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Aside from her dress, makeup is one of the most important things a bride can wear on her wedding day. All brides want to look their best on this day more than any other occasion, as the video and pictures taken will be viewed for years to come. Makeup artist and brow/lash expert Juliana Landis has some great tips for you to achieve that stunning look on such the special day.
Creating a flawless base that doesn’t look heavy or caked on is essential. To do this, Landis believes a good primer is essential. Stay away from shimmer, as it doesn’t always photograph well—stick with a matte bronzer. To avoid unwanted shine, Landis likes to use a yellow-toned translucent powder, concentrating on the forehead, nose and cheek area. The most important step in creating a beautiful blushing bride is— blush! Blush is a critical step to avoid looking washed out in photographs.
Eyes should be as natural as possible to create a classic and timeless look that will remain in style for years to come. Landis likes to use a beige color all over the entire lid, with a taupe color in the crease and a sweep of peach across the lid. This color combination will give the appearance of a no-makeup look. Eyes should be lined with a soft brown pencil, and if needed, individual lashes can be applied to add drama. Make sure to use waterproof glue, or better yet, have semi-permanent lashes applied by a professional. These will stay put through the wedding day tears all the way through to the end of your honeymoon.
To ensure long-lasting lip color, Landis suggests using a lip liner a few shades darker than your natural skin tone and fill in with lipstick applied with a lip brush. This technique will hold much better than lip gloss.
For at-the-altar emergencies, the maid of honor can keep a rescue kit with concealer, lipstick and tissue.
There’s more to caring for your skin than just applying lotion. Having a well-balanced, nutrient-rich diet can help your skin look beautiful and stay healthy. ShopSmart magazine compiled a list of six skin-smart diet tweaks that you should keep in mind for your next trip to the grocery store.
6 Healthy Skin Foods
1. Load up on antioxidant-rich produce
Include some of these fruits and vegetables in your diet to get your vitamin A, C, and E: bell peppers, spinach, sweet potatoes, broccoli, berries, oranges, and pomegranates. The antioxidants in these foods help keep the skin cells healthy and protect collagen and elastin from being degraded.
2. Mind your minerals
It’s easy to forget minerals, but they are essential for healthy skin. Get more zinc in your diet by adding oysters, crab, beef, poultry, kidney beans and fortified cereals. Zinc has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin, and protects it from collagen degradation. Selenium has antioxidant properties that help protect the skin from wrinkles, sagging and sun damage. Get your daily serving with Brazilian nuts, fish, poultry, couscous, and oat bran. If your skin is in need of repair, eat more clams, soybeans, lentils, spinach, and beef liver; they are rich in iron and will aid in skin repair.
3. Get your omega-3s
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fatty fish, walnuts, canola oil, flaxseeds, and omega-3-fortified eggs, can bolster the skin barrier and decrease inflammation in the skin. Chronic, low-grade inflammation, which is invisible to the eye, can destroy collagen and elastin. So have fish for dinner tonight: stick with low-mercury, high-omega-3 species such as sardines, wild salmon, herring and Pollack.
4. Eat less sugar
Eating too many highly processed or sugary foods can raise your blood sugar and your insulin. But what does that mean for your skin? Too much sugar can trigger chronic, low-grade inflammation at the cellular level. You don’t have to give up sweets, just eat them in moderation. And if you crave something sweet, eat a small piece of dark chocolate, which is loaded with protective antioxidants.
5. Choose the right proteins
Which are the right proteins? Your body needs amino acids, the building blocks for the maintenance and repair of skin tissue. Different amino acids help construct collagen, the scaffold that gives skin its structure, or create lubricating ceramides, which help the skin hold onto water. Eat more lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, legumes, nuts, seeds and low-fat dairy products to get those essential amino acids.
6. Think about your drinks
Staying optimally hydrated by drinking enough water so that your urine is light-colored is important. But gulping down glasses and glasses of water every day can become boring. One tip to stay hydrated is to sip green tea. Research suggests that the epigallocatechin gallate green tea contains offers some protection against DNA damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays and triggers anti-tumor activity by the body’s immune system.
In this video Megan talks to Patrice about dealing with different climates, the option to do a Brazilian Keratin Treatment and products she uses daily.
OK, so at the request of one of my fave Curlys, I am posting this method. FYI: I have very, very thick, 3A (3B in spots”> medium porosity and medium texture hair.
Any who, I have A LOT of hair; I have always found that when I scrunch product in, while it does promote curl formation, it also breaks them up, resulting in massive volume, with thinner separated curls. Last summer I had success with the Denman as far as creating clumps, but they were generally “pulled out” clumps, due to the brushing.
I wanted both my coils AND my clumps — I have found that with this method, I can have both, and with pretty much any product combos that are “good” for my hair.
I suggest reading this through these tips and explanations before viewing the video at the end. OK, so here goes:
- Basically, I do my thing in the shower (co-wash, rinse out, conditioner”>.
- Next, I rake through my leave-in (if I am using one”> and then my curl cream (I refer to these as “base coats””>.
- This next step can be done either while still in the shower or out, standing by the sink. The sink method is messier, but I get better covergae and thus better clumps, the shower can be done, but you have to make sure you REALLY fill those palms with water.
- I step out of the shower and to the sink; I brush my base coats through my hair thoroughly with the Denman: first the nape, then the back of my head (some sectioning/lifting is required due to my volume”>, then the temples and crown.
- Always brush (whether with this method or otherwise”> with CAUTION: Use products with slip, good quality brushes and combs, and if you hit a knot/snarl DO NOT PULL. This is even more important for those who may be more prone to breakage (those with fine/dry/damaged hair, etc”>
- Next I use the Denman to “place” my hair (ie: Left Part, Right Part, etc.”>
- Next (this is important”>, I do a final brushing of the crown, OUT AND AWAY FROM MY SCALP. This is CRUCIAL to avoid the dreaded Flat-Top.
- Last step (this is where the clumps come in”>, I lean over the sink to one side, cup my hands under running water, and gently scrunch palmfuls of water into my hair. Repeat to the other side (those with bangs or shorter crown layers, get those too!”> Don’t scrunch firm and tight like you are creating curls, but slowly and softly to really soak the hair.
My kids call this the “Super Soaker” because they are dying for me to let them do it to my hair with their water guns.At this point my hair is more soaked than it would normally be when I step out of the shower, so it is kind of drippy. I scrunch in my gel of choice and plop. I guess you could towel scrunch, instead. I don’t plop long (5 – 10 minutes”>, but that’s just me. Then, I either air-dry for a few and then diffuse or diffuse straight away.
I find that the base coat I use affects my success. Please remember that I have A LOT of hair and can afford to uber-clump; this might overly clump those looking for volume.
The best base coats for me are those that provide light emollience. I have tried NO basecoat, I have tried heavy (I.E. butters”>, I have tried my gel as a base coat. While my hair WILL initially clump upon soaking with those, these clumps break up by or before drying, resulting in frizz of stringy/broken up curls. My greatest success has come with basecoats that are creamy yet light (think CJSG or CJCCC”>.
For those who find their hair gets so wet that it increases drying time: I have played with a double plop with great success. I saturated my hair excessively (after CJCCC”> and then went into a plop without scrunching in gel (thereby not squeezing out a DOT of water”>. I plopped for 5 minutes then came out, got a dry Curlease and went into a plop again. Plopped for another 5 then came out; my hair was no worse for the wear and much drier. My next trial will be applying a gel between plops.
I have found that certain areas of my hair, like the underside, that have always tended to clump on their own and can get overly clumpy with this method. I avoid this by gently running my hands thru those few areas before I diffuse (while still wet!”> But the best part is that I am getting consistent canopy clumps which I have never had before!
My kids call this the “Super Soaker” because they are dying for me to let them do it to my hair with their water guns.
Not happening…
I hope this was semi-clear. And I hope this helps someone!
— rudeechick
Nicole Richie recently shared her preferred brand of nail lacquers, SpaRitual. SpaRitual is a brand that is committed to creating eco-friendly products that promote beauty from within. Richie says she likes dark, sophisticated shades like I Feel the Earth Move, Health, Wealth and Happiness and Endless Possibilities. SpaRitual offers a wide range of shades, from sheers to bold metallic colors.
SpaRitual has amassed a committed following of women who are aware that the products they use affect their well-being and the environment, including Drew Barrymore, Christina Ricci, Eva Longoria and Hilary Duff.
The line embraces an ethical approach to beauty. They are dedicated to the environment by using eco-friendly packaging and printing processes. The bottles of the nail lacquers are also made from reusable glass and natural elements that are fully recyclable.
Caring for your skin includes knowing what products are, and how they can help you. It helps to start by formally defining cosmetics, drugs, and cosmeceuticals so we can appreciate the distinct nature of each.
Cosmetics are products applied to the body to cleanse, beautify, or alter appearance. They do not require U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA”> approval and can be purchased over the counter. Drugs are products intended for treating or preventing disease and must undergo testing to get approval from the FDA. These include products such as tretinoin cream and tazarotene (Tazorac”> cream. Cosmeceuticals are cosmetics that claim the action of a drug, such as restoring youthful appearance. Cosmeceuticals are not subject to FDA approval, and no testing is required. Technically they cannot claim drug-like action. Examples of cosmeceuticals are creams containing vitamins, lower-strength alpha hydroxy acids (AHA”>, and retinols. Cosmeceuticals may be sold over the counter or dispensed in a physician’s office. Cosmetic dermatologists are familiar with the studies that have been performed and can help lead you toward products that will improve your skin.
Patients always ask which products to use. The truth is, no one magic potion will stop aging or transform your appearance. The products that will make a difference are not glamorous. They include daily sunblock, a nightly topical retinoid, and a moisturizer.
Whatever brand, consistency and smell you prefer (and will use everyday”> is the best choice for you. When choosing a product, look for ingredients proven to work and vehicles that are not irritating. For example, if you are acne-prone, make sure the product is labeled “non-comedogenic,” which means it won’t clog pores. Being aware of products and their ingredients will help you on your way to healthy, youthful skin.
— Dr. Paul Friedman, author of “Beautiful Skin Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin”
Losing one’s hair to cancer drugs is often one of the most traumatic side effects of the treatment. Many patients wonder when their hair will grow back.
If you had chemotherapy, here’s a typical timetable:
- two to three weeks after chemotherapy ends: soft fuzz
- one month after: real hair starts to grow at its normal rate
- two months after: an inch of hair
How long it takes to grow back a full head of hair (and pubic hair, lashes, and brows if you lost them too”> varies from person to person.
Generally, the hair most likely to fall out is the hair that tends to grow back the fastest. The hair on the top of your head grows faster than your eyebrows or eyelashes.
Your new hair may be just like your old hair, or it may be thicker and curlier, or straighter, than your original hair. And your hair might grow back a different color. Women who dyed and processed their hair might not remember what their hair was like originally and may be surprised by the new natural color and texture. Eventually, your hair usually goes back to the way it used to be after the effect of chemotherapy on the hair follicle wears off.
The answer depends on the treatment: chemotherapy, whole brain radiation, or tamoxifen.
If you lost your hair after whole brain radiation for brain metastases, it may take four to six months before even an inch of growth appears. Your new hair will probably be thinner than it was, and you may have a small bald spot on the top of your head. So you may want to hold on to the wig or other headgear you’d bought for special occasions.
If your hair started thinning from tamoxifen treatment, the loss usually levels off after the first year. But the thinning may last as long as you take the drug, which might be as long as five years. You can use Rogaine (chemical name: minoxidil”> for tamoxifen-induced hair loss. It’s safe and effective, but a messy daily chore, and it’s expensive. However, many drugstores and superstores carry generic versions of Rogaine that are less expensive and just as effective.
Very, very rarely, permanent baldness occurs after many years of strong chemotherapy: Hair follicles get “burned out” and shut down, so there is no new growth. Remember, this situation is extremely rare. If you are one of the very, very few women who remain bald, you may mourn your hair for quite a while. But you can become an expert on what to do to make yourself feel attractive, and help other women deal with their new loss.
Preservatives are added to products in order to protect them from changes in composition.
Butyl paraben
Diazolidinyl urea
DMDM Hydantoin
Ethyl paraben
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Isobutyl paraben
Methyl paraben
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Methylisothiazolinone
Phenoxyethanol
Propyl paraben
Sodium benzoate
Emollient Esters provide conditioning to the hair and give a soft, smooth feel.
Butyl myristate
Butyl stearate
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Cetyl octanoate
Cetyl stearate
Cetearyl stearate
Decyl oleate
Dimethyl Lauramine Isostearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Glyceryl adipate
Glyceryl arachidate
Glyceryl arachidonate
Glyceryl behenate
Glyceryl caprate
Glyceryl caprylate
Glyceryl caprylate / caprate
Glyceryl citrate / lactate / linoleate / oleate
Glyceryl cocoate
Glyceryl Diarachidate
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Glyceryl Dierucate
Glyceryl Dihydroxystearate
Glyceryl Diisopalmitate
Glyceryl Diisostearate
Glyceryl Dilaurate
Glyceryl Dilinoleate
Glyceryl Dimyristate
Glyceryl Dioleate
Glyceryl Dipalmitate
Glyceryl Dipalmitoleate
Glyceryl Diricinoleate
Glyceryl Distearate
Glyceryl Erucate
Glycol stearate
Isocetyl stearate
Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl palmitate
Isopropyl stearate
Isostearyl stearate
Octyl palmitate
Octyl stearate
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Sorbitan benzoate
Sorbitan caprylate
Sorbitan isostearate
Sorbitan laurate
Sorbitan Tristearate
Stearyl stearate
Tocopheryl linoleate
Whip up a meal with any of these foods, and watch your hair improve over time! They add a boost of vitamins and the strength of proteins for strong, healthy hair.
Your hair is like Popeye, except not really.
Every fashion week there is one hair style that looks great on the runway, but when you try to re-create the look at home it never comes out the same. At STYLE360’s Gudnitz Couture presentation, we were floored by the modern take on the classic chignon.
Luckily for everyone, Sebastian’s lead stylist, Michelle Catralanello, gave some great how-to tips on how to create this amazing look on our own.
- Subdivide the back and front of your hair, parting just behind the ear.
- Secure the back section in a ponytail with a rubber band.
- Curl ponytail with a curling iron and then tease the hair up a bit.
- Create an exaggerated chignon, by twisting hair up and pinning back up with bobby pins. (use Sebastian’s microweb fiber to hold the chignon in place.”>
- Take the front section of your hair and twist, add Sebastian Re-Shaper hairspray .
- Cross section over back and pin to add a modern looking texture.
Style from the front:
Front
Style from the back:
Back
If you try out this great runway look, take pictures of it and post it in our curly hair photos area so everyone can see how it looks on different hair types!
September is officially “Update Your Resume” month, so in this time of new beginnings, we think it’s important to put your best foot forward. Hey, job interviews are nerve wracking, so make your first impression a great one by following these simple tips. With a “go get em” attitude and just 10 quick minutes of prep time (minus studying up on the company history!”>, get ready for that human resources orientation in no time!
The path to success begins with you.
- For your face, you probably won’t need much more than concealer and loose powder. If you have blemishes or uneven skin tone, by all means, use a foundation! But if you don’t need much coverage, just skip it.
- Wear lipstick, not lip gloss. Gloss is too shiny and youthful for a formal occasion like an interview.
- Well-groomed brows show that you pay attention to details. Tweeze any stray hairs, and if you have brow gel, use it to set your brows in place. (A tiny bit of hair gel, diluted with water, can do the same thing.”>
- Applying a little bit of blush makes everyone look healthier. Use this rather than bronzer for a natural-looking, healthy glow.
- Don’t wear any perfume. “Oh, but I love my signature scent,” you might be saying. Yes, and it probably smells lovely, but what if your interviewer has an allergy? Skip it.
- Unless you have naturally clean, even, hangnail-free nails, get a manicure. It doesn’t matter whether your nails are long or short, but they should be neatly filed. Don’t opt for a French manicure — many find it dated.
— Anna De Souza
In this video Alicia does a how-to video for Curlformers. She has naturally straight hair and these gave her a great curl that she later used for her wedding day hairstyle.
In this video Alicia shows you how her stylist created the perfect wedding hairstyle for her naturally straight hair just by using Curlformers.
Brett Freeman with Vanitymark Cosmetics recently did a brow event at The Cosmetic Market in Nashville. Here he gives 14-year-old Meredith her very first brow shaping. Listen to Brett explain the process, step-by-step.
- First things first: tidy up your brow area. Use tweezers to take away any of the ‘cobwebs’– those feathering hairs that grow downward in the areas above and outside of your brows. Your brow line will instantly look cleaner!
- Get in the middle. Tweezing the middle of your two brows is easy because there is no shaping involved! Anything that’s in between your two brows needs to go.
- Where should the brows start? No need to use a pencil to ‘line up’ the brow line – nature knows what it’s doing. Your brows should start right where the majority of your brow hairs begin growing; don’t take away too many rows or it will look unnatural.
- Trim the brows. Do this very carefully to avoid a mishap! Use a brow spoolie or a clean mascara wand to brush all the brow hairs up. Use cuticle scissors to trim the tips off, and then brush back down.
- To arch or not to arch? A drastic brow arch is too much for teens or those who never tweeze their brows. Lightly tweeze out a row or two underneath the brow if hairs look too out of place. Remember to start slow—just a neatened brow line will look fab!
- The finishing touch. Teens don’t need to fill in their brows, but if you have any sparse areas, feel free to touch up with a brow pencil one shade lighter than hairs – Brett’s Vanitymark line has seven shades to choose from, so you’re sure to find a great match. Clear brow gel is helpful for unruly brows — it’s like hair spray for your arches!
There’s a new pill that makes gray hair disappear, promising to reverse and prevent gray hair at the root. Rise-N-Shine, makers of Go Away Gray, produce an all-natural pill containing the enzyme Catalase, which replaces the decreasing amounts of Catalase lost in our bodies as we grow older. Featured on ABC News, BBC, NBC and FOX, the company wants to spread the word by offering $1,000,000 to Anderson Cooper to get rid of his gray hair for five consecutive years.
The product was developed by Cathy Beggan, a mother of three and long-time proponent of natural remedies: “We feel like Anderson Cooper is a really visible, and well-respected figure and thought he would be a great spokesperson for the product and the company.” The company is willing to deliver the cash to Cooper after using the pills for 60 days and sharing his experiences with the new look via social media such as Twitter and Facebook. Beggan thinks Cooper might just go for it: “While Cooper may not need the extra cash, he may decide to go ahead with it and donate the million dollars to a worthwhile charity.”
In the comments area below, tell us if you think Cooper will do the deal!
Hot water fades color! We all feel the need for a hotter shower in winter but try to turn the temperature down. Before stepping out of the shower, rinse hair with the coldest water you can stand, as it helps lock in conditioner for great shine.
—James Joseph Salon owner William George
You are what you eat — and that goes for your hair too. Add these foods for healthy hair to your diet for shiny curls, coils, or kinks!
Food for Shiny Curls
1. Ground flax seed or oil
Flax seed is the best plant source of omega-3 fatty acids which contribute to healthy hair growth and nail growth. Flax also has bacterial and anti-fungal properties, so use it to keep the scalp clean. Boil flax seeds to get the a natural gel you can use to smooth down your curls for added shine.
2. Walnuts
Walnuts are a great source of vitamin E which enhances blood circulation on the scalp. They are also great source of zinc, a deficiency of which can lead to hair shedding.
3. Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are high in protein, biotin, potassium, zinc, iron, B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium and calcium, making them one of the most jam-packed foods for healthy hair.
4. Olive oil
Extra virgin Olive Oil has a high level of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidant vitamin E which moisturizes, protects and nourishes your hair. It also smoothes down the cuticle, and since flat cuticles reflect light better, so you’ll notice more shine.
5. Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil contains an a high concentration of an essential omega-6 fatty acid called GLA which is necessary for skin and hair growth. You can eat evening primrose oil to help combat hair loss, or massage it into your hair to soothe and nourish your scalp.
6. Ginger
Ginger is a potent stimulating ingredient that increases the blood circulation to the scalp, resulting in better conditions for hair growth.
7. Prunes
Prunes are a rich source of iron, a mineral essential for keeping oxygen in the blood. Hair follicles need healthy environment to grow shiny hair, no matter the curl pattern.
8. Seafood
Seafood is definitely one of the best foods for healthy hair. They contain essential fatty acids like omega-3, which the body needs, but can’t produce on its own. Seafood also contains zinc which is responsible for cell production, tissue growth and repair, and the maintenance of the oil-secreting glands of the scalp. Iodine found in seafood also helps hair growth.
9. Apples
The apple-derived ingredient Pyrus Malus (apple”> fiber is used as a conditioning agent in hair products.
An apple cider vinegar rinse can help balance the pH of your hair. This closes the numerous cuticle scales that cover and protect the surface of each hair shaft. The result is a smoother surface, which reflects more light, and so your hair is shinier.
10. Chickpeas
Chickpeas contain both zinc and vitamin B-6, both of which play an important role in building hair protein.
