Courtney is getting married on September 3rd this year and just got her bridal makeup trial done with me. She told me she likes smokey eyes, false lashes, bronzed skin, & light lips. I focused on her eyes because she wanted her eyes to stand out the most, so I made sure to highlight her [...]
Nelly is a regular eyelash extension client of mine so when I see her, she is lying on a bed with her eyes closed. This time she was sitting on a stool and had her eyes open (most of the time)… Nelly decided to get her makeup done before her friend’s wedding in Vancouver so she [...]
This is a short video on how to apply eyelash extensions. These last up to a month, depending how you take care of them. The procedure, as you will see in this video is very intricate and detailed work which takes a lot of patience and a steady hand. I always start off by getting [...]
Ganguro (aka Gyaru or Yamanba) Fashions of Japan I just got back from my travels in Japan and these Ganguro girls/boys are definately a dying breed. This Japanese “modern-age fashion/makeup style” became popular in the late 90′s around the Shibuya district of Tokyo. This trend was mostly worn by young girls in their teens to early 20′s (although I did [...]
This is a just a litle taste of what happens behind the scenes at a photoshoot when you involve an energetic model, fun makeup artist, fabulous photographer and a mix up of music by the very own DJ MARZ… Vancouver DJ Marz is here shown dancing on set between shots by the ever so talented Lloyd [...]
After looking around everyone from magazines, beauty supply stores, celebrity styles to back to school ads, I realized Dark, Rich nail colours were back with a bang for Fall 2009! The colours that really make a mark are purples, reds, greens, dark browns, pinks, blacks… Even neutrals were on display… I think anyone can find something good in [...]
I’ve been out researching new beauty and makeup products for fall this year and have come across a few that really caught my eye… Here they are!!! By Mika Does Makeup This is a waterproof moisturizing high pigment concealer in a formula with huge doses of Vitamin K plus A,C, and E. Reduces extreme discoloration and puffiness. [...]
Vancouver photoshoot with model Parsuoa, makeup artist Mika Does Makeup, videographer DJ Marz, photographer on set Lloyd K. Barnes. Mika Does Makeup carefully applies blood red lipstick (MAC lipstick colour “Dubonnet”) on Parsuoa.
How to Apply Individual Cluster False Eyelashes by Mika Does Makeup Hello, I’m Mika from MikaDoesMakeup.Com and I’ll be showing you how to apply Individual Cluster False Eyelashes on my lovely model, Parsuoa. First you pick up your Individual Cluster False Eyelashes from the loose end with a pair of tweezers (I used QUO). Then you will [...]
New Fall Makeup Trend for Lips – Blood Red Hot Lips Pick a Red Lipstick that best suits your skin tone. (I really love MAC’s Ruby Woo, Dubonet…) Apply it directly from the tube then line your lips with the same red before applying another coat. PUCKER UP!!
What are the Procedures and Benefits to Eyelash and Eyebrow Tinting? Is it Safe? The process to Tinting your Eyelashes and/or Eyebrows is safe, inexpensive, painless and easy. The product I use is a specially made vegetable dye to tint your lashes which means it is definately safe around your eyes. There are a range of colors to [...]
The Most Frequently Asked Questions on Wedding Day Makeup: “Bridal/Wedding Makeup Q&A”: What makeup brands do you use? I mostly use MAC makeup, since I have a very generous discount there, and they frequently launch new makeup lines as well as have a variety of colours and products suitable for all skin tones/types! I also use Kryolan, Cinema Secrets, [...]
The setting was a busy West End sidewalk on a sunny summer day in Vancouver…. The stunning model was Kortney Krystik… The photographer, talented David Dolsen… Who else? This was a whole day of makeup, modelling and shooting… With 3 different looks. The first makeup look that I applied on Kortney started off light and natural, with a focus on her [...]
Mika Does Makeup is who to call if you’re looking for a skilled, talented, mobile and dependable Makeup Artist for your memorable Wedding day. I am a professional who has perfected countless Brides, bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride and groom for over 9 years… and still more every week! I truly enjoy being a part of your wonderful wedding day and [...]
At a recent photoshoot I was asked by Hair Stylist, Candy if I could do an “Anime Makeup” on her. At first I wanted to say No, since I have never done this style of makeup before. Then she showed me a picture of an example which I studied for a minute and decided I could obviously do [...]
Do you ever wonder how to create that precious and gorgeous “Natural Beauty” look? Well, it takes more than being just a natural beauty… Especially when you find amazing photos of models in magazines and think they are always naturally that flawless. It sometimes takes a makeup artist, a hairstylist, photographer and maybe even some photoshop to get that “Flawless” [...]
Listen up Ladies! The new Makeup Trends for Fall 2009 are in!! If you want to accentuate your Lips use bright, bold and rich hues such as orange, purple, fuschia, red or pink! Just remember to keep your eye makeup light and natural when using a bright lipstick shade. (Here is a pic of Scarlet Johansen wearing the bright red lipstick.) If [...]
I recently collaborated with model Chanty, and photographer Lloyd K. Barnes to create a “Poison Ivy” makeup look for a Vancouver Photoshoot. For the “Poison Ivy” makeup I used all MAC Products starting with the Fix+Spray and Primer for the base. Then I used the NW35 moisture select foundation and NW30 concealer. I used a [...]
I recently had the pleasure of working with Country Singer AJ Woodworth and talented photographer Lisa Bettany, along with Ryland Haggis. I started with the makeup for AJ, beginning with a MAC primer and foundation, bronzing powder, then signature smoky eye, along with sultry strip eyelashes and pale lips to create her always beautiful and flawless look. AJ wore a cute full [...]
Vancouver Photographer Jenny Chen and I were putting together a photoshoot based around a Parisian Couture Hat. We originally booked a model to come out to wear the hat in the studio for the photoshoot, although unfortunately we were unable to do so when our model was involved in a car accident. Luckily, our model was alright, yet still [...]
Have you ever wondered what the heck a Primer is? Or if you should be using a Primer? Well, here are a couple of answers for your questions. First of all, primers are very good for a base on your skin before you apply your foundation. It creates a smooth, wrinkle free palette. It fills in deep pores and lines [...]
I was recently shopping at Sephora in Pacific Centre, our latest edition of coolness to our city… And I stumbled upon a unique Limited Edition Sephora Favorites Lashstash Mascara Deluxe Sampler box set (including 11 mascaras). It is AMAZING. You can test out all of Sephora’s most popular mascaras there ever was, in one cute gift box. It [...]
I recently was the makeup artist for another Vancouver shoot with the fabulous guys from Hilight Photography, as well as Kanography. These guys are awesome, and really know how to have fun! They had a wicked set up with lights, cameras and music!! The model was Devan and the scene was at beautiful and sunny Lost Lagoon in Stanley [...]