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Lining Your Eyes-Get it Right the First Time!
Confused About Getting Your Eyeliner Right?
Remember These Basic Rules:
Your goal
with lining your eye is to fill in the spaces between your lashes so that your eyes look bigger. Try to get your line as close
as possible to your lash line to fill the spaces between the lashes.
When lining
the top lid, start a thin line at the inner corner and make the line thicker as you move out. This looks good on nearly everyone.
If you gently pull on the outer part of your eye as you line the inner corner, and let
go halfway across your eye, you will prevent getting a rounded look, which can pull the eye down.
Your goal is the same when lining your bottom lid; fill the spaces between the lashes. Place your liner
on your lash line and move the product into the spaces between the lashes. The natural arch of your lashes will determine
if this is easier to do from the top of the lash, or by going up, underneath the lash. Simply drawing a line below your lashes
will not fill in the spaces between your lashes! If you place liner on your lower lashes from the top of your lashes, be careful
not to leave product on the "shelf"; the flat space between the lashes and eyeball. Sanitation and hygene are compromised
if you place product there.
If you want to look tired, line only under your
bottom lashes. Don't bother lining your top lashes, if you want to look tired!
Next,
Determine the shape of your eye. This is easily done by facing a mirror and tracing the shape of your eye onto the mirror
with a wax based pencil or lipstick.
The shape of your eye will determine how
you apply your liner. By this I mean, thick, thin, finishing up, or down etc.
How
Do You Know How to Line Your Eyes?
After you have traced around them in the
mirror, step back and look at the shape you drew. Was is round, almond...Find the description of your eye shape below to determine
the most flattering look for your eyes.
Round
Those with round eyes can typically carry off intense eye makeup. Feel free to line from corner to corner, all the
way around your eyes. For a new look, try drawing the line on your upper lid thick at the inner corner, then thin across the
middle, and thick again as you move to the outer corner.
Almond
Just about any look goes for almond eyes. To simply compliment this versatile shape, keep it
very thin towards the nose, be sure not to go too thick toward the outer corner, and connect the lines of the upper and lower
at the outer corner.
Hooded
A
thicker line across the top will show better, as a thin line may disappear altogether with a hooded eye. Be careful not to
extend the bottom line past the top line at the outer corner. Hooded eyes pose a special challenge, as the skin on the top
may fold onto your liner and cause it to smudge, or vanish completely. Find yourself a good quality, long lasting liner. Don't
worry, they do exist!
Asian
As
with the hooded eye, keep the top line thick. Extend your upper line just past the outer corner, but be sure not to take that
line down too far.
Small and Narrow
This
is the exception to the "thinner toward the inner" rule. Small eyes need a strong line at the inner corner on the
top. Never line the inner rim; the flat, shelf-like place that is just above the bottom lash line. Lining the lower inner
rim will make your eyes look smaller. Small eyes pop when you smudge a soft line along the lashes on the bottom.
Close Set
Definitely go thicker toward
the outer corners of close set eyes. This will help to pull them apart. Connect the upper and lower lines at the outer corners.
Keep the lines very soft toward the nose.
Experiment and remember your goal:
to fill the spaces between your lashes.
Warm and Cool Tones
Which is best for you? Choosing the right colors for your
skin tone can help you look and feel you best, but how do you know which colors are right for you?
First, determine your skin color. This may not be as obvious as it seems. There are several different
skin colors, and they each have a wide range of variations. Let’s examine the most common skin colors.
Fair or Ivory Skin: Light, creamy skin with slight, pink undertones.
Golden Skin: Light golden skin has a definite yellow undertone, and tanned golden skin has a definite
golden tone.
Pink Skin: Ranging from slightly pink to florid, pink skin has
definite pink or red undertones. Ruddy skin (flushed with redness) may be pink skin as well.
Tan Skin: Ranges from light to dark brown. Tan skin may have red, yellow, or brown undertones.
Olive Skin: A dull, yellowish green color. Olive skin may also be a slightly brown skin that
is slightly yellow green.
Brown Skin: Typically classified as clear brown,
light, medium or dark brown. Brown skin usually has red or yellow undertones.
Dark
Skin: Ranges from dark olive, dark brown, deep yellowish or reddish brown to ebony.
Once you have identified the skin color that most closely matches your own, it will be easier to determine whether
or not you have “warm undertones” or “cool undertones” in your skin. “Warm undertones”
means you have more yellow, red, tan or brown than pink in your skin. “Cool undertones” means that you have more
pink than yellow, red, tan or brown undertones in your skin.
If you desire
a natural look then choose colors that match the undertones in your skin. If you have warm undertones in your skin, then wear
warm colors. If you have cool undertones, wear colors with cool undertones. For a more dramatic look, wear the opposite, but
be consistent. If you are wearing warm colored clothing, then choose warm colors for your cosmetics. Slight variations from
this rule should be fine, but dramatic contrasts may make your appearance unbalanced.
Questions regarding color choice and warm vs. cool undertones top the list of most frequently asked questions. Here
are a few:
Question: I have been told that I have “warm undertones”
in my skin, does this mean I should not wear cool colors?
Answer: Absolutely
NOT! Most people can wear both warm and cool colors. The common mistake they make is not keeping to one or the other. You
will achieve a more balanced, natural look if you are consistent within one look. Warm clothes warrant warm cosmetics, cool
clothing warrant cool cosmetics. This does not mean that you must match exactly, just stay within a similar range of warmth
or coolness.
Question: Do I have to match ALL of my color cosmetics to
my clothing undertones?
Answer: No. When choosing shades is to wear, lip color
and cheek color should have the same undertones. Cool cheeks with cool lips, warm cheeks with warm lips. This will keep your
face balanced.
When putting your look together, remember that “warm”
and “cool“ do not have to be absolutes. Don’t be afraid to try different combinations. Experiment and find
colors and combinations hat make you feel confident and radiant!
Skin Care
Great Skin for Life!
Drink Lots of Water
Water carries away toxins and hydrates, which helps keep skin looking beautiful!
Use Sunscreen
Preferably with Titanium Dioxide
and or Zinc Oxide as active ingredients (these are reflective sunscreens)
Follow
an age appropriate skin care regime:
Cleanse (rinse thoroughly)
Toner
Sunscreen
– in the morning
Moisturizer – in the evening
Mask – 1-2 Times per week
Preferably NOT a peel off type of mask
Exfoliating Scrub 1-2 times per week
Look for
scrubs with fine texture, not large particles
Spot Treatments
as need for acne
Never sleep with Makeup on! Always wash face and moisturize
before bed.
If wearing cosmetics, use Non-Comedogenic products (won’t
clog pores)
Tips for dealing with acne:
Change
pillowcase frequently. Hair products and body oils can aggravate acne.
Be diligent
with skin care steps, but don’t wash your face to often. Your body will want to replace lost oils and you can
make you skin more oily by washing face several times a day. Masking and exfoliating will help pull out toxins and debris,
so do these two regularly.
Moisturizing acne-prone skin with non-comedogenic
moisturizers that contain essential fatty acids will actually help reduce oil production.
As tempting as it may be-don’t pick at face.
Use spot treatments for stubborn pimples
KNOW THE SKIN YOU’RE IN!
How well do you
know your skin? Do you know your skin type? The key to proper care of your skin is knowledge. Accurately determining your
skin type is the first step.
Skin types and their descriptions:
Normal Skin: Appears to be in good condition and is typically blemish free. Has a sufficient supply
of moisture and sebum (oil).
Dry Skin:
Lacks
sebum, moisture, or both. Some areas of the face may be dry because they lack sebum, and some may be dry because they lack
water. Skin that has a sufficient amount of sebum, but feels dry, or flakes, has poor moisture content.
Oily Skin:
May or may not have blemishes. Has an overabundance
of sebum. Oily skin may feel slick, and thick. Typically, oily skin has larger pores. Various factors may stimulate the skin
to overproduce sebum. Climate plays a role. Hot, humid air may increase sebum. A diet high in fats and oils may also affect
sebum production.
Look closely at your skin, preferably under magnification,
and determine your skin type. You will achieve better skin care results if you determine your skin’s specific needs.
Here are a few questions that frequently come up at my consultations.
Question: Do I have to apply oil to my dry skin to make up for the oil I am not producing?
Answer: Oil will not replenish the moisture, but it will help keep moisture from evaporating
off of the skin. You want to provide both oil and moisture, in a formula specific to your skin type.
Question: Does oily skin need to be moisturized?
Answer: Even
oily skin may be dehydrated. Oil is not the same as moisture. There may be dry areas on oily skin. A moisturizer formulated
for your skin type will help prevent wrinkles, and hydrate dry areas.
Regardless
of your skin type, please protect your skin from the sun. There are many moisturizers with SPF (Sun Protection Factor) on
the market today that offer formulas for various skin types. Sun exposure contributes to skin cancer and aging of the skin.
Be smart and protect all of your skin, year-round.
Understanding Facial Waxing Hair removal is one of the most requested
services in salons today. Waxing is a temporary method of hair removal. However; in some instances, the hair follicle can
be damage to the point of preventing any hair from growing out of that follicle again. Waxing weakens the papilla, which nourishes
the bulb, thereby possibly making it impossible for hair to return, in that follicle only. Contrary to the myth that waxing
can make hair come back fuller, or more course in texture, waxing can actually reduce the number of hairs that are able to
grow. Normal hair is constantly growing all over our bodies. The life cycle of a
hair has 3 phases; Anagen, Catagen and Telogen. Anagen = the first and longest phase, during which the hair actively grows.
Catagen = A short, transitional phase where the hair begins to destroy itself. Telogen = the last phase, the hair sheds and
the follicel rests before the anogen phase resumes. Waxing only removes hairs that are in the Anagen phase of growth. Which
means that the hairs that are in another phase when waxing occurs, are less likely to be removed. This is why you may have
hairs emerge within a few days of being waxed. Hairs that are removed by waxing while they are in their anogen phase may not
be seen again for up to 6 weeks. Hair is most effectivley removed if it is about as long as a grain of rice. Facial waxing is not for everyone. It is very common to walk into a salon and request a waxing service, and
no one asks you any of the questions that may reveal that you are contraindicated for the service. Waxing skin that should
not be waxed can result in being "lifted". Literally ripping off your skin, causing possible bleeding and scarring.
Many people who have been lifted think that they were "burned" by hot wax. Certain
medications, creams, lotions and ointments can thin the skin, making it prone to lifting. Contraindications
for waxing are: Some Oral and Topical Medications or Treatments including, but
not limited to; Accutane, Antibiotics, Cortisone Creams, Retin-A/Renova, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acids, Chemical
Peels Helath Conditions including but not limited to; Diabetes, Poor circulation
(bruise easily), Chemo/Radiation treaments, High blood pressure, Low pain threshold, Lupus Skin
Conditions including but not limited to; Unusually pronounced moles or warts, Cuts, Abrasions, Wounds, Open Sores, Active
Herpes, Acne, Sunburn, Rashes, Cysts or boils, Varicose veins. You should not be waxed
if you have spent time in the sun, or a tanning bed within 24 hours of receiving the service. Most
professional waxing services utilize Soft Wax (Classic Wax). Hair removal with Soft Wax can be done quickly and easily. Soft
Wax is applied to the skin in a thin layer and then covered with a stip of material, and then removed by pulling across the
skin. Soft wax works best on hair that is at least as long as a grain of rice, and it does not always work well on course
hair that is difficult to remove. Hard Wax is applied in a thick layer, allowed to dry,
and then pulled off. It does not requried a strip of material. Hard wax is best used on small areas. It is a good choice for
sensitive skin, and for hairs that can be difficult to remove. If you frequently breakout
after waxing, try Hard Wax next time. You may have to pay a bit more for Hard Wax, but it is an effective alternative to Soft
Wax.
Color Pulls Your Look Together
PUTTING TOGETHER A COORDINATED LOOK
Would
you like to increase your self-confidence and boost your sense of self-worth? Cosmetics can help you feel your best. Putting
together a polished look can generate a positive attitude, making you more attractive and self-assured. Makeup not only affects
how others perceive you, it also creates a positive effect on your psychological well-being.
Undoubtedly, the most common questions I hear revolve around choosing the best colors to go with specific fashion
shades. For example; “When should I wear red lipstick”? “What color cosmetics should I wear with my favorite
yellow top”? “I have blue eyes, which shades of shadow will compliment them best”? Please use the following
as a guide to creating a polished, flattering glamour look.
Samples of flattering
eye shadow shade combinations are as follows:
BROWN EYES:
Deep Blue, Light Blue, Green, Plum, Gray, Pink, Rose, Teal, Peach.
GREEN EYES:
Deep Blue, Light Blue, Plum, Pink, Rose, Teal, Peach.
HAZEL EYES:
Deep Blue, Plum, Brown, Gray, Pink,
Rose, Teal, Peach.
BLUE EYES:
Deep
Blue, Plum, Brown, Gray, Pink, Rose, Green, Peach.
Samples of flattering
lip color shades are as follows:
FASHION SHADES: Black, Gray, Navy, Red.
Choose a RED lip color. It may be a warm red, or a cool red, bold, or subdued.
FASHION SHADES: Yellow, Orange, Beige, Green, Teal, White, Apricot.
Choose a CORAL lip color. It may be warm or slightly cool, very soft or a mid-tone. If you’re bold, use a bright
coral.
FASHION SHADES: Rust, Brown, Tan, Beige, Gold, Orange, Green.
Choose a RUSSET lip color. Warm or slightly cool, from soft and frosty to dark and matte.
FASHION SHADES: Pink, Mauve, Lilac, Blue, Black, White.
Choose a PINK lip color. Cool to slightly warm. From pale pink to brilliant rose.
FASHION SHADES: Purple, Lilac, Gray, Black, Navy, Blue.
Choose a PLUM lip
color. Slightly warm to cool. Soft and subtle to strong and bold.
I hope
you find these suggestions to be helpful. Remember, these samples of flattering combinations are not absolutes. They are meant
as a guide to help you achieve a polished, put together look. Don’t be afraid to try different combinations. Experiment
and find colors and combinations that make you feel confident and radiant!
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