treating your skin at a young age, I have even started my toddlers on a simple skincare regimen. Skincare is crucial to maintaining healthy skin, therefore including natural substances that we don't receive enough of due to our eating habits or environments into your regimen is a fantastic approach to keeping heathy skin. Squalene can be found in foods we eat to smooth and hydrate our skin. The Squalane Facial Oil is fantastic since it comes from a natural source—olives—isn't oily and it moisturizes. Jess's Top Picks A staple in my morning + nighttime routine, the Essential Lip Enhancer is one of my fav products to start and end my day with! Post teeth-brushing, I apply a thin coat on my lips to keep them hydrated and looking their best. Not only does it look great, but the combo of Vitamin C, Jojoba oils, and Shea butter also keep my lips in top-notch kissable shape 💋 As I have recently been taught the importance of exfoliating (😬), I figured it was time to invest in a solid product to do the job. I have yet to meet a Kiels product I didn't love, and here we are! The Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro Dermabrasion puts in WORK and helps even out my texture while also managing to keep my skin (as close as it can get tbh) baby smooth. Morgan's Top Picks Dull and dry skin? Not with the Revitalizing Nourishing Cream from Avène. The texture is not too heavy or greasy and absorbs quickly into my skin, making it perfect for the summer and humid climates. I have dry and sensitive skin and am always skeptical when trying new skincare lines, but Avene's formula didn't irritate my skin. The vitamin and lipid rich complex work to replenish your skin to help restore a healthy barrier. My skin has never felt better! Break It Down Waterproof Makeup Remover really does break down all of your makeup. I use this as the first step in my double cleansing routine in the evenings to melt away my full face of makeup. It removes my waterproof mascara with ease and doesn't leave me with raccoon eyes. The hydrating formula doesn't leave my face feeling stripped or irritated. I follow up with a creamy cleanser and enjoy my nourished and clean skin. Marcelina's Top Picks Makeup Melt is a simple spray that LITERALLY MELTS MY FACE (of makeup.) It's strong enough to take off alcohol-based airbrush makeup and gentle enough to keep from stripping my skin. It's formulated with antioxidants to leave your skin bright and clean after removing your makeup. PPI Telesis Super Solv Extra Strength Adhesive Remover takes the day away! It can remove Spirit Gum, tough glues, and prosthetic adhesives that you may use for a Halloween special effects makeup look. A little goes a long way and it doesn't leave a residue on your skin. Pick up one before you try out your next special effects makeup look, you won't regret it! Feeling Inspired? Ready to experience the products we can't get enough of? Click here to start exploring or top picks or click below to discover more great products. To learn more about our top picks from 2021, click here. Want to create your perfect makeup, hair care, or skincare routine? Our team of Beauty Advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message! EXPLORE HAIR CARE EXPLORE SKINCARE EXPLORE SKINCARE TOOLS About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

No matter what type of beauty lover you are - a makeup artist, hair stylist, makeup lover, SFX artist - the looks we create all start with the same base - our skin. That's why skin prep is something we focus on and take great pride in offering the best skincare, skin prep, and skincare tools in the industry to tackle your biggest skincare concerns like reducing redness, flakiness, fine lines and wrinkles, dehydration, and anti-aging. Danessa Myricks x @Paintedbyspencer Instagram Live 12 noon CT, Friday, September 23 Join us to learn more about what being Camera Ready means to Danessa Myricks and @Paintedbyspencer, to see live swatches of the newest releases from Danessa, and for an amazing surprise! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Did you know you can save monthly on the great skincare (plus hair and beauty staples) we offer? Enjoy monthly savings on best selling products with our Subscribe & Save program! Subscribe & Save Our Camera Ready Skin Sale ended at 11:59 PM Pacific on Thursday, September 22, 2022. How to Achieve Camera Ready Skin Endless Summer Whether you want to enjoy achieve a Red Carpet Glow all year long or want to learn how to layer skincare like a pro, we've got you covered with a double dose of skincare blogs. Click the image of the blog you'd like to read! Our Camera Ready Skin Staff Top Picks We've tested and sampled a LOT of skincare products, but we're sharing our favorites that we use to get ourselves (and our clients) Camera Ready to help you find a new favorite. Learn More Fall Skin Refresh + Fall Skin Prep Our pros are sharing their top tips to create the perfect base for fall to combat falling temperatures & drier weather. Learn More Skincare Tools That Are Worth the Splurge Not all skincare tools are made equally, and that's why we're proud to offer an assortment of skincare tools that we've put to the test.   Read the Blog Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more!

A good skincare routine can be taken to the next level with the help of some handy skincare tools, but it can be hard to pick the right one for your routine! In this blog, we will share our best skincare tool recommendations to address the following skincare needs: The best skincare tools for exfoliation and deep cleansing The best skincare tools for anti-aging and toning the skin The best skincare tools to soothe stressed-out skin The best skincare tools massage the skin and increase product absorption The Best Skincare Tools for Exfoliation & Deep Cleansing We firmly believe some of the best tools are our hands and fingertips when it comes to applying skincare and makeup, but when it comes to cleansing and exfoliating, tools just do it better. The Conture AeroCleanse Facial Cleansing Device constantly sells out for us because it offers a gentle yet effective cleanse by utilizing sonic & airflow technology to safely and effectively cleanse. The sonic vibrations remove dirt, excess oil, and makeup from pores, while airflow technology increases the suds of your favorite cleanser to more effectively carry away impurities. This prevents over-stripping your skin. Exfoliation is also a key step to revealing healthy glowing skin, but the key is to be gentle. Over-exfoliation can disrupt the skin's barrier, so choose a tool that gently removes debris and dead skin. Our top picks are the Conture Kinetic Smooth Hair Remover & Skin Polisher and the Esker Beauty Body Plane. The Conture Kinetic Smooth Hair Remover & Skin Polisher can be used on the face and body to remove unwanted hair with its precision rotary blades and has an interchangeable polishing head that gently buffs to reveal a glowing complexion. If you’re seeking the perfect tool to exfoliate your body, the Esker Beauty Body Plane smooths skin and removes dirt and residue without damaging or irritating the skin’s moisture barrier. It has a dull "blade" that glides over wet or oiled skin that gently sloughs away impurities and dead skin while also acting as a gua sha massage for your body. It's a great alternative to a body scrub, especially if you have sensitive skin! After dampening your skin, apply your favorite oil and glide the body plane along your arms and legs in upward motions. You’ll notice the immediate exfoliation of debris and dead skin, resulting in visibly softer skin. To learn more about the body plane and how to use it, be sure to check out our blog dedicated to this unique tool! The Best Skincare Tools for Anti-Aging and Toning If your number one skincare goal is anti-aging, skin toning is a must. The Conture Kinetic Skin Toning System is a celebrity favorite for more youthful skin, as it has isometric compression and low-frequency vibrations to stimulate and tone skin. This technology replicates what was once only available at med-spas and skin clinics, but now, you can effectively fight dullness, puffiness, and signs of aging from the comfort of your own home. While it may sound silly, the basic idea behind this tool is that it provides a gentle suction to the surface of the skin before gently releasing it back to its natural position. This simple yet effective repetitive motion increases circulation, helps drain extra fluids, and smoothes the skin. When it comes to toning the skin, celebrity makeup artists and estheticians often reach for FDA-approved NuFACE tools for effective toning and lifting of the face and body. These handy devices use microcurrents to tone the skin (just like toning your muscles when you go to the gym), and while the results are cumulative, some see immediate results - especially in the lip line and eyelid area! Be sure to check out all of the great NuFACE routines and NuFACE devices we offer including the NuFACE Trinity PRO.  The Best Skincare Tools to Soothe Stressed Out Skin & Increase Circulation Facial rollers are one of the most well-recognized skincare tools today. An ancient beauty practice dating back thousands of years, facial rollers provide energetic healing while improving the complexion’s appearance. The Esker Beauty Allover Roller extends beyond the tradition of facial rolling and is designed specifically for use all over the body. Measuring 7 inches across, the extra-large roller is textured with soft spikes to increase stimulation, break up fascia, and help better absorb any treatment oil or product. The Allover Roller aids in lymphatic drainage, which helps to detoxify, and provides tension relief throughout the entire body. If you’re looking for a more traditional yet highly effective facial roller, the Jenny Patinkin Rose on Rose Face Roller utilizes rose quartz for its healing properties. Rose quartz is believed to emit energetic vibrations of love and beauty, which is said to improve self-esteem as well as feelings of self-worth, forgiveness, and compassion. Like other rollers, the Rose on Rose Face Roller aids with lymphatic drainage, reduces inflammation, boosts circulation, and temporarily firms the skin. If you want to start your day with added radiance and glow, the Rose on Rose Face Roller is our top choice. If you want the facial roller effect but aren’t keen on rollers, we recommend the Jenny Patinkin Uplifting Gua Sha Heart. Apply an oil, serum, or moisturizer, and glide the tool over the skin for a relaxing spa experience that will leave you feeling fresher and more awake. Like facial rollers, the Gua Sha Heart will promote lymphatic drainage and improve the appearance of skin laxity. It also comes with its own matching carrying case for relaxation and healing on the go. Finally, we can't help but gush about our love for the Milk + Honey Body Brush. Crafted from Chinese cherrywood and 100% boar bristles, it provides gentle exfoliation, promotes healthy circulation and detoxification, and helps to reveal smoother skin. The Best Skincare Tools to Increase Skincare Product Absorption If you're short on self-care time but still want an incredibly effective way to elevate your skincare routine, a device that incorporates cryo-therapy, micro-needling, or massaging may be the perfect tool for you. Cryo-therapy harnesses the benefits of lower temperatures (think of pro athletes taking an ice bath after a strenuous workout) to invigorate the skin and muscles. This cooling treatment can help reduce puffiness, lift and firm the skin, tighten pores, and even reduce the appearance of dark circles. The Fraîcheur Paris Ice Globes are our personal favorite easy-to-use cryo-therapy tool. For those who aren’t familiar, facial cooling globes are spherical tools that can be placed in the freezer and then rolled over the face for a number of skincare benefits. In addition to the benefits listed above, they can also brighten the complexion, reduce acne scarring, and more. Want to feel extra refreshed in the morning or soothe tired skin and tense muscles at the end of a day? Incorporate a quick facial ice globe session into your routine, and try using it on top of your favorite sheet mask for a next-level facial. The award-winning Jenny Patinkin Rose on Rose Derma Roller has won great praise from Health and Shape magazines because it's a fast, painless, and low-tech tool that helps your skincare products sink more deeply into your skin. The tool uses microneedles to create tiny channels into the deeper layers of your skin, allowing the ingredients to sink in more effectively. While it may be tempting, we only recommend using this tool one to two times per week. Finally, if you're like many others and suffer from facial muscle tension or a dull complexion in general, you'll love The Gold Sculpting Bar. Created by celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey, this vibrating facial tool helps sculpt the face by increasing circulation and can help ease tension in the jaw, forehead, around the lips, and more. For the ultimate facial, use it while wearing your favorite sheet mask or under eye patches! Ready to Explore? Are you ready to dive into the fun and evolving world of skincare tools? Click here to see our full range, including body brushes, smart masking devices, and much more. About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

Now that we've discovered what being Camera Ready means to our I Am Camera Ready Pros, we want to know HOW they get Camera Ready! If you want, you can skip ahead and click to see what products THEY use to get Camera Ready, or watch their videos below! The Must-Have Products for Our Pros Our I Am Camera Ready Pros include a beautiful collective of hair, makeup, skincare, and beauty loving pros and enthusiasts that make it their goal to spread positivity through their passion for makeup. Danessa Myricks If you've ever watched any of Danessa's get ready with me videos on social media, it's no surprise that her routine starts with skincare. She starts with her Yummy Skin Serum and allows it to sink in. Once her skin is happy and hydrated, she pops on a pair of lashes and a lip color to complete her routine. Danessa Myricks' Must-Have Camera Ready Products Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Spencer, aka @Paintedbyspencer Spencer's routine to get Camera Ready varies depending on whether he's filming a video for social media or simply living his life without the camera turned on. Some days, it may be a full glam moment, and others, it truly is as simple as a spritz of cologne and he's out the door. However, his usual routine consists of doing his brows, a tinted lip balm, and cologne. Spencer's Favorite Camera Ready Products Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Theresa is Dead Meet Theresa is Dead, beauty enthusiast extraordinaire! From candid makeup reviews to fun and entertaining makeup content, you'll be up to speed on the latest trends and releases if you follow her on Instagram and YouTube. For Theresa, being Camera Ready starts with skin prep, and if you have followed her for any length of time, you know that means she is dousing her uncooked chicken skin in Rituel de Fille Thorn Oil. and then following up with a natural-looking foundation like Make Up For Ever HD Skin Foundation. For blush, bronzer, and highlighter, it's no surprise that she turns to one of her favorite brands Lethal Cosmetics, and for eyes? Her Camera Ready Favorite is Viseart Violette Etendu! She completes the look with a quick spritz of R+Co Ballon Dry Volume Spray and sets her look with Melanie Mills Super Lite Long Lasting Sealing Spray for all-day (and all-night) wear. While she may be a self-proclaimed basic makeup lover, she knows how a beaming highlight can give her that added glow and confidence. Theresa's Must-Have Camera Ready Products Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Carly Jo Makeup For Carly Jo Makeup, being Camera Ready means being ready to put her best face forward to serve her bridal clients. Her Camera Ready routine still includes a full face of makeup, and it starts with great skin prep. Next, she creates a glowy complexion with a thin and well-blended layer of foundation and just a hint of bronzer. Neutral pink lips and minimalistic makeup follow, and that's it! She's Camera Ready!   Carly Jo's Camera Ready Favorite Products Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Emily Winters, aka @aartbyem For Emily Winters, aka @aartbyem, being Camera Ready can take on many forms. Some days, it's just skincare and throwing her hair back into a snatched pony tail. When it comes to her everyday version of being Camera Ready, she says she just needs her brow gel, hair spray, and self tanning products from Loving Tan. Emily Winter's Must-Have Camera Ready Products Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Anastasia Diamond Doll For Anastasia Diamond Doll, her version of being Camera Ready relies on a full face of makeup, big lashes, and a beautiful long wig to match the energy she brings to the stage with her drag performances! She dusts off the powder from her face, adds more highlighter, and an extra pop of blush because it's an essential to her look. Then, she's Camera Ready!   Anastasia Diamond Doll's Must-Have Camera Ready Products Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Alanna Castro MUA To feel Camera Ready, Alanna Castro MUA starts with skincare prep with lots of hydration all over the face and eye lids. Then, she lets her hands express the creative freedom she feels inside. Aside from great skincare products, her everyday version of being Camera Ready includes blush, lip liner, and mascara. Alanna Castro's Must-Have Camera Ready Products Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more!

If you've been wondering how to take care of curls and coily hair right now (or at any time really), Fekkai's resident curl and coil expert April Story is going deep on everything you need to know about tighter hair textures and the products you shouldn't live without. In this blog, Fekkai's Curly and Coily Hair Expert will Cover: The importance of knowing your curl pattern Eliminating certain ingredients from your routine to enhance your curls How to protect curly and coily hair from drying out How often to shampoo and cleanse curly and coily hair The best way to dry curly and coily hair How to maintain a good balance of moisture and protein for curly and coily hair How heat styling impacts curls and coils How and when you should brush and detangle your curls and coils How to tell if your curly or coily hair is damaged How to co-wash curly and coily hair Images and information courtesy of the FEKKAI team Some of the most famous women throughout history have had curls: think Beyonce, Sarah Jessica Parker and the list goes on. It's the versatility of curls we love because you can wear them as voluminous and big as you want and then straighten them and go for a super sleek style. For us and the Fekkai team, curls represent natural beauty and embracing your hair's uniqueness. We know waves, curls, and coils do require different care and a different approach than straighter textures. There's no one-size-fits-all method and most women's hair features a few different kinds of curl patterns. KNOWING YOUR CURL PATTERN IS A GREAT PLACE TO START "There are a range of curl patterns from wavy to kinky," April advises. "The beauty industry uses codes 2A to 4C as a reference to determine the characteristics and texture of your hair. These codes can get confusing at times because most people have a combination of textures. However, you can use this as a starting guide to educate yourself on products to use, daily maintenance and care, and style options." ELIMINATE CONTROVERSIAL INGREDIENTS FROM YOUR ROUTINE Of silicones, they "are not water soluble and difficult to remove, which means they can cause buildup that weighs your curls down and diminishes definition," April explains. "For Types 2 and 3, silicone can be too heavy and straighten out some of your curls causing a visible difference in your curl patterns. If this occurs use a clarifying shampoo to help remove buildup. Then, follow up with a deep conditioning hair mask (silicone-free of course)." Sulfates strip hair of its natural oils and dehydrate your curls, which causes dryness and frizz. "We, curly girls, already struggle with dry ends so don’t exacerbate it for a good lather," she recommends. PROTECT YOUR HAIR FROM MOISTURE LOSS BY WRAPPING IT IN SILK NIGHTLY "Consider wrapping your hair in a silk scarf or sleeping on a silk pillowcase." According to April, this helps preserve your curl pattern and reduce friction throughout the night. "Cotton depletes your strands of its natural oils. So make the switch," and thank her later! PRO Tip: It’s also a great add-on to your skincare routine for the same reasons. KEEP SHAMPOOING TO A MINIMUM AND ALWAYS USE A CONDITIONER Some people shampoo their hair more often than others for various reasons like regular workouts, high sebum production, or the summertime heat. "I get it, honestly, but also keep in mind that over shampooing dries out your curls and we need our natural oils," April emphasizes. "We curly girls are usually towards the drier end of the spectrum. Because we have curls, coils, and kinks we don’t dry brush our hair often which means our natural oils are not being distributed from roots to end evenly." So, we must infuse in that moisture in other ways, including through conditioners for example. "A hydrating conditioner that works with your curly hair will help provide a healthy dose of hydration, nourishment, and protection." Quick tip: If your curls tend to fall flat at the crown, rinse your hair upside down in the shower. "This allows the roots to lift. Rinsing with your head backwards (totally normal) flattens the root decreasing volume. For a voluminous look, you can apply this same method when diffusing." OPT FOR AIR DRYING AND DIFFUSING "This limits direct heat to your curls and reduces friction that disturbs your hair's consistency, causing frizz and dryness." MAINTAIN A BALANCE OF MOISTURE AND PROTEIN April feels this is the most valuable advice she can give anyone in maintaining healthy hair. "There are so many contributing factors in our daily routines that will provoke damage," she alerts. "So, I say live your best life, get those highlights and curl your hair every once in a while, but the key is to pay attention to your hair. It will tell you what it needs. An elasticity check will allow you to determine if your hair needs protein or moisture, by the way your hair reacts." Here's how you do one: "Take 3 to 4 strands of hair, holding the ends and the mid-lengths, then stretch it. If your hair doesn’t stretch and breaks then most likely you need moisture for dryness. If your hair stretches and doesn’t break and feels very soft and slightly gummy, then you most likely will need protein for strength. ANY TYPE OF HEAT STYLING CAN HAVE A DAMAGING IMPACT ON YOUR HAIR "This depends on many varying factors, thickness, density, porosity, and current state." April advises that is fine in moderation. "If a few curls are inconsistent, use a tiny iron on low heat to touch up that curl. Diffuse your hair on low heat and air dry when you can." But "in moderation" does not mean daily, "Maximum 1-2 times per week. Flat ironing once a week is fine, but you should expect some damage. Remedy that by doing a conditioning hair mask during the following week and a cleansing and co-washing session." HOW AND WHEN YOU SHOULD BRUSH AND DETANGLE YOUR HAIR ARE DEPENDENT ON YOUR TEXTURE AND DESIRED END RESULT April's most important tip here: detangle on wash days. "Allow the pressure from the shower and conditioner to help you," she shares. "Conditioner helps with the slip, making detangling an easy task. Use a wide tooth comb, a flexible detangling brush, or even your fingers. Always start from the ends and work your way up." THE BEST WAY TO TELL IF YOUR CURLY HAIR IS DAMAGED? TOUCH IT "Look at it," April suggests. "How does it feel? Does it look dull? Is it tangling easily?" Is your curl and its shape off? There’s your answer. "Do an elasticity test to see you if you’re more in need of moisture or protein." Then after determining that, select hair care products accordingly. "Do bi-weekly hair masks." Then see your stylist or a curl expert like April for a haircut and shaping. LESS IS MORE FOR SUMMERTIME CURL AND COIL CARE Though we love the thrill of new beauty products, you don't need a slew to get amazing curls and coils. "Choose one or two styling products and let nature do the rest," April recommends. "I would always suggest a hair milk or leave-in conditioner of some sort, and a hair cream or gel depending on your texture. Scrunch or twist your hair as desired for style, after shampooing or co-washing. Go out get some fresh air; allow the sun to dry your hair." The summer season is all about showing your curls and coils and allowing them time to just be and build strength. HERE'S A SAMPLE CLEANSING ROUTINE "Shampoo (with sulfate-free shampoo) once a week, once every other week, or even monthly for some of my coiled girls," April affirms. "It varies depending on your hair texture. Shampoos are designed to lift buildup from your scalp and hair. So it is absolutely necessary, but in moderation." Waves, curls, and coils need their natural oils for moisture and to maintain a healthy scalp. She continues, "deep condition and mask during every shampoo cycle." Leave it in and because, why not? "Your curls can always use a moisture or protein boost." HEARD OF CO-WASHING? HERE'S HOW TO DO IT Co-washing is simply using a conditioner to cleanse and infuse additional moisture into your hair. "Conditioner is designed to stick to the hair and seal the shaft, creating a protective coat," April informs. "Think of it like this, shampoo removes buildup and conditioner cleanses better than just plain water. You can co-wash everyday but remember, it doesn’t remove heavy buildup. I typically co-wash after day two to add moisture and redefine my curls." Co-washing can be done in between shampooing cycles, but shouldn't be used as a replacement. Explore Fekkai Are you create your perfect curly or coily hair routine? Explore Fekkai's line of clean hair care to start living your best curly hair life, or click here to contact one of our Beauty Experts for more tips. Are You Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.

Whether you're wanting to create a slicked back bun to complement your clean girl makeup look or want to channel your innner ballerina chic and rockstar sexy, the slicked-back-bun is back in a big way, and all you need to DIY is the Jillian Dempsey Roomie Hair Pomade, a few hair pins, and this quick and easy 3-step tutorial from Jillian Dempsey! Video Tutorial from Jillian Dempsey BALLERINA BUN HAIR TUTORIAL STEP 1: Brush Your Hair Into a Ponytail Pull hair back in a high and tight ponytail, leaving a 1.5 inch section loose on each side with your natural part still showing. BALLERINA BUN HAIR TUTORIAL STEP 2: Create the Bun Warm a dollop or Roomie in your palms and slick your hair away from the face, then add a thin layer of pomade to your ponytail and twist it into a bun. Secure the ends with hair pins or a second hair tie. Pull hair back in a high and tight ponytail, leaving a 1.5 inch section loose on each side. BALLERINA BUN HAIR TUTORIAL STEP 3: Brush Everything Into Place and Secure with Hair Pins Use a bristle brush to smooth the loose pieces back into the bun, keeping the part visible, twist ends around the bun, and secure with hair pins. Your Ballerina Bun is Camera Ready! Explore Jillian Dempsey Are you create your own perfect ballerina bun or to discover great beauty products to enhance your clean girl routine? Explore Jillian Dempsey pomade and her finger-friendly line of makeup!   Are You Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.

If you have color-treated hair, you know keeping the color vibrant, preventing fading, restoring moisture, and protecting it from the sun and other seasonal impacts can be tricky! Good hair color is an art, but it's also a science. Dyeing your hair to elevate your look or make a bold, vibrant statement affects the structure of your hair strands and can cause dullness, dryness, and breakage, especially when your hair is colored repeatedly and for long periods of time. In this blog, we'll tackle some of the ways your hair care can keep your color-treated hair as healthy as possible with natural shampoo! Why Hair Care for Color-Treated Hair Starts with a Great Natural Shampoo Many people focus on treatments, conditioners, and masks to restore their color-treated hair, but the shampoo ingredients you use are important to maintaining healthy hair, too! To help protect color-treated hair and prevent further damage, look for hair care formulas that incorporate these four natural shampoo ingredients:  Plum seed oil Vitamin B5 Prickly pear Olive oil Images and information courtesy of Fekkai Hydrate Color-Treated Hair with Mirabelle Plum Seed Oil Hair dyes tend to strip hair of its optimum moisture level. To combat unwanted dryness and breakage, shampoo for color-treated hair should include hydrating natural oils. Fekkai's Technician Color line incorporates Mirabelle plum seed oil, which we consider a superfood for your scalp for lasting color and vibrancy. Its concentrated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals work together to help promote hair growth, strength, and shine. Mirabelle plum seed oil's antioxidant properties can also help protect colored hair and with its lightweight feel, you won't have to worry about it weighing your hair down or making your hair feel greasy. Achieve Hair Vibrancy with Vitamin B5 Vitamin B5 has made its way into most daily multivitamins for its beautifying, restorative, and smoothing properties. Known as an "anti-stress vitamin," B5 is also known for its potential to correct irritation, a common reaction to the coloring process while nourishing hair from the outside in. Fekkai incorporates panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) into its natural shampoos and hair care products in order to hydrate your hair and protect it from heat. Harness the Power of Prickly Pear for Beautiful Hair Prickly pear—the pink fruit that grows atop cacti—lives up to its thorny name, but its rough appearance hides incredibly soothing properties. Prickly pear has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. It has high concentrations of essential omega fatty acids, vitamin E, and amino acids that make it an excellent hair care ingredient. Native to the driest deserts, prickly pear seed oil packs a hydrating punch and helps protect your hair against sun, wind, and environmental damage. When formulated in natural shampoo for color-treated hair, prickly pear seed oil can help protect the scalp and strands from becoming coarse, brittle, dehydrated, or pH imbalanced. Revive Color-Treated Hair with Olive Oil Organic olive oil is one of nature's most versatile wonders, possessing an array of healthy fats, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties that make it a dietary staple as well as a perfect addition to natural shampoo for color-treated hair. The ingredient may help impart moisture and shine, fight oxidative damage, clear bacteria, and even offer SPF protection. Fekkai's Brilliant Gloss Shampoo is powered by organic French cold-pressed olive oil, which is sure to give your hair a healthy, sun-kissed Mediterranean glow no matter how far from the beach you happen to be. Explore Fekkai – Natural Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair Although beautiful and totally transformative, color-treated hair can often use some extra TLC—and that's where the right natural shampoo and hair care ingredients can help. All of Fekkai's shampoos are safe for color-treated hair, so you can feel confident that your hair care routine keeps your hair healthy and ready for whatever look you try next. Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get camera ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the hair care products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get camera ready or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more and to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, and more! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.

Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of hosting world-renowned hair stylist and brand owner Frederic Fekkai at our showroom in Dallas, and he generously took the time to share some of his best advice for you, our artist, stylist, and beauty-loving community! Keep reading the blog or scroll all the way to the bottom to watch the interview! In his interview, frederic fekkai shared tips and insights into: His own brand and the future of his hair care line How to find inspiration as a stylist How to stay motivated as an artist or stylist How to set yourself apart from other makeup artists or hair stylists Why it's important for makeup artists and hair stylists to work with teams Why it's important for makeup artists and hair stylists to perform a great consultation with their client His own journey and what he did to achieve success as a budding stylist How to Find Inspiration and to Stay Motivated as a Makeup Artist or Hair Stylist Q: how can a makeup artist or hair stylist stay motivated throughout their career? Fekkai: "You don't want to do anything if you don't believe in it," said Fekkai. "To stay passionate, you need a reason. From the minute when I wake up in the morning to anything I do; exercise, go into the office, we need a reason... When we approach a problem, whenever we create a hairstyle. Whatever we do, it has to have a reason."   Makeup and Hair Style Trends Q: What would you say to a stylist or makeup artist that is always wanting to follow the trends?? FEKKAI: "I don't believe in trends for trends... Trends are great when you create them. What does a trend even mean? It's not about following Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Aniston, or anybody. That is not a trend. A trend is when you find an amazing style that really suits everyone - a person, a friend. You find a style that is right for them. That's a trend because it cannot be easily duplicated. That's a trend because it cannot be easily replicated. It's a novel item. Then people want that look because it's so desirable!" Getting Inspired by Other Artists and Hair Stylists Q: Why is it so important to work with teams? FEKKAI: "I get motivated when I work with my team at the salon. It's a great environment - like a lab- we test out products, it's like a focus group! We get feedback not only from the customer but also from the stylists. It's interactive." Education and Inspiration for Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Q: Where would you recommend starting if you're thinking about becoming a hair stylist, a makeup artist, or just want to rebrand yourself? FEKKAI: "Today, more than ever, you have access to incredible content and information. Whether it's a tutorial on YouTube, or on Reels, beyond that, you can also look at the street, movies, books, and magazines to get inspired. Once you have a library of content, ideas, styles, and tools, you can perform and bring up that wow factor to your customer!" Why It's Important for Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists to Perform a Great Consultation Q: how do you approach consultations with your clients?  FEKKAI: "If you are a pioneer, an innovator, somebody who brings something outside of the box and not just following what every other trend does, you trigger incredible creativity... What makes a great stylist is not just a great cut or color. It's a consultation. We look at each other in the eyes. Somebody will assess your look, your beauty, your lifestyle, and then they'll make their best recommendation - something that is tailored for you and unique!" Fekkai's Tips for Career Success for Artists and Hair Stylists Q: What would you like to say to the aspiring artists and stylists in our community?  FEKKAI: "It's so important to be accessible, to be hungry, to always want. One of the biggest keys to success in my career was when other stylists weren't willing to do a job, I would say YES. I did more jobs which meant I met more people - photographers. models, actors, actresses, and normal people by just saying yes. So, say yes as much as you can, and be curious. Stay curious all the time! " The Full Interview with Frederic Fekkai Watch the interview with frederic fekkai Prefer to watch vidoes instead of read? View the interview above or on our YouTube Channel for extra tips not included above! Feeling Inspired? We hope you were inspired by Frederic Fekkai's journey and the tips he shared! Explore his products, or email our Beauty Experts to learn more about how to incorporate Fekkai into your routine! Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

For a lot of beauty lovers and makeup artists, perfecting a hairstyle is an essential part of getting and feeling camera ready. The right hair care and hair styling products will help you face whatever the day may bring and get clients ready for big events. That's why we're proud to offer the best haircare and hair styling products from Oribe, R+Co, Fekkai, IGK, OLAPLEX Living Proof, SACHAJUAN, and more.Whether you're looking for a haircare with dry shampoo, hair pomade, or hair spray, you can use these products with confidence, knowing they have our stamp of approval! Read on to learn about the best hair care products to get your hair camera ready. The topics we will be covering in our blog about hair care products to get your hair Camera Ready include: The Best & Top 10 Hair Styling Products to get Camera Ready Bonus Tips & Hair Styling Product Picks to Help You Style Your Hair Like A PRO Top 10 Hair Styling Products that Professional Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Use to Get Camera Ready No matter your hair type or hair concerns, finding the right hair styling product can make all the difference in your beauty routine! From dry shampoos to hair oils and everything in between, we've carefully curated the hair care products we offer to ensure you get great results every time.Our Top 10 Hair Care Best Sellers:Oribe Dry Texturizing SprayR+Co Dart Pomade StickPhilip B Thermal Protection SprayR+Co Vicious Strong Hold Flexible HairsprayFekkai Shea Butter Intense OilFekkai Clean Stylers Root LiftJillian Dempsey Roomie Hair PomadeSACHAJUAN Matt WaxLiving Proof Full Dry Volume and Texture SprayOribe Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray FOR OIL CONTROL & MANAGEABILITY: ORIBE DRY TEXTURIZING SPRAY A must-have for styling, Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray is a revolutionary texture spray. It features patented polymers that absorb oil at the roots without a trace of powdery residue while Oribe's signature scent, Cote d'Azur, luxuriously refreshes strands. This texturizing spray is a brilliant alternative to dry shampoo. The BEST PRODUCT FOR PESKY FLYAWAYS: R+CO DART POMADE STICK If you've ever suffered from having major flyaways or baby hairs that cannot be tamed, the R+Co Dart Pomade Stick is the hair care product for you. The pomade stick fits into the palm of your hand and is the perfect size to take on the go to keep unruly hair in place or to mix styles up when you need a quick change. It's a secret weapon in our kit. BEST PRODUCT FOR HEAT PROTECTION: PHILIP B THERMAL PROTECTION SPRAY Philip B Thermal Protection Spray is a botanically powered thermal protectant. Its weightless styling primer shields hair against the ravages of heat styling and sun, so it's a two-for-one hair care protection spray that protects on all levels. Time-released hydrators build sexy texture and enhance shine giving you covetable results that last for days. BEST PRODUCT FOR LOCKING A HAIRSTYLE IN PLACE FOR LONG WEAR: R+CO VICIOUS STRONG HOLD FLEXIBLE HAIRSPRAY: Keeping it together just got (a little) easier, thanks to R+Co Vicious Strong Hold Flexible Hairspray. With this super strong hold, your style won’t be going anywhere. Unless you want it to, in which case - good news - you can still run a brush through and restyle your hair anytime you need to. As a plus, you won't experience the flakes or cracks you sometimes get with other hairsprays. FOR CURLY AND COILY HAIR AND ADDED SHINE AND HYDRATION: FEKKAI SHEA BUTTER INTENSE OIL We couldn't create a top 10 list without keeping our curly and coily hair guys and gals in mind! FEKKAI Shea Butter Intense Oil is a great option for hair care to provide the extra hydration you need as well as serve as a body oil to hydrate cuticles, dry patches, and any area in need of intense hydration. BEST HAIR STYLING PRODUCT For VOLUME & THOSE WITH SENSITIVE SCALPS: FEKKAI CLEAN STYLERS ROOT LIFT For those craving extra volume with a formula that has been created with even the most sensitive scalps in mind, Fekkai has you covered with its entire line of Clean Stylers! Fekkai Clean Styler Root Lift has a unique nozzle that allows you to get straight to the roots with a non-sticky volume spray that adds humidity-resistant volume and intense root lift to all hair types. It is powered by triple-boost technology to volumize, lift, and restore broken keratin bonds. This hair care product also provides heat protection up to 450°F while nourishing and protecting. FOR STYLING MEN'S HAIR AND KEEPING HAIR IN PLACE WITH A FIRM YET SOFT-TO-THE-TOUCH HOLD: JILLIAN DEMPSEY ROOMIE HAIR POMADE Makeup Artist Jillian Dempsey has had plenty of celebrities in her chair (including mega-star husband Patrick Dempsey, who is known for having gorgeous locks!), so she knows a thing or two about what it takes to create a great hair styling product. Her Roomie Hair Pomade (and the stick form, Roadie) provides great hold in a malleable formula that is easy to manipulate once you warm it up in the palms of your hands. You can build height, texture, and even a light sheen with this pomade, making it a great option to keep in your kit. FOR STYLES THAT REQUIRE FLEXIBLE HOLD WITHOUT THE SHINE: SACHAJUAN MATT WAX SACHAJUAN Matt Wax is a must-have for male grooming! The name says it all; this non-greasy grooming aid dries down to be a shine-free option to create a natural-looking hairstyle without making hair look glossy. This matt wax is great for professional headshots, tv, print, and film (and every day)! FOR HEAT PROTECTION, VOLUME, & LIGHT OIL ABSORPTION: LIVING PROOF FULL DRY VOLUME & TEXTURE SPRAY When you need volume in an instant, turn to Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray. It is powered by the Volumizing and Texturizing Molecule (ETAS), which is lighter and bigger than industry standard ingredients, so it delivers big volume and texture to your hair without weighing it down. The volume and texture spray also lightly absorbs oil and protects hair up to 410°F, making it a great option if you use hot tools in your routine. FOR PROTECTION AGAINST HEAT AND HUMIDITY: ORIBE IMPERMEABLE ANTI-HUMIDITY SPRAY Nothing can ruin a photo shoot or day of filming easier than humidity! However, Oribe Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray is here to save the day. This lightweight anti-frizz hairspray acts as a shield against humidity and environmental damage, protecting sleek blowouts and perfect curls alike. Miami-tested and approved, this anti-humidity creates smooth, anti-frizz, touchable styles on the sultriest days (and nights) while nourishing and protecting strands. Bonus Hair Styling Products for Your Hair Care Needs If you're looking for hair styling products that go the extra mile to control oil or to provide additional benefits to your hair, we've got you covered there, too, with: IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil BEST HEAVY-DUTY DRY SHAMPOO:  If you have oily hair or like to push the limits of your style and go as long as possible between washes, IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo will help you achieve the freshly styled look you're after! This heavy-duty charcoal dry shampoo is perfect for all hair types, ranging from fine to tightly coiled, and allows you to go even longer between washes - even after workouts. Detoxifying charcoal powder lifts dirt and build-up while absorbing oil and sweat. Cooling, calming white tea powder calms scalp and strengthens hair follicles. BEST HAIR OIL THAT PROTECTS & REPAIRS THE HAIR: Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil is a highly-concentrated, weightless, reparative styling oil that dramatically increases shine, softness, and color vibrancy. No.7 minimizes flyaways and frizz while providing UV/heat protection of up to 450°F/232°C. For best results that also fight frizz, pair with No.9 Bond Protecting Nourishing Hair Serum and No.6 Bond Smoother. Begin your hair styling routine by applying Olaplex No.9 from your mids to ends. No.9 is an anti-damage shield against pollution, heat, and free radicals. Next, create a cocktail of No.7 and No.6, which can be applied together to smooth the hair and add next-level shine. 3 Hair Styling Products Tips from the Pros Of course, we offer plenty of great hair styling products to ensure your mane stays in prime condition, but did you know some of your beauty products can double as hair fixer-uppers in a pinch? Included are hair care tips and tricks to: Touch up roots Control stray hairs Increase manageability Hair care PRO TIP FOR QUICK AND EASY ROOT TOUCH-UPS:: We are proud to offer R+Co Bright Shadows Root Touch-Up Spray to help hide grays in between salon visits; however, if you're traveling or need to save space in your kit, you can always add a light dusting of brow powder to the roots. Seal in with a hair spray to keep it in place all day! PRO TIP FOR KEEPING STRAY HAIRS IN PLACE:  If you forgot your Dart Pomade Stick or can't seem to find your Jillian Dempsey Roadie Pomade in your bag, don't worry! It's not uncommon for folks to use their brow wax if it's just a few stray hairs you're hoping to tame. The secret to making this work is to apply only a small amount of pomade so that it doesn't appear heavy and wash it out once you no longer need to keep those fine hairs in place.  We've also had makeup artists tell us they'll use a little bit of kit staple Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate to tame frizzy hair for a quick photo op. Add a tiny amount between your palms and rub vigorously to evenly distribute the cream onto your hands, then lightly swipe across the surface of the hair to avoid putting too much into one area. PRO TIP TO INCREASE MANAGEABILITY WITHOUT WEIGHING DOWN HAIR: If you have fine hair and struggle with finding hair care products that don't weigh down your hair, we feel your pain! A quick and easy trick is to spritz a light mist of a styling wax spray onto your brush and lightly brush onto your hair with swift sweeping motions to ensure you don't concentrate the hair care product on any particular part of the hair shaft. Repeat this process until you achieve your desired amount of hold. Feeling Inspired? Check Out All Of Our Hair Styling Products to Get Camera Ready. That's it! That's our List of Best Hair Styling Products for styling your hair like a pro. If you're interested in more options, you can explore the entire selection of our professional-grade styling favorites! Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready with hair care? We're here to help YOU get camera ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the hair care and hair styling products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get camera ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more and to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, and more! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

At Camera Ready, we take pride in offering the best products in the industry and have incredibly high standards for the makeup, tools, skincare, and hair care we have within our own collections. This month we're featuring our top hair picks as part of I Am Camera Ready. The most important part of being camera ready is finding what puts an extra bounce in your step, stand a little taller, or makes you feel your best! That's why we are sharing our top hair care picks to get Camera Ready! Chelsie's Top Picks I LOVE using the Full Blown Volume Dry Texturizing Spray when I want to have more of an edge to my look. This gives my previously very straight and lifeless hair, the ultimate choppy and defined style. It doesn't weigh down my already heavy hair, I've sprayed TONS and surprisingly enough, it still felt flexible! This is perfect when you want that lived-in "second-day" hair look! Ever since my hair has been short, it's been a struggle to find what product works best for my hair. This gel gives me all-day hold for my thick hair and doesn't leave any visible product residue nor flakiness! (Also doubles as great brow gel!) Also, can we talk about the nice and pleasant scent it has that isn't overwhelming? The Philip B Gravity-Defying Gel checks all the boxes! Maria's Top Picks Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Hair Mask, the name of this product alone says it all, and my hair definitely needs all the extra hydration it can get! I have naturally soft black highly porous hair, and it's color treated to be a warm toned level 6 brown with caramel highlights. It's also down to my mid-back, so each time I color it, the longer ends are in need of some major TLC. This mask has made my hair more manageable, increased the shine, and it allows me to have better hair days without even having to style it or even blow dry it. I pair this with the No 4 and No 5 Shampoo & Conditioner for optimal results, but I only use the max 2 times per month (or as needed). You're probably seeing a pattern here (and with all of my other favorite hair picks), but I crave high shine for my color-treated hair. Ever since I entered my mid-30s, my hair started losing a bit of the natural luster it had, and the Philip B Forever Shine Conditioner has turned back the hands of time for my mane. I use about a quarter-sized amount of product, let it soak in for a good 3-4 minutes, and rinse well. I'm left with shiny, bouncy hair that looks freshly washed and like I've had a gloss treatment for several days! I've never experienced such a high-performing product that truly delivers on all of the product claims, and the best part is that it doesn't weigh my hair down whatsoever. Holly's Top Picks If I could marry No. 7 Bonding Hair Oil I would. This is my holy grail hair product that I will take to my grave!!! I have very coarse and dry curly hair. This product has helped reduce my breakage and frizz. I truly believe this product has helped my hair grow so fast within this past year! A little goes a long way with this product making it last such a long time in my hair care collection. Considering I have naturally voluminous curly hair obviously I'd want the same when I apply heat to curl or straighten my hair! The Dry Texturizing Spray by Oribe gives me the perfect amount of volume and shine when styling my hair with heat! It doesn't leave my hair feeling gritty and dry or weigh it down like most texture sprays I have tried. I cannot recommend this product enough! Calvin's Top Picks Vegan and Cruelty-Free? Yes Please! But the absolute magic of the Jillian Dempsey Roomie Hair Pomade is that you're not stuck in just one style. You can re-adjust, move and restyle on the fly. Hair never gets stiff and stays in control. You get two for one with the amazing Shea Butter Intense Oil. It's an amazing hair oil that leaves the hair softer, smoother, and shinnier. You also can use it as a skin conditioner! I happen to have a pretty coarse beard. I apply this oil 3-4 times a week, and it's really soften my beard, I'm pretty much obsessed! Liz's Top Picks I am always looking for new hair products that will stop frizz and nurture my bleached and dyed locks without weighing down my fine hair. It's a struggle. I have been highly impressed by the R+Co Reparative Shampoo and Conditioner. When I use it, I realized I never get upset about frizz in the humidity, my hair looks healthy, and it still has volume. When Fekkai launched the Clean Stylers earlier this year, I was intrigued as I have been impressed by their other products. This product can serve as a temporary keratin straightening treatment to keep your hair straight and smooth in all weather, or use it to tame frizz and hydrate on dry, styled hair. It's my go to when I use too much dry shampoo between washes or my hair needs a little extra love. Morgan's Top Picks If I don't want to maintain my waves and refresh them every day, I like to do a blowout. However, heat damage does exist, so I always use a heat protectant along with a few other products before I begin styling my hair. R+Co Blowout Balm does this while also providing moisture, shine, and frizz control. The Shea Butter shampoo has helped my hair's dryness and cleans any build-up without stripping the hair. I have wavy hair that tends to be dry. I was wary because of the name, thinking it would be too heavy, but I didn't have that experience. It hydrates my hair, adds shine, and lathers well. Jess's Top Picks R+Co Cactus Texturizing Shampoo is a new staple product of mine, I am OBSESSED with this shampoo. My hair ranges from curly to wavy (depending on the humidity tbh), and this shampoo ticks all boxes for me. Smells amazing ✅ Great lather ✅ Enhances texture ✅ Cleanses Scalp ✅ Yet another new staple from R+Co (I might have a problem), I l.o.v.e. the Turntable Curl Defining Creme. I use it while actually still in the shower on soaking wet hair to get the best product distribution, throw it up in a microfiber hair wrap for a bit, then scrunch + go! It helps tame frizz while bringing out texture, and of course - smells heavenly. Morgan's Top Picks I know I can always reach for the Instant Volume Hair Mist when I want my hair to have extra volume, but I don't want my hair to be weighed down with the product. This formula doesn't leave my hair sticky or hard like other volume sprays have in the past. I spritz this at my roots on my damp hair and style it with a blow-dryer brush. The rose scent is light and dissipates quickly for those with sensitive noses. I count on Christophe Robin to easily leave the house with camera ready hair. The Forever Shine Shampoo is my guilty pleasure. The innovative formula instantly adds noticeable shine and helps me create big, swingy blowouts. Philip B uses a time-released system to infuse strands with Safflower Oleosomes to leave hair lustrous and with a long-lasting Oud scent. Don't miss your chance to treat yourself with Philip B and have salon-worthy hair from your bathroom. Marcelina's Top Picks The Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray gives my clients the most glossy shine without feeling too greasy or weighed down. It is an ABSOLUTE MUST in my kit! I color treat my hair... frequently. That means I also have to be conscious of what I put in my hair, and how frequently I wash it. The Shampoo for Beautiful Color keeps my hair feeling fresh and looking beautifully vibrant! Feeling Inspired? Ready to experience the products we can't get enough of? Click here to start exploring or top picks or click below to discover more great products. To learn more about our top picks from 2021, click here. Want to create your perfect makeup, hair care, or skincare routine? Our team of Beauty Advisors are here to help! Click here to send them a message! EXPLORE HAIR CARE EXPLORE SKINCARE EXPLORE SKINCARE TOOLS About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

At Camera Ready, we know a good hair routine is part of the Camera Ready routine for a big part of our community. That's why we're proud to add OLAPLEX to our family of brands! From repairing the hair and building bonds to providing you with styling products to perfect your tresses, OLAPLEX has you covered! We asked our Instagram Community to submit their questions to the OLAPLEX Team, and you can read their Q&A below! In this blog, we will cover the following topics regarding OLAPLEX: Using OLAPLEX on color-treated hair Best OLAPLEX products for professional makeup artists Using OLAPLEX on wigs and extensions Using OLAPLEX on textured hair Using OLAPLEX Products Together Q: Can I mix no 3 and the gold bottle oil together? Answer: No. 3 Hair Perfector is a pre-shampoo reparative treatment designed to repair and strengthen the hair and No. 7 Bonding oil is an out of the shower product that is designed to add shine, hydration and heat protection up to 450 degrees. You can absolutely use them in the same routine, but work best on their own. OLAPLEX Products for Hair Stylists and Makeup Artists Q: I'm a professional makeup artist. What olaplex products are must-haves for my kit? A: No. 6 Bond Smoother and No. 7 Bonding Oil can be used on wet or dry hair and provide benefits of frizz control, shine, and heat protection for quick styling. Q: Do any celebrities/celebrity stylists use Olaplex regularly? At OLAPLEX, we have a team of celebrity stylist ambassadors (Tracey Cunningham, Chad Kenyon, Bianca Hillier, Justin Anderson, Guy Tang, Christin Brown, and Chrissy Rasmusse), and a fan favorite of many celebrities like Billie Eilish and Molly Sims. Using OLAPLEX on Color-Treated Hair and In Between Salon Visits Q: How should I prepare my hair before getting it professionally colored/bleached? A: Using No. 0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment, No. 3 Hair Perfector and No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask in a routine before your salon service will help to strengthen and prepare hair for the chemical service. Q: How soon before OR after coloring your hair, should you use Olaplex products? A: OLAPLEX is safe and recommended to be used before and after coloring your hair. OLAPLEX does not affect the coloring process, rather protects and reserves the hair. Using OLAPLEX to Repair Damaged Hair Q: How can we tell if our hair is damaged and if Olaplex will be able to help repair it? A: Daily life damages hair, and we all experience multiple types of damage (split ends, breakage, brittleness, dryness, etc.) on a daily basis from chemical treatments, mechanical damage, heat, environment and pollution. OLAPLEX is designed to treat and repair your hair from the inside out no matter the type or texture. Will OLAPLEX Work for Textured Hair Q: Which products would be best for textured hair?  OLAPLEX is scientifically proven to repair the hair from the inside out on a molecular level which makes all products great for textured hair. Building a routine with product will be based on desired results. Is OLAPLEX Safe to Use on Wigs & Extensions Q: Can you use Olaplex with hair extensions or on wigs? A: Yes! OLAPLEX is safe for 100% human hair extensions and wigs! Feeling Inspired? Are you ready to start living your best hair life with  OLAPLEX? Explore their products, or email our Beauty Experts to create your perfect routine! Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

There's perhaps no season that calls for more hairstyling (and damage) more than the fall and winter months. They're jam-packed with events and holidays; Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza, and New Year's Eve, not to mention holiday parties with family, friends, and at the office. As many of us check our calendars and plan our looks, damage is the one accessory we won't need this month. This blog, images, and tips have been provided to Camera Ready Cosmetics from OLAPLEX. While healthy hair is something we advocate year-round, breaking bonds during the happiest season of all is an especially hard no from us. This doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't style your hair this season, and there's absolutely no heat-tool shaming here. However, there's certainly a way to improve the integrity of your hair and serve looks with the two OLAPLEX hair styling saviors.OLAPLEX Nº.6 Bond Smoother and OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil are no-brainers for hairstyling. The two boast massive benefits with fuss-free applications you can do as soon as you get out of the shower or right before styling. The two are unique and work together to combat frizz, protect the hair from heat, moisturize, and rebuild bonds. Though they work even better together, the two operate independently to rebuild hair internally and eliminate causes of damage while providing a base for any healthy hairstyle. Nº.6 Bond Smoother eliminates frizz for up to 72 hours. Frizz is known for pesky little flyways that hover over the top layer of the hair. Although frizz can be cute, it can damage hair overtime when left uncontrolled. A common misconception is only salon chemicals, and excessive heat tool use can damage the hair. Something as innocuous as pulling a hoodie off and on your head or sleeping on a pillow take your frizz, and create just enough friction to break those very fragile baby hairs. While addressing frizz, Bond Smoother also adds moisture to the hair, leaving it soft, shiny, and hydrated. The first of its kind, Nº.7 Bonding Oil, is a luxury hair oil that rebuilds hair. Infused with OLAPLEX's patented technology, Nº.7 relinks broken disulfide bonds in the hair while protecting against heat up to 450ºF. Remember when we said, no heat-shaming here? Although one should practice styling their hair naturally and heat-free as often as possible, we know that's not always the case. With Nº.7, you can rebuild and protect while leaving the hair shinier than ever. Feeling Inspired? Are you ready to start styling your hair with OLAPLEX? Explore their products, or email our Beauty Experts to create your perfect routine! Want to learn more? Check out the questions our Instagram Community asked and the responses the OLAPLEX team provided in this blog! Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

An essential part of any makeup artist's kit includes the hair products to help their clients feel completely put together! Whether it's a quick mist of hair spray or pomade to keep fine baby hairs in place, we know the right product can finish the look. That's why we're dedicating an entire section of our I Am Camera Ready Event to the beautiful hair care and styling products we proudly offer to professionals and beauty lovers! Did you know you can save monthly on the great hair care (and beauty staples) we offer? Enjoy monthly savings on the best hair care & beauty products with our Subscribe & Save program! SUBSCRIBE & SAVE Our Camera Ready Hair Schedule of Events Introducing IGK Friday, September 2 When it comes to styling products, IGK has some of the most sought after stylers in the industry! Explore the newest brand to join our Camera Ready Family! Explore IGK Introducing OLAPLEX Wednesday, September 7 There’s a healthy OLAPLEX solution for just about any concern you have for your hair. Damage, reducing build up, heat protection, fighting frizz, toning, adding shine, and more. Learn why we're so excited to add OLAPLEX to our Camera Ready Family! Explore OLAPLEX Your Top OLAPLEX Questions Wednesday, September 7 We asked our Instagram Community to ask us ANYTHING they wanted to know about OLAPLEX, and we worked with the OLAPLEX team to get answers for you! Read The Blog Our Camera Ready Hair Staff Top Pics, Hair Quiz Friday, September 9 Ever wonder what hair products we consider to be must-haves? Learn more and take our Hair Quiz to find YOUR Top Picks! Read the Blog Best Styling Products to Style Your Hair Like A PRO Monday, September 12 Discover our top picks to achieve any style and learn a few PRO Tips straight from makeup artists and styists themselves! Read The Blog How to Create a Slicked Back Bun Wednesday, September 14 Celebrity Makeup Artist Jillian Dempsey has a beauty line with beautiful lid and cheek tints, eye kohls, and even a skincare tool, but did you know she offers a hair pomade that's perfect to create long-lasting hair styles? Watch the Tutorial Best Natural Shampoo Ingredients for Color-Treated Hair Wednesday, September 14 When you're hoping to preserve your perfect color as long as possible, there are certain ingredients that will work better than others! Let's dive in! Learn More Curly & Coily Hair Care & Styling Wednesday, September 14 We all know curls and coils need a bit of extra TLC, and we're here to provide the best tips and tricks to keep your curls as healthy as possible! Read the Blog Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Whether that's through makeup, skincare, hair care, or just lip balm - we've got you covered! We even have a hair quiz to help you pick the perfect products like a PRO! Go ahead and explore the products our Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more!

One of the most exciting seasons for us includes the fall Wedding, Homecoming, and event season because wedding guests and event attendees get Camera Ready for those events with even more glitz and glam than almost any other time of the year (except New Years Eve)! That's why our Beauty Advisor Calvin created this Event Ready Makeup Look to ensure you're the belle of the ball with the best makeup look. The Products Featured to Create this Green Eyeshadow Homecoming or Event Makeup Look Include: Jason Wu Beauty Wu Prime Eye "Light" Dose of Colors Cutting Edge Eyeshadow Palette Danessa Myricks Beauty Twin Flames Multichrome Pigment “Olivine” from the Infinite Gemstone Collection "Buried Treasure" Jouer Powder Highlighter “Celestial” Meloway Meloliner “Super Black” Melt Cosmetics Supernatural Lash Mascara Ardell Wispies RMS Beauty ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush “French Rose” Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil “606 Whatever Walnut” Jouer Long Wear Lip Topper “Skinny Dip” Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray Let's Get Into the Tutorial! Step 1: Prime Your Eyes with Eyeshadow Primer to Ensure Your Event Makeup Lasts To prime the eyes, Calvin took Jason Wu Beauty Wu Prime Eye in the shade light and applied it with a brush. This allowed him to control exactly how much he wanted to deposit and where. Next, to ensure even coverage, he took a disposable sponge and tapped out the primer across the entire eye area up to the brow bone and even a little outward to ensure the smoky blown-out eyeshadow look would lock into place. Step 2: Apply a Blown-Out Smoky Eyeshadow Look for Maximum Impact and to Make the Eyes Look Bigger Green eyeshadow has been a big makeup trend for 2022, so Calvin used Dose of Colors Cutting Edge Eyeshadow Palette along with the Olivine Twin Flames in the Danessa Myricks Buried Treasure kit for a smoky and shimmery look. With the Cozzette S 175 brush, he started with the shade Cameo to shape where he wanted the smoky eye to be the darkest on the outer corner and tapped it onto the skin. Next, he took a clean Bdellium Golden Triangle 785 brush to diffuse the color. He dipped the brush into the lighter shade Edgy and blended the color outward to soften the color to ensure it looked soft while still impactful with the lovely green hue. He tapped into the darker Cameo shade again and tapped in more pigment into the outer half of the lid before creating a soft cut crease using a Smith Cosmetics brush with Olivine Twin Flames. Step 3: Apply Eyeliner and Highlight the Brow Bones & Inner Corner of the Eye To help create dimension to the look, Calvin used Jouer Celestial Powder Highlighter on the inner corner and directly under the brow bone. Calvin lined the model's eyes with Meloway Super Black Meloliner and applied it with a flat liner brush, to better control application and to prevent it from looking like a harsh line. He smudged it against her lash line and applied a hint of Cameo eyeshadow on top to make it blend into the look even more. Next, apply lashes and mascara. PRO Tip: Even if your client is used to wearing brown or a different shade of mascara, make sure you're using mascara that matches the false lashes. Step 4: Apply Blush to Make the Cheeks Pop Blush is a must for a great event makeup look, and highlighter can catch the light just right if the event is being held in a dimly lit environment. Calvin used RMS Beauty Re Dimension Hydra Blush in French Rose to provide a glowy flush to the cheeks. Step 5: Apply Lip Liner, Gloss, and Setting Spray To ensure the lips didn't overpower the beautiful eyeshadow, Calvin kept the lips neutral with Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in the shade Whatever Walnut. He added Jouer Long Wear Lip Topper in Skinny Dip to add sparkle and dimension to her lips. Once you're happy with the look, set with Melanie Mills Super Lite Setting Spray to prolong the wear time of your beautiful look. Watch the Event Makeup Tutorial That's it! You're Camera Ready! To see the entire tutorial in action, watch the video below! Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video above, or visit our YouTube Channel!  We hope this blog inspires you this event season, and if you have any questions, our Beauty Experts are just a quick email away! If you recreate this look or any of our other tutorials, be sure to tag us @camerareadycosmetics on social media! We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.

Whether you're saying I Do or dining and dancing the night away, there are certain beauty products that will help your makeup be Camera Ready all day and night long! In this blog, we'll have you discover the long-wearing, highly pigmented, and makeup sealing products pros have used for years. The topics we will be covering in our blog about being Camera Ready for Brides & Big Events include: The Best Products for Bridal Makeup The Best Beauty Products for Event Makeup The Best Makeup and Beauty Products for Brides and Bridal Party Makeup When it comes to bridal makeup looks, there will always be fun new trends that some brides want to try, but there are definitely some staple products that will create a lasting look both when it comes to wear-time and the overall look of the photos.   Skin prep is an essential part of any bridal makeup look, so makeup artists rely on face masks, under-eye patches, and hydrating lip care to ensure the bride is looking their best! Matte eyeshadows tend to photograph the best because shimmery shades can catch the light differently depending on the lighting angles. If a bride is outdoors, the sun will give unpredictable lighting, so a soft pearly satin-finish eyeshadow will be the best to create an eye-opening effect to create dimension. The Essential Skincare Steps to Get Ready for Being Photographed: CAT Complexion Atelier Magic Lash Adhesive - this ultra-strong adhesive can keep your lashes on through tears of joy, in fact, the brand claims it can keep your lashes on for up to four days! Skindinavia Bridal Makeup Finishing Spray - The holy grail of setting sprays, the Bridal Makeup Finishing Spray combines Skindinavia’s patented technology that keeps makeup in place for up to 16 hours with a beautiful natural satin finish to enhance your bridal glow Face Atelier Ultra Foundation - Available in a larger bottle and a smaller kit-friendly size in a plastic bottle, Face Atelier Ultra Foundation is a favorite for brides because it is pore-smoothing, hydrating, flexible, breathable, and long-wearing. Danessa Myricks Nudist or Feminist Luxe Cream Palettes - If soft, hydrated, and full-looking lips are part of your bridal look, the Nudist and Feminist Palettes are right up your alley! This cream-based product can double as a cream blush and offers a wide range of shades to suit every mood Ardell Multipack Demi Wispies - Romantic and fluttery lashes are a must for brides, and these are lightweight and look natural in photographs Jouer Essential Lip Oil - The secret to a kissable pout is in the lip prep! Jouer’s viral lip oil is a must for pros because it conditions lips in just minutes for all-day hydration Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Patches - Soothe tired or stressed under eyes and hydrate them to ensure they’ll look smooth all day! These patches are in professional makeup artists’ kits because they will help the makeup look better and serve as a luxurious treatment for their clients! Viseart Grande PRO 1X - When it comes to matte eyeshadow palettes, this one reigns supreme thanks to the large variety of shades and tones to create looks ranging from soft and subtle to bold, smokey, and daring. These highly pigmented shades have been a pro staple for years and are a popular choice for artists working in Hollywood RCMA 5 Part Series Cream Blush - The blushing bride will enjoy a healthy and natural-looking flush with this blush palette! It offers five shades that are buildable and blend easily to suit a wide variety of skin tones. RCMA No Color Powder - The ultimate no-flashback powder, RCMA No Color Powder helps set makeup with an airbrush finish without changing the tone or look of the product it’s placed on top of. Available in a sifter jar or compact, it’s a perfect choice for brides and their guests to enjoy shine-free makeup. The Best Makeup and Beauty Must-Haves for Homecoming, Prom, Weddings, & Other Events While we love a good bridal glam look, event makeup is where we shine! We've got you covered with plenty of options to dial up the shimmer and drama to create jaw-dropping and long-lasting looks. Our Top 10 makeup and beauty Products to have on hand when you need your makeup to last for an event like homecoming, prom, or a gala: Ben Nye Glitter Glue - There’s a reason this Glitter Glue has a five-star rating with more than 130 reviews on our site! It holds glitter in place and is completely transparent allowing the makeup under the glue to shine through, too! RCMA Cream Foundation - Whether you love sheer coverage or a full-coverage look, RCMA Cream Foundation can be sheered out or built up to achieve exactly what you want. Be sure to check out our blog about our Favorite Tips to Use RCMA Cream Foundation! Ben Nye Creme Rouge Wheel CR 100 - When it comes to event makeup, the emphasis is often on the lips or eyes, so a natural-looking pop of color on the cheeks is a great way to be seen without looking overly made up Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Setting Spray - You may have seen @roseandben post about this setting spray on social media, and it deserves all the hype! This setting spray will make your makeup humidity proof, sweat proof, and has been used on tv and movie sets around the world Lit Cosmetics Night Moves Pressed Glitter Palette - Enjoy beautiful jewel-toned pressed glitters for eye catching looks all in the convenience of one slim palette Karla Cosmetics Shadow Potion - Whether you want a dash of multichrome magic as an eyeliner or a bold look with color-shifting shadow all over the lid, Karla Cosmetics has you covered with this gel-consistency product that is long-lasting and incredibly pigmented Lemonhead LA Spacecase Illuminating Mini Pro Palette - If you've ever wanted to try your hand at ethereal or over-the-top glittering looks that you'll see in Euphoria or at a festival, look no further than Lemonhead LA's Spacecase! This iconic collection of 16 supernatural iridescent glitter concentrates (no glue required!) in a portable, kit-friendly, air-tight case. Ben Nye Final Seal - Rumored to be the go-to choice for Disney Princesses when they perform, this setting spray has received plenty of high praise from makeup artists and beauty influencers like Jackie Aina alike! Melanie Mills Hollywood Gleam Face & Body Radiance - Designed by Celebrity MUA Melanie Mills, this face and body glow product blurs imperfections and imparts a radiant glow that will dazzle CAT Complexion Atelier Magic Lash Adhesive - You'll notice a trend any time we talk about false lashes! This adhesive is a professional makeup artist staple thanks to the ease of use and long wear-time Dose of Colors Liquid Matte Lipstick - When it comes to lip products, liquid lipstick tends to last the longest, and Dose of Colors offers a beautiful variety of shades from nudes to statement-making reds, berries, and plums! If you prefer a more natural finish, opt for their new Velvet Mousse Lipsticks! Bonus Makeup Products for Brides & Events Of course, we offer plenty of great products to use if you prefer different formulas, shades, and coverage levels, so we've listed our other best selling makeup for brides and events below! Best Products for Adding Gems, Pearls, or other embellishments to your makeup looks: Pros-Aide Adhesive is a medical-grade water-based adhesive for the skin that allows you to affix gems and other items to your look for long periods without irritation. This professional-grade adhesive has been used in thousands of projects in filming major motion pictures, stage, and TV. Best Products to Help Makeup Stay In Place For Events in Humid & Hot Environments:  If you’re prone to getting oily or sweat throughout the day, reach for pro favorite Mehron Barrier Spray. A light misting of this pre-makeup product will help slow sweat production to allow your makeup to stay in place even longer! In a pinch, you can also use a light mist of your favorite setting spray before makeup to create a similar effect. For a more hydrating product that delays sweat production, pros rely on Skin Prep Pro. Simply apply to a clean (and preferably unmoisturized) face with a cotton pad or sponge, allow to dry, and apply makeup as you normally would. Best Products and Lip Sealer For Kissable Lips that Last: Did you know that there are products that act like a setting spray for your lips? Meet Face Atelier Lip Lock - a liquid product that creates a barrier on top of your existing lip products to keep them in place for longer wear! Mehron also offers Lipstix Sealer, another great option to lock in your lips. Just be sure to apply in very thin layers and let it dry in between each step. For a multi-purpose sealer, we highly recommend Cozzette Matrix Mixing Liquid, a mixing medium that makes any product long-wearing and water resistant! To use it on the lips, simply apply your lip color and lightly dab a drop of product on top to create a long-lasting seal. Feeling Inspired? Check Out Our Look Books for More Makeup Inspiration! From the perfect bridal look to trending makeup looks, our Winter Look Book and Bridal Look Book will give you plenty of options to choose from. In each Look Book, we share the exact products each talented artist used to create the look so you may recreate them! If you're ready to start shopping the Top 10 Lists above, click the links below: The Top 10 Products for Bridal Makeup The Top 10 Products for Event Makeup Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

Whether you're a pro getting a client ready for a headshot or photo shoot, or you're a makeup lover wanting to learn how to look your best in pics, we're sharing our best selling pro picks and tips to have you Camera Ready in a flash! The Topics We'll be Covering About Makeup for Photography Include: The Steps You Should Follow Before Applying Makeup for Photos The Best Powders to Avoid Flashback Kit Essentials for Touch Ups Must-Have Kit Staples for Pros How to Prep Skin Before Applying Makeup When You Will Be Photographed It's probably no surprise that we're starting with skin prep! A good skincare routine is essential when you're getting ready for photography because the camera can pick up on any dehyration, fine lines, or dullness. If time allows, we recommend following the steps below: The Essential Skincare Steps to Get Ready for Being Photographed: Exfoliate and tone the skin to remove dead skin cells, excess oil, and debris Use a flash mask and undereye patches for ultimate hydration and to reduce puffiness If extra depuffing is needed, consider a Facial Ice Globe massage or NuFACE Treatment Apply a hydrating lip balm and allow it to soak in while you apply makeup Hydrate the skin with a moisturizer Of course, the exact products we recommend you use will depend on your skin type and biggest skin concerns, but our best selling skin prep products include: Exfoliators: NuFACE Prep N Glow Cleanse Exfoliating Cloths, Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel Masks & Eye Patches: Patchology Get Dewy With It Single Face Sheet Mask, Skin Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels Skincare tools: Facial Ice Globes, NuFACE FIX or Trinity PRO Lip treatments: Jouer Essential Hydrating Lip Oil, Bioderma Atoderm Stick Moisturizers: Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate, Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream The Best Powders to Avoid Flashback We are proud to offer a lot of great powders that will prevent you from experiencing flashback, and our three best selling flashback free powders include RCMA No Color Powder, Ben Nye Luxury Powder, and Danessa Myricks Evolution Powder. RCMA No Color Powder is the secret weapon of makeup artists everywhere, creating flawless, stay-put looks that can withstand the bright hot lights and heat and humidity in the summer. You’ll never worry about a dry or caked-on finish with this lightweight translucent veil formulated to perfect any look. In addition to providing an airbrushed finish, it is an incredible value at under $15 per jar. Available in a loose and pressed format, it's easy to keep in your kit or have one available at all times for a quick touchup! If you're seeking a lightly tinted powder for brightening, enhancing, or softening the complexion, look no further than pro favorite Ben Nye Luxury Powder. Odds are you've heard of the cult favorite Banana Powder and most recently Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder (it went viral on TikTok in spring 2022), but this best seller is also available in shades perfect for all complexions. Entrepreneur, Makeup Artist, and Photographer Danessa Myricks created Evolution Powder to withstand even the harshest lighting and heat for makeup artists and beauty lovers alike! This revolutionary micro-fine, lightweight powder was developed and tested with 8K TV & Film and flash photography in mind. It works as both a finishing and setting powder. Available in eight shades, we're proud to full-size jars and mini trios to give you a wide variety of shades perfect for setting, highlighting, and more! Other Best Selling Flashback Free Powders Include: By Terry Hydra Powder Kryolan Translucent Powder Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder Graftobian Luxe Cashmere HD Setting Powder The Best Products for Touch ups When it comes to touchups, the most important thing to keep in mind is that less is more. Using too much product can make the makeup look heavy, so avoid the urge to constantly powder. Instead, reach for a pro favorite like Mehron Touch-Up Matte Finishing Anti-Shine Gel, a lightweight product that instantly mattifies the area where you apply it. Simply dab a small amount onto areas prone to extra shine, either before or after makeup throughout the day. Powder is an essential step for touch ups, but the method of application can make all the difference! To give a matte finish and set the face use a small amount dusted with a brush. To bake under the eye a concentrated amount press into the desired areas with a puff, such as the Camera Ready Powder Puff. After 5-10 minutes dust off the excess powder for a glamorous look that lasts all day, even under harsh lights. PRO Tip: We recommend having a facial mist like Avene Thermal Spring Water, Koh Gen Do Herbal Spa Mist, or KOVO Hydrating Toner Mist to lightly spritz the face if you use powder to touch up to help the product to "melt" into the skin for a more natural finish. Bonus Makeup Tips to Be Camera Ready for Photos For A Lit From Within "Glass Glow" for Photography: If you're after a glowy highlight effect when you're being photographed, opt for a cream-based highlighter versus a powder highlighter. Many powder highlighters contain shimmery ingredients like mica that look great in real life, but under harsh studio lighting, each particle can act like a tiny mirror and reflect light unnaturally. Popular products include Danessa Myricks Dew Wet Balm, Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Face, and Melanie Mills Hollywood Gleam Face & Body Radiance. For A Timeless Eye Look for Photography: If you want a classic look that won't look dated, opt for an all matte look or incorporate just a hint of satin eyeshadow for extra dimension. Our best selling matte eyeshadow palettes are from Viseart including Grande Pro 1X and Neutral Mattes 01. keep a matte lip balm on hand: You may not always want a glossy or shiny lip in pics, but having hydrated lips is an essential part of being Camera Ready for photographs. Our two best selling matte lip balms include Kiehl's Facial Fuel No Shine Moisturizing Lip Balm and Jouer Essential Hydrating Matte Balm. Kit Must Haves for Professional Makeup Artists Kit Must-Haves For Professional Makeup Artists For Photography: While we have hundreds of great options to select from to stock your kit for your next big photo shoot, our in-house professional makeup artists have curated the top products to stock in your kit to ensure your clients are Camera Ready! Tweezers: Tweezerman Slant Tweezer Classic Brow Gel or Pencils: Cozzette Browzette Eyebrow Bonding Gel A Foundation Palette: RCMA 5 Part Series Foundation Palette, RCMA Kevin James Bennett (KJB) Complexion Palette Powder: Kett Cosmetics Sett Powder, Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Matte Setting Powder, Cozzette Essential Finish Pressed Powder A Eyelash Curler: Kevyn Aucoin The Eyelash Curler Individual False Lashes & Lash Adhesive: CAT Complexion Atelier Magic Eyelash Adhesive Disposable Sponges & Applicators: Camera Ready Powder Puff, Camera Ready Disposable Mascara Wands Lip Balm: Bioderma Atoderm Lip Stick A Hair Pomade or Hair Spray: R+Co Outer Space Flexible Hairspray A Facial Mist or Setting Spray: Melanie Mills Hollywood Super Lite Long Lasting Sealing Spray   Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

We're diving face first into the top fall 2022 makeup trends and are sharing our favorite pro-approved products to achieve the look, but first, we have some big news to share! You asked, we delivered! In a recent poll, we asked our pros which hair care brand they'd love to see us add, and the #1 answer was OLAPLEX!  We're proud to announce we're adding OLAPLEX to our Camera Ready Family very soon! To sign up to be notified when it's available, click here! Now, back to the top makeup trends we're seeing for Fall 2022: The Top 5 Makeup Trends for Fall 2022 Include: Imprecise eyeliner All cream everything Bold pops of color on the inner corner of the eye "I Barely Care" Makeup Elongated Cat Eye + The Updated Graphic Eyeliner Trend Top 5 Fall 2022 Makeup Trends Fall 2022 Makeup Trend #1: Imprecise Eyeliner Previously known as "lived in eyeliner", this trend amps up the look with thicker, sultrier liner. If you're looking to rock the imprecise eyeliner look, reach for a long-wearing formula like best selling Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Smoky Shadow Color Sticks or Smashbox Always On Gel Liner so you can wear this look without worrying about it smudging or smearing. Simply apply to the lashline and use a smudger brush to diffuse the makeup to achieve your desired look. If you prefer a kohl eyeliner, Jillian Dempsey's formula delivers intense color and a built-in smudger to add a dramatic look to your eyes. Fall 2022 Makeup Trend #2: All Cream Everything Cream formulas have always been on our radar, but they're enjoying extra time in the spotlight this season. Cream-based products melt into your skin to look Camera Ready without getting cakey and are ultra-flattering on complexions with fine lines and wrinkles. If you're looking for a face brightening shade that will give you a healthy glow, the new Melt Cosmetics Cream Blushlights in shade Pinched will give you a watermelon pink flush while also delivering a pearlescent glow. Multi-use Cream Blushlights can also be applied to the lips (and some can be used on the eye!), and who doesnt love a multi-purpose product! Other multi-tasking cream-based options with organic ingredients are Jillian Dempsey's Lid Tints and Cheek Tints. Infused with shea butter, they'll provide a dewy hydrating glow that can be worn anywhere on the face and body. Other Best Selling Cream Makeup includes: Jouer Blush & Bloom Cheek + Lip Duo Make Up For Ever HD Skin All In One Palette Danessa Myricks Beauty Dewy Cheek & Lip Palette RCMA 5 Part Cream Blush Series Fall 2022 Makeup Trend #3: Bold Pops of Color Give the inner eye a lift with an unexpected burst of eye-catching color. This trend replaces the usual lighter shade of shadow on the inner corner with a bold jewel tone, pastel, or even a pearlescent or multichrome shade. From new arrivals like the BFF4EVR Kimchi X Trixie MVPalette and Petites Mattes Editorial Brights to Jason Wu Beauty Flora 4 Eyeshadow Palette, you have endless possibilities to take your eye look from subtle to sultry with the pat of your makeup brush. PRO Tip: To stay on trend, try using a shade of blue because it's been spotted on the runways for numerous fashion houses. Fall 2022 Makeup Trend #4: "I Barely Care" Makeup "I Barely Care Makeup" is the amped up version of the Clean Girl Makeup Trend that features a natural, fresh-faced look that looks easy and effortless. This new trend takes it to the next level with multipurpose products that allow you to achieve the look in 10 minutes or less - the fewer products the better, so multipurpose products that work on eyes, lips, and cheeks work best. Pat on the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush to eyes, lips, and cheeks with your fingers to deliver a monochromatic, buildable glow. The ultra-moisturizing formula is where skincare and makeup meet, with Raspberry seed to help condition your skin while offering 12 hours of weightless wear. Other multi-tasking products that are eye, lip, and cheek safe (and easy to throw in your bag) include Jason Wu's best selling Hot Fluff, Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencils, and the new HD Skin All-in-One Palette. Fall 2022 Makeup Trend #5: Elongated Cat Eye This fall, graphic liner meets cat eye with the Elongated Cat Eye: a look that features a wing with crisp lines instead of being smoked out with softer edges. To perfect this look, use a primer to prime the lid and extend it beyond the outer corner of your eye. Next, blend your favorite shadow outward in the typical cat eye shape. Finally, dip a micro-fine cotton bud into a makeup remover and clean up the outer edges to create crisp lines. Now your Elongated Cat Eye is Camera Ready. PRO Tip: The most popular colors we've seen for this look are bronze or green. Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

We couldn't help but get into the Back to School spirit and are sharing some of our favorite products and must-haves that are perfect for makeup lovers of all skill levels! Highlight What's Important Fom barely there glow to a blinding highlight, take your highlighter game from JV to Varsity! If you're looking for a dewy glow, opt for best selling Rituel de Fille Rare Light Luminizer or Danessa Myricks Beauty Dew Wet Balm. If you prefer powder highlighter, Illamasqua, Lethal Cosmetics, Scott Barnes, and Jouer offer some of our most sought after products! Multipurpose Makeup Pencils & Pens Everyone needs a trusty pencil for crossing your t's & lining your eyes, but our best selling pencils tend to be ones that are eye, lip, AND cheek safe! Available in 39 intense shades, the Artist Color Pencils from Make Up For Ever are a must-have for pros and beauty lovers alike thanks to their versatility and ease of use. If you want a complexion perfecting pencil that also conditions and hydrates the skin, check out Judith August The Everything Pencil! In a class of its own since 1986, this convenient “carry-along” face and body concealer pencil hides small imperfections such as under eye circles, broken capillaries, age spots, birthmarks, bruises and more. Additional perks to this powerhouse pencil include skin-loving ingredients like aloe vera, Vitamin C, and VItamin E, and it also comes with a sharpener. To help keep your pencils organized, MYKITCO has a perfect pouch designed to hold up to 30 individual pencils and 8 lipsticks with 2 double-sided panels consisting of multiple elasticized loops. If you prefer a backpack option to hold your beauty essentials, the Stunnerbee Beauty Boss Backpack is a stylish option! Other Best Selling Makeup Pencils and Eyeliner Pens include: Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Eyeliner Brett Brow Laser Brow Pencil NYX Slim Lipliner Pencil For On-The-Go Notes & Eye Looks Apply eyeshadow or conceal imperfections with ease with highly pigmented makeup crayons to grab when you're heading out the door. From fan favorite Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour Eyeshadow and Jouer Creme Eyeshadow Crayons to Ben Nye's multipurpose Shimmer Crayons, you have plenty of great options to add a dash of color with the swipe of a wand! If you're looking for complexion options in the same crayon or stick format, we recommend Jouer Essential High Coverage Concealer Pen with its handy "click up" product dispenser or Jillian Dempsey Spot Stick Concealer for hard to cover spots because a little goes a long way. Simply apply directly to the face or back of the hand, let your body heat warm up the makeup, and blend. Don’t Forget an Eraser! Of course, no makeup routine is complete without a way to remove it! At the end of the day, take off your makeup with ease with our best selling makeup erasers & removers! OUR TOP 5 MAKEUP REMOVER Product Picks for ProfessionaL MAKEUP ARTISTS AND MAKEUP LOVERS Cinema Secrets Brush Cleaner- Don't forget, your brushes need to be cleaned, too! This pro favorite brush cleaner removes makeup efficiently from brushes and tools and dries quickly allowing them to be used shortly after washing. It's available in a variety of sizes and in the original and Tropical Lemon scent to suit your preference! Bioderma Sensibio H2O- Sensitive skin? Treat your skin well with Bioderma Sensibio H2O. It’s an innovative cleansing and makeup-removing water trusted by professional makeup artists worldwide. The soothing formula is tough enough to remove layers of makeup yet pampers and respects the fragility of your sensitive skin. It's perfect to create a crisp line or clean up fallout under the eyes; simply dip a cotton bud into the remover and lightly swipe against the skin. NuFACE Prep n Glow Cleansing and Exfoliating Cloths- If you're on-the-go or on set, sometimes a makeup wipe is the most convenient option! However, the NuFACE Prep n Glow Cleansing and Exfolating Clothes aren't your average makeup remover cloths. These dual-sided wipes have an exfoliating side that easily remove makeup and dead skin cells to leave your skin glowing and ready for makeup or a NuFACE treatment! The Makeup Eraser- A cult favorite since they were created in 2013, these makeup removing cloths easily swipe away makeup when wet. Although that's their intended use, many beauty lovers also use them to wipe away makeup swatches or even to quickly remove pigments from their makeup brushes! Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water- If you want the makeup removing power of a micellar water but with the skincare benefits of luxuruious skincare brands, look no further. Infused with White Birch Sap, harvested only three weeks in early spring, this cleansing water contributes an abundance of minerals and xylitol and helps brighten your complexion while softening your skin. Brush It Off! Apply color and achieve the perfect finish with sets that provide a variety of brushes. We proudly offer a wide range of makeup brush sets perfect for makeup beginners or true professionals working on movie and television sets! OUR TOP 5 BRUSH Brands for Professionals and MAKEUP LOVERS MYKITCO - Makeup Artist James Molloy and his partner Alex created MYKITCO after seeing the need for different brush shapes and types for James to create the beautiful looks he's known for today! Each brush is meticulously crafted to enhance the finish of the product on the skin and to move the makeup along the skin with ease. Artis- Artis brushes are created with function in mind, and they're ergonmically designed to make makeup application not only beautiful for the wearer but also comfortable for the person applying it! The uniform and easy makeup application Artis provides is thanks to CosmeFibre®, a proprietary material they use to make their bristles. It retains shape better than real hair bristles but applies more evenly thanks to their microfine tapered tip. Bdellium Tools- If you're a makeup lover, odds are you've heard about the Double Dome Blender brushes on TikTok, and there's a reason Bdellium brushes have gone viral! Their brushes are designed with quality and value in mind, and they offer individual brushes or curated sets in a range of lines from the beginner friendly Studio Line all the way up to their Golden Triangle line that offers a unique triangular handle that prevents them from rolling off your makeup setup! Sigma -  It's probably no surprise Sigma makes our top 5 list of makeup brushes because they offer value-packed products that are vegan and cruelty free! We offer individual brushes and brush sets so you may pick and choose which ones are perfect for your beauty needs. Smith Cosmetics - Smith Cosmetics provides unique designs by artists, for artists. Discover a revolutionary line of cosmetic brushes and accessories that will transform the way you think about makeup, and become a catalyst for inspiration. Choose from various brush styles featuring a 50/50 blend of synthetic fibers and natural animal hair for flawless makeup application. Locked In Lashes We couldn't resist sharing our best selling lash glue in our Back to School list! The best-kept pro secret Magic Lash Adhesive can keep your eyelashes in place for up to four days! Of course, we don't recommend leaving your makeup on that long, but we know you'll be impressed with how longwearing this lash adhesive is! Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our I Am Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 

We proudly offer makeup, skincare, hair care, and tools to help you get Camera Ready, but we're best known for the beautiful makeup we offer (and our Beauty Experts that are just a click away to answer your product and technique-related questions). That's why we wanted to spend a week exploring the topics our Beauty Advisors get asked about the most from both professional makeup artists and beauty lovers! Camera Ready Beauty Bonuses The Hottest Beauty Trend This Fall: Brown Lip Liner Hailey Bieber took TikTok by storm when she shared her Fall Lip Look tutorial, so our experts are sharing their top picks for all skin tones and complexions so you can achieve the look! Learn More Let's give them something to (Tik)Tok About! Love a good trend or want to find the next big thing? We're proud to offer an entire range of hair care, skincare, tools, and makeup that have skyrocketed to fame after being featured on Social Media. Explore these pro-approved products to see how many YOU have seen go viral! Learn More Bonus Tutorial: Event Ready Green Eyeshadow Look One of the most exciting seasons for us includes the fall Wedding, Homecoming, and event season because wedding guests and event attendees get Camera Ready for those events with even more glitz and glam than almost any other time of the year (except New Years Eve)! That's why our Beauty Advisor Calvin created this Event Ready Makeup Look to ensure you're the belle of the ball with the best makeup look. Learn More Our Camera Ready Makeup Schedule of Events Meet Our I Am Camera Ready Pros Monday, August 15 We partnered with some of your favorite beauty professionals and influencers that focus on hair, skin, and makeup to share what being Camera Ready means to them.   Learn More How Our I Am Camera Ready Pros Get Camera Ready Wednesday, August 17 Ever wonder what products your favorite pros and influencers use? We asked them to share THEIR must-haves for their Camera Ready Routine! Learn More Camera Ready Makeup: Back to School Edition Friday, August 19 A playful nod to the busy back to school season, discover our must-haves for pros and makeup lovers alike! Learn More Fall Trends + New Brand Announcement Monday, August 22 Wonder what people are buzzing about in the beauty world? We'll list a few top trends PLUS we're proud to announce OLAPLEX is coming to Camera Ready! Click below to enter our Olaplex Giveaway for a full suite of Olaplex products! Learn More Camera Ready for Photos Wednesday, August 24 Whether you're a pro getting a client ready for a headshot or photo shoot, we'll tackle the kit must-haves to get them Camera Ready. As for our makeup lovers, we'll be sharing our top picks to avoid the dreaded flashback for your selfies. Learn More Camera Ready for Events Friday, August 26 Are you or your client attending a big event like Homecoming or a wedding? Or perhaps you're the bride! We'll be tackling a few of our tried and true pro picks that help your makeup last no matter what. Learn More Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more!

At Camera Ready, we are a collective of hair care, skincare, and beauty experts that are here to help you look and feel your best! We recognize that a lot of folks expect that we think being Camera Ready means wearing a full face of makeup, but that couldn't be farther from the truth! We believe being Camera Ready is about feeling comfortable and confident in your own skin and feeling ready to face the day. We partnered with some of our favorite makeup artists, hair stylists, and beauty experts to share what being Camera Ready means to them (and to see what products THEY use to get Camera Ready) Meet the Camera Ready Pros Our Camera Ready Pros include a beautiful collective of hair, makeup, skincare, and beauty loving pros and enthusiasts that make it their goal to spread positivity through their passion for makeup. Danessa Myricks Danessa Myricks is a beloved makeup artist and is known for creating beautiful, innovative, and multi-purpose products to allow beauty lovers and makeup artists to express themselves creatively. To her, beauty and being Camera Ready starts from within from radiating positivity, and she likes to express that same energy through a beautiful lip color that exudes happiness. Spencer, aka @Paintedbyspencer Spencer, aka Paintedbyspencer on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, is a professional makeup artist that has taken the social media world by storm with his easy to follow tutorials and beautiful looks. Odds are, you've seen some of our own Camera Ready favorites in his videos including RCMA Cream Foundation, Ben Nye Pretty Pink Powder and Cream Blush, Senna Brow Book, OLAPLEX, and more! To him, being Camera Ready is simply doing whatever allows him to express himself through skincare, hair care, makeup, and even fragrance! In other words, he knows being Camera Ready can vary from day to day and person to person. It's all about feeling your best to take on the day to day activities life throws your way. Theresa is Dead Meet Theresa is Dead, beauty enthusiast extraordinaire! From candid makeup reviews to fun and entertaining makeup content, you'll be up to speed on the latest trends and releases if you follow her on Instagram and YouTube. For Theresa, being Camera Ready simply means following a routine that allows her to feel her best, and it includes a good skincare routine, colorful makeup, and of course, a LOT of highlighter! Carly Jo Makeup Meet Carly Jo Makeup, a professional freelance certified makeup artist based in Columbus, Ohio specializing in wedding and event makeup and education. She loves providing pro tips and trick with makeup lovers and fellow makeup artists on her Instagram and TikTok. It's important that she puts her clients on a path to sucess, and that means helping them learn how to do their own makeup or providing them with education while providing makeup services. You may learn more about her and the services she provides on her website. If you missed it, we went live with her on Instagram to discuss her Camera Ready favorites!. To her, being Camera Ready means being ready to put her best face forward to serve her bridal clients.   Emily Winters, aka @aartbyem Meet Emily Winters, aka @aartbyem. She's passionate about people and hair and feels helping others be able to feel confident within themselves is the most rewarding thing. Beauty is everywhere, and we all embody that. Her clients know that she strives to give them the amazing style they're looking for but that she also makes it a priorioity to let her clients know how loved they are - because that's what beauty is about. To her, being Camera Ready can take on many forms. Some days, it's just skincare and throwing her hair back into a snatched pony tail. As long as her brow are done, she feels her most confident and feels Camera Ready! Anastasia Diamond Doll From the LEGENDARY Haus of Diamond Doll, Anastasia Diamond Doll is always ready to turn out a lipsync with her jump splits, cartwheels, and signature backbends! Anastasia gets her drag inspo from pop stars such as Ariana Grande & Doja Cat when it comes to performing but loves taking fashion inspo from Kim Kardashian.Anastasia started death dropping March 2019 and since then has come a very long way with hosting her very own show at Havana Bar & Grill on Wednesday nights called “Hustlers!” She’s also a part of a few casted spots around Dallas. Anastasia LOVES attention just like any other drag queen but what makes her different is that her energy in a performance is ALWAYS 100% no matter what! Anastasia is already an alter ego for her boy self but when she’s out and about and wants to PARTY her alter ego comes out & she goes by STAZZ! You can follow her on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and even learn more on her website.   For her, being Camera Ready is about being ready for her big moments on stage. Her performances are full of big energy, so she relies on a full beat, big lashes, and a beautiful wig to be Camera Ready. Alanna Castro MUA Alanna Castro MUA (makeup artist), she/they, loves editorial and glamour makeup, and her goal is to push and break the standard beauty norms. To her, unconventional beauty is true beauty, and makeup is how she expresses everything within. To feel Camera Ready, she starts with skincare prep with lots of hydration all over the face and eye lids. Then, she lets her hands express the creative freedom she feels inside. Are You Ready to Get Camera Ready? We're here to help YOU get Camera Ready in whatever way makes YOU feel confident and ready to take on the day! Go ahead and explore the products our Camera Ready Pros use to get Camera Ready, or view our I Am Camera Reach Schedule of Events learn more & to view our full schedule of events, giveaways, & more!