Why You Need a Makeup Lesson (From a Pro Makeup Artist to You)

Okay, let’s be real. You can scroll TikTok for hours, watch endless YouTube tutorials, and maybe even raid your mum’s makeup bag… but if you’ve ever ended up with orange foundation, mascara smudges, or eyebrows that look like distant cousins rather than sisters, then this one’s for you.

As a professional makeup artist, I can promise you something: learning how to do your own makeup properly is a total game-changer. Here’s why…

1. You’ll actually understand your face

Everyone’s face is different. The eye look that works on your bestie might not work on you. Makeup lessons aren’t about copying trends — they’re about learning how to make your features stand out. Whether that’s mastering liner for your eye shape or finding the perfect shade that makes your skin glow, a lesson gives you personal guidance you’ll never get from a random tutorial.

2. You’ll stop wasting money on products that don’t suit you

We’ve all been there- buying that £30 foundation because a beauty influencer swore it was “life-changing”… only to discover it clings to your skin or makes you look like you’ve been tangoed. In a lesson, I show you how to pick the right products for your skin tone, type, and budget. That means less money wasted and more products you’ll actually use. I'll even show you how to use the products that you already have.

3. You’ll learn the basics once, and they’ll stick with you for life

Good makeup is like riding a bike. Once you know the basics- blending, shade-matching, skincare prep- you can build on them forever. A lesson isn’t just for now; it sets you up with confidence that you’ll carry into your next 10 years and beyond.

4. You’ll feel more confident (without piling it on)

Makeup isn’t about covering up who you are. It’s about feeling like the best version of yourself. When you actually know how to apply it properly, you’ll see that you don’t need 10 layers of foundation or 3 different highlighters. Sometimes, less really is more.

5. You’ll still have fun with it

Makeup is creative. It’s supposed to be fun. Once you know the “rules”- how to blend, how to get your base looking flawless- then you can break them. You can play with colour, experiment with trends, and actually enjoy it instead of stressing over it.

The bottom line?

A makeup lesson gives you skills and confidence you’ll always use. It’s not about being someone else, it’s about learning how to highlight what makes you you. And trust me, that’s way cooler than following the latest TikTok hack that uses a teaspoon as an eyeliner stencil.

Oh, and if you’re thinking this would make the perfect gift (for yourself or for someone else)? I offer e-vouchers for makeup lessons- the ideal way to treat a teen who wants to learn the right way, or anyone who wants to finally feel confident doing their own makeup. If you'd like to purchase a voucher send me an email legendarymakeup@hotmail.com