Pro Makeup: Salon Secrets of the Professionals

bought for daughter, who is make-up obsessed and she loves this book

I bought this book for my daughter and her 2 friends as gifts. The book was really useful to them as they were just beginning to use makeup. The book was very easy to follow and had examples and techniques for many occasions/levels of makeup application. I loved it because it showed each of the girls how to apply the makeup where they looked beautiful and didn't appear overloaded with product. When I compliment my daughter on her makeup now, most of the time she says she found out how to do it from the book. I've now read it and it has taught me more about application techniques, face types, occasion makeup, brush descriptions, etc. There's a lot of great information for beginners and those using makeup for years. Really smart purchase. Will seriously consider the same book for my younger daughter's friends as gifts.

Not read it all but like it so far

I agree with other reviewers that the quality of the makeup artistry featured in this book leaves a lot to be desired. The book does have a few interesting tips and techniques that I found useful but overall I was not impressed. As others noted, this book might be better for someone who just started using makeup, definitely not for experienced makeup artists. If you do purchase this book I would recommend that you get a used copy.

The good:The tips were pretty good but very basic. Some ideas about different products was useful.The bad:The lack of information about exact colors used. There were some very pretty color combos but I'd like to know what product/color used so I can get an idea of where to start with the look.The ugly:Pretty much all of the applications on the models. It honestly looked as though they forgot a photo deadline was coming and had to rush all makeup in the photos to meet it.In the end:I am glad I followed another person's post and didn't pay the $29.99 it retails for. I spent about $6. It is worth about that.