Mischo Beauty School: Serums 101
After using Nude Skincare's Advanced Cellular Renewal Serum for the past few weeks and loving it, I thought it would only be appropriate to remind you of the many benefits of serums. And yes, you really should consider incorporating one into your skincare regimen!
A serum is simply a highly concentrated treatment of active ingredients used to penetrate and treat various skin conditions such as dehydration, stress, environmental damage, fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation issues or loss of elasticity.
They're usually made up of vitamins, lipids or antioxidants and are usually the consistency of a thin liquid. To allow for maximum penetration into the skin, they're formulated with smaller molecules which make them extremely effective. They can be used both day and night and are usually applied under a moisturizer, but can be used alone. During a facial an esthetician might apply a serum under your mask or before the application of your moisturizer, depending on your specific skincare needs.
So, do you need a serum? Well, I would suggest following a consistent skincare regimen first. Once you're consistent with your regimen, really begin to pay attention to your skin and make note- for example- of dehydrated areas, loss of elasticity and dullness. If your skincare regimen doesn't correct these issues, then I'd highly suggest investing in a serum! Please feel free to e-mail me with questions! Love your skin.
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 5:42 PM
Labels: Advanced Cellular Renewal Serum, at-home skincare regimen, facials, Mischo Beauty School, nude skincare, serums, skincare regimen
Mischo Beauty Challenge Update: "A Healthy, Sexy & Beautiful 2010"
Posted by Mischo Beauty , Monday, November 29, 2010 at 8:48 PM
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Ask Mischo Beauty...
"What are the best hair color brands and techniques for women that relax their hair? Can you relax and color during the same salon visit? I want something that lasts, but not a permanent dye job. And definitely something that won't dry my hair out. Thanks."
First and foremost, if your hair is strong enough to withstand two chemical services, then make it a priority to see a stylist who is highly skilled and knowledgeable. Also, because your hair will be chemically processed twice, you should consider using a mild relaxer.
Now, it is possible to relax and color your hair during the same salon visit, but only if you're using a semi-permanent haircolor. If you choose to relax, and must use permanent haircolor, then you should wait two weeks after relaxing before coloring your hair. And if you're doing it yourself, make sure you READ THE MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS!
Permanent haircolor is the longest-lasting haircolor. It only needs to be reapplied once your new growth starts to show at your roots. Semi-permanent haircolor partially penetrates the hair shaft and slowly fades with shampooing. It will usually only last for about 6-8 shampoos. And demi-permanent haircolor, which actually does penetrate the hair shaft, lasts a little longer than semi-permanent haircolor, but it will also eventually fade over time with multiple shampoos.
It's also important to remember that if you choose to relax color-treated hair, you really need to make sure you're following a consistent haircare regimen. Incorporate both deep conditioning and protein treatments. Also, limit thermal styling, which includes the use of curling irons, flat irons and blow dryers.
Lastly, every stylist has a "favorite" haircolor brand and will hopefully use what's appropriate based on their client's haircare needs. I hope this helps! Please stop back by and let us know how you choose to move forward, as well as what works for you. Love your hair.
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , at 9:53 AM
Labels: ask mischo beauty, beauty tips, hair relaxer, Hair Relaxers Thinning/Breakage 101, haircare regimen, Haircolor, healthy hair, mischo beauty tip
Mischo Beauty Giveaway Winner: Marc Jacobs Daisy Pop Art
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Friday, November 26, 2010 at 2:32 PM
Labels: beauty giveaway, fragrance, Giveaway, Marc Jacobs Daisy Pop Art, perfume, Winner
The Flashing Lights of Times Square and a Hair Rules 'First'
Curly girls, stand up! Those sexy spirals are now in the spotlight in Times Square, thanks to the texture mavens at Hair Rules. A virtual lacefront over 7th Avenue and 48th Street, the billboard is the brand's first in the famous New York City district. The ad's model is none other than Hair Rules co-founder, Kara Georgiopoulos. Anthony Dickey (the other half of the co-founding equation) styled her flowing hair with products from the Hair Rules collection of blowout products. I was thrilled to party in celebration of their great accomplishment at the Renaissance Hotel's Vivid Lounge.
Lots of gorgeous and a number of famous faces were on hand at the November 22nd soiree, including Russell Simmons, Veronica Webb and Annabella Sciorra. Even more impressive than the interestingly mixed crowd, was the hair on the Hair Rules Makeover contest winners. Who needs to look up to a billboard when evidence of Dickey and Company's styling genius walks the streets among us? Nyree Emory (below, on left) of Chocolate Cake Radio, is one of the lucky ladies made over by Dickey and sported her new and gorgeous 'do at the event. Amusingly, she was just as amazed as the rest of us were with her hair's transformation from very dark, dark brown with less curl definition into a medium brown and golden-tinged vibrant curly halo with a knack for snatching folk's attention. It looked good enough to be in an ad of its own. Personally, I would LOVE to see a second, curlier/kinkier billboard some time in the future!
I'm not sure how many times I tooted the Hair Rules horn in my first post about their blowout line, but I am surely tooting away now! The styling and the products are consistently excellent, whether curly or straight, and I am determined to go in and let them take a scissor-stab at my big ole pouf and see what transpires. Stay tuned! -Zee
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , at 12:54 PM
Labels: Anthony Dickey, dickey, hair rules, hair rules salon, Hair Texture, Kara Georgiopoulos, texture guru, textured hair
Mischo Beauty: Beauty (Bloggers) for Good
Empowering women to be their most beautiful selves is at the heart of Mischo Beauty's mission, and we are a proud participant in this project. We have chosen My Sister's Place (MSP) as our partner shelter. MSP provides safe and confidential emergency shelter, transitional housing, supportive programs, counseling, education and advocacy for battered women and their children.
Cosmetics and personal care items are seemingly small things in a woman's life that have the power to boost confidence, brighten a smile and compliment the most beautiful part of each of us, which lies beneath the skin. Sharing products is hopefully also spreading this boost and inspiring another step forward in a woman's life.
Please visit the My Sister's Place website to find out more about the important work that they do and to find out how you can help.
Here's a list of other beauty bloggers participating in this project:
Afrobella
A Girl's Gotta Spa!
AlyWalansky.com
Beautiful Makeup Search
Beauty Blogging Junkie
Beauty Junkies Unite
BeautyStat
Mischo Beauty
Product Girl
Retrodiva's Beauty
TheMakeupGirl
The Product Pasha
ThisThatBeauty
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Thursday, November 25, 2010 at 8:54 AM
Labels: battered women's shelter, beauty bloggers for good, Domestic Violence, donation, National Domestic Violence Hotline
Mischo Beauty Loves Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pure Shine No. 34 - Metallic Gold Lipstick & Golden Gloss No. 36 - Golden Chocolate Lip Gloss
Posted by Mischo Beauty , Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 9:03 AM
Labels: holiday makeup, lip gloss, Lipstick, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent
Mischo Beauty Loves Yves Saint Laurent 2010 Holiday Makeup Collection
Mischo Beauty Loves Darphin's Iris Firming Booster Facial (ISPA 2010)
But, the highlight of the facial was the new Predermine Firming Wrinkle Repair Serum which was used under the mask and before the application of the moisturizer. This new serum works to diminish fine lines and wrinkles, and is most importantly used for prevention. And lucky for me, I was given a bottle to take home because of course your at-home skincare regimen is always the key to maintaining a professional skincare treatment!
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , at 5:54 AM
Labels: #ISPA2010, at-home skincare regimen, beauty tips, darphin, facials, fine lines, ISPA Conference and Expo, Predermine Firming Wrinkle Repair Serum, wrinkles
Mischo Beauty Challenge Update: "A Healthy, Sexy & Beautiful 2010"
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Monday, November 22, 2010 at 6:56 PM
Labels: #HealthySexyBeautiful2010, a healthy sexy and beautiful 2010, Adrenaline GTS 11, brooks, nike, Nike + iPod Sport Kit, Nike Structure 13- Bowerman Series, running shoes
Ask Mischo Beauty...
"I am 41 and noticing a major change in my skin, especially under and around the eyes. I work long hours and travel for work pretty frequently. Can you recommend some steps I could take and a good line of all natural products for fighting wrinkles and dark, puffy eyes? Thank you!"
First and foremost, I'd recommend adopting a consistent skincare regimen. Here are ten easy steps:
1. Cleanse morning & night (never go to bed without removing makeup and cleansing your face!)
2. Tone after cleansing (both morning & night)
3. Use a moisturizer with a minimum of SPF 15 during the day! (90% of aging is caused by UV rays; UVB rays burn the skin and UVA rays age the skin!)
4. Use a night cream with antioxidants before bed
5. Use an eye cream both morning and night under your moisturizer (this is a preventive measure; signs of aging show first around the eyes, forehead, mouth, neck and hands)
6. Exfoliate 2x a week (helps with cell turnover and with the penetration of product ingredients into the skin)
7. Use a mask 2x a week (many, many benefits!)
8. Take a multi-vitamin daily and drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water daily
9. Eat fresh green vegetables at least 3x a week
10. Make sure you're getting adequate sleep!
I can't stress enough the importance of sleep! So, I'll say it again- make sure you're getting adequate sleep. Lastly, I'd like to encourage you to consider adding monthly facials to your skincare regimen. Not only are facials relaxing and pampering, but they assist with cell renewal, detoxification and the correction of existing skin conditions - plus much more! And, to answer your question regarding suggested natural skincare lines - here are a few you should consider:
- Baborganic
- Juice Beauty
- Dr. Hauschka
- Jurlique
- Weleda
- REN
- Caudalie
I hope this helps. Please stop back by and let us know how it's going for you! And as always, please feel free to send me any additional questions you might have. Love your skin.
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , at 7:12 AM
Labels: ask mischo beauty, at-home skincare regimen, Baborganic, beauty tips, Caudalie, dr. hauschka, Juice Beauty, Jurlique, natural skincare, organic skincare, Ren, skincare, weleda
What's new at Shiseido for Spring 2011?
Shiseido has got a new pop-up shop in town (it closes today), and I had a chance to visit and get a sneak peek of their Spring 2011 collection. With its long history in the beauty industry, the company shows a commitment to evolving its products with the changing needs of the modern woman. If you've been a fan in the past, you will surely be excited by their new products and the improvements to old favorites.
Among the products which really caught my eye is the Body Creator Aromatic Sculpting Gel, which claims to burn fat cells and reduce the appearance of cellulite. The formula for the gel has been updated and now includes a plant sculpting complex designed to break down fat storing cells while promoting collagen production and suppressing the accumulation of fat. Are you giving it the side-eye as I was? Well, it was first released seven years ago and has a tried-and-true fan base, making it a consistent brand favorite. Does that mean it works? I am not sure, but have any of you tried it? Let me know if you have!
What else is new for Spring? There is a Refining Body Exfoliator; Replinishing Body Cream; Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist 24, a preventative and restorative line targeted at women in their 40s; and the Urban Environment UV Protection Cream. Facial sunscreen has always been a hard find for me due to my sensitive skin, but I decided to give this 35 SPF cream a try and miracle of miracles, it has not caused any allergic reaction thus far. This, combined with the fact that the cream is easy to rub in and absorbs quickly, excites my picky face!
The makeup on offer includes the Smoothing Lip Pencil and the new Shimmering Rouge -- a line of lipsticks in 13 shimmerific colors (I am crushing on "Sizzle" which is a vibrant coral) plus an ingredient that works on eradicating the fine lines around your lips. I am an enemy of those fine lines, so any opponent of them is a friend of mine! There is the Perfect Refining Foundation, whose darkest color, Deep Ochre, is my closest match, so know that if you are a woman of color deeper than Deep Ochre, Shiseido is not the place to go for foundation. Browner-skinned women may also find their Translucent Pressed Powder to be less than translucent. You may fare better with the bronzers, available in Dawn Light (light), Desert Rose (medium) and Dusk (dark), which are low on shimmer but high on color and warmth. I have been using the Dusk bronzer and love the boost it gives my face.
My favorite makeup item of the day was the Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio, available in three new shades. I have been using the "Bouquet" trio like it is going out of style! It is a purple-violet palette that has pretty good staying power, although you will have to re-touch at least once during the length of a work day. The intensity of color is worth the extra bit of work though, for sure. "Voyage," a trio of golden earth tones, and "Punky Blues," which mixes blues with a pretty pink, are also new and full of pop.
Spring is in the air! -Zee
Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Friday, November 19, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Labels: beauty event, beauty tips, makeup, Shiseido, Shiseido NYC Limited Edition Beauty Boutique, zee, zee connor
Mischo Beauty Loves Clarisea Salt Scrub (ISPA 2010)
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 4:41 PM
Labels: acneic skin, beauty tips, body scrub, Clarisea Salt Scrub, exfoliant, exfoliation, Exfoliation 101, scrub
Mischo Beauty Review: CND Shellac Manicure (ISPA 2010)
During the application (I choose the color "Fedora"), each layer of polish is set under a UV lamp, so there's no drying time. Did the manicure last for me? No. I received the manicure last Wednesday (November 17th) and by yesterday (November 21st), two fingers on each hand had lifted and started peeling (see photo above). It was a 5 day manicure for me. And I won't begin to speculate on why it didn't last - was it the application? or maybe a lotion I used that caused it to lift and peel? I'm not sure. But, I'd love to know if you've tried it and how long it lasted for you...
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , at 3:25 PM
Labels: #ISPA, CND Shellac Manicure, creative nail design, ISPA Conference and Expo, manicure, nails, pedicure
Mischo Beauty Pick: Kérastase Paris Elixir Ultime Hair Oil (ISPA 2010)
And speaking of new product launches, while attending the expo I was introduced to Kerastase' Elixir Ultime - yes, Kerastase finally has a hair oil! The Elixir Ultime is formulated with four oils - Maize, Pracaxi, Camellia and Argan. And what I'm loving most is that this formulation allows the oil to be used as a pre-poo treatment (you all know how much I love those treatments!), leave-in treatment, blow dry serum and for finishing. Sounds like a must-have, right?
If you're tried this, please share your thoughts with us!
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , at 12:39 PM
Labels: #ISPA2010, beauty tips, hair care, Hair Oil, ISPA Conference and Expo, Kérastase Paris ELIXIR ULTIME
Mischo Beauty Giveaway: Marc Jacobs Daisy Pop Art
Because I loved Marc Jacobs Daisy Pop Art so much, I'd love for you to try it and let me know your thoughts! To enter this giveaway, simply leave a comment below telling me what your favorite post is on this blog, and why. This giveaway is open until next Wednesday, November 24th (11:59pm). A winner will be chosen at random and must contact me within 24 hours of the announcement. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 2:44 AM
Labels: beauty giveaway, Giveaway, Marc Jacobs Daisy Pop Art
Mischo Beauty Challenge Update: "A Healthy, Sexy & Beautiful 2010"
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Monday, November 15, 2010 at 1:40 PM
Labels: #HealthySexyBeautiful2010, a healthy sexy and beautiful 2010, Adrenaline GTS 11, brooks, nike, Nike + iPod Sport Kit, running shoes
Ask Mischo Beauty...
"My hair is damaged really bad from all the times I bleached and dyed it. What can I use on it?"
Well I'd first suggest stepping away from the bleach and haircolor. Your hair needs a serious break! A series of deep conditioning protein treatments, along with very special care and attention, should have your hair back to health in no time. In case you didn't know, hair is 91% protein (which is it's foundation) and so protein conditioning treatments will help to rebuild and strengthen the hair's structure. When using a protein treatment, be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions - overuse could result in breakage. A few of my favorite protein treatments include:
- Wella Power Mask
- Aveda Damage Remedy
- MoroccanOil's Restorative Mask
- Joico K-PAK
- Kerastase Voile Nuit or Serum Nuit
Also, be sure to follow the protein treatments with a moisturizing conditioner - your hair will appreciate all the hydration it can get! When your hair is back to health, trade the protein treatments in for moisturizing treatments and establish a healthy haircare regimen. Oh, and I'd suggest staying away from heat styling (flat irons, curling irons, blow dryers, etc.) for as long as you're able. I hope this helps. Please stop back by and let us know how it's going! Love your hair.
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , at 2:44 AM
Labels: ask mischo beauty, bleached hair, damaged hair, deep conditioning protein treatments, haircare, Haircolor, healthy hair, overprocessed hair, protein treatments
Mischo Beauty Alert: Shiseido NYC Limited Edition Beauty Boutique Opening
Additional offerings include gift cards for complimentary facial massage treatments at Bloomingdales Shiseido counter (59th Street location) and deluxe samples of signature Shiseido skincare and makeup products. Be sure to make note of the following details:
When: November 12 - 19, 2010; from 11am - 7pm
Where: 989 Third Avenue (at 59th Street) - NYC
Enjoy!
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Friday, November 12, 2010 at 2:12 PM
Labels: beauty event, beauty tips, makeup, Mischo Beauty Alert, Shiseido, skincare
Mischo Beautyliciousness...
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Labels: beauty tips, eva mendes, mischo beautyliciousness, smokey eye
Mischo Beauty School: Hair Porosity 101
I've received a few emails asking me to discuss the reason(s) why hair becomes damaged and dry after certain chemical services. Well, there could quite possibly be hundreds of answers to those questions depending on the history of services performed on the hair, and the home care regimen. I will say that if your hair is damaged and overly dry, then your hair's porosity has probably been compromised.
So, what is porosity? Porosity is simply the ability of the hair to absorb and retain moisture and is used to describe the condition of hair. Generally, it falls into the following categories:
a. Very porous
b. Porous
c. Normal
d. Resistant
A “normal” porosity will mean that the cuticle (outermost layer of the hair shaft) is closed and smooth. Healthy hair will usually have a normal to resistant cuticle, depending on the texture. ”Porous” to “very porous” hair will have a roughened cuticle meaning that the hair is probably damaged. It usually loses moisture very easy and is easily damaged.
To determine the porosity of your hair, feel it - both when it's wet and dry. If it feels like straw and it's rough when it's dry, or if it feels gummy or slightly rubbery when it's wet, then you probably have a problem with porous to very porous hair. You should definitely talk to your stylist before receiving any chemical services in order to prevent further damage. Haircolor, perms and relaxers will process much faster on porous to very porous hair and may cause even more damage.
Porous to very porous hair can be caused by:
1. Over coloring
2. Bleaching
3. Permanent Waving
4. Relaxing
5. Flat/curling irons
6. Improper blow-drying
7. Environment (sun, salt/chlorinated water)
I hope this gives everyone a little more insight into the hair's porosity. Please feel free to e-mail me with more questions! Love your hair. Read More......
Posted by Mischo Beauty , Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Labels: bleached hair, cortex, cuticle, damaged hair, hair, haircare, medulla, Mischo Beauty School, porosity
Sam Fine's Top Makeup Tips and Duane Reade's Look Boutique
The Look Boutique is the store's economical answer to Sephora. It features high and low end beauty products, with everything from $31 Rilastil mascara to $1.99 Sinful nail polishes (both of which lit my fire). With a staff of freelance makeup, eyebrow and nail artists on the ready, this is an extra convenient one-stop shop for women (and men) on the go. Sam Fine, expert makeup artist to celebrities such as Iman, Tyra and Jennifer Hudson, gave a group of us lucky ladies a guided tour. While pointing out some of his favorite products (L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara, Iman Bronzer in Afterglow and Luxury Pressed Powder, Maybelline Brow Pencil, Covergirl Outlast Lipstick and Covergirl Lashblast Fusion Mascara), he also picked up a couple items to take home (Black Opal Patent Lip Liquid Lipstick, I believe in Violine and Maybelline Falsies Mascara for a first run).
Instead of giving product must-haves, Sam preferred to stress that "makeup is a personality," and encouraged us all to get to know our faces more intimately and use that knowledge to find products which best compliment our individual features. Each of us, he is convinced, is only one product away from upping our makeup game and giving better face. So, identify one product that you are not using and experiment with it. And remember that concealer is for highlighting, powder is for setting, bronzer is for adding luminosity and eye shadow is for giving those gorgeous eyes definition.
More sage advice from the master:
- Foundation is like an undergarment. Make sure your face is smoothly finished and then build with more detail.
- Look for lipsticks that tout being highly-pigmented or long-lasting and then start thinking about your color choice.
- Waterproof mascara builds faster than regular mascara.
- Felt tip liquid liners are best for beginners and those who want to get close to the lash line with fewer mistakes. Liquid liner with a brush is great for those with a steady hand who love to rock the thicker line of a 60s-inspired eye.
- Shop like a makeup artist. Don't get stuck on one brand for all products. Just because you loved a brand's foundation, does not mean that their powder best suits your complexion. Mix and match!
- Do not be thrown off by the terminology - a concealer is a dense foundation. Switch between creme and liquid foundations and concealer depending upon the kind of coverage you seek.
- Men can also wear makeup without looking made up. A primer can be used as a moisturizing base, followed by powder for an almost bare finish.
If you could ask Sam Fine any question, what would it be? Post your questions in the comments section and we will ask Mr. Fine himself and share the answers in an upcoming post.
All the best, Lovelies! - Zee
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 5:37 PM
Labels: beauty tips, Duane Reade, duane reade look boutique, Sam Fine, zee, zee connor
Mischo Beauty Challenge Update: "A Healthy, Sexy & Beautiful 2010"
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , at 3:24 PM
Labels: #HealthySexyBeautiful2010, a healthy sexy and beautiful 2010, challenge, fitness, health, nikeplus.com, pedometer, virgin healthmiles, wellness, workout
Mischo Beauty Loves Scents By Luxe "Ginger Peach" Soy Candle
Posted by Mischo Beauty , Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 5:04 PM
Labels: ginger peach, lux boutique, Scents By Luxe Soy Candle, White Tea
Mischo Beauty Alert: PHYTO Friends & Family Sale
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Monday, November 8, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Labels: beauty tips, hair, phyto, Phyto Universe, Phytophanere Dietary Supplement, phytospecific
Covergirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Concealer and Queen Latifah's U.N.I.T.Y. Reignited Web Series
While awaiting the premiere of the U.N.I.T.Y Reignited web series at the Tribeca Grand Hotel on Wednesday night, celebrity makeup artist Sam Fine worked his magic with a palette of new Natural Hue Concealers from the Covergirl Queen Collection and soon-to-be-released Lip Perfection Lipsticks (showcasing department store formulations and prestige packaging). The Covergirl collection at Walmart is a good place to find beauty products. He provided color matches along the spectrum of the four concealer shades available and shared that, if you use nothing else, a concealer is a must! Hmmmm, perhaps I should add a concealer to my complicated regimen of tinted moisturizer, mascara and lip color? Obviously, I have not perfected my canvas as a bona fide makeup artist would do, but, I am up for the challenge! After trying out the concealer, I found that it does dry to a powdery finish, as promised, and the coverage is quite sheer - just the way I like it. Sam's advice? Layer, layer, layer until you find the coverage that works for you. Two was my magic number.
The joy of the evening was the sneak peak at the U.N.I.T.Y. Reignited web series, in its entirety. The series is an introduction to the five finalists who were hand-picked by Latifah, as well as a short testament to the journey of some of the most important women in hip hop. The featured MCs are Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Yo Yo and Rage (and the crowd roared! Yo Yo? Rage?? Where the hell have you been? So great to see you!). Make sure you visit Covergirl's Facebook fan page and check out the installments as they are released weekly. Also check the site to score a free download of the updated "U.N.I.T.Y." -- can you believe it's been 15 years since the song's release?
After watching the series and meeting four of the five young ladies, I rode home with a refreshed and deepened faith in the commitment of our youngest generation of women to positive change for the whole of humanity. That young women are self-aware and community-minded is not a surprise (spoken like a true Spelman College graduate - LOL). I just love a good public reminder, especially given the negative images of us that abound in the media. These ladies (the youngest is 15) speak and rhyme thoughtfully and with their eyes on the prize. My favorite is Christel - that girl is nasty as she wants to be - in the very best of ways.
All hail the five finalists... and the Queen who brought them all together! -Zee
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Friday, November 5, 2010 at 3:55 PM
Labels: covergirl, Covergirl Queen Collection, queen latifah, Sam Fine, U.N.I.T.Y Reignited web series, zee
Mischo Beauty School: Nail Shape 101
I'll be the first to admit that while I loved the bright, neon and pastel nail colors for the spring/summer, I couldn't wait to start wearing chocolate, burgundy and deep blue & green nail shades for the fall/winter. With that said, let's discuss how to choose a nail shape before your manicure appointment.
Here are a few things to consider:
1. The shape of your hands
2. The length of your fingers
3. The shape of your cuticles
4. The type of work you do
I was always taught (well I learned this in cosmetology school, during the nail curriculum!) that the shape of your nail should mirror the shape of your cuticles. This will ensure the most natural look, which in turn compliments your hands. And believe it or not- here are the most requested shapes:
1. Square Nail
2. Round Nail
3. Oval Nail
4. Squoval Nail
5. Pointed Nail
Keep in mind that an unusual shape will definitely draw attention to your nails and hands. And, if you work with your hands, you should definitely choose a shape that will allow for a shorter nail length in order to avoid breakage.
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 1:56 PM
Labels: beauty education, cuticle, manicure, manicurist, Mischo Beauty School, nail shape, nailcare, pedicure
Mischo Beauty Extra: Sally Hansen's Fall 2010 Complete Salon Manicure Collection
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Posted by Mischo Beauty , Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 12:34 PM
Labels: manicure, nail lacquer, nail polish, nailcare, nails, pedicure, sally hansen, sally hansen Complete Salon Manicure
Mischo Beauty: Avon Advance Techniques Frizz Control Collection
Posted by Mischo Beauty , Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Labels: ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Frizz Control Lotus Shield Conditioner, avon