CosmoBiz Magazine December 2015 | Page 88

Education International Hands On Makeup Skills Conference Takes Vegas by Storm T Images thanks to Maria Moore he International Hands On Makeup Skills Conference run by master educator Buntricia Bastian just closed out its October session in Las Vegas with a bang. The three day class was attended by approximately 50 Paul Mitchell students with courses in advanced makeup skills including an advance airbrush course with our friend Maria Moore. The courses ran as smooth as ever with students and educators alike leaving more in love with the craft of makeup than they started. Moore explained that a huge part of the conference focused on the science behind makeup—how to use it to get effects better than photoshop. “We’re almost like a plastic surgeon,” she explained, noting how they can, with nothing more than makeup, perfect a face for photos. Crowning the event was the Gala, a special bash where students and educators came together to honor each other and celebrate their hard work. This year the event was focused on celebrating the work of founder Buntricia herself, whose hard work and dedication has brought the conference into the world and kept it going. Buntricia and her team offer a variety of courses throughout the year in locations all over the US and abroad. To check when her next course is, make sure to keep an eye on her website, www.buntricia.com 88 COSMOBIZ SALON DECEMBER 2015