The coloring should commence with the face, and the flesh tint must be stippled on (not rubbed) with a small camel's-hair brush, beginning from the centre of the cheek, taking great care not to go over the outline of the face, and also not to have too much color in the brush; the eyes and eyebrows must not be touched with color.

After the flesh color is applied, take a piece of very soft cotton and pass it very gently backwards and forwards over the face, so as to soften down the color, and then apply the carmine to give the required tint.

For men, the darker tints should predominate, and for women the warmer.

Very light hair may be improved by a slight tint of brown, or yellow and brown, according to the color.

In coloring the drapery, the same care must be used.