Ladies lets say you are like me and love, love, love to makeup shop. I also switch purses often so sometimes I leave behind my fave lipsticks, mascara etc... Then i cant find things and time flies by. I finally find my fave lipstick in my old purse or under the bed or wherever and its been a year or sometimes longer. (wow)
Or I have opened my favorite mascara and its all dried out. (gross)
So the question is what is the expiration dates on the items in your beauty bag? When should you throw it away?
Great question....
Here's a list of some of the things you may have in your beauty bag and how long you should keep it before throwing it out.
I hope this has been helpful and if you have any other topics you would like me to discuss drop a comment below.
Hi there ladies, Today I will be discussing a way to make the part in your closure look more realistic. In case you are not sure what a closure is I will elaborate. A closure is a unit of hair on a silk/ lace flat base and looks almost like a wig scalp. The closure is normally placed at the top frontal area of your head.
This is a virgin hair silk closure.
There are many ways to apply a closure in which we will not discuss today. There are a few ways to customize the closure part.
So, the 1st technique to make your part look realistic is the bleaching of the knots. (Say what? Whats a knot?)
The knots are the little dark root fibers that connect the strand of hairs to the lace or silk base. Normally looks like black dots at the root. Most people take bleaching powder and 20-40 volume developer, mix it and apply to the lace or silk area for a few minutes. ( not to the actual side with hair) This method will lighten the knots and make the scalp of the closure look more realistic.
Top Photo is before bleaching. Bottom photo is after bleaching.
The 2nd technique is the tweezing method. This technique consist of you actually using tweezers and tweezing a few hair out of the parted line in the closure. This way you are pulling the undefined hairs out the part of scalp of the closure and it will blend better. No mess, no hassle.
When you are done with your desired part area your closure should look like this in the completed stage.
Completed closure application and realistic part.
Below is a step by step video on how to bleach knots on a closure.
I hope this was helpful and if you have questions or would like me to do a specific hair or makeup post about a topic leave a comment.
Fall is here and it time to add more darker colors to you waredrobe and makeup. Heres a look
I created call "PUMPKIN SPICE" using quite a few products.
I used orange Lorel Paris HIP collection #404 FLARE as the orange base on my lid.
Then used Urban Decay "Eye Wish pallette" #9 which is a golden brown color in my crease and just spread it a little above the crease area as well.
Then I used #12 on the same pallette which is black in the inner crease.
Added big lashes from the local beauty supply store.
Used Ultas black gel liner with a angle brush to seal the lash area and add a little drama to the eye. Used black eye liner pencil on my lower lash line.
As for foundation I used Smashbox liquid halo and M.A.C. Studio fix mixed to match my complexion.
Lastly Maybelline "Captivating Coral" gloss on my lips.
So there's a new gel polish that you don't need a UV light for and it last. Its called "Miracle gel" by Sally Hansen. Its a two polish system and works extremely well. I tried the 120 Bare Dare which is like a nude or taupe color for $7.49 each on Ulta's website. I put about 3 coats on the make the color more vibrant. I also used Sinful Colors number 1391 "Gold Tinsel" on my ring fingers to add a little shimmer and pop to my mani. That one only cost $1.99 at Walgreens. Both product work very well together and look amazing. It also is a great feeling to save money, bye bye no chip manicures. I give both products two thumbs up and be sure to pick them up immediately!
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We all know the old saying "anything that's easy isn't worth having". Well I'm here to prove that wrong. There are some very simple and easy methods to wear your hair extensions and it will look all natural. This method is called the sew in with leave out.
Some women chose to wear a sew in because they are natural and its less maintenance. While some women wear them because their hair is thinning or has always been thin. Others wears sew ins tochange the legnth to short or longer. Sew ins create more volume and a fuller look and can make you feel more confident.
Many celebrities have been using this method for many years. Your sew in will look as if it is growing from your scalp. And oh, the many things you can do with it... You can wear it in a bun, a ponytail and the list goes on and on. One install can last anywhere from 2 to 3 months depending on how well you take care of it. Everyone loves the convenience of not having to go to the salon every two weeks and also saving a few bucks.
So I'm excited today to show you how to install a sew in. Here's what you'll need to get started:
1. Braid your hair in a braiding pattern to create a base. Section off you leave out which will more than likely be in the top front of your head and maybe around your edges if you plan on pulling it up from time to time.
There is no specific braid pattern that works for everyone. Each style varies and each clients hair and head is different.
2. Place your hair net over your head and sew down the perimeter. If you choose to not use a net thats fine. (You do have the option to use a net for better security and a more flatter look or not. Some people like to get to their scalps for washing and oiling, in that case no net will be needed.)
3. Begin sewing the bundle of hair on to the bottom and work your way to the top crown of your head using the flip over method. (Flip over method means do not cut your tracks just flip them over at the end of each row and continue sewing in the opposite direction)
4. Cut and style hair using your flat iron/curling tool and your done.
The hair we used is 2 bundles of 14 inch Indian body wave from msboomboomroom.com
5. Last, flip your hair and remember girls just wanna have fun.
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Women find the U-Part Wig to be more convenient because unlike a full sew-in, each individual track does not have to be sewn directly on to your head.
Things you'll need to get this look -thread -weave -marker (white or other light color) -scissors -mannequin head -hooked needles
1. You should braid a base for the wig to be sewn to. This is the braid pattern I used.
2. Open your wig cap. Mine had small straps in the back for easy adjusting. I got it from Sally's for $3.99.
3. On the cap, clearly mark the area (after measuring to your head) where you would like your leave to be.
4. Begin sewing your bundles from the bottom (nape) of the cape and work your way up. You'll want to use the flip over method so not to damage the weave wefts. Continue to sew the tracks to the cap until you reach the marked area.
5. Cut the marked "u-part" out for your leave out.
6. Apply the wig to your head and begin to sew it to the perimeter or edge of your head.
7. Style your leave out over the wig and BOOM you're done.
[The hair that was used in this tutorial is 5A Virgin Indian body wave and can be purchased at msboomboomroom.com]
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