I've never heard of clarifying my hair! I am so behind!
I'm going to be lost on that website!
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I've never heard of clarifying my hair! I am so behind!
I'm going to be lost on that website!
Get a shit ton of layers in your hair. It helps add shape and volume without weighing your hair down. Though I am no authority on this as I haven't bothered with a proper hair cut in years. As for the conditioner it might be. I never condition my crown. Ever.
They have it everywhere from Walgreens to CVS to Rite aid and even Target (they're the cheapest and have them in trial sizes so you can see how you like it). I do suggest using the fine hair one for curly girls since that is your hair texture. It looks like this: http://imanaturalchick.com/product-vault/shea-moisture/
Since you're having a lot of product buildup in your hair, it sounds like you need to clarify it asap. This article is AMAZEBALLS and helped me: http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/clarifying-no-poo/hair-rinse-with-apple-cider-vinegar/
Instead of leave in conditioner, you can try a mousse or some cream to define and condition curls. It's more lightweight on the hair, especially for summer. I know this may sounds crazy but you can actually put cold aloe vera gel on your hair (don't use much) and use it to define & condition curls. It's natural and smells nice
It's greattt for fine hair and won't weigh it down. Since you have fine hair, I wouldn't get toooo many layers, just a couple... and also suggest some blunt cuts to make your hair look full. Ask your stylist though what she suggests though.
Nah not if you tease by sections and a little at the roots. And then you gotta spray a lil hairspray to hold the volume in. VOILA! Hot sexy woohoooo hair!
The most recent beauty-tip discovery that I made were those cocnerning eyebrows. For some reason, I always ignored the age old adage about eyebrows framing the face. I'd always keep mine neat and tidy with a tweezer and make sure they'd never grow too busy, but I never bothered filling them in. Whenever I did, it looked like I drew them in with a magic marker... all I needed was a squiggly villainous mustache.
That was, until, I discovered eyebrow stencils. Oh my goodness, what a difference. Especially when you find a style/method that works for you. It can radically enhance your look. Especially if you go light on the eye make-up.
Here's a how-to video demonstrating one style of stencil. If you haven't given these a try yet, do yourself a favor and at least experiment. A basic brow stencil kit is like $6-8 at Walmart and it will last you for ages.
[video=youtube;5jq-Kd6dY40]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jq-Kd6dY40[/video]
That was, until, I discovered eyebrow stencils. Oh my goodness, what a difference. Especially when you find a style/method that works for you. It can radically enhance your look. Especially if you go light on the eye make-up.
Here's a how-to video demonstrating one style of stencil. If you haven't given these a try yet, do yourself a favor and at least experiment. A basic brow stencil kit is like $6-8 at Walmart and it will last you for ages.
[video=youtube;5jq-Kd6dY40]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jq-Kd6dY40[/video]
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Around christmas I began to fill mine in - i don't really have any cause of my light hair....and just filling them in makes a difference!
I use powder and an angled brush. It looks pretty natural - and now I notice when I don't fill them in.
It's amazing how something so simple changes your entire face.
I must say, I'm too scared to trim my eyebrows. Any tips to get over it? I've never done a lot of stuff too them...
edit: her eyebrows are amazing!
It's difficult to give tips on this because everyone's brows are different. I usually just use a clean mascara wand to brush them upwards and trim where it seems out of place; the ones nearest to my bridge of my nose I had a lot more practice getting right,
I think the main tip is just to get to know how the hairs lay on the brow on your default shape and your preferred shape. Brush 'em one way, then the other way, and observe what looks out of place always and out of place sometimes and judge then. You may make a mistake, but it's no big deal. It's just hair. It'll grow back in two or three days anyway and you can just fill in any flaws in the meantime.
Really? That quick?
Oh my...that puts things into perspective. I just assumed I would be walking around with half an eyebrow for a good month or so!
Not gonna lie, I am spoiled in the make up brush department. I have had pretty much all of the Bare Minerals brushes since I was 16, and they are FANTASTIC. I love being able to adjust level of coverage just by changing my brush. I probably use my concealer brush most often because that's usually all I need...especially in the hot months. In the winter months, I switch to a cream based foundation and my fingers do all the work...or sometimes my Sonia kusak foundation sponge.
On days, I go the whole nine yards with my makeup, this is the order I go in:
Dome shaped eye shadow brush
Handy kabuki brush
Max coverage concealer brush
Angled blush brush
Soft focus face or heavenly face brush
Flawless face brush.
I'm sorry to say this, but ELF brushes don't really do well for me, especially since they are synthetic bristles which make my face itchy. I usually reserve them for my touch ups on the go.
I really haven't paid all that much attention to make up applicators, to be honest. Once upon a time, I used to work behind the beauty counter at the national drugstore chain around here and I got a master set from their line in a promo kit (Quo Professional). They all basically look like this:
I don't really have anything to compare it to, considering this is the only line of brushes that I've ever used, but they're durable and they have lasted me almost a decade now (with proper care and cleaning, no worries). I don't have any complaints about application or fall out. I've only ever had to replace the powder brush, which I use pretty much every day, and I've since picked up the same all-over shadow and crease brushes to supplement my collection. But really, I don't feel like I've been lacking in this department.
I have never used a stippling brush before. I had to look up what it was.
I have a brush cleaner, again, from Quo. For a while, I just used baby shampoo and water.
I don't really have anything to compare it to, considering this is the only line of brushes that I've ever used, but they're durable and they have lasted me almost a decade now (with proper care and cleaning, no worries). I don't have any complaints about application or fall out. I've only ever had to replace the powder brush, which I use pretty much every day, and I've since picked up the same all-over shadow and crease brushes to supplement my collection. But really, I don't feel like I've been lacking in this department.
I have never used a stippling brush before. I had to look up what it was.
I have a brush cleaner, again, from Quo. For a while, I just used baby shampoo and water.
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Great post!
I'm suuuuper cheap, so I stick to the Sephora brand of brushes. EXCEPT- I have one Body Shop brush that I bought years and years ago and I absolutely LOVE it. If I had the money, I would buy more from them. I also have an urban decay brush that came with a set of eye shadows- and I use that quite often (except, there's two ends, and I have no idea what to do with the one that's a bit harder!)
This is the end I don't know what to do with!
As for cleaning, I'm terrible at it, and will often just use a little bit of warm water and some shampoo. They've held up so far!
Brushes are really confusing to me, if I'm honest. There's SO many of them, and they all look like they do the same thing.
[MENTION=9054]BrightWhiteHeart[/MENTION]
In your blog you did winged eyeliner (LOVED IT!)...what kind of eyeliner do you prefer?
I liked the ease of liquid, but find that I go through stages of thinking it's a bit too harsh.
My fave eyeliner is a powder that I got in the states that I can't find here-
I like the soft look of it on, and it's extremely easy to apply.
I have several of these guys:
People rave by them, but I don't like them. I find they're difficult to apply without stretching my entire eyelid out, and they don't wear long.
I haven't tried applying eyeliner with an angled brush- I think I might like it.
What do you girls use? Techniques? Brands? Advice?
Also, do you apply to the bottom lid? I use to use a nude or white on the bottom, but found that it wouldn't last long enough to make it worth my time. I always stuck to the pencil liners though..maybe that was my problem!
In your blog you did winged eyeliner (LOVED IT!)...what kind of eyeliner do you prefer?
I liked the ease of liquid, but find that I go through stages of thinking it's a bit too harsh.
My fave eyeliner is a powder that I got in the states that I can't find here-
I like the soft look of it on, and it's extremely easy to apply.
I have several of these guys:
People rave by them, but I don't like them. I find they're difficult to apply without stretching my entire eyelid out, and they don't wear long.
I haven't tried applying eyeliner with an angled brush- I think I might like it.
What do you girls use? Techniques? Brands? Advice?
Also, do you apply to the bottom lid? I use to use a nude or white on the bottom, but found that it wouldn't last long enough to make it worth my time. I always stuck to the pencil liners though..maybe that was my problem!
I am eax de naturel . . . in terms of face and hair. I still don't wear makeup even if I go out. But I wish I wore foundation more often. It would even out my complexion and soften some of the spots. Give a smoother look. Not a fan of makeup which calls too much attention to my face. I like to blend in, so not comfortable with features standing out too much. On a good day, I've been told I have a pretty face, however round like the sun it seems to be . I think I wouldn't mind wearing more eye shadow too. The most I wear is lip gloss because my lips get dry easily. Any recommendations for good lip gloss brands?
. I think I wouldn't mind wearing more eye shadow too. The most I wear is lip gloss because my lips get dry easily. Any recommendations for good lip gloss brands?