MAKE UP READ THIS SECTION IF WE ARE DOING YOUR MAKE UP FOR CHARGES SEE HERE   FACE   Please come with a clean face.   Exfoliate your face before you come, if you know how, a few hours before you leave home. This is to remove dry skin which makes an uneven base for make-up. If you don't have any products available, you can use bicarb soda mixed with a water-based cleanser, or just water. Fine caster sugar mixed with honey or water should do the trick as well, but be VERY, VERY gentle! Otherwise your skin will go red.   Then use a moisturiser appropriate to your skin type.   LIPS Use lip balm. Preferrably one that doesn't contain petrochemicals. If all you have is Vaseline, that's better than nothing. Once again this helps avoid dry skin. READ THIS SECTION IF YOU ARE DOING YOUR OWN MAKE UP   Natural, day time make-up is best for headshots. However, keep in mind that the flashes and camera will weaken the effect of your make-up by up to 50%, so apply it slightly heavier. Even better is to come with make up on, but bring the products so you can re-apply here if necessary. If getting a make up artist to do your make up, it is suicide to not have some of their colour of lipstick for touch ups. Do not try new tricks or colors, just do whatever you know works for you. Things to avoid... Very pale foundation and powder (will give a washed out look) Colours that contrast a lot Red toned skin and yellow toned foundation (and vice versa) Iridescent, pearly or frosty eyeshadows (these will 'flare out') Stick to MATT. Very shiny lips (a little lip gloss is fine, but don't over-do it) Some mineral foundation is not good for photography - too shiny and wrong colour   MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO USE MATT MAKE UP.   LOTS OF IT.   And POWDER in a matching colour   sorry this page isn't finished yet   but I will give you a reminder to bring lots of different coloured, well fitting bras, including strapless. Also if you feel empowered by high shoes, wear them. If you feel better without shoes, don't bring them! CLICK HERE TO go back to :"Tips for Men" page which has tips on "colour for clothing" which may be useful