With the age of the internet, people have begun to realize they can learn just about anything right from the comfort of their couch.
Different sites provide the platforms to learn in any way you feel you learn best, and one of the most popular ways people inform others and learn topics themselves is through videos.
This is what makes YouTube such a great place to spend your free time, especially if you’re looking to get better at beauty techniques.
Have a party this weekend? Brush up on your contouring and eyeshadow techniques before you go. You’ll be the most stylish student there.
There’s a stylist on YouTube for just about anything you could possibly want to learn — if you know who to follow. Here are seven channels to check out!
1. Laura Lee
With 3.6 million subscribers on YouTube, Laura Lee’s makeup tutorials are both entertaining as well as practical. And, since the channel gets new content three times each week, there’s always something new to watch.
Want to know how to perfectly blend your eyeshadow, apply and contour your foundation or draw in your eyebrows. You can find in-depth tutorials for all of these on Laura’s channel, as well as vicariously test out some of the more suspicious products out there through her “Hit or Miss” videos.
Additionally, Laura regularly reviews high-end makeup products and recommends more budget-friendly duplicates, which every college student can appreciate.
If you’re new to using makeup or just want to perfect your cat-eye game, this channel is for you.
2. Marlena Stell
If you’re watching makeup tutorials, you’ll want to be sure the vlogger knows what they’re doing, which is why 1.4 million people have subscribed to Marlena Stell.
Through her “PRETTY SMART” makeup school videos, she teaches her audience about everything from how to choose the right foundation for your skin tone to how to prevent breakouts.
As a college student with little money to use on a makeup splurge, Marlena will help you know you’re buying the right product before you even walk in the store.
3. Patrick Starrr
One of the best things about college is growing into yourself and expressing who you are the way you like to. Patrick Starrr’s channel is perfect for anyone looking to break barriers and feel comfortable in their own skin at the same time.
His videos will make you laugh while you watch him recreate celebrity looks (think Kim Kardashian). He’ll open up the world of beauty for you, so you can fall in love with all kinds of techniques and looks.
4. Shaaanxo
Maybe you’re getting into makeup guru videos because you want to learn more about certain products without having to buy them. Shaaanxo is definitely the channel for you.
She publishes new videos every Monday, Wednesday and Friday where she reviews products and creates bold looks with sharp eyeliner and intense shades of lipstick.
Join her three million followers to master makeup yourself.
5. ItsMyRayeRaye
Part of what keeps people back from getting creative with their makeup is the fear of messing things up too much, which is something that ItsMyRayeRaye will help you overcome.
Her videos teach viewers how to do everything from a light look to being a glammed-up goddess for any weekend college party, but they also show her trying the best and worst products.
You’ll soon find there’s nothing to fear, and you’ll have fun while you watch her vlogs.
6. Nicole Guerriero
Sometimes a quick video about how to create a certain look is great, but other times you want to feel like you’re learning from a friend.
If that’s where you are on your path to learning beauty techniques, check out Nicole Guerriero. She shows her 2.8 million subscribers how to create easy and soft looks for everyday use while blogging about her life.
You’ll get to know her as you find out more about yourself, which is what makes her channel an ideal place to start for any college kid.
7. Manny Mua
When you visit Manny’s channel, you’ll get a makeup school and talk show-esque platform all in one.
Manny Mua is known for being a safe place for anyone to come learn about makeup, and you’ll always find out other tips and tricks from different people because of the guests he invites to his videos.
Join the 3.5 million people who have already realized what a great time they can have by spending time on his channel.
College is definitely a time for learning, and life lessons are some of the most important ones you’ll pick up.This includes learning how to get better at your makeup skills, whether you’re going out for your normal routine or hitting the bars around town tonight.
Spend some time on YouTube and learn from the best beauty vloggers out there to make sure when you step out that front door, every part of your look is on point.
