Xiangyang - Tang City Photo Makeup Guide, Tang Dynasty Style That Doesn't Look Slimming

1. Choosing a Shop and Avoiding Pitfalls: Avoid "Scammers" and Hidden Charges 1. Beware of street solicitors At the entrance of Tang City/North Street, there are often "helpful aunties" recommending shops, such as the ancient clothing shops that lure customers with "free entry to the scenic area," but they are actually scammers. These shops usually have worn-out clothes, careless makeup, and force customers to buy expensive packages. ✅ Correct approach: Search in advance for "Xiangyang Hanfu makeup real reviews" and prioritize shops with good reputations (check the review section thoroughly). 2. Confirm all-inclusive pricing Many shops advertise cheap prices but hide extra fees: false eyelashes +30, hair wrapping +20, head accessories charged separately... ✅ Tips to avoid traps: - Ask clearly what the package includes: does it cover upper and lower false eyelashes, hua dian (forehead decoration), wig pieces? 3. Reject "assembly line makeup" Some shops rush to finish and give all customers the same eyebrow shape and eyelashes, resulting in everyone looking the same. ✅ Selection criteria: - Check recent customer photos: do different customers have varied makeup looks? For example, some suits bold makeup, others highlight gentleness. - Communicate proactively during trial makeup: "I want Yang Guifei’s drooping eye tail + mole under the eye," and observe if the makeup artist can adjust according to your needs. 2. Makeup Details: Avoid Cheap Looks and Historical Errors 1. Foundation pitfalls ❌ Pitfalls: pale mask-like face, heavy powder feeling (especially obvious in real settings like ancient city walls). ✅ Correct approach: - Choose a foundation 0.5 shades lighter than your skin tone, focus on brightening the T-zone and under the eyes, while keeping a natural complexion. - Sweep warm-toned blush (like orange-brown) on the cheekbones to simulate the "peach blossom" flush of the flourishing Tang Dynasty. 3. Photography Pitfalls: Avoid Crowds and Bad Lighting 1. Off-peak shooting ❌ Pitfalls: - Shooting with overhead light from 11 am to 3 pm causes heavy facial shadows and squinting. - Crowds at Hanmen City Wall during holidays make it impossible to get empty shots. ✅ Best times: - Early morning 7-9 am: fewer people and soft light, perfect for capturing city wall morning mist. - Late afternoon 4-6 pm: sunset bathes the ancient city wall in golden light, and the moat sparkles. - After 8:30 pm: lanterns light up North Street, ideal for atmospheric shots of "lantern-lit scenes." 2. Reject "tool photographer" ❌ Pitfalls: - 99 yuan package at the scenic entrance: photographers only shout "look at the camera, smile," resulting in stiff tourist photos. - Promises "all raw photos delivered" but actually only take 20 shots, with over-smoothed retouching that even your mom wouldn’t recognize you. ✅ Selection criteria: - Look for storytelling in customer photos: are there dynamic shots (like hair flipping, turning around, lifting skirts to run)? - Sign a contract specifying the number of raw photos and retouching style to avoid extra charges like "50 yuan per additional retouch."