Beauty Blog
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The Keys to the Perfect Brows
Brows frame the face and as this incredible image shows, are critical to making you beautiful
First, analyze your brows. Are they too thick or do you need to grow hair.
Too thick?
Decide how you are going to groom them. You have three choices: waxing, threading, plucking/shaving. The first…
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Bags Under the Eyes? Yes, you can reduce them.
Who wants big bags under their eyes….grrrr. They’re awful. But they can be reduced
Causes: There are some long term causes to the dreaded bags, and some short term ones as well.
Time. Yup. Over time, collagen breaks down and the skin under your eyes is already about the thinnest…
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Let them see the whites of your eyes!
Everybody looks more alert with that special twinkle in their eye, when their scleras (aka “the whites of their eyes”) look super white - especially for special events
I periodically test out a eye drops that I read about to see if they actually do make my sclera more white.…
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Lash and Brow Growers - They Work!
Can you really grow your lashes and brows? I get asked that many times in my makeup lessons. First of all, “yes” they really work. Second, no they won’t change the color of your eyes. And third, like all things that are worth it, you have to give them a…
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Get Your Tan On - The Right Way
While there are many options for self-tanners, don’t overthink this. My chart offers three options to choose from that meet most clients’ needs
The number one key to getting a flawless sunless tan is exfoliation. Think about it. Your skin is always, always trying to shed dead cells on the…
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How To Apply Blush
Women are using blush brushes that are way too large, and then wondering, “Gee, why do I look like a clown?” or “How come I can’t get a natural look?” Here’s the scoop
The modern way to wear blush is up high on the cheekbones, not low on the apple.…
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Let’s Talk Sun
Here are a few tips that can really make a difference to you skin in the sun:Wear sunglasses…all the time. Make them fashionable. TryWestard Leaning, a very hip sunglass line that really makes wonderful “shades”. They just launched a new collection with Olivia Palermo.Wear a hat, not a visor. Your…
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Exfoliation is Key
Why Exfoliation is key…Recently, I came across the most…uh…interesting factoid: “the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, sheds a million dead cells every forty minutes… Unlike a snake that completely sheds its skin every year, humans do it on a continuous basis… These dead skin cells constitute more than 90%…
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The Importance of Brows
BROWS: From those of us who have them, to those of us who don’t, we all can do a little bit to make your brows frame your face and highlight your beauty
There is a famous image that makes the rounds on the internet every now and then, highlighting just…
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Product Highlight: Callas Oil Removing Film
Here’s a wonderful product, Callas Oil Removing Film, that’s so important for those hot and humid summer months and/or vacations. This oil removing film is one of the best because it absolutely does not remove any makeup at all when used, BUT it does remove any oiliness on the skin…
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A New Way to Tight Line the Eyes
Tight-lining is the practice of lining the inner water line, both upper and lower, to make the eyes pop
Usually I recommend a black mineral eye pencil. But lately, some of my clients, and moi aussi, have been experiencing a bit of leakage, smearing from the eye pencil into our…
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Lipstick Pink: La Bella Donna’s Pink Sand
The must have lip color of the season: Pink Sand
It’s a mix between a 60’s sort of pink and an updated va-va-voom “now” sort of pink.
It looks great with gloss over it for a shiny lip, or with a mineral eyeshadow patted down over it to matte it…
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Changing Skin, Changing Lives
As a lot of you know, I carry the Rodan and Fields skincare line, created by the two Stanford dermatologists who created ProActive, Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields. These two women have allowed others like me to partner with them this time around, to distribute the product. Yay! I have…
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Dry Shampoo - How To Best Use It
Here are the top two mistakes I see clients make when using dry shampoo
Spraying too close to the head (assuming you are using a spray; you can also use a powder). You should not see a big white stripe when you are spraying. Assuming you are using a normal…
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What Order Should Makeup Be Applied?
I believe there is usually no “right or wrong” when it comes to makeup
The order of how you put items on your face, the colors that you wear, the textures that you prefer are ALL personal preference. I have trained with many top-notch professionals in the industry, from those…
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Lumo Lift - Improves Posture
Want an efficient way to improve your posture? Try the new Lumo Lift. The product coaches you to sit and stand taller with gentle vibrations. The gadget rests on your bra strap via a magnet
I don’t sell it, but you can buy it online and I can say that…
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WRINKLE WARRIOR
Rodan and Fields ACUTE CARE patches. A revolutionary, patented wrinkle fighter that sets a new paradigm in the skincare world
WHAT IS IT? Fill a wrinkle, while you sleep, no needle required. (Now that’s efficient!) ACUTE CARE quickly and comfortably smoothes and visibly reduces targeted lines and wrinkles for a…
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Product Highlight: La Bella Donna Baci Baci Lip Pens
Question: Why use regular lip gloss, when you can use a lip treatment to soften and moisturize your lips while glossing them at the same time? Efficiency, my friends, efficiency
LBD Baci Baci lip pens are the ultimate in “two-for’s” (products that do two things for the price of one.)…
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When Do You Wash Your Face?
When to wash your face…ah, the age old question
Many of my clients reveal that sometimes they are just too tired to wash their faces at night, but do so in the AM. Well, you will save yourself a lot of money and improve your results, if you can turn…
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Look amazing in photographs even if you aren’t photogenic
Photos, photos, photos and more photos. So how to ensure you always look great? Here are some things you can do ahead of time and fairly quickly to help ensure a flawless photo
Shaping your eyebrows can give you an instant face-lift and make you look more beautiful than you…
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To tone or not to tone? Definitely use toner!
The term “toner” is often loosely used. You might have shied away from toner in the past because you’ve heard of it drying out skin in some cases and moisturizing it in others. The confusion can be attributed to the fact that the toner label has been applied to several…
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Waterfall braids…
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Such a great braid for those with longer hair….
All hair by Liz Fanlo
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Half Up Half Down - Thank You Game of Thrones
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The Half-Up, Half-Down hair style is quite popular. We probably have the TV shows Game of Thrones and Nashville to thank for that. It’s a very versatile and pretty style, and works for medium to long hair. Can be made formal or dressed down depending on several factors:
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A rose petal bun - A gorgeous and, now, modern hair style
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This bun is called a rose petal bun and it’s a really great option for someone with hair about an inch below the shoulders or longer. It’s secure and can be dresssed up or down.
Things to think about when deciding on a bun or low chignon for an event:…
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Incredible Body Lotion and Oils - Must Haves
Here are the best options for taking care of dry, flakey cracked skin all over your body
For those of you who like a rich, deep, penetrating lotion that “takes no prisoners”, it’s Goe Oil all the way. A combination of 28 plant, fruit and flower oils and butters, and…
