Author: Alta DeKoven

Professional Makeup Artist/ Mixed Media Artist - Hi, Alta here! I have been a Makeup Artist in the game for many years now, 18 to be exact. In that time I've experienced tons of obsticales out there in the industry. I'm a San diego born and raised badass. I'm adding that laid back, gangster approach to all I do. Including the pitfalls and successes of running my own business, Alta Makeup Art. To sharing my amusing anecdotes and giving you straight up get up with the get down makeup advice. I haven't got it all completely figured out, and that's the comedy in it all! Obsession always comes with a price and well, I'm like a dog with a tasty bone....LA based, in for the life long haul ~~~signed MZ. EYEBROWZ

Hello all you brow experts out there! I hope this installment of Ask Mz. Eyebrows finds you all well!! Mz. Eyebrows has a question for YOU this month…… Are you ready for this awesome brow tutorial that is literally coming up right around the corner?? Well ARE you? Do you have your products? Well DO you? All I hear is “Mz. Eyebrows, HELP!! I need a shopping list!!! How can I leave you in such distress? Never fear my Dears! Here is THEE list of all lists, courtesy of my Pinterest board entitled “Eyebrow Essentials.” GO TO: http://pinterest.com/AltaMakeup/eyebrow-essentials/ I hope you enjoyed that! Feel free to repin any of my products listed there and…

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Dear Mz. Eyebrows, How do I pick the right shape and style of eyebrows for my face? Can you educate me on how to do it myself? Signed, Brow less Well HELLOOO Brow less! Now that’s a question indeed! One near and very dear to my little heart. This question is SO dear that it’s going to take multiple posts, tons of Pinterest Eyebrow Icon images and deep philosophies to answer this wonderful question thoroughly!  Mz. Eyebrows becomes quite obsessed talking about this beloved facial arch!  If I am to divulge, I must go all the way! This big ol’ post will be in fact the first installment of…

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Mz. Eyebrows!  How do I help stop my makeup from melting down in the summer time? I’m trying to pair down for the heat!  What products should I ditch and which one should I kling to?                                                                                                   Signed a hot and frustrated, Carolyn     Hey there hot and frustrated! I bet that you are completely frustrated with makeup meltdown, warm temps, sweating through your foundation and oily skin! Makes you kinda want to cringe at the thought of a non-summer friendly full face of makeup! YUck right?? Well no sweat, literally.  The summer is meant for relaxation, vacations and lighting up your makeup…

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Dear Mz. Eyebrows, I’m an actress currently working an overnight shoot with a full time job during the day. My crazy schedule doesn’t allow for much rest…. How on earth do I look less like my zombie waitress I’m playing at night, and more like a well rested ingenue?? My under eyes are baggy, saggy and need major help fast!!   Thank you!   xoxo ZOMBIE WAITRESS  Hello! Free yourself from under eye baggage my friend! Help is here 🙂 In the time it takes for you to brew, doctor-up, and drink your morning coffee. You could be dumping some unwanted…

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