Mischo Beauty: October 2007

Mischo Beauty Loves: Sienna Miller

Mischo Beauty loves Sienna Miller. October is definitely the new "Month of Love". Mischo Beauty loves everybody and everything this month! LOL! Next up- Sienna Miller. She was first brought to our attention a few years ago when she cut her hair into the short, disconnected bob- we loved the cut on her and we practiced that cut until we perfected it... resulting in winning a haircutting competition. Fast forward to 2007- she's now the first celebrity spokesmodel for the Italian luxury brand, Tods (Fall/Winter 2007-2008 ad campaign).

Lash/Brow Tinting Models Wanted: 11/03/07

I'm completing a lash/brow tinting class and need models for a review by my instructor. This service is done using a vegetable-based dye and is completely safe for the eyes. Tinting brows saves from having to stencil or fill them in with pencil. Opt for a blue-black or brown tint for lash definition. Tinting lasts four to six weeks. The service is FREE.

If you are interested, please let me know and I'll follow-up with the time and directions. Thanks!

Waxing Models Wanted: 11/03/07

I'm completing a waxing class and need models for a review by my instructor. The service is FREE. I'll need to demonstrate the following:

Eyebrows
Lip
Arms
Underarms
Stomach
Bikini
Legs

If you need any waxing done, please let me know and I'll follow-up with the time and directions. Thanks!

Bliss Poetic Brow Shaping Sugar Wax Kit
Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Scrub
Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Butter

Mischo Beauty Loves: Tamia

Mischo Beauty loves Tamia. She was the cover model for Canadian Fashion Magazine Lush's 2007 Summer issue. Her beauty speaks for itself. Her new album "Between Friends" is out now.

www.tamiaworld.com

Mischo Beauty School: Hair Texture 101

Let's understand hair texture. Hair texture is often a point of confusion, but simply means the diameter of each individual hair. The texture of hair generally falls into one of the following five categories:

a. Very Coarse
b. Coarse
c. Average
d. Fine
e. Very Fine

The coarser the hair, the thicker the cuticle and larger the cortex, so stronger coarser hair textures will be able to withstand stronger chemicals and rougher treatments than fine hair.

Hair textures have nothing to do with the quantity of individual hairs on the head so it is possible to have a thick head of fine hair and on the other hand a thin distribution of coarse hair. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions! Love your hair.

Mischo Beauty Loves: Kerry Washington

Mischo Beauty loves Kerry Washington! The New York native, GW Alumna, actress, and L’Oreal spokesmodel recently added “director” to her repertoire. She recently co-directed Common’s latest video, “I Want You” from his Finding Forever CD. After being asked to be “the girl” in the video, she agreed only if she could also direct the video.

Thank you for representing Kerry!

Mischo Beauty Side Note: I Love My Lips!

Sexy is officially back! I know I’m late, but better late than never! Anyway, here’s what I’m wearing (thanks to two gift certificates to the posh new Bloomingdales in Chevy Chase):

NARS Lipstick Promiscuous
NARS Lip Gloss Orgasm

Mischo Beauty Loves: Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2007/2008 Ad Campaign Featuring Scarlett Johansson

Mischo Beauty loves this ad campaign! While living in the Bay Area I worked in Advertising. I worked directly with creative directors and art directors and was responsible for assisting clients with selecting a model, photographer, makeup artist, fashion stylist and hairstylist. What a task…but, ever so rewarding when the outcome is such that, as the ads above!

Photographers: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

Model: Scarlett Johansson

Stylist: Katie Grand

Hairstylist: Guido Palau

Makeup Artist: Charlotte Tilbury

http://tendances.vogue.fr

Lash/Brow Tinting Models Wanted: 10/27/07

Waxing Models Wanted: 10/27/07

Mischo Beauty School: Bikini Waxing 101

This second lesson is inspired by the many questions I’ve received from the models who’ve volunteered to be waxed for my waxing class. The majority of questions involve the bikini wax. Waxing, a form of epilation, removes hair by pulling it out of the hair follicle. Because hair is removed from the hair follicle, it takes longer to grow back- generally 4-6 weeks. Below I’ve listed tips on how to prepare for waxing and what to expect:

Your hair should be at least a 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. If longer, it may need to be trimmed by your esthetician.
Plan to wax after your period. Your body will be less sensitive.
Lightly exfoliate a few days before waxing to remove dead skin and make hair easier to adhere to the wax.
A brazilian bikini wax involves the removal of all hair, except for a “landing strip” in the front. You may choose to have everything removed.
Your esthetician will tweeze stray hairs.
It may take 24 hours for any redness or soreness to disappear. During that time, avoid the sun, exfoliation, cream irritants and excessive heat.
Try to avoid caffeine, alcohol and aspirin before waxing as these heighten sensitivity.
If the wax pot has old wax on it and a spatula sitting in the wax- RUN! There may be sanitation issues.
If your esthetician “double-dips” the spatula in the wax pot each time wax is applied to the area to be waxed- RUN! There are definitely sanitation issues.
Do not wax if you use Accutane, Retin-A, are sunburned, using other topical AHA's, or medications that will make your skin reactive to waxing.
Do not wax if you have diabetes. You are more vulnerable to infection.
You must wax consistently every 4 - 6 weeks for the first few times. The hair will start to grow on the same hair cycle. Don’t shave between waxing.
Resume exfoliation about 3 days after waxing to ensure the removal of dead skin cells, which, if not removed, could cause the hair to grow inward resulting in ingrown hairs.

If you're interested in being a model please let me know and I will schedule your appointment immediately!