High Performance Beauty: Makeup & Skin Care for Dance, Cheer, Show Choir, Pageants & Ice Skating [Paperback]

Christine Dion (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2007

Starting with the essentials of basic skin care and maintenance, this comprehensive guide details tips and techniques for handling the unique makeup needs of performance athletes such as cheerleaders, gymnasts, and skaters. Following a discussion of the different skin types, daily routines and various products—including herbal remedies—the guide lays the groundwork for the creation of a flawless, long-lasting, face. In addition to detailing the fundamentals of makeup application, the book explains how to make allowances for extreme and varied conditions of performance spaces and demonstrates how to camouflage individual flaws. A section on character faces includes directions for creating a Spanish flamenco, a cabaret star, a ballerina angel, and a cat.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The perfect book for every performer, mom, studio owner and applier of makeup for every age! Easy to read in a logical format that presents must-have knowledge."  —Doug Shaffer, president, Music Works

"Certainly a must have for all performers! You do not need to search any further than this wonderful book."  —Joe Tremaine, president, Joe Tremaine Dance Conventions and Competitions

About the Author

Christine Dion has more than 25 years of experience as a makeup artist and is the owner of Mode Dion, a cosmetics and makeup training company that specializes in providing cosmetics and education to performing artists. As an educator and trainer she has collaborated with companies such as Chanel, Estée Lauder Corporation, and Gucci. She is the producer of the film The Competition Face: The Winning Look and has written for American Cheerleader, Dance Spirit, and Dance Teacher. She lives in Palm Desert, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Book Company; 1 edition (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871273039
• ISBN-13: 978-0871273031
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #431,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Informative Book, June 30, 2009

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This review is from: High Performance Beauty: Makeup & Skin Care for Dance, Cheer, Show Choir, Pageants & Ice Skating (Paperback)

This is a great book for anyone that works with onstage talent. I especially like the skin care section. As a collector of books that I use for resources, I have put this book in my collection. Lots of small tips that I never thought of before. I usually don't write reviews, but I appreciate good authors.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must' for any performer interested in makeup that lasts through routines, September 12, 2008

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This review is from: High Performance Beauty: Makeup & Skin Care for Dance, Cheer, Show Choir, Pageants & Ice Skating (Paperback)

HIGH PERFORMANCE BEAUTY: MAKEUP & SKIN CARE FOR DANCE CHEER SHOW CHOIR PAGEANTS ICE SKATING is a 'must' for any skating performer, novice or advanced. The author has over two decades of international experience in the beauty industry specializing in fashion makeup for commercials, TV and dance, and has directed modeling schools. Her book pairs a series of 'before' and 'after' photos with step-by-step makeup tips focusing on different options. It's a 'must' for any performer interested in makeup that lasts through routines.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch