Beauty Through Strength

It’s well known that estrogen, the key female hormone, keeps the female reproductive system healthy and functioning throughout a woman’s reproductive years. Also, estrogen plays a key role in anti-aging by keeping skin soft, firm and supple by encouraging the production of collagen, the elastic fibers that provide skin with its structural support. At menopause, [...]

Step 1: Cleanse. Ask the client to wash hands with a mild revitalizing cleanser. For a water-based manicure, put a small amount of the cleanser into a soaking dish, fill with warm water, and agitate to mix and create a light foam. Soak the fingertips for 3–5 minutes. Step 2: Shape. Remove hands from the [...]

There are always those specific beauty products that made my heart aflutter. And let me tell you, it takes alot for a product to do that. Call it being in the business and seen this, done that, or just being tired of the overall hype of a miracle product that just does NOT do what [...]

I don’t know anyone, male or female, who is completely satisfied with the way he or she looks. Over-weight, under-weight, thin hair, curly hair, straight hair, thick hair, dry skin, oily skin — the list is endless. And yet most of these people are very attractive, and to many others, their perceived flaws aren’t even [...]

Ever wanted to bring some of that tropical feeling into your home? When you just can’t get away for a vacation, or even a quick break, some quick and relatively inexpensive ways to turn your home into a caribbean paradise may not be as hard has it looks. So I turn my thoughts to warm [...]

This article is about the importance of a model in enhancing our beauty. By the term “model,” I am not referring to a professional fashion model. Rather, I am simply referring to anyone that we think is attractive – be it a professional movie star or the person next door. Take a moment and try [...]

Looking for a fast way to get fantastic eyelashes?  Well, having the best mascara in the world doesn’t hurt, but if you’re like me, you know that mascara can be the hardest product to find.  My favorites in my pro-kit are Lancome’s Aquacilsfor that amazing fake eyelashes look,and the newer Maybelline ‘Full ‘n Soft’ for [...]

As a professional makeup artist, you’re finding it harder to ignore the ‘airbrush makeup’ craze that’s going on. Personally I tried it few years back and found it harder, bulkier, heavier and not as much fun as actual makeup application. But, due to all the demand, I’m trying my hand at it again. Airbrushes: 1. [...]

So you want to be a professional makeup artist. Working with glamorous models, fashion designers, on exotic locations. It all sounds so wonderful, but it’s hard to get into the business. But don’t give up. Here are a few tips and web links to make your entry into the beauty world a little easier. Brand [...]

1. Chinese goat hair ‘blush’ brush – from the Art Store I literally came across this brush by accident while browsing through the brush section at my local art supply store. This white, super soft goat hair brush is PERFECT for taking your super bright/harsh/dark blush colors and making them wearable. Especially important on that [...]