The FINANCIAL — Gold, brown and nude are the top colours of modern make-up trends according to Eka Chanchibadze (Chanchika), one of the leading stylists in Tbilisi.
The FINANCIAL — Gold, brown and nude are the top colours of modern make-up trends according to Eka Chanchibadze (Chanchika), one of the leading stylists in Tbilisi. Lighter colours and a natural look are very trendy at the moment. According to her, the main factor in applying make-up is having flawless-looking skin.
Eka has been involved in the make-up and hairstyling business for twelve years already. She is mostly famous for her ‘mini doll’ accessories which have become very popular in Tbilisi recently. Eka graduated from the Art Academy of Georgia. She worked with one of the most famous designers in Georgia – Maka Asatiani. While working with Asatiani she went to Moscow where she attended a half-year course for make-up, hair and styling at a special school.
While studying in Moscow she had the opportunity to practise at different fashion shows and events working as a make-up artist and stylist. She was offered the chance to stay in Moscow but she declined and instead returned to Georgia. She now works as a stylist, hair and make-up professional.
“I work with the Tako Chkheidze model agency where we teach young girls how to do their make-up correctly. We also teach professional make-up. If people want me to then I can also visit people at home in order to prepare them for special occasions like a wedding or other special events. I am also enjoying working with the magazine ‘City’,” Chanchibadze said.
“One of the most important tips for good make-up is first of all having good-looking skin. This is a hugely important factor for everyone. If one’s skin is in good condition, minimal make-up will be enough to make you look good. Nowadays everyone uses mineral cosmetics which improve the condition of the skin and make it look nicer. They don’t harm the skin and actually hide unwanted aspects. Those who have problematic skin should use a special make-up base and only after that apply powder,” Chanchibadze said.
“Good lighting is also very important, so as to be able to properly see when applying make-up. With good lighting it is possible to do some skin corrections. Then we should move on to the eyes. People can use eyeliner, or special eye shadows but they should be very careful in order not to exceed the norms and rules of make-up. Mascara is also very nice and looks good on most people. Eye shadow should be chosen according to the colour of a person’s outfit. We can use lipstick and rouge at the end. Rouge gives us the opportunity to change face shapes. If a face is round and a bit full, with the help of rouge it can look thinner and vice-versa,” she added.
As Chanchibadze says, lipstick plays quite a big and important role in the make-up of busy women. They shouldn’t use very loud and bright colours but should choose lighter ones.
“Lipstick can change the shape and look of the lips. For people who have thin lips they should use a slightly darker lipstick in the corners of the lips and make it lighter in the middle. Lips will look larger as a result,” Chanchibadze said.
“Nowadays very natural eye shadows are popular. Lighter colours make the skin and face look fresh. Beige, gold and pink colours refresh the skin tones and hide stress and tiredness around the eyes. Corrector should definitely be used under the eyes to hide dark circles,” she added.
“Gold eye shadow is the most popular and stylish colour at the moment. Using gold eye shadow with variations of this tone will also look good for special celebrations or events. Gold eye shadow looks good on nearly all eyes and skin colours.”
“I would suggest that people use a tone of cream which doesn’t differ that much from their natural skin colour. It doesn’t look good when the skin colour on one’s hands and neck is lighter than that on the face. Make-up shouldn’t be too noticeable. Pink, golden and purple eye shadows look good on green eyes. Dark blue eye shadow looks good on brown eyes. Blue eye shadow doesn’t look good with blue eyes. Smokey eyes are also quite current now. We should choose eye shadows properly for our eye shapes. Eyes may be lined and defined but with the right colours, chosen tastefully.”
Chanchibadze says that the quickest make-up for those women who have less time in the morning is applying mineral powder, eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick. You can apply attractive make-up quickly, in about seven minutes.
“It’s important to stick to the norms and rules of make-up. We shouldn’t wear evening make-up during the day. You might look good in light make-up and use a bit of dark lipstick for the evening. Light pink and natural lip colour lipsticks are trendy at the moment. Red lipstick should be used very cautiously. It’s one of the most ostentatious colours and does not suit everyone. When using red lipstick we should enlarge the lip shapes slightly,” she added.
As Chanchibadze says, those who have short haircuts don’t need much work to look good.
“Short hair doesn’t require particularly special care. Those who have long hair should try to look after it more intensively. It’s better for busy people to wear it tied up. A ballerina hairstyle is quite appropriate and comfortable for busy women.”
“Gold, brown and nude are the top colours at the moment. Gray colour variations can also be used in business make-up. To have good business make-up, eyeliner, mascara, powder, rouge and light lipstick is enough. The right make-up and a nice hairstyle always help women look and feel better. I think that women in Tbilisi have quite good taste generally and in recent times demand from them for make-up has definitely been increasing,” Chanchibadze said.
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