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Hairstyling is one of the most underrated skills in the world of makeup and hairstyling. Makeup is always been the superior out of the two in the market. But that is all about to change! The last few years have seen the upsurge of celebrity hair stylists that have emerged in the Indian market as well as abroad. From hairstylists that conquer the fashion world to bridal hairstylists who create magical hair styles for different events for a bride, hairstyling is breaking new ceilings. As entrepreneurs who run a makeup academy in Bangalore, we have always been rooting for both makeup and hair! It’s the combination of the two that makes you a better artist. A lot of students at our makeup academy have these questions on why we have an advanced course on hairstyling when everyone wants to become a makeup artist. So we decided to list down top five reasons why budding artists need to be all-rounders and know hairstyling too!

Nude lipsticks have quickly climbed up high on everyone’s must-have list for makeup kits and makeup bags. While a red lip is always a classic, a nude lipstick adds that everyday chic look to your entire makeup look. It’s a perfect combination of both subtle yet classy. It has enough power to add a little something, but not so much that it makes a major statement. We have also seen brides in 2019 and 2020 opt for nude lipsticks on their wedding day! But which is that one nude lipstick that reigns over all nude lipsticks? Not all nude hues are created equal. So we rounded up not only the best barely-there shades but also a variety of different formulas and textures to flatter every skin tone. So no matter your lipstick preference, we’ve found an option for you.

Having your own makeup academy in Bangalore has its perks! Not only do we get to train a batch of young and creative minds in the world of makeup but we also get to learn from them. As the industry evolves, we evolve with it to keep in tune with all the new learning. But there are a few things that never get old. One of them is an ultimate list of makeup mistakes that you should avoid doing. While we teach this at our makeup academy in Bangalore, we thought why not share it with you too!

If you are a budding makeup artist or an ardent makeup lover who is looking to learn makeup, you will have no dearth of professional bridal makeup courses in the market. But the truth is that most of these courses have a very basic syllabus, aren’t licenced to teach or charge a bomb for a very poor teaching methodology. Choosing the right course for your career is extremely essential as this will determine your learning and growth in this industry.

Glowing skin is every woman’s dream. Nobody wants skin that is dull, uneven or sagging. On top of that factors such as pollution, UV rays, hectic schedules and lack of nutritional diet leave us with dull, dehydrated and damaged skin. While not all of us our blessed with amazing skin, what we are blessed is an Indian kitchen. Indian kitchens are treasure coves! From the tiniest of ingredients, every item in an Indian kitchen has immense value when it comes to dispensing nutrients.

A professional makeup artist course is like school. You go attend the professional makeup artist course, do your assignments, learn your ABCs (of makeup!) and at the end you get handed a shiny certificate of being a professional makeup artist. But the advent of YouTube and beauty bloggers has led to the most asked question in recent times to us – do we really need a professional makeup artist course?

We all sin, and know how hard it is to admit it. But to attain that beautiful skin that we all aspire for, we have to admit our bad makeup habits and start new and good ones. Even if we have our very own makeup academy in Bangalore, we are all guilty of making makeup mistakes at times. But you don’t have to worry anymore, we have the ultimate list of the 7 most crucial makeup habits that you need to follow this year for a beautiful you! Are you ready to unveil them? Here we go!

Your bridal makeup artist is one of the most important people on your wedding day. You may hire a celebrity bridal makeup artist or a local one, there are certain things that you should know as a bride before you do the final booking

Bridal makeup is the utmost important part of your wedding day. And no one understands it better than us – professional makeup artists. It’s also the day that you are going to be photographed the most. So, if you are doing your own bridal makeup or getting it done by a professional makeup artist, there are some dos and don’ts that you should always adhere to. Want to know what are those? Keep reading!

If there was only one thing that we would teach at our professional makeup artist courses – it would be eye makeup. In any professional makeup artist courses, the eye makeup is one of the most complex techniques to teach as well as master. Not only does it have many layers while teaching each look, but the variety of eye makeup is immense. You can keep it simple with winged eyeliner or go all out with a cut-crease look with a plethora of colours, the sky is the limit.

This series is a super hit, thanks to you guys! We love the fact that we can help you guys build your own starter kits and help amateur beauty lovers to understand what can be the best picks when it comes to makeup products. This week we are going to talk mascaras!

If there’s one thing the beauty world can agree on, it’s that the perfect red lip is always goals. A great red lip is just as much a display of personality as it is a vibrant, confidence-boosting accessory. In a makeup academy as well as in the bridal makeup world, a red lipstick is a must have. And it doesn’t just stop at one; it’s in multiple shades, hues and formulas. As a makeup academy, we are constantly experimenting with different types of products and lipstick shades that you can’t imagine. But that is even a big problem when you run a makeup academy – you have too many red lipsticks. So which ones do we feel are the top red lipsticks that you must-have? Keep reading!

One of the most asked questions to us about our professional makeup artist courses is – What are the career prospects after the professional makeup artist courses? This is the question that plagues almost every student. We understand the concerns as everyone wants to know whether makeup is a stream that they should invest their time, money and effort in. That’s why we decided to address these questions for all your prospective students or even students who have done their course and are planning to study makeup and hair further. While there are a plethora of options to choose from, we are listing the top few for you to understand the field.

The minute we hear ‘budget friendly’, we smile! While we love our luxurious beauty products, there is something innately friendly about makeup products that make your wallet sing. Not only are they great on the pocket, but you can pick them up in different shades and colours

No one has enough lipsticks ever! There are so many shades and colours that you can pick from, that you can never have enough. To top it all, there are different formulas – liquid ones, matte ones, creamy ones and even liquid matte ones – just to name a few. That’s where budget friendly lip colours come to your rescue. You can buy them in various shades, product formulas and yet not break the bank.

When you think of the New Year, you probably think of new ideas and new resolutions! We think of the amazing makeup trends that are going to rule the upcoming year. As every year and season goes, there are a bunch of makeup trends that are newly introduced and some we say adieu to. For 2019, here are the biggest makeup trends that you should say hello to!

We love eye makeup! It defines the most striking features of your face, eyes. And we love it because there is so much room to play with when it comes to eye makeup. It can be subtle and light or all out Goth too. Given that they are such an important aspect when it comes to makeup, it’s imperative that a professional makeup artist who is just starting out has to have few of the best eye shadow palettes in the business. While you may not need all of these, you can pick according to what you like and love. Do keep in mind the versatility of the palette when you buy.

Most people with oily skin face makeup worries. But you don’t have to! There are various ways and hacks to apply makeup for oily skin without having to pile on layers. The most important thing when you apply makeup for oily skin is to get the basics right. And we at GlossNGlass will tell you exactly how to do that!

On your wedding day there are thousands of things happening all over the place. There are umpteen things that could go wrong – a liner is smeared, mascara running down because of tears so, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared to tackle any and all beauty upsets. But what exactly does that entail? How can you best prepare? What can you avoid those stress breakouts? If you’re in a soup on your wedding day, here are the ultimate wedding day beauty and makeup hacks to have up your sleeve.

It’s that time of the year again! 2019 begins with a bang with the stars of Hollywood walking on the red carpet of Golden Globes and breaking the internet with their stunning beauty looks. While every year it brings every Hollywood celeb out on the red carpet, this year some of them amazed us with their gorgeous beauty looks. From trends that are ruling the roster to trends that they created on the red carpet, everything possible happened! These women in the film industry are embracing some of the biggest beauty trends from the runway and adapting them for the red carpet. And we loved it!

Skin is the best beauty that anyone could ever have. But the lifestyle changes, irregular sleeping habits, junk food play havoc on your skin. To combat all this, you tend to apply layers of makeup products on your skin, without knowing whether they are right for you or not. This results in breakouts and severe acne issues too. So how do you get flawless skin?

As a professional makeup artist, imagine you have created a beautiful look, spent around a couple hours to apply the base, do the eye makeup and all the work but don’t apply a setting powder – that’s a tragedy waiting to happen! Setting powder is the go-to product for making sure your makeup stays where you put it and doesn't slide around. It is also a staple for every beauty photo shoot to combat shine from bright lights

After our last blog on foundations, we decided to create a series where we will give you an entire low down on what all should be a part of your beauty kit as you start of on your journey to be a professional makeup artist.

As professional makeup artists, the one question we get asked from budding makeup artists or even our students that what should their starter kit have...

As professional makeup artists, the one question we get asked from budding makeup artists or even our students that what should their starter kit have...

Bridal makeup trials are everything in the world of bridal makeup! As professional makeup artists, we know how important is it to get your bridal makeup trial right for every bride-to-be...

Naturally glowing skin 24/7 is a blessing. But with the amount of pollution, lifestyle changes, eating habits and the products we apply, glowing skin naturally is a dream...

Simple makeup tips take you a long way when it comes to doing your makeup. Especially when you are in your 20’s where your skin has finally settled down from all that teenage breakout face and you start understanding what you like and what you don’t...

It’s that time of the year again! It’s time for colleges to re-open and the new students to step into their college life for the first time...

Eyeliner can make or break your makeup look, let’s admit that one! And winged eyeliner at that is even more difficult to achieve. But if you are wondering how to get winged eyeliner right, look no further than this blog...

Bridal makeup is one of the most important aspects of a wedding for a bride, if not the most. How will you look on your wedding day is a point which many brides are excited as well as anxious about. Will the lipstick stay on till the end...

We all know about how important foundations, concealers and the right blushes are for creating a great look. But we also know that, the right eye makeup will glam up your look in an instance...

Monsoons are made for long road trips and umpteen cups of tea and coffee. But it’s also a season where a lot of couples decide to take the plunge. Wedding is the one day where the bride wants to look her best...

By pursuing a career in a field that you love, you will find job satisfaction every day. It gives you something to look forward to everyday when you wake up as opposed to dragging yourself out of bed every morning...

Bridal makeup is evolving as you read this. With the advent of beauty bloggers and makeup artists collaborating with endless makeup brands, bridal makeup has taken a leap into a completely new wing!..

Simple makeup tips go a long way in making your daily routine easier. Like the right shade of your foundation can make your life so much simpler. No one knows that better than us! To find the perfect foundation..

As a makeup artist we can understand how overbooked designers, models, actors and makeup artists are on the first Monday of May. The Met Gala! If there's ever a time to get creative with your hair and makeup look, it's at the Met Gala. If you're not familiar with the rules of the star-studded event, invited guests are encouraged to dress to match the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibit..

Cannes is not just a film festival where Sonam and Aishwarya, now even Deepika go once a year. Who’s who of Hollywood as well as film fraternity from all over the world jet out to the south of France for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival..

What is that 10 minute fix when your skin needs some immediate care? A face mask! Whether you're looking to fill out fine lines, rehydrate parched skin or detox congested pores, face masks are the secret weapon that takes your results to a new level.

The year may be young, but the list of new and amazing beauty products out there is already long...and growing. From hard-working foundations to the freshest shimmer bricks, these record-breaking products are our favourites for 2018!

Your bag is the one thing that is always with you. Our handbags are like a little home-away-from-home, containing all the essentials we need to get through the day. But you can’t carry your entire makeup kit in it.

Grammys is the one award show where stars have always been most creative, awe-inspiring, and donned unexpected beauty looks. The hottest names in the music industry hit the red carpet at the 2018 Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City and we could help being mesmerized by their looks.

The Hollywood royalty rocked the red carpet at the Golden Globes 2018 and how! Though most actors, activists, and directors dressed all in black to shine a light on the Time's Up campaign, the hair and makeup was all about statement! We picked out our favourite looks of the red carpet this year.

We are already a month into the New Year but have we done anything new for our skin? Let’s make 2018 the year when we embrace beauty. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to add some cream worth Rs 5000 to your daily regime.

An oldie but a goodie, the smashbox covershot palettes have made a return to our lives and this time it’s better than ever! Smashbox released their line of mini covershot eyeshadow palettes a few months ago and we are going crazy for this one in particular. The ablaze palette is a...

As promised we are back with a battle of the primers blog. If you haven’t checked out our erborian review we recommend you check that out before reading this one but basically at the end of that...

Ever since benefit has been coming out with their incredible brow range, the crowd is going wild! From the chic and vintage packaging to the product itself, benefit cosmetics has been killing it...

After a long time of black and white videos of the palette, it was finally revealed…The Huda Beauty Desert dusk eyeshadow palette. Earlier yesterday, Huda Kattan updated us on social media...

Erborian Korean skin therapy released a 4 in 1 primer a while ago and we think it may be one of the best in the market! This AMAZING product called ‘Pink perfect crème’ retails at $16 for half an...

Have you ever noticed the flawless look celebrities have? It’s smooth, blemish-free and looks natural. The idea is to apply makeup and yet look natural. How do you achieve it? We’ll tell you all...

DAY! So if it is your best bud’s special day, obviously you have to make sure the attention stays on her. The look CANNOT be a really dramatic smokey eye and bold lip , you have to keep it...