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Archive for January, 2011

If you usually shave your extra body hair, then you may want to consider waxing. The results last much longer, it is less rough on the skin, and it doesn’t result in thicker, darker hair growing back (an unpleasant shock to many body hair shavers). Bikini waxing is a touchy subject for many women. They may have waxed their upper lip or their eyebrows, or maybe their legs, but hesitate to pay someone to cause them pain or discomfort in their most sensitive of areas. Perfectly understandable. However:

Bikini Waxing is Better Now!

As you might imagine there is a large demand for a bikini wax that is less painful. Have no doubt that many salon and spa product companies are investing huge amounts of money to develop better waxes, better preparation powders, and more soothing post-wax creams. Most waxers prefer using what is known as a “hard wax” for a bikini waxing. It is reported to be easier on the skin, and results in less pain. Ask your spa’s esthetician what preparation they recommend before coming into the spa, and what they recommend after the treatment as well. Sometimes simple is good. Waxers often take a few Advil 1 hour before going into the spa/salon. Many salons recommend “No Scream Cream” 35-40 minutes before the wax. It contains 20% Benzocaine as a numbing agent, and is FDA approved.

Don’t Go Just Anywhere for a Wax!

This is a spa treatment that you want done by a professional. Ideally you want a trained, experienced esthetician who is caring and sensitive. Both they, and the spa/salon they work in, should come highly recommended. Don’t just walk into any strip mall salon; they most likely don’t have the experience and facilities a high quality waxing salon or day spa does. You need to have clean surroundings for this type of waxing, of course – especially since you will be lying down partially naked. And while prices are important, and not many people have cash to burn these days, don’t decide by price alone. You can usually find online coupons or discounts for any spa or waxing salon, but get feedback about the specific location first.

If you talk to your friends/girlfriends about this type of thing: Ask! Where have they tried? Have they tried it at home? (Not recommended.) What did they like or not like about certain waxing salons? How about specific estheticians? Once you have looked online for reviews, or asked your friends for recommendations, check the spa or salon out. Talk to the clientele in the waiting area. Do they have a person they always go to for their wax? That way you can know who to ask for (or to avoid!). Once you have your bikini wax, make sure to get the name of your waxing esthetician. A gentle touch by a skilled spa staff deserves a good tip and a positive online review. And that way you know who to ask for next time.

Bikini waxing is not all fun, but the results are totally worth it. Just ask any of the millions of women who wax – It gives you smooth results, a sexy look you can customize (check out different bikini wax styles, Vajazzling, and even Vatooing!), and it lasts for weeks. Like any beauty or day spa treatment though: Do your research, and do what is good for you.

Are you longing to have a fabulous fun date with glamorous exciting eye shadow make up over an elegant dinner at a very sassy restaurant?

The answer is yeeessssss!!!

Cover your under eye shadow make up with a concealer by starting at the inner part down to the outer edge. When applying eye make up, please do not rub, just pat until the discoloration even out or disappears.

The secret to keeping your eye make up from fading within minutes from application is to follow some known eye make up tips such as applying a base without properly priming your eyelid so it will not form a greasy line and crease.

Start your make up for the eyes color works using a three-toned eye shadow. Apply with your brush or applicator from your lids to brow and create a smokey eye make up. Blend the colors like a rainbow. You will look gorgeous with this color set blending for smokey eye make up. Begin by selecting a light color that matches the color of your lid and spread it across up to your brow’s bone when applying eye make up.
Follow your eye shadow make up with a medium tone across your lid and then darker attractive color in your crease part. Brush to blend the colors well.

Eyeliners do wonders with enhancing the shape of your eyes especially for a smokey eye makeup. You may use your best eyeliner pencil or dark eye shadows for a greater smoother blend.

How to apply eyeliner: Choose a slanted brush, wet the tip, and then dip in the dark eye shadow. You create a line as close to your upper lashes as possible starting from the inner to the outer core. Put on best eyeliner at the bottom of your eyes. Make sure it is only the line from the middle part of your eyes to outer part. Smudge the bottom line with your little finger so it will not look prominent.

Create a smokey eye make up effect by patting the dark eye shadow with the brush along your upper lid as well as below your lid. Smudge to blend. Use a highlighter to brighten your eyes. Gold or pink highlighter blends well with any eye shadow color. This is great for the inside part of the eye application only. Here’s one of the best make up tips. Draw a V-shape line following top to bottom inner core of your eyes to make your eyes pop. Blend with your fingers.

Highlight your eyebrow using the same eye shadow make up highlighter color and dab it from your mid brow to your outward brow bone. Blend again using your finger. Curl your eyelashes and put on mascara. Now you are ready for a fun date. Enjoy!

With a brush

There are various types of foundation brushes. The three most popular types are the small foundation brush with densely packed bristles, the basic powder brush, which is a large brush with loosely spaced bristles, and the kabuki brush, a stiffer brush with more densely packed bristles that hold more makeup per area and provide fuller coverage with each layer. With all three types of brush the technique is the same. The only difference is how sheer the coverage is. For sheerer coverage or if you are a beginner, choose the traditional powder brush. For fuller coverage, try a kabuki brush or the small powder brush.

If you are applying loose powder, tap a little of the powder out into the lid of the container and swirl the brush around in it until the makeup has been worked in between the bristles. Tap the excess off. You should see very little makeup on the top of the brush. If you do see a lot, you may have used too much powder. You can try tapping the brush again or gently run a tissue over the top of the brush to get the excess off.

If you’re applying pressed powder, which is moister, simply swirl the brush around in it a few times. If you’re using liquid, apply a small amount – less than a dime size – to the back of your hand and lightly dip the brush in that. A smaller brush is easier for pressed powder and liquid mineral foundation.

Once you have some foundation on your brush, gently buff it into your skin in circular motions, covering each area of the face several times. Include the area of your jaw line and just below it to make sure you don’t have a “makeup line” between your face and neck.

With a sponge

To apply loose powder foundation with a sponge, tap a small amount out of the container into the lid or onto the back of your hand. If you have problem spots that need concealing, like acne scars, dark shadows under the eyes or broken capillaries around the nose, you can first dip a dry sponge into the powder and dab it onto the problem areas.

To apply the foundation to your entire face, dampen the sponge and dip it in the powder, pressing gently so it’s absorbed into the sponge. Stroke the sponge over your face. Make sure to blend it over and just below the jaw line so the foundation color blends into the natural color on your neck. Instead of dampening the sponge with water, you can mix a little powder with moisturizer and dip the sponge in the mixture.

To apply pressed powder foundation or liquid foundation with a sponge, simply apply a small amount to the sponge and stroke it over the face.

With fingers

Of course there’s always the good old-fashioned way: with the fingers. This can work well for liquid foundation. To apply powder foundation with the fingers, mix it with some moisturizer first. Make sure your hands are very clean if you are going to use this method. This is not recommended for anyone with oily skin, as it will just add more oil to your face from your fingers.

What to do if you have oily skin and want apply your makeup but you don’t have a brush or a sponge? You can use a cotton ball. It won’t give you the same quality of coverage as a brush or a sponge, but it’ll do in a pinch.