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A Makeup Study: Zebra

by: Rochelle Huynh

Model: Veronica Lavery. Hair/Makeup: Rochelle Huynh. Photographer: Krissy Fernandez.

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o achieve this fun mask like makeup for our model, Veronica LaVery I used a combination of cream and powder makeup. After prepping her skin with moisturizer and foundation primer I first used a sponge to apply a layer of white. I used the sponge to create the basic shape of the mask. Once I was satisfied with the general layout I then used my foundation brush to get more coverage in the more sensitive areas around Veronica’s eyes and to even out the opacity of the white. I find that using both a sponge first then finishing with my foundation brush gives me a bit more control over the coverage I want to achieve. Once the white is even I take the unused portion of the sponge dipped in a little moisturizes to clean up any makeup that may have strayed.

Makeup

Step 1

Begin by applying white base with a sponge.

Step 2

Once the basic shape is in place, use a foundation brush to apply white base to the more sensitive eye area and to even out the opacity of the makeup.

Step 3

Using a sponge dipped in moisturizer remove any white base to clean up the shape.

Step 4

Using a synthetic flat brush and black cream makeup start creating the stripe design using the anatomy as a starting point.

Step 5

Have fun with the design! Step back if you need so that you can keep the stripes balanced on both sides of the face

Step 6

Use a pencil liner to line the water line and get in color tight around the eyes.

Step 7

Using black shadow, set the stripes.

Step 8

If any fall out occurs from the black shadow, go back over with the white base and foundation brush.

Step 9

To side the seam and the dried glue go over the lash line with a black liquid liner.

Step 10

Finish the makeup by applying black lipstick with a lip brush.
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he fun part was creating the zebra stripes with a synthetic bristle flat brush. I used Veronica’s own anatomy to help me create the lines to mimic the stripes found on a zebra face. The eyes were my first focus because that helped to set the tone of how the rest of the stripes would fall into place. Once I had the stripes in place I then went over them with a black eyeshadow to help them set. I took the opportunity to use the brush to create a subtle texture by slightly pressing outside of the lines I made with the flat brush. This makes the makeup look similar to how pony hair would look and gives the character makeup just a bit more personality. To finish around the eyes, I used black pencil eyeliner and added a very dramatic set of false lashes. This keeps the look very feminine. To hide the seam from the lashes I just went over the dried lash glue with black liquid liner. Lastly, for the makeup I used black lipstick to give Veronica’s lips some definition. Your lip brush is your best bet when using such bold color. If you need to clean anything up, a cotton swab dipped in liquid makeup remover is all you need.


Hair

Step 1

To start the hair, section out the bottom nape area and create a ponytail.

Step 2

Section out a roughly shaped horseshoe at the top of the head, with the rest of the hair left create another ponytail at the occipital bone.

Step 3

Tease the horseshoe section

Step 4

Smooth the top after teasing and bring it into a roll to create a voluminous shape at the crown.

Step 5

Adjust the shape as necessary and create a bit of roughness with the texture.

Step 6

Tease the ponytails to create more texture and to hide the bands used for the style.

Step 7

Finish the look with a finishing spray.
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o finish off the zebra inspired look, I created a really textured look for Veronica’s hair. I created two ponytails and then I teased and pinned the top so it had a bouffant type of look. I teased her ponytails as well to help create more volume and texture so that she had the free spirited hair to go with her wild makeup. I kept it very airy, and used a finishing hairspray to keep the hair in place. In the end the total look was still fashion forward but more importantly fun!

From Zebra, With Love


Model:
Veronica Lavery | Veroica Lavery Modeling
Designer:
Osbaldo Ahumada | www.osbaldoahumada.com
Hair & Makeup:
Rochelle Huynh
Photography:
Krissy Fernandez | JUNKandPO
Video Production:
Gabriel Grover | Minh Huynh
Music:
Garrett Bradway
Article:
Minh Huynh
Editor-in-Chief:
Nicole Quiroz
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