Beauty Talk

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty.... Pro Tip For a creamy eye shadow that won’t crease, use waterproof eyeliner pencil. Draw over the eyelid, the blend with finger . Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email.  Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty... Pro Tip To lengthen eyelashes attach individual fake lashes from the outer edge of your eye going in, leaving some space in between one lash cluster to the next. You may want to use only a couple at the ends or continue until roughly around mid-eye, depending on the degree of drama you seek. When lash adhesive dries, stroke some mascara on the tips of your newly applied lashes to match the black of your natural lashes. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email. Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty... Yes ladies, your husband has been in your medicine cabinet. No, he's not snooping--he's borrowing your moisturizer. Pro Tip To pick a  moisturizer   for men you must choose one  specifically for your skin type. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, choose an oil-free variety. A moisturizer is important, not only for hydration, but to combat the effects of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email. Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited! Let's talk beauty... Is your skin darker around the outer edges of the faces and lighter on the interior of the face?  If yes, you have a condition called facial masking, which sometimes occurs in women with bronze and ebony skin tones. Pro Tip Use two foundation shades to correct your facial masking: one to brighten the darker areas and one to deepen the lighter areas.  A pply the lightest shade to the darker areas Apply the darkest shade to the lighter areas Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email. Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty... Did you know that moisturizing is an important step that helps your foundation goes on smoothly and evenly? Pro Tip Moisturizers for normal skin are usually light to help even out any dry areas. Moisturizers for dry skin are usually higher in emollients and are richer. Moisturizers for sensitive skin are fragrance and irritant-free. Moisturizers for oily skin are extremely light and won’t clog pores. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email. Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited! Let's talk beauty... How do you keep your natural hair looking good in the winter months? Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize! Hot Oil Treatments Heavy Base Moisturize Oil Scalp Using Heavy Oils Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email. Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited! Let's talk beauty... Pro Tip A good lip primer is like the holy grail of applying a good lip. This magic stick not only helps to lock the color on your lips, it can prevent bleeding (no more lipstick on your chin), fading, creasing and, wait for it, feathering. Apply to smooth, hydrated lips and let dry. Your lips are now ready for some color! Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email. Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited! Let's talk beauty... Did you know that Epsom salt is a natural exfoliant that can be used to treat dry skin and more? Pro Tip As a facial wash Mix 1/2 tsp of Epsom salt into cleansing cream for deep-pore cleansing. Massage on skin, rinse with cool water and pat dry. As an exfoliator Place Epsom salt in your hand. Dampen it and massage it into your skin. You can also try this with wet skin after showering. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email. Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited! Let's talk beauty... Did you know that a strong arch is essential for giving you the ultimate sultry gaze? Pro Tip An arch too close to the center of the brow could leave you stuck with a perpetually surprised or angry look. Avoid this by keeping the arch two-thirds of the way out from the beginning of your brow. This will enhance your eye shape rather than distract from it. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email. Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited! Let's talk beauty... Does your eye liner smudge or fade during the day? Pro Tip To keep your liner from smudging or fading, start with a gel liner . With an angled brush, draw a line close to your upper lashes and extend it out to your desired shape. (A general rule, draw the outline of your cat eye first, then fill in the open space.) Layer a liquid liner over the shape that you created with the gel for all-day, inky color. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email. Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited! Let's talk beauty... Would you slather face cream on your scalp? Pro Tip Avoid getting any lotions, gels, sunscreens, foundations, or moisturizers on or around the brow area. They seep into the brows and prevent growth, or worse, cause the hairs to fall out when tweezing. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email. Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty... Did you know that using a good leave in conditioner keeps your hair looking and feeling moisturized until wash day? Pro Tips: Invest in a satin pillowcase, detangle your hair in the shower, and never, ever underestimate the power of  coconut oil.     Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email.  Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty.... Create your own beauty spa recipes at home with April Ree and Sweet Mama's Magic Oils .  Here's a few recipes: Sweet Mama's Sugar Scrub Organic turbinado sugar Organic hemp oil Few drops of essential oil of your choice Mix the ingredients to your desired consistency and use the scrub in the shower or bath to liven up your day! Sweet Mama's Salt Soak Epsom salt Hemp oil Few drops of essential oil of your choice Mix the ingredients to your desired consistency and put a few scoopfuls in a warm water bath for a relaxing experience! Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email.  Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty... Did you know that s erum go on after you wash your face but before your sunscreen or moisturizer? Pro Tip You can mix some serums, but you shouldn't try it without consulting a skincare expert first.   Serums can be applied day or night. Ask your skincare professional because some are better applied in the morning and some work better at night. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email.  Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty... Did you know that applying lotion when skin is slightly damp leave you silky smooth? Pro Tip Give yourself a pat dry postshower and apply lotion to your skin when it's still damp. This allows the skin to absorb more moisture, leaving you with silky, smooth skin that won't flake in a few hours. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email.  Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty... Did you know that tea bags can help eliminate under-eye bags? Pro Tip Boil water and steep two green or black tea bags for five minutes. Remove and squeeze out excess moisture. Cool in the fridge. Place cooled tea bags over your eyes for 10 to 20 minutes before it's time for you to get ready and watch bags disappear. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email.  Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get  Excited!  Let's talk beauty... Pro Tip Pick three lip glosses or colors in three different shades . Always carry a bright blush! They might look too wild in the compact, they're all wearable and freshen up your look. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email.  Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty... Did you know that your nails need extra attention in the winter?   Pro Tip Moisturize Is The Key! A cuticle oil should be your best friend during the colder months! Keep the oil in your purse, on your desk and on your night table, so it’s readily available to put on your nails throughout the day. Hand cream is also important, but be sure to use one that doesn’t have a fragrance as you want to avoid the alcohol in the cream. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email.  Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty... Did you know that sewing hair extension tracks directly to your cornrow braid can result in stress and pulling from the thread? Pro Tip Using a net provides a barrier between your own hair and the thread causing minimal damage.  If you have fine, sparse, or thinning hair the cap allows you to have more versatility with your chosen hairstyle without damaging your hair any further. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email.  Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty... Pro Tip Apply extra virgin olive oil to your eyelids. Rinse your face with warm water and leave it damp. Dip a cotton ball into the extra virgin olive oil and gently rub it onto your eyelids. Olive oil is a natural ingredient that penetrates deep and seals in moisture. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email.  Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited! Let's talk beauty... Did you know that grey is the new black? Grey is a nice step up from nude.  Many companies are offering “Greige” mix of grey and beige that is an edgier alternative to nude lips. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email.  Until next time have a FABULOUS day!

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty... Pro Tip When picking your next new style consider the shape of your face.  To keep it simple, start with finding the right hairstyle to fit your facial features. Heart-Shaped and Inverted Triangle This face shape is wide at the forehead and narrow at the chin.   Go-to hairstyles for this face type include wispy bangs, deep side parts and face-framing layers.                                                                                                                                               This Round-Shaped This face shape is wide across the cheekbones, narrowing at the forehead and jaw line.  Go-to hairstyles for this face type include swept back styles, styles with height at the crown, chin length bobs and styles with off-center parts. Square-Shaped  This face shape may appears angular, with the jaw line sharply angled at the corners with a squared forehead. Go-to hairstyles for this face type include side-swept bangs, wavy

Get Excited!  Let's talk beauty... Did you know that ginger appeases a lot more than just your taste buds? Ginger offers many health and beauty benefits.  Its anti-inflammatory properties help make sore muscles, creaky joints and even arthritis feel better, naturally.  Pro Tip Soak a washcloth in a bowl of warm water with 1 teaspoon of Wakaya Perfection Organic Ginger.  Leave the washcloth on shoulder for 10 minutes, to eliminates pain. Apply crushed ginger the forehead to soothe a headache. Feel free to leave a comment and follow by email.  Until next time have a FABULOUS day!