Game Day Hair & Makeup

Getting the look just right for games and performances is just as big a part as knowing all your cheers and stunts. Everyone is watching and analyzing your hair, makeup and uniform. Right now I have a regular makeup routine that I do for games and assembly's, but I was interested when I read the "Get the Look" section of my book to learn what other people thought was the perfect look for the big game day.

"A light application is the best way to look great and feel confident" (Webber 95).  I kept this tip in mind when I followed Varsity's expert makeup artist Angela Angel's quick makeup routine for game days. The first step was applying foundation all over the face. This gives you a nice even skin tone, and covers any imperfections. After this you apply blush, the book suggests applying it on the "apples" of your cheeks and to use a color that matches your cheeks when they are flushed (95). These tips were very helpful. Adding it to the "apples" makes a very nice look and makes your face stand out, while using a color that matches your flushed face will match when you have been exercising or get cold at the game, rather then having a contrasting color that will work against your natural skin. Steps three and four were the eyes. They have your apply eyeliner close to the lash line and a natural eye shadow shade all over your lid. They also suggest to "Chose a shade with a slight shimmer for added drama" (95). I loved this idea because I love anything sparkly! Both of these eye tips created a look that opened up my eyes to make them bigger and brighter. And lastly, we added a neutral-colored lip to make my smile stand out. I loved this makeup look for a more natural and toned down look and I definitely will take some of these tips into consideration, especially the blush ones, but personally I like a more full coverage look with more a little more drama and sparkle.

 

Next, to complete the look was the hair. This was a simple look that I usually do myself, but I followed their steps to see how they differ. There first step was to make sure the hair was smooth and tangle free, and to grab a 3-inch section of hair at the front of your head (95). I also do this step, but they added some extra guidelines about how much hair to grab hat really made a difference in the end. By grabbing a "Three-inch thick section at the front, as wide as you eyebrows" (95) it really made the ponytail hold up better, even gave it a more noticeable poof. The second step was to tease and hairspray, after this you secure with bobby pins. This was also a helpful tip. I don't usually use bobby pins and after using them to secures it in place I feel the hair will defiantly last longer through the night as I'm cheering, jumping, and stunting. Lastly you sweep all of it into a pony and your done!

I loved this look! It was very simple, and had some great beauty tips that I am confident will impact my look in a big way. Their tips for applying makeup and putting together my hair are very promising in the fact that they will insure I can make it through the a football game or even all day long competition with the perfect cheerleader look.

 

My question for all you cheerleaders out there is how does this look relate to your own game day look, and did you find any of these tips helpful?

Citation:

Webber, Rebecca. Varsity's Ultimate Guide to Cheerleading. Boston: Poppy, New York. Print.