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If your clients find themselves desperately trying to stop from scratching their heads, they should not feel embarrassed. They are certainly not alone. An itchy scalp is a fairly common condition, especially in winter, and most of us will experience the issue at least once in our lives. But fighting the itch does not ... Read More
- Published in Hair Care
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Wouldn’t it look strange to see someone working out in a gym wearing a long evening gown? Similarly, when it comes to makeup, there are many factors that must be considered when clients choose a look. For instance, just like with clothes, styles should be worn for the activity at hand. A professional might create ... Read More
- Published in Makeup Matters
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While aestheticians are traditionally up on sanitation standards in the treatment room, many may not pay attention to keeping their makeup kits bacteria- and virus-free. A sanitary kit and application is paramount to coming across as a respected, professional makeup artist. Remember that what looks clean can still be unsanitary. Never work off the ... Read More
- Published in Makeup Matters
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Blending makeup has never been easier since the invention of the beauty sponge. These small and mighty wonders are bouncing their way to the top and giving go-to brushes some major competition. Sponges are not only great for a flawless foundation application. There is more than meets the eye with these handy tools. Skin care ... Read More
- Published in Makeup Matters
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There are two types of makeup brushes – natural or a mixture of synthetic and vegan. Both of these types of makeup brushes require different care. Because the bristles of natural brushes are sourced from animal hair, the bristles are porous and require conditioning to maintain pliability. Detergent used for wool or cashmere is ... Read More
- Published in Makeup Matters
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Vintage makeup is always coming back into fashion with a new twist on the original application. Although there are new techniques, products, colors, and textures that change the old version of vintage makeup, history can be found with each new trend. Retro makeup goes back much further than the last 100 years. Smokey eyes were worn ... Read More
- Published in Makeup Matters
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Just as muralists wouldn’t use spotter brushes to create new works of art, skilled makeup artists know which brushes to use for specific parts of the face. But, is that all that matters? Hardly. The choice to use synthetic versus natural fibers could be just as important as using the right type of brushes. Read More
- Published in Makeup Matters
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Trends may come and go, but fuller, thicker eyebrows are currently in demand! People who have regrets about over-tweezing or have a naturally thinning eyebrow are considering a longer-lasting alternative to drawing their eyebrows daily. Read More
- Published in Makeup Matters
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A little eyeliner can go a long way. From the eye-opening impact to the numerous application techniques, there is no shortage of ways to create captivating eyeliner looks for clients. But, understandably, eyeliner can be a bit overwhelming. Where to begin? What looks best on each client’s eye shape? Here are a few guidelines. Read More
- Published in Makeup Matters
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Beauty is a timeless vanity. From the earliest use of a reflection caught from a hand-held tool made of polished obsidian stones, the first mirror was born. Since the Anatolia realized in 6,000 B.C.E. (modern day Turkey) that the human image could be captured in real time by their own reflection, vain expeditions arose in the minds of the curious as to how the reflections could be better. Thus, it encouraged the ascent of beauty conquistadors to enhance, allure, and create illusions of these reflections to promote an image worthy to be seen by its owner and others. Read More
- Published in Beauty
