Fuuga wrote:
...In a case where you see a MU using shared kit mascara without using disposable wands...... or dirty obviously used and then just cleaned disposable wands, how would you deal with it?

Unless you are either the creative director of the shoot/event or the photographer in responsible charge it is not your role to intercede... unless you perceive that a team member is being placed in immediate harms way... at that juncture your option is to alert whomever is in responsible charge in a discrete way... there is more than enough drama on most sets thus do not create any additional...

The best advice I can provide here Fuuga is to consider assisting tenured talent in your market... this is tried and true traditional way into the industry... for all team members...

Mastery of set etiquette comes only with time and tenure... it is not typically taught in a classroom scenario... it is gleaned from hands on in real-time...

As for Sanitation? There are compelling reasons why a license is required to work with the public in a Salon environment... the sooner you get your head around Sanition practices the safer your will be on set... this is mandatory...

Might start by investing serious time in this tome... the knowledge contained within it is required for licensure in many states...  btw, no need to pay full price, older editions work just fine... Sanitation practices haven't changed much in the past decade... only some new product has come to market...

All the best on your journey...

Fuuga wrote:
I've been sanitizing my make-up/brushes with 70% Alcohol... Is there anything else I should be doing to them or is this completely wrong?

99% alocohol is the best. You should also pick up some professional brush cleaner.

Fuuga wrote:
I assume that shared mascara is a huge no-no (I would freak the fuck out if someone tried to use shared kit mascara on me, so I either buy new mascara/lashes and give them to the models or ask the models to bring their own if they have them)    In a case where you see a MU using shared kit mascara without using disposable wands...... or dirty obviously used and then just cleaned disposable wands, how would you deal with it?

I use disposable wands. The mascara I buy comes in a tube so I can squeeze some onto my pallet and never have to double dip if I need more on the wand

Fuuga wrote:
Blowing dust off the face: I'm assuming this is not appropriate?

Never blow in a models face. And do not blow on the false lashes while waiting for the glue to dry, another big no.

Fuuga wrote:
Blending foundation/primer ect with fingers: I've seen people do this and heard it's fine, I've heard other people say No it's NOT okay. Clarification on this issue would be helpful.

I always carry hand sanitizer and use it before starting a model, or at any other time I feel its appropriate. Before touching a model just ask her if she is comfortable with it. For the most part I try not to but sometimes it needs to be done

Fuuga wrote:
Are there any other DO NOT DO types of behavior that someone just getting into make-up should know?  I'll be taking an actual class in September and I'm sure things will be covered, but since I'm doing make-up NOW, I'd like to not start any bad habits before they begin.

Obviously don't double dip. And always spray your eyeshadow with 99% alcohol before using them on a client

Thomas Van Dyke wrote:
Unless you are either the creative director of the shoot/event or the photographer in responsible charge it is not your role to intercede... unless you perceive that a team member is being placed in immediate harms way... at that juncture your option is to alert whomever is in responsible charge in a discrete way... there is more than enough drama on most sets thus do not create any additional...

Well, personally I think the model's health in regards to being exposed to unhygenic practices SHOULD be be considered possible immediate harm and treated as seriously as dropping a light on her head. I'm glad she spoke up for her own sake because who knows what ELSE hadn't been sanitized and where it had been.

I appreciate the link to the book and the insight into procedure as well, Thank You.

Denise wrote:
Actually, 70% alcohol is the right one to be using if you are spraying brushes or products. 99% dries too quickly to be effective and can actually encapsulate the bacteria.

That's not what I was taught at MUD

I'm curious now though and would love to hear what other people use

Kasey Lestrange MUA wrote:
The mascara I buy comes in a tube so I can squeeze some onto my pallet and never have to double dip if I need more on the wand

Ahh that sounds like it would be perfect! I will definitively look into finding that if I can!

Kasey Lestrange MUA wrote:
I always carry hand sanitizer and use it before starting a model, or at any other time I feel its appropriate. Before touching a model just ask her if she is comfortable with it. For the most part I try not to but sometimes it needs to be done

I personally tend to get better results when I have blended with fingers, but I've been very hesitant to actually do this on models, not knowing if this was actually acceptable or not.  I do worry too that people can feel pressured into saying yes so not to appear difficult.

Thanks so much.

Kasey Lestrange MUA wrote:

That's not what I was taught at MUD

I'm curious now though and would love to hear what other people use

Denise is correct, and the reason for this is that 90% alcohol evaporates so quickly that proper sanitation doesn't have time occur. 70% is industry standard and what is used in most brush cleaners. Alcohol can be drying and over time will break down some products, especially creams and gels, so Beauty So Clean spray or always using a palette and spatula are preferable to save your products.

Makeup Hair by Dani B wrote:
Denise is correct, and the reason for this is that 90% alcohol evaporates so quickly that proper sanitation doesn't have time occur. 70% is industry standard and what is used in most brush cleaners. Alcohol can be drying and over time will break down some products, especially creams and gels, so Beauty So Clean spray or always using a palette and spatula are preferable to save your products.

Ok thanks for the info

I always use a spatula and palette with creams and lipsticks or glosses but keep the alcohol on hand for my other products