Learn ‘The Basics of Beauty’ with Sam Fine
May 3, 2009 by Dina Fierro
Filed under Our Beauty Tips
Makeup artist Sam Fine is a legend in the biz, particularly among women of color. His celebrity clients include some of the most famous women in the world – Beyonce, Iman, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah and the lovely Jennifer Hudson.
Born in Chicago, Fine learned the art of makeup while working at a cosmetics counter. After assisting Kevyn Aucoin, he dedicated himself to a career working with women of color.
I recently had a chance to meet Sam and to preview his new “The Basics of Beauty” instructional DVD ($24.99), which demonstrates application techniques and tricks on three real women in three different age groups – 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. The transformations were remarkable and since the DVD focuses on HOW to apply makeup (there are literally NO product mentions – Sam says “It’s not always that the product is the star, you need to know how to manipulate it.”) you can’t help but pick up at least a few tricks.
Here are two that resonated with me:
- Apply a thin coat of mascara and let it dry while you work on the rest of your face. THEN, curl lashes. The first layer of mascara will hold the curl better.
- Do your brows AFTER your foundation and concealer – the base will help the powder last all day.
Visit www.samfine.com for more info or to purchase ‘The Basics of Beauty’ later this month.
I am so looking forward to purchasing Sam Fine’s DVD. I’ve had a chance to preview it and the information and instruction is second to one. This DVD is a must have for anyone who wants to learn how to achieve a flawless look. Sam is a master teacher. Can’t wait to get mine!!