Go green!

They say green is the new black..so why not give it a try? Looks great right, if your not too sure about green eye shadow or you don't feel confident enough..try green liner looks great for brown eyes! If you do please post your comments and or pics!

Dull skin, thinning hair and stubby nails?

WHAT A MESS! Well ladies try taking some prenatals. Not only do they do wonders for mothers to be they can give you that awesome glow we all strive for and those long strong pretty nails..not to mention that beautiful shinny thick hair. Give it a shot and then give me a shout stop by later and let me know how it works out! ; p

Another Quicky

Having trouble removing that mascara but don't have time or money to waste on a make-up remover that nine times out of ten doesn't work anyway? Simple get some cotton balls out of the medicine cabinet and the baby oil next to it. Squirt a small amount to saturate not soak the cotton ball and tah-dah! Make sure to wash or rinse your face to remove the oil from the lids and keep it from getting in to the eye. 

"The Egg White Facial"

You ever heard of the egg white facial? If you have, have you tired it?If you haven't it's said to help minimize the pores..and guess what ladies!?! I was talking to my esthetician about it yesterday and she said it actually works! All you need is one large egg. Make sure to separate the yolk form the white..beat the white a little and then brush on a thin layer to the face. Let dry for 10-15mins. Once it feels like it has "firmed" on the skin simply rinse off with lukewarm water or gently remove with a soft wet towel. She also told me that people with dry skin would do good from a concoction her mom whips up in the kitchen for her very own face. Know someone in your house that suffers from dry skin? Save that yolk!!! She said due to the fat in the yolk its perfect to hydrate skin. Her mom mixes olive oil with the egg yolk and just like the egg white facial you apply it and remove it the same way. Her mom's been doing it for a week and has noticed a great improvement! So come on let's try it out and be sure to come back and tell me what you think!

Q&A

Q: "I wear a cream to powder/liquid foundation how should I apply it?"
A: First of all before you think about applying that Foundation at all prime your face. Primer makes the foundation settle better on the face and helps it to stay longer. Now you either want to use a foundation brush or a sponge applicator..get the product on to the face and blend in circular motion so that your not left with a streaky complexion.

Q: "How do I apply false lashes?"
A: One of two ways.. but before we apply them take them out of the box and measure them to you eye to make sure the strip isn't too long as this could irritate your eyes. If they are hold them in your hand just simply cut them from the outer corner(the side closet to the outside of you natural lash) so that they descend nicely. Now apply the glue to the lash band or with a liner brush apply the glue to your lash line allow the glue to get tacky give it about 20secs. Next looking down into the mirror which is preferably on the table apply your lashes with tweezers to maintain a good steady grip. When placing the lashes remember they go above the natural lashes and as close to the lash line as you can get them with out poking yourself in the eye. Once you have placed them secure the outer and inner sides. Lastly you can apply a bit of mascara to you lashes to make them blend with the falsies.

Q: "How do I make polish last on my real nails?"
A: Due to oil production on the nail's surface any coating we apply (acrylic, polish, gel, etc.) will chip or lift off of the nail. So if you want to make polish last make sure the nail bed is clean of any oils(natural or artificial) then apply base coat to keep the polish from staining and to help the polish adhere. Now apply two coats of the polish of choice. Be sure to let the coats dry in between each application. Next apply your top coat.and you done! Tip: Apply a coat of polish every other day to ensure the polish stays shinny and lasts.

Q: "How often should I get a pedicure?"
A: Really it's up to your feet and how bad they actually are. If you suffer from calluses I say every two weeks..or if your feet are dry stick to every two weeks because the last thing you want is that skin to build up. For everyone else at least once a month!

Q: "What do you prefer MakeUp or Nails?"
A: Neither, I LOVE them both they are my passions and I prefer not to choose! lol ; p

NOTE: If you have any questions please submit and I will answer then as soon as possible! Thanks!

Quick Tip

It's 7:45a.m you got less then an hour before work/school and you still have to shower, eat and possibly make breakfast, brush your teeth, throw on some clothes, do your make-up and last but not least tame your mane! AHHH!  What a mess good thing you read my blog ; ) So here's what you do for a fool proof look in minutes..accessorize! Throw that hair into a sloppy pony or bun n throw in some accessories to play it up. Now don't do anything too fancy a simple pony tail or bun will do.

BIG Date? Got a pimple!?!

OOooooH NO!!! Don't you just hate it when that happens? Whether it be prom or an interview or maybe just the first day don't let a blemish ruin it for you. Here's a quick fix..get a chewable Aspirin and crush it up then with a small amount of water make a paste like substance and dab it right on to your problem spot. It's said an ingredient in the aspirin will take down the inflammation leaving you with at most a small red area (depending on your skin tone) where the bump once appeared and that can be easily covered up with some concealer and/or foundation. And now there's one less BUMP on your road to success...hahaha ; )

Safflower oil..U mean Sunflower!?

No I mean Safflower Oil...ok so you may or may not have heard of it but Safflower oil is said to be a great all natural moisturizer for the skin. Unlike Olive oil and Tea Tree oil which can give off a weird gross smell this oil is said to be odorless which makes it perfect for application on the skin. I mean who wants to go around smelling gross? Know what I else I think is great about it? Many of my clients suffer from dry feet or cracked heels which result from your feet not getting enough moisture. So here's my advise to you if this is your problem as well get some of this oil and right after your bi-weekly pedi and every time you step out of the shower apply a quarter sized amount to both feet while the skin is still damp this will allow for the oil to absorb better leaving the skin on your feet feeling softer. Now how has happy feet?

Beauty Trick

For ladies who love them some lashes!
Now when I say lashes I'm not refering to the ones you can buy at sally's and stick them on yourself I'm talking about the lashes you ladies pay BIG bucks for to have put on at salons. So here's my question to you ever put shadow on after you've gotten your lashes done and they look all dusty or ashy? And don't you just hate that? Well here's my solution..take a spoolie and run it gently above the top of ur lashes where the fall out should be right after you are done applying your eye shadow this should help loosen up any fall out (eye shadow dust that has fallen) without loosening up your falsies! This quick trick should help your lashes stay nice without that caked up shadow from regular use and prevent that ashy lash!
NOTE: If you are going to apply liner to your look make sure to do this after you have removed the access shadow off your lashes to ensure you dnt remove your line! Hope this helps ladies ; )

Weird butt useful..

One of the weirdest beauty tips I've heard of is Preparation H for temporary relief of under eye puffiness...WHAT!? Butt cream for your bags lol! Hey if it works! Don't knock it before you try it!

Sephora's Friends and Family sale!

Come on beauty insiders and V.I.B's Let's shop!

Sephora is having it's annual Friends and Family sale.

Oct. 19, 2009- Nov. 2, 2009 Get 20% off your online purchase promo code: ff2009

Click here to start shopping! www.sephora.com

Let the blogging begin!!!

Hello fellow beauty addicts! I just like to start out saying thank you for reading my beauty blog. Although there isn't much here yet don't worry soon enough I'll get the hang of it and this page will be FULL of beauty filled facts! If there's any questions regarding my role in the beauty industry, I know your probably thinking "who in the world", let me put it to you like this I am a licensed manicurist of 4 years and not only do I love my job but I'm told by many I'm really good at it and let's just say I know the nail industry not to mention a lot regarding nail care. So if you have any questions about good polish brands, colors, or nail care I will be more then happy to help! Not only do I do nails but I have recently thrown myself face first in to make-up artistry, literally. Still learning by the way but progressing well nevertheless. I have tried many beauty lines such as M.A.C, almost all of the brands at Sephora, coastal scents, and most drug store brands. So if you have any questions at all..this is what I'm here for to give you the best possible info I can. FYI once I have this blog up and running I'll definitely post pics of my work for all the skeptics out there lol! ; p Ok well til next time remember beauty is in the eye of the beholder and we are all beautiful in our own way!