Marketing says you need 50 brushes. You really need 10. Synthetic bristles don't absorb product (great for creams); Natural hair has cuticles that pick up powder (great for blending shadows). If you could only use THREE brushes for a whole face, which ones would you pick?

When a client says "I don't like this lip," they aren't rejecting you. They are rejecting a colour. Treat it as data. Become a detective, not a victim. How do you handle it when a client asks for a change? Do you freeze up or dive in?

You might think 99% alcohol is better, but it evaporates too fast to kill the cell wall of bacteria. 70% Isopropyl Alcohol is the standard because the water content keeps it wet long enough to actually kill the germs. Be honest—do you use disposable wands for mascara and lip gloss? React with a 👍 if yes, or a 👎 if you need to buy some!