The Conservatory of Dance and Music RECITAL HAIR & MAKE-UP Before applying any make-up, ensure that you are wearing a top that has front buttons/ zipper, or wear over costume to avoid make-up spills, so that you can remove your top easily afterwards without smudging your make-up or mussing your hair.
GIRLS: Foundation – all over face and down neckline MAKE-UP Apply concealer, where needed (under eyes, nose, pimples, GUIDELINES blemishes etc.) Eye shadow – Ivory – all over eyelids (from under eyebrows to upper eye line
Eye shadow – Dark Brown – along crease of eyelid to eye line Eye liner – Black – follow contour of upper eye line + False Eye lashes – Black – along eye Mascaraline) on upper eyelashes (lower eyelashes is optional) Eye liner – Black, follow contour of upper and lower eyeline Blush – follow line of cheek bone (purse lips in kissing “o” to find cheek contour) Lip liner –optional – following outline of lips Lipstick – follow contour of lips
Supplies: For hygienic purposes, ! do NOT share make-up especially mascara, eye liners and eyelashes. Moisturizer: apply before foundation for skin to be smooth and ready for make-up. Foundation: match as close to skin tone (preferably one tone darker over too light) cream or powder Concealer: if needed applied under the foundation to cover blemishes. Loose powder: Use after all make-up is applied to “set” make-up to last lo nger:
MAC Brand Alt ernat e Brush to use for (Competitive suggestions: application Only) (Recital or Comp) 2 Eyeshadows “Vanilla” & Covergirl small, short, “Espresso” “Tranquil Brown” medium bristles & any white/ cream colour 1 Blush “Love Rush” Any blush in a medium soft red or plum brush 1 Lip Liner Pencil “Burgundy” Any brand to match lipstick 1 Eyeliner Pencil “Ebony” Any Black thin, short, medium cont oured brist les 1 Lipst ick “Dubonnet ” Covergirl “Red Lip brush Rush”
HAIR
Your teacher has chosen the following style for your recital dance. Class/day: ______Recital dance: ______Hairstyle: ______
A. Classical bun Bun is slightly higher than midway at back of he ad. Create a neat ponytail Use gel and hairspray to secure all ‘whisps” Create a flat round bun by twisting the ponytail into a rope. Wrap the rope around the base of the ponytail. Don’t pull too tight to ensure the bun lays flat! Secure with a hairnet, then hairpins. B. Low bun Bun located slightly above neck/ nape usually for ballet and/ or quick changes from ballet to other (jazz, contemporary, lyrical) or allow for costume hat accessory C. Low ponytail Flat iron hair. Diamond hair elastic (see below) over regular hair elastic secured at top of neckline flat iron ponytail again if necessary to achieve straight ponytail D. Half Up Flat Iron Hair. hair loose except for about 3 ”/5cm band of hair around face (including bangs) secured in small ponytail at nape / ne ck under loose hair E. Braided front Flat Iron Hair 2”/ 5cm band of hair from left part (including bangs) is French braided across t o R side Other Hairstyle:
Other notes about your costume:
Items you will need: gel hairspray hair pins bobby pins hair elastics + extra smoothing bristle brush comb with small teeth
BOYS: For recital, hair must be neatly groomed and gel can be added. Make Up is completely optional for boys. We suggest using some translucent matting face powder to avoid the face from becoming oily and shiny. Concealer or foundation may be used to cover blemishes where needed (under eyes, nose, pimples, blemishes etc.). Eye liner may also be used to accentuate eyes or if the choreographer would like a costume make-up look. Mascara is optional and false eyelashes are not required.