Confessions of a Cosmetologist

Negative Side to Bangs

I’m writing this short post on the negative side to bangs because it’s been a popular search topic on my website and I think these are great points to consider if you’re “on the fence” about getting bangs. You may also want to check out: To Bang or Not To Bang? Bangs and Your Face Shape Are Full Bangs For Me? How To Cut Your Bangs …if you’re still not sure after reading this post! Negative…

Are you searching for the perfect bikini this spring and summer? Check out my 2017 must-have swimsuits below…they’re my favorites for this season as well as the most unique bathing suits out there! You may also like… Best Swimsuit for Your Body. Some of us love to shop for bathing suits….and some of of dread it. I’ve been on both sides and everything in-between. I’m 29 and my body has changed so…

Bangs and Your Face Shape

Bangs are one of the most searched and asked about topics on my blog! There are many things to consider when choosing a bang style from texture to styling and more. Bangs and your face shape are often forgotten when contemplating changing your look because you have to worry about how you part your hair, if you have a cowlick, how you style your hair, how often you’re willing to get your bangs…

8 Wine Drinking Health Benefits

If you’re reading this…you probably enjoy wine just as much as I do! So, when a fellow blogger reached out to me about sharing her infographic on 8 Wine Drinking Health Benefits I just had to say yes! Even though my blog niche has nothing to do with food or wine…everyone likes wine…and if they don’t then they probably wish they did(that’s what my grandma says)! In the past I’ve shared some of my…

via beauddiction.com Finally! Benefit Cosmetics has launched Hoola Lite Bronzer! The original Hoola bronzing powder has been a favorite of mine for several years, but I don’t tan as much as I used to so I stopped wearing it(except for summertime). Hoola Lite is perfect for those of you who have lighter complexions, but still want to have a gorgeous sun-kissed glow. Other bronzers are too shimmery…

This month my Julep Maven box and gratis products from Ulta Beauty happened to be perfect for Valentine’s Day! These featured February product reviews are some new and old favorites….as well as a few just released products. I also tried some other products this month that are new to me, but not necessarily new to the beauty world. Y’all already know that I’m obsessed with the new Peach makeup…

Nail Color on Girls

via movies.allwomenstalk.com What nail polish is Marnie wearing in Episode 1, Season 6 of Girls on HBO? Typically, I’m not paying attention to nail color on girls but this shade just popped! I feel like it’s going to be a hit for summer 2017, so get ahead of the trend and rock this beautiful vibrant pink shade. ❤LOVE IT! Earlier this week at Ulta Beauty I saw a nail polish that looks so close to…

Random Acts of Polish

Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day with Julep’s latest offer…Random Acts of Polish! Buy one Julep polish and get one free for a friend. February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day and has grown in popularity each year.   I love this mini sale that Julep is doing in observance of Random Acts of Kindness Day and I hope that more people will remember that any day is a good day to be…

The history of beauty is most likely written differently depending on the culture just as the history of people tends to bend a bit. There will always be things we don’t know(and may never discover) and things we don’t have quite right. Either way, this infographic from Ogle School provides a great breakdown of the history of beauty! Where will the beauty industry go next? History of Beauty   For…

It’s almost impossible to separate the musicians we love from their clothes and rockstar hairstyles. KISS seems more notable for its makeup than for its music. Can you really think about Michael Jackson without thinking about his white rhinestone glove first? And is any discussion about the ‘90s grunge scene complete without a mention of Kurt Cobain’s grunge-defining fashion choices? Rockstars…

We just had a round robin training for the Southern VA district Ulta Beauty Salon Managers at my store and it was awesome! That’s where these January product reviews came from….we got so much information and some great product demos that I’m super excited to share with everyone! Featured this month are products from Living Proof, Exuviance, IT Cosmetics, Bare Minerals, Too Faced, and Laura…

9 Hair Color Trends To Try

If you’re thinking about changing up your look…you should check out these 9 hair color trends to try before your next salon appointment! Getting your hair colored isn’t what it used to be. Your options are endless and new trends are popping up everyday! The most requested hair color trend at my salon right now is balayage. Some people confuse balayage with ombré, so make sure you bring a few…

Everyone’s been asking for LulaRoe size measurements, so I made an easy chart based off of the one on the LulaRoe clothing website. These measurements are based on women’s sizes in the United States. All measurements are in inches and some of you may have measurements that overlap between two sizes. If you’re not sure which size to order then consider how clothes usually fit you. LulaRoe clothing…

What Causes Split Ends?

What causes split ends? The answer isn’t as simple as you may think. There are many different types of split ends and all of them are created by different types of damage. If you’re worried that your hair is very damaged then you may want to start by taking my quiz: How Damaged is My Hair? Sometimes split ends just happen from everyday wear and you just need a haircut. Having split ends does not…

Best of NYX Cosmetics

Do you love NYX makeup? It’s affordable, offers a ridiculous amount of shades, and they have some great alternatives to prestige makeup brands. In this post you’ll discover the best of NYX Cosmetics along with affordable must-haves to compliment your look! Easy as 1-2-3. Pencil to define, powder to fill & mascara to set all in one perfect, perfect package. Shop your @nyxcosmetics 3-in-1 Brow…

The Dyson hair dryer was among one of the most requested items by shoppers at Ulta Beauty this year. Of course, people were shopping for makeup and skin care products, but I’m in the salon so I get a lot of questions about hair tools and products. Dyson Hair Dryer Surprisingly, it wasn’t women who were stopping by the salon to ask questions, it was men…and lots of them! At least 75% of the men I…

Vintage makeup is hot right now and these products from Bésame Cosmetics are at the top of my list! You’ll love their classic shades and vintage-inspired designs! Newbies to vintage makeup may want to invest in a guide like Style Me Vintage or —(available on the kindle app) for a perfectly simple & sophisticated look. If you’re going for the complete vintage or retro-inspired look check out these…