Beauty pageant hair and makeup???

Question

It's Miss Greek, at my college so it's not big, but i still want to win, and do well lol! I was wondering, what my make-up should look like because of the lights on stage, and should i have my hair down and curled on the ends and volumized, or in an up-do, My dress is a halter, but my hair is about 3-4in below shoulder length. I also have swim wear. and what should I wear for the interview part...which is on stage i think, or if it's not what should i wear?? lol thanks a lot!

Answer 1

Makeup- Stage lights will wash you out and make you look pale. Therefore your makeup should be heavy. Try an evening look. Smoky eyes should be your focal point and everything else should be pretty natural.

Hair- Wavy with different sized ringlets at the bottom. Very simple, but chic.

Clothes- for the interview wear a knee length cocktail dress.  

Answer 2

oooh

go for matte lips, and a beige eyeshadow + tanned skin :)

curl it at the ends (: or in some places, it'll look cute!!

Answer 3

Stage performance make up is similar to regular make up. The difference is when you are performing on stage you need your face to be seen. If you don't apply your make up right for a performance you will look pale/washed out and your face will blend into the light.

The first step to applying stage make up is to start with a clean moisturized face. Put foundation over you entire face and neck . A creme-based make up works well because it will cover everything and provide a skin color to your face.  It also will not "melt" on stage.

After the foundation you should apply the blush. Using a cream or stick blush will give you long lasting color.  

Eyebrows frame your eyes and give expression to the face. Grooming them and giving them definition can brighten your face for a cleaner and more beautiful look. A natural and soft eyebrow look can be achieved by applying brow colors with the help of a short brush with stiff bristles. Eyebrow pencils are sometimes overused and your eyebrows may appear artificial or painted on.

The eyes can be a little tricky. You want to accentuate the eyes with a darker line than usual. False eyelashes are a girl's dream - find some that will augment yours, rather than covering them up.  Cutting them a bit too long at the outside could add a sultry, dramatic  look.  Using an eyelash curler, curl lashes and then apply two coats of black water-proof mascara. Use a cotton swab dipped in eye makeup remover to clean up any mistakes.

Last but not least are your lips. Use a little foundation or concealer on your lips before you apply the lipstick. Line your lips with a dark color and fill it in with matching lipstick.

Your make up needs to be exaggerated in order to show up under the bright lights. Even though it may look like a lot when you are doing it, you will look fabulous on stage.  I strongly suggest you practice your make-up before the event.

Your hair should flatter your face.  Do you look more elegant with your hair up?  Or, if you are the more "natural" type, wear it down.  Again, experiment with it while you are wearing the dress and jewelry.   Either way, you should prepare your hair - both wet and dry.  (For more on hair styling, see the web sites listed as sources.)

For the interview, a "career" look is best.  A classic suit or dress is always good, with closed-toe moderate height pumps in a shade that visually connects to the darker colors of your clothing.  If you have "great" legs, then your shoes can be a bit brighter.  Your makeup and hair should be natural looking and tidy.

Check the web for many more ideas. You will enjoy and remember this day forever, so find the fun in it, and share it :)  Don't forget your camera ... lol

Answer 4

Try for "subtle stage makeup"...enough that your features stand out but make sure you don't look like a clown.  Eyeliner and false eyelashes (practice these before the big night!!) are so SO key!  With blush, get your cheek bones, forehead, nose and chin.  I like applying it like the number 3 and then a backwards 3 on the other side of the face.  I hope that makes sense.  And please, please blend your lines!  No one likes distracting foundation lines.  

Hair:  I like the updo because it will show off your shoulders and back which is the point of the halter!

Personally, I think that a skirt-suit gives off a good, professional look for the interview.