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Mischo Beauty School: Eyelashes 101

If you were watching last night's Grammy Awards, then you probably saw the FABULOUS lashes on Estelle and Adele. And, if you did, you probably understand why eyelashes are my favorite beauty accessory! They can definitely be a challenge to apply, and while I've mastered applying them to clients- technique and control definitely come with practice.

At any rate, there are two types of artificial eyelashes- band eyelashes and individual eyelashes. Band eyelashes (also called strip eyelashes) are applied to the natural eyelash line, using an adhesive, and are meant for single use. Individual eyelashes are applied to the eyelash line one at a time, using an eyelash glue, and should last up to two weeks.

Artificial eyelashes are available in human hair, animal hair, synthetic fibers, and in a variety of colors. Here are ten easy steps for applying band eyelashes:

1. Always wash your hands first to avoid infection.
2. Decide on length and desired effect of band eyelash.
3. Curl your eyelashes with an eyelash curler.
4. Apply eyeliner based on your desired effect.
5. Remove band eyelash from package and trim to fit the curve of your eyelid.
6. Apply a thin strip of adhesive to the eyelash band and allow to set for a few seconds.
7. Apply the band eyelash to the eyelash line.
8. Use tweezers to gently press and set it.
9. Retouch the eyelash line with eyeliner and you're done!
10. Repeat steps for second eyelash.

Eyelashes are easily removed using eyelash remover or makeup remover, so no worries. Oh, and if you lose a few of your own lashes in the process of removal, don't fret- your eyelashes will grow back just the same as the rest of the hair on your body! Any questions? Love your lashes.

Because You're Worth It!: Agua Spa at The Sanderson Hotel

"Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day. Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA. I really want to come kick it with you. You'll be my American Boy." Estelle - "American Boy"

Ok, so if I had a choice, I'd fly to London, stay at the Sanderson Hotel and head straight to Agua Spa for the Mediterranean day package! I'm more than worth it!

Beautiful hair needs an expert: SET by HairPlay Salon

I guess you all know how much I love Estelle! I promise no more posts (for a while at least ;) Anyway, I love her haircut so much that it makes me want to cut my hair! I need a new look for the fall, maybe this? A style like this definitely requires that the hair be sculpted/molded into place before sitting under a hooded hair dryer, and for that I'd use HairPlay Salon's SET. It's a setting lotion that acts as a detangler and thermal protectant. I used it to blow-dry my hair straight and had no issues with it making my hair heavy or with flaking. You can use this for blow-drying, roller-sets, molding/sculpting hair, or as a leave-in for natural/curly hairstyles. What I liked most about this is that it comes in different holding strengths - such as "Light Hold", "Medium Hold" and "Extra Hold" for use on every hair type. For those of you in the San Francisco Bay Area, check out the salon!

Has anyone been to HairPlay Salon?