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Beauty Tips to Try for a Fresh You in This New Year

   Makeup  Jan 04, 2018  Comments Off on Beauty Tips to Try for a Fresh You in This New Year
Beauty Tips to Try for a Fresh You in This New Year

The New Year is a time for resolutions, new beginnings and new routines. This is also the perfect time to try new beauty tips. Update your look or figure out how to address a beauty issue once and for all. Whatever your beauty goal is here are some tips and tricks for a fresh you in the New Year.

Give Sheet Masks a Try

Whether you want to hydrate, spot clean or brighten your face a sheet mask is the way to reach that goal. Sheet masks have long been used as part of Asian skincare, but are new to most people outside of Asia. With so many sheet masks available you are sure to find one that addresses your concerns are delivers stunning, glowing skin.

Fill in Your Brows

Full brows are on trend and a lot of new products make it easier than ever to create stunning brows. Using a fine tip pencil in the color of your choice fill in sections of your brows that are sparse. Try to use brief strokes that mimic the look of hair. Finish the look by using a spoolie brush to shape your brows for a polished look.

Simplify with a Multi Use Product

Multi use products can be used on lips, cheeks, eyes and anyplace else you want to define with color. Multi use products are great when traveling since they eliminate the need for many of the items currently in your makeup bag, but they are also a great way to streamline your morning routine. Go for a sleek monochromatic look with a multi use product from NARS.

Protect Your Skin

Wear products with an SPF to prevent skin damage. Avoid the hassle of wearing multiple products and opt for a moisturizer with an SPF built in. Products like DayWear from Estee Lauder hydrate and prevent sun damage while also reducing the appearance of fine lines.

New You for the New Year

Whether you want to try something different to get out of a rut or address an issue or concern the New Year is a great time to create a fresh look. For more beauty tips to try in the New Year get in touch. From peels and waxing to acne treatment and more the team at Laura Skin Care can help you look your best in the New Year and beyond.

Looking Your Best At Holiday Parties

   Makeup  Dec 08, 2017  Comments Off on Looking Your Best At Holiday Parties
Looking Your Best At Holiday Parties

Now that the holiday season is here, it’s time to explore some beauty tips guaranteed to help you look your best. Getting together with friends, family gatherings and work related parties are in full swing this time of year, but so are the effects on your skin, lips and hair due to cold, winter winds and dry air. We’ll take a look at some great holiday makeover tips, but before we do be sure your skin, lips, teeth and hair are in the best shape possible.

Looking Your Best At Holiday Parties

Skin

It’s a great time to get rid of dead skin that is dry and flaky by exfoliation, especially on your legs, arms and elbows, as they will likely be exposed when wearing festive dresses.

Lips

Chapped lips can be a problem during winter, and if you are prone to it, begin right now to combat the effects of dry lips with natural vitamins and supplements. Be sure and load up on vitamins E, B12, A, and C, along with plenty of omega-3s. Wear a good, natural lip balm at all times.

Teeth

Make sure your teeth are vibrant and white so your smile will radiate. Begin now to use a natural whitening toothpaste.

Hair

Winter can be disastrous to your hair, leaving it brittle and dry. Applying olive oil for 15 or more minutes prior to shampooing and conditioning can do wonders and leave your hair soft and lustrous.

A Special Beauty Makeover for the Holidays

If you want to standout from the crowd at holiday gatherings this season, consider following one or more of these suggestions for a beautiful holiday makeover:

  • Gold tones make a great lip gloss during the holidays.
  • Use eye shades of golds and silvers to accentuate your eyes.
  • Try dark green shades of eyeliner to compliment the golds and silvers.
  • Don’t forget the bright red lipstick.
  • Forget the hairspray—wear your hair wavy and loose for that winter, windswept look.
  • You can’t over accessorize, especially in holiday colors of red, gold and silver.

When Professional Services are Called for

Let’s face it—there are times when you need the services of a professional licensed esthetician. Times when a facial or peel is called for. Times when there’s hair that needs removal, and times when a eyelash extensions create the perfect touch. Whether it’s a microdermabrasion, an acne treatment or a waxing, you want to entrust these services only to those who are recognized experts in the field. We also do makeup for special occasions. If you want to look particularly stunning for a holiday party, or more, schedule an appointment with us.

 

 

 

 

The Truth About Sugaring Hair Removal

   Waxing  Jul 31, 2017  Comments Off on The Truth About Sugaring Hair Removal
The Truth About Sugaring Hair Removal

Sugaring hair removal is gaining a lot of popularity as a gentler, more natural hair removal method. But, as with all trends, it’s a good idea to fully evaluate a practice before determining that it’s all that it’s hyped up to be. Today, we’re going to learn about the truth behind sugaring hair removal.

What is Sugaring Hair Removal?

Sugaring hair removal is an alternative hair removal method to the traditional waxing and/or shaving that you’re familiar with. Sugaring is an ancient practice that can be traced back to Egyptian and other Middle Eastern cultures.

Sugaring is a popular alternative for home hair removal because it utilizes natural ingredients and is both environmentally friendly, as well as economical. Additionally, sugaring is said to be good for your skin because it doesn’t introduce foreign or unpronounceable chemicals to your body.

How Does Sugaring Work?

Sugaring hair removal in the modern day works by applying a mixture of water, sugar and lemon to the skin, allowing it to sit, and removing it. While it’s applied in a way that’s very similar to waxing, sugaring differs since it pulls only hair away and leaves healthy skin cells unaffected.

Because sugaring gently removes hair and doesn’t irritate skin, it is safe for individuals who are suffering from challenging skin issues, like psoriasis or eczema. It’s even safe for treating areas with spider and varicose veins.

Sugaring also differs from treatments like wax because it can be removed in the same direction as the hair growth, rather than against it to help it be even less painful. And because the ingredients used in a sugaring solution are natural, they’re easily washed completely away when the treatment is over.

Is Sugaring Effective?

Hair removal professionals and their happy patients agree: sugaring is worth the hype. Sugaring is a very effective at-home hair removal method – and far less painful and inconvenient than its alternative methods, to boot.

Hair that’s been removed via sugaring grows back more slowly and softer than hair that’s removed more painfully thorough shaving or conventional waxing. And even once hair grows back after a sugaring treatment, it’s less uncomfortable and obnoxious to deal with than waxing at home.

If you’re interested in learning more about sugaring and other hair removal treatments for use at home, or to determine if an in-house treatment might work best for you, contact me today. We use Cirepil low-temperature waxes from France at our location that are much more comfortable, suitable for sensitive skin, and better on the environment that most waxes. You can enjoy the benefits I just mentioned and have the ease of someone else doing the waxing for you.