One horror story could be when the makeup consultant completely misjudged your skin tone. They chose a foundation that was way too light, making you look like a ghost. It was embarrassing as you had to go out like that for the rest of the day.
There was this makeup consultation where the consultant used dirty brushes on the client. It led to the client getting an allergic reaction on her face. The consultant didn't even seem to care about hygiene. They just wanted to finish the job quickly without considering the consequences for the client's skin health. It was a nightmare for the client who had to deal with the itchy, red skin for days.
I've heard of a case where the makeup consultant was pushy. They were trying to sell their own brand of makeup that was clearly not suitable for the client. They didn't listen to the client's needs at all, like the client wanted a natural look but they were pushing for a very heavy, glamorous look with lots of glitter and bright colors that just didn't match the client's style or the occasion.
Sure. At a wedding makeup consultation, the consultant made the bride's eyeshadow look like a rainbow mess. It was supposed to be a classy, elegant look but instead it was over the top and not at all in line with the wedding theme. The bride was horrified but didn't have much time to fix it.
A common one is when eyebrow products go wrong. For example, using a new eyebrow pencil and accidentally making one eyebrow much thicker than the other. It looks really odd and unbalanced. Another is when lipstick smears all over the face. Maybe after eating or drinking, and you don't realize until you see it in the mirror. It can be quite a horror, especially if you're in a public place.
One makeup and horror story could be about a makeup artist who was creating special effects for a horror movie. They made an actor look so terrifyingly disfigured that when they took a break, some of the crew members couldn't bear to look at the actor. Another story could be a girl who tried to do a spooky makeup look for Halloween but accidentally made herself look like a character from a nightmare she had as a child. And there was a time when a makeup artist used some expired products for a horror - themed photoshoot and the model had an allergic reaction which added an unexpected and scary element to the whole process.
One horror story could be a makeup artist having to deal with a client who has extremely sensitive skin but didn't disclose it. The makeup artist used the usual products and the client had a bad allergic reaction right before an important event. It was a nightmare to try and fix the situation quickly.
One horror story is about a girl who used a cheap fake foundation. It looked okay at first, but after a few hours, her face started to break out in a really bad rash. It was itchy and red, and she had to rush to the doctor. Turns out, the fake makeup had some really harmful chemicals in it.
One makeup horror story is when a girl used a new brand of fake eyelashes glue. She didn't test it first. During an important event, the glue started to irritate her eyes really badly. Her eyes became red and swollen, and she had to rush to the bathroom to try and remove the lashes. It was a nightmare as her makeup was ruined and her eyes were in pain.
One horror story could be about a time when doing makeup for a horror movie scene. The actor was supposed to look like a decaying corpse. As the makeup artist was applying the prosthetics, the actor suddenly twitched in a very unnatural way. It turned out he had fallen asleep and was having a nightmare, but it scared the makeup artist half to death.
One horror story was when an actress was allergic to the foundation used in her stage makeup. Her face broke out in a rash right before the show. She had to go on stage like that and was so self - conscious throughout the performance.
One common element is unrealistic expectations. Clients often bring in pictures of models with perfect lighting and airbrushing and expect the exact same look. Another is being late like in the bridal makeup example. It throws off the artist's schedule. And of course, the indecisiveness of clients who can't decide on a look.
Some people experience infections as part of their permanent makeup horror stories. If the tools are not properly sterilized, bacteria can get into the skin. This can lead to redness, swelling, and pain. There are also stories of allergic reactions to the pigments used. A person's skin might break out in a rash or become itchy and irritated, which can be a nightmare especially when it's on such a visible part of the face like the lips or eyebrows.