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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. 

If you're looking for a cute, playful, fun, or trendy Halloween Makeup Look, look no further than this Glampire Monster High Draculaura inspired makeup look @christina.alexandraa created for Mehron Makeup! From flirty and playful to even scary, you can create the perfect vampire makeup look using the quick and easy steps below. Products Mentioned Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup- Black LEARN MORE Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup- White LEARN MORE Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup- Red LEARN MORE Mehron INtense Pro Pressed Powder Pigment - Hot Pink LEARN MORE The List Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup in Black, $4.95 Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup in White, $4.95 Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup in Red, $4.95 Mehron INtense Pro Pressed Powder Pigment in Hot Pink, $5.37 TOTAL: $20.22 Buy All Step 1: Paint Your Face Using Mehron FX Fantasy Cream Makeup First, cleanse your face and use a light spritzing of Mehron Barrier Spray to create a sweat-proof barrier that will allow your makeup to last longer. Next, mix a pale pink using Red and White FX Fantasy Cream Makeup. Apply all over the face using a makeup sponge. Step 2: Contour the Face Using a fluffy blush brush, apply a pink powder pigment to the face and contour your face like you would normally - under the jaw bones, under the cheekbones, the sides of the nose, and around the perimeter of your face. Blend the contour by dusting the brush around the entire face to make it look more cohesive. Step 3: Create a Red and Pink Smoky Eye Using a red and pink powder pigment, create a smoky eye by focusing the pigment on the outer half of the eye and the crease. Use a fluffy eyeshadow brush and blend well. Add the same shades to the bottom lash line Step 4: Create an Ultra-Defined Nose and Brow Using a dense eyeshadow brush, use the same pigments from Step 4 to create a dramatic nose contour that extends all the way up to just under the inner brow bone to create a more cartoon-like effect. Take a black pressed pigment and a liner brush to create small hair-line strokes to create a strong defined brow. Step 5: Line Your Eyes with Black FX Fantasy Cream Makeup Using a fine-tipped liner brush, create a cat-eye effect with a large wing that extends beyond the eye and a triangle shape on the inner corner to create an exaggerated eye look. Next, draw smaller outward pointing “triangles” on the lower lash line to resemble cartoonish lashes. Take a white makeup pencil and fill in the water line to make your eyes look bigger. Step 6: Add Fine Details to Finish the Glampire High Look Mix the White and Red Fantasy FX Cream Makeup to create a bold red lip color and paint your lips. While the paint is still slightly wet, paint on the Black Fantasy FX Cream Makeup as a lipliner and diffuse slightly. To enhance the cartoon-like effect of the look, use a small dab of white to highlight the lips, and paint a small red heart onto your cheek. Finish the look by painting and shading the ears and building up the contours and highlights more to your liking. That’s it! Your Draculora Makeup Look is Camera Ready! Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel!  We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors. If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media! More Tutorials Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series: Pin Up Zombie Tutorial with Shanice L. Wadell Avatar Blue Alien Tutorial with Kristen.B.Artistry Elphaba Witch Tutorial with Raychel Roll Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr Billy the Zombie Tutorial with Melissa Croft La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need. 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. 

Witch makeup looks will always be at the top of the list of favorite SFX looks, especially during the Halloween season! Whether you want to be a sexy witch, a scary witch, or even create a look inspired by Elphaba the witch from Wicked or The Land of Oz, we've got you covered with this easy witch makeup tutorial! Products Mentioned Mehron CreamBlend Stick - Ogre Green LEARN MORE Mehron CreamBlend Stick - Green LEARN MORE Mehron CreamBlend Stick - White LEARN MORE Mehron Colorset Powder LEARN MORE Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Black LEARN MORE Mehron 3D Gelatin Effects LEARN MORE The List Mehron CreamBlend Stick in Orge Green, $11.95 Mehron CreamBlend Stick in Green, $11.95 Mehron CreamBlend Stick in White, $11.95 Mehron Colorset Powder, $7.95 Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Black, $11.95 Mehron 3D Gelatin Effects, $5.95 TOTAL: $61.70 Buy All Step 1: Prep Your Skin First, cleanse your face and do not moisturize. Instead, use Mehron Barrier Spray to create a sweat-proof barrier that will allow your makeup to last longer.   Step 2: Paint Your Face Green for the Ultimate Witch Makeup Look Using a sponge and Mehron ColorBlend Stick in the shades Green and Ogre Green, focusing the darker Green shade around the perimeter of your face and contours of the cheek, nose, and eyes, and applying the lighter Ogre Green to the higher points of your face. This will make the green base look more “natural” compared to a flat one-shade face. To build up more dimension, use the White ColorBlend Stick and add highlights to the tops of the cheekbones, under the eyes, and anywhere else you’d use concealer. Once you’re happy with the base, mattify the look using a powder puff and ColorSet Powder. Step 3: Contour the Face & Add Eyeshadow to Your Witch Makeup Look Using a contour brush, use a pressed pigment in a deep green or black shade to contour the face. Use Paradise Paint in Black to paint on the brows.   Create a smoky eye with various shades of green. If you want to carve out the look and create a cut crease, use the White CremeBlend Stick for added drama. Next, line your eyes and waterline with black eyeliner to add depth to the look, and use the Black Paradise Paint to create a long-lasting and dramatic winged liner look. Once the liner has dried, lightly blend the eyeshadow at an angle from the outer edges toward the inner lower half of your upper lid to ensure your eyes look as big and bright as possible. Highlight the brow bone with the white CremeBlend stick. Apply false lashes or mascara and a dramatic black lip using the black Paradise Paint. PRO Tip: Let each layer dry before applying more makeup on top to ensure you do not muddy the shades together. Step 4 (optional): Add 3D Gel for Wet Tears or a Sweat Effect If you want to add an extra touch to level up your Witch Makeup Look, consider using Mehron 3D Gel - a special effects product that’s perfect to look like tears, thick beads of sweat, or other bodily fluids. Start by uncapping the jar and placing it in the microwave or a hot bowl of water for about 10 seconds. If it’s still solid, microwave it for another 5-7 seconds. Repeat until it has reached a liquid consistency. Allow it to cool for at least a minute to ensure it’s not too hot for application. Drip the product wherever you want onto your face using a spatula, and that’s it, your Witch Makeup Look is Camera Ready PRO Tip: Be VERY careful while heating and temperature testing 3D Gel. When the product has reached a liquid consistency, lightly test a small amount of product on the back of your hand where your nerves are the most sensitive. If you're looking for a simple version of a with face makeup, check out Ben Nye's Witch Makeup Kit. You're Camera Ready! Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel!  We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors. If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media! More Tutorials Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series: Pin Up Zombie Tutorial with Shanice L. Wadell Avatar Blue Alien Tutorial with Kristen.B.Artistry Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr Neon Skull Tutorial with @Alice_Crue Billy the Zombie Tutorial with Melissa Croft The Different Types of SFX Blood with Kristen.B.Artistry La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need. 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.

Ever since the movie Avatar came out, Avatar-inspired makeup looks have been trending every Halloween, and now that Avatar: The Way of Water is coming out this holiday season, we expect to see LOTS of Avatar Blue Alien Halloween Makeup Looks this year! In this blog, we'll break how @bryan.mua created an easy blue alien Avatar-inspired makeup look! Products Mentioned Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Lagoon Blue LEARN MORE Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - White LEARN MORE Mehron E.Y.E Powder - Black Onyx LEARN MORE The List Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Lagoon Blue, $11.95 Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in White, $11.95 Mehron E.Y.E Powder in Black Onyx, $8.95 TOTAL: $32.85 Buy All Step 1: Moisturize Your Face & Body to Prevent Staining First, cleanse your face and body and moisturize well. Brain MUA does this to prevent the makeup from staining, however, you can also use Mehron Barrier Spray to create a sweat-proof barrier that will allow your makeup to last longer and will prevent it from staining. Next, use your favorite method and products to block your eyebrows. Step 2: Mix Your Perfect Blue Alien Shade and Paint! Using a blue and white Mehron Paradise Paint, create a light blue to paint your entire face. He used a 3 parts white, 1-part blue ratio. Brian used a stainless steel mixing palette and a Mehron AQ Brush for maximum coverage on his skin.Paint your entire face and desired amount of your body. Contour the face using a deeper blue version of your paint, and add white paint to areas you want to highlight PRO Tip: When covering large areas, use less water when mixing your perfect shade to make it more opaque. Step 3: Enhance the Nose, Eyes, and Contours of the Blue Alien Face with Powder Makeup Using a fluffy brush, use a medium blue powder pigment to carve out the perimeter of your face, cheekbones, jawline, and eye sockets. To create a wider nose effect, start the nose contour at the inner corner of your eyes and draw down to your nose. Do not follow your normal nose contour. Next, fill in your brows with the blue pigment only drawing from around the outer half outward. Once you’re happy with the overall shape, deepen the brows and nose contour with a black powder pigment. Application Tips: Avoid using too much liquid latex because it will become gloopy and hard to work with. If you’ve added too much, simply add a few pieces of torn tissue. Step 4: Add a Rosy Hue to the Lips and Nose Using a rosewood-hued powder pigment, add a light dusting to the lips, the tip of the nose, and cheeks! It’s important to use the same shade for both to enhance the look. Step 5: Add Depth and Dimension with Details to Your Blue Alien Look Lightly tap a fluffy eyeshadow brush into the black and blue powder pigments and draw faint vertical lines from the top of your forehead that go down and toward the center of your face. Next, create angled lines from the outer part of your cheeks that run almost parallel to your jawline toward the center of your face. Diffuse the edges to create a soft blended look. If you’re painting your body as part of this look, create long angled lines from the top of your shoulders that go down and slightly inward toward your breastbone. Finally, taking a brush with stiff bristles and white Paradise Paint, use the spattering technique to splatter white speckles all across your face and body. As the paint dries, lightly dab your finger across the makeup to create more irregularly shaped freckles. Repeat this step using a dark blue shade of Paradise Paint.If you want to take the look to the next level, use the drybrush technique with Paradise Paint to amp up the contours and some of the lines on your face for added dimension. That’s it! Your Blue Alien is Camera Ready! You're Camera Ready! Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel!  We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors. If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media! More Tutorials Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series: Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr Elphaba Witch Tutorial with Raychel Roll Pin Up Zombie Tutorial with Shanice L. Wadell Billy the Zombie Tutorial with Melissa Croft   Neon Skull Tutorial with @Alice_Crue The Different Types of SFX Blood with Kristen.B.Artistry La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need. 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!

Did you know one of the most popular Google Searches for Halloween Makeup Looks and Tutorials is for Zombie Makeup? It's no surprise because this fun makeup look is one that will always stand the test of time and can really be amped up with a few special effects makeup products like fake blood, fake wounds, and more. In this blog, we're sharing an entire tutorial and video to create a pin up zombie makeup look featuring Shanice L. Wadell , aka @slwcrea8, and Mehron Makeup. Products Mentioned Mehron Blood Splatter LEARN MORE Mehron Coagulated Blood Gel LEARN MORE Mehron Extra Flesh with Fixative A LEARN MORE Mehron Colorset Powder LEARN MORE Mehron Pro Color Ring Bruise LEARN MORE The List Mehron Blood Splatter, $3.95 Mehron Coagulated Blood Gel, $5.95 Mehron Extra Flesh with Fixative A, $9.95 Mehron Pro Color Ring Bruise, $15.95 Mehron Colorset Powder, $7.95 TOTAL: $43.75 Buy All Step 1: Moisturize Your Face & Body to Prevent Staining First, cleanse your face and prep the skin for SFX makeup application. We recommend using Mehron Barrier Spray to create a sweat-proof barrier that will allow your makeup to last longer. Next, use your favorite method and products to block your eyebrows. Step 2: Map Out the Zombie Wounds Onto Your Face for Your Zombie Makeup Look Take a makeup pencil and draw an outline of the wounds you want to create. Get creative and place them wherever you want! Shanice prefers to use a brown pencil instead of a black pencil because she finds it easier to paint without worrying about the black makeup mixing in with the paint she uses to fill inside. Step 3: Use Mehron Extra Flesh Wax with Fixitive A to Create Zombie Wounds Using the rounded dull end, layer the wax inside onto the wounds you drew in step 2. To give a 3d effect to your wounds, layer extra wax and create ridges that curve inward toward the center of each wound to represent dead and decaying flesh that has been ripped open, just like in a real wound! If you want to make the texture of the wax a little smoother, lightly tap with your finger. Once you’re happy with the wounds, seal the wax by brushing on a thin layer of Fixitive A. This will remove any tackiness and will allow you to paint the wax with ease. Step 4: Paint the Zombie Skin with Mehron Bruise Wheel Mix the green tone with your favorite foundation to create the perfect shade of zombie skin for your ultimate zombie makeup look. Apply it to your skin with a foundation brush. Be sure to save some of this shade so you may use it in step 5. Next, mix the blue-violet with your foundation mixture and use the same brush to paint in the eye sockets to make them appear sunken into your face. Continue to use this shade to contour your face paying extra close attention to the cheekbones and other stronger contours. Set the face with Mehron ColorSet Powder and a powder puff. Step 5: Paint the Zombie Wounds with Mehron Bruise Wheel Mix various shades of red and red violet from the bruise wheel and apply with a variety of smaller brushes to give you depth and detail. Concentrate the darkest shades toward the outer edges of each wound along the ridges you created in step 3. Taking a fine detail brush, mix a redding shade and paint fine squiggly and branching lines that radiate outward from each wound to represent veins. Then, take a sponge and lightly tap into the green foundation shade you mixed in the previous step. Wipe off any excess, and lightly pound the sponge on top of the veins to make them appear a little softer and as if they’re just below wthe skin’s surface.   PRO Tip: Create any any bruise effects you’d like during this step using the green foundation shade mixed with violet or red, and blend into the skin well for a more realistic effect. Step 6: Add Mehron Coagualated Blood and Blood Splatter to Add Texture and Shine to Your Zombie Makeup Look Mehron Coagulated Blood is a shiny, thick, and syrupy SFX blood that instantly elevates any special effect! Using the rounded end of your spatula or a q-tip, add the coagulated blood inside the wounds where you want them to look like fresher healing wounds. Next, take Mehron Blood Splatter and spritz onto your face to represent where blood may have misted out of your Zombie wounds during a gnarly fight! This blood will dry down once applied. The closer you hold the spray bottle to your face, the more concentrated the blood splatter will look. Add a wig or style your hair and add any extra accessories you’d like, and voila! Your Zombie Pin Up Makeup Look is Camera Ready! You're Camera Ready! Feeling inspired to recreate this look? Follow along with the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel!  We hope this blog inspires you to create a new bold look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors. If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media! Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need. 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. Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series: Avatar Blue Alien Tutorial with Kristen.B.Artistry Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr Neon Skull Tutorial with @Alice_Crue Billy the Zombie Tutorial with Melissa Croft Elphaba Witch Tutorial with Raychel Roll