Mischo Beauty Superstar of the Week: Celebrity Makeup Artist, AJ Crimson

I've mentioned AJ Crimson about a thousand times on the blog over the past two years- remember this, this, this and this? Well, as most of you already know, it's because I was given the most amazing opportunity to see him in person and attend a class of his during a Celebrity Makeup Symposium held in Washington, DC a few years ago. I witnessed his talent- in person, and that's why I can't stop writing about him- and also the reason why he's this week's Mischo Beauty Superstar of the Week!

The photos included in this post were sent to me by Alexsa, one of the winners of the giveaway I held two weeks ago to win tickets to attend AJ's "Affordable Beauty" class held in NYC this past Wednesday. Alexsa so kindly sent me a few photos she'd taken during the class to share and said that she thoroughly enjoyed it. Please read her recap of the evening here.

As you can see, Adrienne Bailon was the "special celebrity guest" and model for the makeup demonstration.

And finally- Alexsa, AJ and Adrienne are pictured above from left to right. AJ's work is such an amazing example of "BEAUTYisTRUTH" and "BEAUTYisART". To learn more about his classes be sure to visit his website, blog and follow him on Twitter! Enjoy.

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Mischo Beauty Superstar of the Week: Keith Campbell: The Hair Architect

Earlier today I saw that celebrity hairstylist and Mischo Beauty Superstar- Keith Campbell tweeted the most amazing Twitpics of a client's haircut and color that knocked me off of my feet! Yes, it took my breath away and this is the reason why, yet again, he's been named the Mischo Beauty Superstar of the Week!

And what I love most about Keith is that he can cut, color and style every hair texture, like hairstylists are supposed to be able to do, and do well! That's one of my biggest pet peeves with hairstylists today.... end vent! On another note, my beauty editor, Ayanna, created the Twitter hashtags #BEAUTYisTRUTH and #BEAUTYisART, which we use for the obvious reasons. And Keith's work is such an amazing example of both.

Redheads are really the new bombshells, but then again we've always been bombshells, haven't we {I know, I'm biased- hehehe ;}? ! Love her new hair as much as I do? Let me know!

photos: Keith Campbell

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Mischo Beauty Pick: Rene Furterer's KARITE Collection

So it's clear that we're Rene Furterer fans here! If you follow us on Twitter, then you know our signature hashtag is #BEAUTYisTRUTH, and so with that said it's our goal to bring you the latest and greatest on the beauty products we absolutely love. We've reviewed the Myrrhea, Okara and Acanthe Perfect Curls collections and so it's only right that I introduce you to the Karite collection, which my naturally dry, Type 4 hair loves!

It includes the following:

- Rene Furterer Complexe 5 Regenerating Extract
- Rene Furterer Karite Intense Nutrition Oil
- Rene Furterer Karite Shampoo
- Rene Furterer Karite Nourishing Conditioning Cream
- Rene Furterer Karite No Rinse Nutritive Concentrate

The Intense Nutrition Oil isn't pictured above because I dropped it on my bathroom floor (it comes in a glass bottle), but it along with the Complexe 5 Regenerating Extract make an excellent pre-poo treatment. I'd have to say that my favorite product from this regimen is the Nourishing Conditioning Cream, which I'd fallen in love with years ago while apprenticing, and it does not disappoint.

I'd love to hear your thoughts if you've tried this regimen, or are thinking of trying it!

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

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