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Friday, November 28, 2008
Tis' the season
I like this new edginess everyone seems to be taking on. Gone are the chunky blonde peek-a-boos, in are the all over precious gem colors.
I myself prefer the blue black, but that’s just me.
This holiday season, try something new. However, don’t go too dark if you’re a blonde as it’s a lot harder to go lighter than it is to go darker, but go ahead and take a chance. What have you got to lose.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
need a "change"?
When a client comes in 50% of the time they need a "change". I honestly feel it's a needed simple change. For an instant style change, try changing the part in your hair occasionally. I tend to go for the very dramatic side part. Edgy.
*A deep side part can give you a more glamorous, sophisticated look for that special occasion.
*Flipping your hair part to the opposite side can give you added volume in front.
*A center part and a bit of work with a flat iron can create a retro, sleek, sixties look. Classic.
*Try something new and have everyone thinking you visit the salon every day!
EARLY X-MAS GIFT?
I am having major bang/fringe trouble right now. I also hate hat hair. So this would be a great solution to my problems and great for blocking Arizona sun.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Icky hair
But before you head off to an expensive salon or beauty supplier to find the "best" (read: most expensive) hair care products, you should actually look no further than your local Sally Beauty Supply store. Especially in these tough financial times. Though most of their products are off brand, I've found that some work just as well, if not better than the more pricey name brand products. Here are a few of my favorites that work wonders on your damaged, dry, brittle, or all of the above, hair.
1. Hask Henna & Placenta:
I know the name is weird and may seem like a gross idea, but placenta actually has a lot of protein and vitamins which nourish and condition the hair.
2. Ion effective hair treatment. This ones my personal favorite as it brought my hair back from the grave after some heavy duty bleaching I did on my jet black hair to make it fire engine red.
You can purchase it in a 1-2 time use packet to use as a deep conditioner on your hair for about 15 minutes under a plastic cap. You can also buy larger sized bottles to use every time you shampoo.
3. Beyond the Zone's Last Call Hair masque.
Beyond the zone is based off the Bed Head products and, in my opinion, are formidable products. The hair masques not only conditions and repairs your hair, it also smells delicious. Plus there's a whole line in the Last Call family which you can use together for optimum hair treatment. We have the shampoo as well as a leave-in conditioner.
These are just a few of my personal favorites, and trust me, my hair has been to hell and back and I have used all three, if not more, of one of these products at one point or another.
Most of us hold our hair in high regard and we need to take care of it, so keep your 'do in tip top shape.
*Tip*: When taking a shower, after you shampoo your hair first, apply your conditioner starting at the ends and working your way up to the scalp. Often times we don't pay much attention to the ends and that causes breakage and split ends. Leave the conditioner in your hair while you bathe, shave and whatever else you do in the shower, then rinse out right before you shut off the water. This should help your hair with feel softer and smoother.
*Tip*: If you use a flat iron to straighten your hair, you'll start to notice the tips of your hair start to take on a sizzled hair sort of look. One way to help alleviate that is to use a comb when straightening. Run a comb through the section of hair you're straightening following the flat iron. Just a small tooth comb should do the trick.
smokey eyes minus all the black eye shadows
I am going to Sephora for make up application and purchases. I want to try out the new Kat Von D line. I already know what I am getting.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
inexpensive beauty tips.
punkrockdomestics
hair:
-instead of buying clarifying shampoo, mix about two tablespoons of baking soda into regular shampoo and wash as usual to strip the product buildup from hair. it also gets our chlorine and the green tint it leaves in hair
-for deep conditioning, smooth body lotion into hair n leave it in overnight. wash hair in the morning n it'll give it more body n make it really soft
-to get rid of chemical spray in hair add a few drops of orange or peppermint- about three drops per eight ounces - into the bottle n shake it up before you apply it. since so little is you it doesn't affect the hair spray at all
-use a dime-size squirt of baby lotion as texturizer especially for layer, razored hair. since it's lighter than most lotions, its not too greasy. it tames flyaways and works like any other styling product
-to protect hair color from fading, mix one part sunscreen w/three parts purified water in a water bottle and spritz on hair before going outside
skin:
-if you breakout alone your hairline try washing your face after you get out of the shower to remove abny residue left on skin from conditioner. getting that film of conditioner off just might solve that problem
-strange but the sugar in packets at Krispy Kreme is so superfine, it makes the best scrub- the granules are tiny and not so harsh on your skin mix one packet w/a tablespoon of honey for perfect exfoliation
-papaya has the digestive enzyme papain, which works as a mild exfoliatior. just mash it into a paste n apply a five-minute mask
-put a spot of honey on pimples at night because it has antibacterial properties. it heals zits faster (i actually read this on hear before and tried it n it did work pretty well, especially to get rid of that redness from blemishes)
-when you get one of those huge, undergrown blemishes. mix a teaspoon of yeast w/a few drops of lemon juice n water to make a paste and dab it on spots. it seams to really shrink those things overnight!
-put hydrogen peroxide on inflamed zits. it removes all the bacteria n dries up the area much quicker than acne cream. use this trick only at night though because it turn the area white temporarily
-swipe deodorant over your bikini line after waxing or shaving to prevent bumps. dermatologist says it works because there is something in the deodorant that protects your skin against irritation
-regular oil-blotting sheets leave a powdery white residue and they're so expensive n tiny- it takes like five to get the job done. those brown, unbleached napkins are good to blot face w/instead since they're really absorbent n there's no powder
brows:
-for less painful hair removal, numb skin by rubbing a drop or two of baby teething ointment over the area
-you can use lip balm for practically anything like holding eyebrows in place, add glow on eyelids and cheeks, and even in hair as styling wax
eyes:
-bend tip of mascara wand until its at a 45 degree angle, it makes putting on mascara easier and it bends back when put away and doesn't break
-curl lashes after applying mascara. the pros say not to since you risk ripping out your lashes, but if you wait at least five minutes uintil they[re toatally dry, and do it slowly, it works
-dust dark brown eye shadow over lashes and then apply mascara. do it while looking down so none of the shadow gets in eyes. it makes it easier to see the tips and makes sure you're getting the full lash. it also makes them look a little darker and fuller
-if you fall asleep w/eye-makeup on, smear a little bit of hair conditioner over lashes in the shower the next day. mascara slides right off and it softens lashes and prevents them from getting brittle
lips:
-prep lips w/underye concealer. it evens out the color and prevents the lipstick from bleeding
-use old trick of filling in whole lip w/lip liner and then applying clear gloss ontop. the best part is that the color from the liner seeps into the tube of gloss and creates a new, sheer color