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THE MADAM C. J. WALKER SCHOOLS

7. With the sterilized tweezer proceed to pull out the stray hairs underneath the brow, pulling each hair in the direction in which it grows, always from the nose, using a quick, jerking motion.

8. Shape the lower section of one eye, then shape the lower section of the other. By thus alternating the shaping is more uniform and proves less tiresome to the patron.

9. Continue in the same manner to arch the upper section of each eye.

10. Apply witch hazel, alcohol or other astringent to close the pits from which the hair was pulled.

Eyebrows should be shaped in a fashion to suit the individual's taste and type.

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CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

THE ART OF MAKE-UP

By skillful or trained use of lipstick, rouge, powder, eyebrow pencils and eyelash coloring, a face may be changed and made to appear beautiful even though it is only sweet and plain.

Hollow cheeks may be filled, small eyes widened, mouths too wide may be narrowed, lips too thin may be made round and full, and sallow complexions be made to appear healthy and full of color.

The nose may be made to appear less thick, and double chins less prominent. All in all, age gives place to youth. This will come from the perfection to be gained from the skillful use of make-up, together with the practice of the rules laid down for using cosmetics properly.

In the art of make-up we use everything available and do all we can to obtain the most naturally attractive result. We hide the defects and bring out, or emphasize, the good points of the individual face.

Advice in the proper use of cosmetics should be given free in your shop. This paves the way for the sale of cosmetics as well as for facial services. Smart women today know they can add to their personal charm by the use of good cosmetics and your advice on the proper use of them will be appreciated more often than not.

One must study the face of the patron, understand the general shape; note the type of nose and lips; the size, shape and color of the eyes, to be able to decide the correct make-up.

THERE ARE THREE GENERAL SHAPES OF FACES; THE ROUND FACE; THE THIN OR LONG FACE AND THE REGULAR SHAPE.

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THERE ARE THREE GENERAL SHADES OF COMPLEXIONS; FAIR, MEDIUM, AND OLIVE OR DARK.

LIPS ARE CLASSED AS HEAVY, WIDE, OR THIN.

THE NOSE MAY BE BROAD, FLAT, SHARP, OR REGULAR.

THE EYES ARE REFERRED TO AS LARGE OR SMALL, AND AS BRIGHT OR DREAMY.

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