Friday, April 10, 2009
Spring Specials!
I am so excited to announce I will be working with P!ay Hair Lounge! We are going to be having a little client appreciation special running! I will be offering $10 off first time brow waxing clients. P!ay is a fun, fashion forward, energetic and extremely educated hair salon. They were chosen by Bumble & Bumble, an animal friendly and environmentally friendly line. The staff at P!ay are costantly continuing there education keeping them up to date on every fashion trend.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Mark Ayoub | Photography
I am very excited to share more of Mark's photography and skills with you all! His love for what he does shines through his photographs capturing each and every moment of your special day. "It is an honor to be the person that captures the emotion, the love, the laughter, the happiness, and the memories." -Mark Ayoub | Photography
I felt it was extremely thoughtful and generous for Mark to make me this awesome slide show of my makeup work. So professional and aesthetic! Thank you again!
I felt it was extremely thoughtful and generous for Mark to make me this awesome slide show of my makeup work. So professional and aesthetic! Thank you again!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Just Thought I Would Share...
I was excited to see my makeup work in an add for a photographer in the February edition of the 805 magazine! This was a wedding I had worked on at the Moorpark Country Club a while back. I have worked a few weddings there and think the location is quite beautiful.
The photographer, Mark Ayoub, has a fabulous portfolio and I highly recommend taking a peek!
His work is romantic, soft and unique.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Attention Curly GIrls!
I went to the Long Beach Convention (International Salon & Spa Expo) and found a product line called Mixed Chicks. Now, I don't do hair but I can't even tell you how much I am loving this line!
They keep their alcohol content low in their product, which in turn creates less frizz! Yay! My hair is not sticky, greasy, nor does the product feel heavy.
I purchased 3 products shampoo, conditioner, and a leave in. I would also like to add their prices are incredibly affordable, and you are getting salon quality products.
I had locks for about 8 years, I do not call them 'dread' locks for we having nothing in this life to dread. They were past my tush and I wanted a different look. Eight years ago the products they had out to offer a girl with my hair type didn't help. I used a hot comb to straighten my hair, which in turn fried it. I tried the straightening products I even tried perming. Nothing worked. Plus, I surfed and the salt water didn't help my situation much.
My hair would mat up on its own so I thought, why not just let it do what it wants to do. I met Pattye Anderson the amazing woman who transformed my kinky mess into beautiful, no gorgeous, locks that I loved for eight years of my life. I got stopped everywhere I went.
But, they were getting too long to do much with and I needed something else. My mother and I along with plenty of Argan Oil actually brushed them out. So, I have been on mission to find a product that would tame the mane. :)
I've been using this line for about 2 weeks now, and I love it! You should check them out!
They keep their alcohol content low in their product, which in turn creates less frizz! Yay! My hair is not sticky, greasy, nor does the product feel heavy.
I purchased 3 products shampoo, conditioner, and a leave in. I would also like to add their prices are incredibly affordable, and you are getting salon quality products.
I had locks for about 8 years, I do not call them 'dread' locks for we having nothing in this life to dread. They were past my tush and I wanted a different look. Eight years ago the products they had out to offer a girl with my hair type didn't help. I used a hot comb to straighten my hair, which in turn fried it. I tried the straightening products I even tried perming. Nothing worked. Plus, I surfed and the salt water didn't help my situation much.
My hair would mat up on its own so I thought, why not just let it do what it wants to do. I met Pattye Anderson the amazing woman who transformed my kinky mess into beautiful, no gorgeous, locks that I loved for eight years of my life. I got stopped everywhere I went.
But, they were getting too long to do much with and I needed something else. My mother and I along with plenty of Argan Oil actually brushed them out. So, I have been on mission to find a product that would tame the mane. :)
I've been using this line for about 2 weeks now, and I love it! You should check them out!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Facts Don't Lie: Petition for Safe Cosmetics
Did you know many of the ingredients found in the beauty products we all use every day including childrens' personal care items may be dangerous?
There are more than 10,500 ingredients found in these products and only 11% have been tested for safety.[4] The Environmental Working Group provided startling information from a recent study:
The FDA investigated talcum powder, an ingredient widely used in cosmetics. They found of the 40 tested 39 contained asbestos, a known carcinogen.[2]
So, what are your thoughts thus far? Is it really worth it? Some years ago cosmetologists began complaining of memory loss, headaches, asthma, and other respiratory problems. The government evaluated & studied 2,983 chemicals, finding 884 to be toxic. They found:
Why Aren't They Safe?
The guidelines used to regulate cosmetics were developed over 40 years ago. Then, scientists didn't believe what we applied to our skin was significantly absorbed if at all. Now, scientists very well know our body absorbs quite a bit, which is why we have medications, lotions, and other topical treatments. Many of them used because of the speed at which our skin will allow these products to enter.
The Cosmetics Office of the FDA is incredibly understaffed and underfunded. The man-power needed to search out the dangerous toxins in our products is just not there.[2]
Real Regulations.
The European Union, not being as limited as the FDA, did the research and discovered the many dangerous ingredients in their cosmetics and other personal care items. In fact, they banned hundreds of ingredients that were known or at least highly suspected to cause cancer, birth defects or genetic mutations.
Now, I don't know about you, but the fact that other countries around the world banned these products is enough for me to be upset that we are still being sold these items expecting to think our purchase was safe because it says "organic" or "herbal".
I have found through the website of safe cosmetics many startling facts that have got others moving to petition congress for safer ingredients in our products. I signed the petition and am hoping you will as well.
Petition Congress for Safe Cosmetics
There are more than 10,500 ingredients found in these products and only 11% have been tested for safety.[4] The Environmental Working Group provided startling information from a recent study:
- 33% contain ingredients linked to cancer.
- 45% contain ingredients that may be harmful to the reproductive system or to a baby's development.[1]
- 60% have ingredients that can act like estrogen or disrupt hormones.
The FDA investigated talcum powder, an ingredient widely used in cosmetics. They found of the 40 tested 39 contained asbestos, a known carcinogen.[2]
So, what are your thoughts thus far? Is it really worth it? Some years ago cosmetologists began complaining of memory loss, headaches, asthma, and other respiratory problems. The government evaluated & studied 2,983 chemicals, finding 884 to be toxic. They found:
- 314 chemicals cause biological mutations
- 218 chemicals cause reproductive complications
- 778 chemicals cause acute toxicity
- 146 chemicals cause cancer tumors
- 376 chemicals cause skin and eye irritations[3]
Why Aren't They Safe?
The guidelines used to regulate cosmetics were developed over 40 years ago. Then, scientists didn't believe what we applied to our skin was significantly absorbed if at all. Now, scientists very well know our body absorbs quite a bit, which is why we have medications, lotions, and other topical treatments. Many of them used because of the speed at which our skin will allow these products to enter.
The Cosmetics Office of the FDA is incredibly understaffed and underfunded. The man-power needed to search out the dangerous toxins in our products is just not there.[2]
Real Regulations.
The European Union, not being as limited as the FDA, did the research and discovered the many dangerous ingredients in their cosmetics and other personal care items. In fact, they banned hundreds of ingredients that were known or at least highly suspected to cause cancer, birth defects or genetic mutations.
Now, I don't know about you, but the fact that other countries around the world banned these products is enough for me to be upset that we are still being sold these items expecting to think our purchase was safe because it says "organic" or "herbal".
I have found through the website of safe cosmetics many startling facts that have got others moving to petition congress for safer ingredients in our products. I signed the petition and am hoping you will as well.
Petition Congress for Safe Cosmetics
Please join the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics by signing this petition. We'll use it to tell our representatives in Congress that we need safer products and smarter laws to protect us from toxic chemicals in personal care products!
Chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and other adverse health effects do not belong in products we use on our bodies. Major loopholes in federal law allow the $50 billion cosmetics industry to put unlimited amounts of virtually any chemical into personal care products with no required safety assessment, no required monitoring of health effects and inadequate labeling requirements.
Sources:
1. Malkan, S. Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry. British Columbia, Canada: New Society Publishers ; 2007
2. Winter, R. A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients. New York: Three Rivers Press; 1999
3. Dadd, D. Home Dafe Home. New York: Putnam; 1997
4. Environmentsal Working Group. Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Database. 2007. Available at www.cosmeticdatabase.com.
This information was also taken from a brochure found at x1tools.com
Thursday, January 22, 2009
New Device For Acne
Amazing. CLARO from CLRS technology received FDA approval for treatment mild to moderate inflammatory acne. This is the first hand-held device to use IPL (intense pulsed light) that you can use to treat acne in the comfort of your home!
Available by prescription only CLARO sends a series of light pulses in 6 seconds which safely penetrate into the skin reducing inflammation and ridding the area of acne causing bacteria. The company is also claiming the device is painless, has no side effects, or excessive dryness.
I have worked with doctors and know that one of the better treatments for inflammatory acne is having a series of IPL treatments. Seeing the results I became a firm believer and recommended the treatment for patients I knew would not get far with what I could do for them.
What is IPL?
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is clinically-proven and is regarded as one of the most important advancements in acne treatment. IPL uses Heat and Light for a fast and effective treatment in treating acne. IPL has been used for decades by physicians to treat acne. Shown through clinical studies, IPL treatments are as good as if not more powerful than prescription antibiotics.
Want more on this? Visit CLARO!
Available by prescription only CLARO sends a series of light pulses in 6 seconds which safely penetrate into the skin reducing inflammation and ridding the area of acne causing bacteria. The company is also claiming the device is painless, has no side effects, or excessive dryness.
I have worked with doctors and know that one of the better treatments for inflammatory acne is having a series of IPL treatments. Seeing the results I became a firm believer and recommended the treatment for patients I knew would not get far with what I could do for them.
What is IPL?
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is clinically-proven and is regarded as one of the most important advancements in acne treatment. IPL uses Heat and Light for a fast and effective treatment in treating acne. IPL has been used for decades by physicians to treat acne. Shown through clinical studies, IPL treatments are as good as if not more powerful than prescription antibiotics.
Want more on this? Visit CLARO!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Permanent Cosmetic Q & A's
I have been getting a lot of questions about permanent makeup and thought I should address some of the most common questions.
I'm Afraid of Pain Does Permanent Makeup Have to Hurt A Lot?
New topical anesthetics have been developed especially for permanent makeup. These creams and gels are applied to the desired area before and during the procedure to assure you of the most comfortable experience possible. Some people describe the sensation as a "tingling" feeling. Most people experience some discomfort, especially during lip color procedures. It is common to hear there was not as much pain as was expected. As the numbing begins to wear off cold packs are very soothing to the area.
How Will I Look After My Procedure?
You'll look like you have had a good cry for several hours following the eyeliner procedure. It is advised to apply ice for 10 minutes at a time during these first few hours. Also, it is important to wear sunglasses, as your eyes may be temporarily sensitive to light.
Eyebrows will have the least swelling.
Lip color involves temporary swelling. Lips will look puffy and much brighter than desired color. Let your technician know if you have a history of fever blisters so your doctor can prescribe the proper medication.
How Long Will My Permanent Makeup Last?
Permanent makeup is long lasting. However, as you become accustomed to your new makeup, it is not uncommon to want more. You will want to freshen up your new makeup every couple of years. The darker the color, such as black, the longer it will stay unchanged in your skin. Natural, delicate colors are often times more vulnerable to the effects of the sun, swimming, skin care products and break down by the body. No pigment is FDA approved for tattoos. Both organic and inorganic colors may be used to achieve the desired color.
I'm Afraid of Pain Does Permanent Makeup Have to Hurt A Lot?
New topical anesthetics have been developed especially for permanent makeup. These creams and gels are applied to the desired area before and during the procedure to assure you of the most comfortable experience possible. Some people describe the sensation as a "tingling" feeling. Most people experience some discomfort, especially during lip color procedures. It is common to hear there was not as much pain as was expected. As the numbing begins to wear off cold packs are very soothing to the area.
How Will I Look After My Procedure?
You'll look like you have had a good cry for several hours following the eyeliner procedure. It is advised to apply ice for 10 minutes at a time during these first few hours. Also, it is important to wear sunglasses, as your eyes may be temporarily sensitive to light.
Eyebrows will have the least swelling.
Lip color involves temporary swelling. Lips will look puffy and much brighter than desired color. Let your technician know if you have a history of fever blisters so your doctor can prescribe the proper medication.
How Long Will My Permanent Makeup Last?
Permanent makeup is long lasting. However, as you become accustomed to your new makeup, it is not uncommon to want more. You will want to freshen up your new makeup every couple of years. The darker the color, such as black, the longer it will stay unchanged in your skin. Natural, delicate colors are often times more vulnerable to the effects of the sun, swimming, skin care products and break down by the body. No pigment is FDA approved for tattoos. Both organic and inorganic colors may be used to achieve the desired color.
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