Category: Beauty

3 Traits of a Successful Cosmetologist

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You may have wondered if you have what it takes to become a cosmetologist and f you could be successful in this business venture. Becoming a cosmetologist requires rigorous training as well as serious business smarts. If you are interested in this profession, consider the three traits of a successful cosmetologist to know if this job is a right fit for you.

Business Savvy

A large part of being a cosmetologist is fully managing or assisting with managing a business. Even if you are not the business owner, you will likely have to take payments from clients and book appointments. You must have knowledge of business practices and feel comfortable constantly learning more about this side of cosmetology.

Client Centered

Above all, you must be willing to listen to your clients’ requests and concerns and give your best effort in achieving the look they desire. Taking charge of someone’s hairstyle is a very important responsibility, and you must be willing to accept constructive criticism in order to better your techniques. Keeping clients happy is perhaps the most important step in becoming a successful cosmetologist.

Eager To Learn

You may have a client come in requesting a treatment that you are unfamiliar with. You may learn that there are better products on the market that can help you better please your clients. You must be willing and eager to learn about new advancements and new trends in cosmetology. If you are unwilling to research hair treatments so that you can perform them to the best of your ability, you are showing your clients that you do not value their patronage.

Cosmetology can be a rewarding career with its own set of challenges along the way. If you are interested in becoming a cosmetologist, consider if you have the traits that are needed to become successful in this field of study.

Look and Feel Younger With Makeup

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We all know that age is just a number, but many women want their skin to look a little more fresh, dewy, and wrinkle-free.  Here are some tips gathered from makeup artists, dermatologists and other experts on how to look and feel your best at any age.

1. LIGHTER LIPSTICK

Dark shades can be unflattering especially on mature skin because lips get thinner with age.  It is best to choose rosy reds or flesh-colored shades.  Do stay away from peaches and oranges, which can make teeth appear yellow.   Do you know that wearing lipstick without other makeup can make you look older than if you wear no makeup at all?

2. BLUSH

To have an instant cheek lift, place your blush brush at the highest point of your cheekbone and apply color in a circular motion. Choose warm pinks, apricots, or bronzes since they create less contrast.  We like this Sweet Peach Glow illuminating, blushing and bronzing palette that is infused with the juicy scent and skin-loving essence of peach to give your face a radiant natural peach glow.

3. LIFT YOUR EYES WITH PENCIL

If you have been using liquid eyeliner, maybe you may want to try a creamy and soft eyeliner pencil. The softness of a classic kohl or gel pencil enlarges the eyes more than liquid liners do. If you have droopy-looking eyelids, blend the liner up at the outer corners with a Q-tip or flat eyeliner brush.

4.  GET THE RIGHT CONCEALER

Cover-up can be a tad tricky to apply.  Some products may sink into crevices thus emphasizing every fine line. To get the most coverage with the least product, try “camouflage,” a dryer form of concealer that can take years off of your face. It does not contain as much oil as a regular concealer, therefore it would not move.  Try Urban Decay Naked Concealer.

A bit of soft shimmer is flattering as you get older because it brings light to the face.  A woman’s skin starts to lose its radiance when she hits her 30s.  As such, a creamy neutral shadow, like champagne, pewter, or rose gold dab on the inner corners of the eyes can wake up the face. Try Jaclyn Hill Morphe Palette.
With the right tricks, turning back the clock can be as simple as opening your makeup bag.  Hope you find these tips useful.  Time to check out some high-quality wholesale makeup online to stock up.

Types of Lash Extensions

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Lash extensions are all the rage right now, and this trend is only growing. Whether you’re exploring options for the first time or searching for a new adventure, you have options. Length, fullness and lash color must be considered, but did you know the material itself has more options than ever? Here is a list of material types to consider in your search for lash extensions Long Island.

Man-Made

You may think all lashes are man-made, but that is not the case. Man-made lashes are very common, though, and they have an important benefit: Curl. Part of the process in creating this lash material is creating the curl so you never have to worry about curling or perming them. This isn’t the case with all lash extensions.

Silk Lashes

Silk lashes are medium-weight lashes. They tend to be thicker and fuller, which is great for a date night or a special occasion. These lashes might be a little heavy for day-to-day wear, but some people like the extra weight. Don’t be fooled, though. This is not the same silk you find in your scarves and clothing.

Animal Lashes

Lash extensions can be made from the hair of animals such as minks and foxes. The benefit of these lashes is that they are very light and natural-looking. The downside to them is that they can be very expensive and require extra effort (remember the curling issue?). Animal lashes can be real or faux so be sure to check if you have any allergies.

There are multiple options for which to choose when considering lash extensions. Each option has its ups and downs. Do your research before finding a provider and then take time to talk with your specialist to find the best fit for you. Then you can make an informed pampering decision.

3 Steps You Shouldn’t Skip in Your Skin Care Routine

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There’s a lot of advice out there about how you should treat your skin and what you should put on it, and that may make it easy to give up on skincare entirely. However, you can keep it simple and take care of your skin without splurging on tons of products.

Cleansing

An effective cleanser is the best way to prevent blemishes and keep your pores clean. It washes away sweat, dead skin cells, makeup and any other impurities that find their way onto your skin. If you want a cleanser that does double duty, you can find products that have special ingredients to soothe dry, sensitive, oily or acne-prone skin. Washing your face should be one of the first things you do as part of your morning and nightly routines.

Moisturizing

Moisturizer is essential to support your skin’s protective barrier and control oil production. The type of moisturizer you use will depend on your skin type. Generally, dry skin will require a heavier moisturizer and application twice a day to keep the skin supple. Oily skin, contrary to popular belief, does also require moisturizer to prevent overproduction of oil, but a lighter formula may be best. You can also find botanical skin moisturizers if you’re interested in products that are gentler on sensitive skin.

Applying Sunscreen

Sunscreen is the most important thing you can put on your skin. Protecting your skin from the sun not only prevents skin cancer but also reduces the risk of wrinkles and dark spots. You should find a sunscreen that is made for the face and has an SPF 30 or higher. Like how you choose a moisturizer, you will have to choose a sunscreen formula that is right for your skin. There are also many suitable moisturizer and sunscreen combinations on the market.

Skincare is important, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. You can use only a few products that are right for your skin type and still get healthy, glowing skin.

Eyebrow Pen That Gives The Look of Microbladed Brows

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Eyebrow tattooing is an extremely popular treatment which offers a pretty permanent solution for fuller brows. The thin, hair-like strokes created by the tattoo gun are very realistic.  For those who do not want to go through the tattoo process but want microbladed brows, they can use the microblading pen which produces the same effect.

If you are looking for eyebrow pens/pencils that offer an easy way to fill your brow and leave incredible realistic strokes that look like real eyebrow hairs, then you may want to read on to find what is popular now.

Maybelline Tattoo Studio Brow Tint Pen that fills in natural-looking hair-like strokes that last up to 24 hours.

Etude House Tint My 4-Tip Brow.  This revolutionary brow pen comes with four soft and pliable brush-like tips for even and consistent application. It is smudge-proof and the sebum-proof formula lasts for hours.

Loreal Brow Artist Micro Eyebrow Tattoo Pen Definer.  The micro-trident tip mimics the application of microblading for natural, hair-like strokes. It can last up to 24 hours without smudging or budging.

Just like a microblade, all the above features a slanted tip with several prongs to leave incredibly realistic strokes that look like real eyebrow hairs.  What’s best is that they are not costly and are a pretty sweet alternative to microblading for needle-phobic.

Choosing The Perfect Pageant Dress

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If you are in a pageant, then you want to be noticed. After all, all the contestants in attendance are bound to be beautiful.  Confidence is key when it comes to winning your pageant. A lot of confidence comes from what you are wearing.  The right dress can really make you stand out amongst all of the other women competing in a beauty pageant. There are many things to consider when it is time to choose between the wholesale pageant dresses available today.

It is very important to take your time when choosing the dress.  Below are some of the things to consider when it comes to choosing the right dress for you.

The Shape 

The first thing you want to consider is the shape of the dress. The silhouette of a dress is important because it can accentuate or bring attention to your best features as well as hide areas about which you may feel insecure. If you really like your torso area, you can go with a form-fitting number. If you are conscious about your hips, you can have the dress puff out once the dress hits your hips.

Colors and Patterns

Next is to consider the color or pattern of your dress. You want to choose a color or design that is flattering to your skin tone and will show up well on television. Therefore, it is good to consider which colors look best on you but also which colors may not pop well on camera. When trying on pageant dresses, try looking at a dress from far away. Very often, a camera will not be able to pick up all of the details of a dress. Thus, you may not want to choose dresses that have elaborate details and go with a color that pops or design that is easy to recognize from far away.

The Neckline

The neckline is one of the most important features of your pageant dress.  You definitely want to wear a dress with a pleasing neckline, but you want to make sure that it is not too low. After all, if a neckline is too low, you risk showing too much of yourself and giving off a negative impression of your character. Try to go with a neckline that accentuates your features in a classy way. For example, if you have toned arms, you may want to go with a high neckline to draw attention to your arms. You can also go with a halter top-type neckline or you could have a neckline that is more square in nature.

Dress With Straps 

The straps of a dress will affect both the neckline and the shape of the dress. There are many choices to choose when it comes to the straps of your pageant dress.  Dresses with straps make a good impact.  If you decide to have straps on your pageant dress, you then need to decide how thick these straps will be and where they will fall on your body. Remember to make sure that the dress does what it needs to do, which is stay in place when you are walking across the stage.

Materials and Fabrics

The type of materials the dress is made out of will affect its overall look and how comfortable you feel in the dress. You can find dresses that are made from beads, satin or silk. Ultimately, the materials of the dress will be affected by the look you want to go for and what feels best when you try the dress on.

You cannot steal the crown if the pageant gown is not worthy. Shop through the wide selection of styles, colors, and designs at Babyonline, the only retailer that has everything you need to impress even the most experienced judges.   Their gowns are the most show-stopping collection for the season. With any of these dazzling pageant dresses, you will be able to show your individuality and personality.  Hurry and start shopping now.

Beauty Tricks With Baby Powder

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A bottle of baby powder only costs a few bucks and there are so many amazing ways we can use it for besides putting it on babies.  Here are some of the interesting and smart uses for baby powder:-

Plump Lashes

If you want a fuller look, dust baby powder over eyelashes before applying mascara.

Dry Shampoo For Hair

You can use it as an alternative to expensive dry shampoo.  Rub some baby powder into your scalp.  This will soak up grease and also adds a nice scent to your hair.  Alternatively, you can sprinkle some powder onto your hairbrush and brush through.

Clean sandy skin effortlessly

If you are going to the beach then do not forget to bring along a bottle of baby powder.   Just a small sprinkling of this stuff will quickly and easily remove any sand.

Remove oil stains from clothing

If you get oil on your clothing, simply sprinkle each side of the material with some baby powder. Lightly rub in with your fingers and leave to soak in then hand wash it.  The oil stain will be gone.

Smell-buster

Sprinkle some baby powder into your shoes and feet every morning and it will help soak up a sweat. You can also use it to give your feet a quick refresh during the day. This works really well if you are not wearing any socks with your shoes by absorbing any moisture and lightly disguising any odours.

Time to go out and get yourself a bottle of baby powder if you do not have it already.  You’ll be amazed at all the helpful ways you can use this budget-friendly fresh-smelling powder around your home.

Beauty Hacks

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Came across some of these quick and easy beauty hacks that we can apply.  Check them out below:-

Great Smelling Hair

If you want your hair to smell amazing, you can buy a strong scented shampoo.  Alternatively, you can spray perfume onto your hairbrush and brush your hair several times.

Eye Shadow Root Touchup

If you notice that your roots are starting to show and you are in a hurry, use this simple hack to touch them up. Take a little eye shadow, in the shade that matches your hair, and use a makeup brush to blend it into your roots.

Hide Blemishes

Trying to hide blemishes? Use a small brush to apply your concealer and foundation to the blemish. All it takes is a dot to make the blemish disappear. Then, apply powder on top to set them in place.

Lighten Dark Armpits

If the skin on your armpits is too dark, lighten it with potatoes. Grind the potato into a compress, and then place it on your skin for about an hour. Your armpits will be lighter.

Foot Odor Hack

Use dry shampoo to cut down on smelly foot odor. To use this hack, spray the bottom of your foot with the dry shampoo before putting on your footwear. The shampoo would absorb any oils or sweat generated by your feet, keeping down the stinky smell.

Soften Your Heels

If you have calloused feet, soak your feet to soften them. Mix together 2 cups warm water, 1 cup vinegar, and 1/2 cup baking soda. Soak them for about 20 minutes, and then dry with a towel and rehydrate.

Longer-Lasting Perfume Scent

To make the scent of your perfume last longer, apply a little Vaseline to the areas where you apply the perfume beforehand. The Vaseline should keep the perfume from wearing off too quickly, making its scent stick around longer.

Whiten Teeth

Strawberries are naturally acidic, which makes them great at whitening teeth. Just use caution: Natural teeth whitening treatments can be hard on your teeth. If you feel sensitivity, stop and consider speaking to a dentist. To whiten your teeth, mix 1 teaspoon of grated strawberries with 1 teaspoon of baking soda, then use it as a substitute for your toothpaste about twice a month.

Staying Youthful Despite The Years

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A review of photos from an old family scrapbook will show many grey heads among the older generation. Yes, just a few decades ago, people had to give in fully to the aging process, as there were few remedies available (save for diet and exercise and good genes) to help in staving off the visible signs of age. Today, however, people have many options for keeping their youthful looks, and many people are availing themselves of these remedies.

The Anti-Aging Movement

Anti-aging measures can run the gamut from full-on facelifts to minor tweaks like laser facials and collagen creams. All of these measures can make a big difference in a person’s appearance, and it’s remarkable how youthful some older people can look these days. One of the most crucial anti-aging measures a person can take, however, is in keeping their hair looking colorful and vibrant.

Taking Care of Your Hair

Having great looking hair is an amazing anti-aging treatment. Though men must go to greater lengths to keep their hair if they are losing fullness, women and men do have a lot of options as far as coloring their hair. Today there are great, inexpensive treatments available, like henna hair color, for keeping hair looking bright and vibrant. Many of the at-home hair colors now available are easy to apply, and they color grey hair beautifully. Along with the commercial brands that contain ammonia, there are now many organic, botanical brands that offer a wealth of colors in mixtures that are gentle on the hair and skin.

So, if the years are adding up, remember, there’s no need to give in to aging. Keep yourself looking bright and lively by adding some vitality, with quality hair color that’s easy to apply. Aren’t you worth it? Yes, you are.