Liquid Eyeliner

Liquid eyeliner can make a woman look like a sexy Cinderella!

Make up artists tend to use liquid eyeliner on clients to add a look of sophistication and wow factor. Whilst speaking with a makeup artist, she did say that it can be difficult to get the hang of it for self application, but as with everything, practise makes perfect and the results are amazing.

Liquid Eyeliner – Tips from the professionals

[Difficulty: Med – Hard]
1: Wink: During self application you will need to keep one eye open and the other one (application eye) as closed as you can get it
2: The Line: Liquid eyeliner is to be applied at the root of the top lash as shown, if you have difficulty drawing a line in one go the draw a dotted line and then join up the dots as shown by the picture below

Dotted Eyeliner as Guide

3: Keep going over this line until it is a consistent size and the thickness you want to go for
3: Gaps: Ensure that there is no gap between the eye lash and the line, if there is fill it in
4: Big Eyes: The line should be thicker at the corners of the eyes. This will give the illusion of bigger eyes
5: Double Check: Try to look for gaps and imperfections. Some eye makeup cleanser will rid of any excess or mishaps during the liquid eyeliner application.

I still remember when I first try to do this by myself, lets just say that there was enough gap between the root of my lashes and the eyeliner for a another layer of eyelashes. But as normal practise makes perfect.

Let me know if you have any questions or comments

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Sexy Hair

Why does my hair get so oily? Why is my hair so dry? Some of the questions beauty hair care experts get all the time.

Just like skin, your scalp and hair will also have certain qualities that differ from the next person. As such you will naturally have different products and hair care techniques that you will need to use on your hair (please note that mother nature and the environment have a big say in the condition of your hair).

Below are beauty hair care tips straight from the experts (done by common hair problems or types):

1: Beauty Hair Care for Fine Hair-

Fine hair looks amazing when it is properly cared for, but can be a problem to get the beauty hair care right (also most likely to suffer from excess hair loss – so make sure you look after it).

Tips:
•    Don’t over do it on the conditioner, this can run the risk of making it yet more finer and flatter
•    Volume and thickening products are great for fine hair as they will help give the hair more body and structure (do your research on products that work for your hair – Aussie Mega Shampoo is often a good choice)
•    There are some really good volumizing sprays on the market at the moment, which tend to be heat activated, meaning that you will need to blow dry your hair (if this is the case make sure you apply heat protection spray before drying)
•    If you are going to use conditioner try to keep it at the tips of your hair and away from the roots

You will be able to find an instant difference with these tips even after one usage of the shampoo and spray.

2: Beauty Hair Care for Dry Hair

If you suffer from dry scalp or itchy hair, then the chances are you have dry brittle hair (often tell because there is no shine in your hair).

Tips:
•    Do not colour your on a regular basis (unless properly cared for and scalp and hair is fed with moisture)
•    Where possible avoid the use of hair straightening or blow drying
•    When blow drying / straitening hair ensure you use a good heat protection spray (try to not use the max heat settings on the tools)
•    Use shampoos that have labels like: moist or moisturizing and massage the scalp whilst working it into the hair
•    Conditioner: use a very good intense conditioner once weekly after shampoo, Kerastase do two conditioners for dry hair, one for fine and one for thick (these are widely used by experts in the industry). Massage into the scalp and wait 5 minutes. (also find a good conditioner that works for you that can be used on a more regular basis).

3: Beauty Hair Care for Oily Hair:

Hair can often appear to be greasy and wet looking, this is likely to be classic oily hair and the following can be done to help combat it:

Tips:
•    Try not to condition all the way to the roots of your hair
•    Try to find a shampoo that is specifically made and tested for oily hair (most large shampoo companies will have specific shampoos)
•    Avoid playing with your hair too much (except when you’re flirting) – this tends to accentuate the oily hair

Other general Beauty Hair Care tips:

•    Get hair cut regularly (7-11 weeks) to get rid of split ends and keep structure
•    Do your research (trial and error) and find a shampoo & conditioner that suits you (not because the packaging or advert looks good – my bathrooms full of shampoos I only used twice!)

Hope you found that helpful, any questions let me know.

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Skin Care

Natural skin care is one of the most important things that we can do to prevent aging and achieve a healthy look. It is normal for women to try and cover up a lack of skin care with makeup and perhaps even surgery. Factors such as stress and weather can have an impact on the condition of the skin.

The following steps will help you achieve skin care on a daily basis.

1: Cleansing

Cleansing your skin is a must for any woman regardless of whether they wear makeup, skin attracts dirt during the day and this can stay on the skin unless treated with a suitable cleanser.

Skin should be cleansed before you apply makeup to give you a clean face to work with and also before you go to sleep.

There are many cleansers out in the market. The trick is to know your skin type [link] before you buy one, for example if you have sensitive skin then make sure you buy a mild cleanser.

Steps:
1: Wash hands, remove mascara and eye shadow
2: Pour some cleanser into the palm of your hand and dab it over the face (cheeks, nose, forehead and chin) with other hand
3: Spread cleanser by massaging into the skin in an upward and outward movement (don’t stretch skin)
4: Remove the cleanser with tissue pads / cotton pads or water gently using upward and outward movement

2: Toning

Toning can help your skin remove excess oil, makeup and dirt that may have been left behind after cleansing, it can also help refresh skin and add glow to your face.

It is still debated in the skin care industry on whether toning is to be applied daily, I think the answer is everyone is different and if it suits you then use it everyday if not switch to every other day.

Note: ensure that you try a toner that is as chemical free as possible.

Steps:
1: depends on the type of toner: could either spray on or pat on with cotton / tissue pads

3: Moisturise

A good moisturiser is like feeding your thirsty skin.

Again the most important thing is understanding your skin type before you buy a moisturiser. There are hundreds of moisturisers out in the market today so please do your research before parting with your money, just because a celebrity or model uses a moisturiser doesn’t mean it will suit your skin too.

For example if you have oily skin then do not buy a moisturiser that contains too much petroleum jelly / oils as this will make your skin look more oily.

Steps:
1: Apply moderate amounts of moisturiser to your face by firstly dabbing it onto your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin.
2: Work into skin in upward and outward motions until it fades into the skin
3: Reapply any areas that require it

Hope you found that helpful and please let me know if you have any questions or comments by filling out the box below.

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