Eyebrow Threading at Vinita's!

Eyebrows are a very sensitive subject for me. Why? Because mine are HORRIBLE!! I have been tweezing my brows since I was about 13 years old, so certain areas on my brow just will not grow at all! They are thin and...*sigh* not pretty! Eyebrows are the first thing that I notice on a persons face, whether its male or female. I revealed my eyebrow frustrations to a coworker of mine and she told me that I should consider getting them threaded and stop waxing and tweezing. I've heard of threading but I never inquired because I thought it looked painful using a piece of thread to pull the hairs and also time consuming. She informed me that its not that bad so I decided to look up good places in Los Angeles that threaded. I came across a place that claimed to be "The Best Threading Salon in Los Angeles" called Vinita's Beauty & Threading Studio. I went as a walk in and the ladies were very nice and pleasant. I asked if there was any hope for my poor brows and she said "of course"! The studio was clean and nicely furnished with Indian decor. The young lady got started and took no more than 5 minutes to transform my brows!! I LOVE my finished look! They have seven locations throughout Los Angeles and surrounding cities, find the location nearest you here.

Inside the studio

Fun At Joico!

Today my class had the pleasure of taking a trip to Joico Hair Care. They are one of the leading professional hair care lines in the world. While there, we were given the opportunity to explore their offices and a wonderful presentation about the brand. Before this trip, I had very little knowledge of the brand. I learned a lot about them and gained respect for them. They also gifted us with cute little bags of products, product information pamphlets, a dvd and booklets of amazing hairstyles! I cant wait to try out the products!

Here are a few pictures I took while there!

Inside the gift bag we received!

How fun looking is this bag?!

Joico Hi-Def color productsJoico poster (how intense is her color?!)

I LOVE their the way they shoot their campaigns!

Needless to say, I had a great time at Joico! Thanks guys!

A Little Something for Your Sweet Spot

"Do you wash your hair with toothpaste? Brush your teeth with shampoo? Moisturize your face with mouthwash? But you use WHAT? On your WHERE? Of course not. FINALLY! - SweetSpot Labs On-the-Go Wipettes has arrived!" SweetSpot Lab is a brand inspired by women's...*blushing* sweet spot down there! Every other part of our bodies has a specific category of products dedicated for them except for the sweet spot! This brand is dedicated to intimate grooming for all women, making us feel fresh and beautiful! The on-the-go wipettes are designed to be a quick fresher-upper after a workout at the gym, morning after refresher, or my favorite, an alternative for toilet paper! This great product comes with an even better price tag, $2.50 for a pack of 3 wipettes! The deluxe pack of 30 wipettes is priced at $12! Awesome! This product is an official staple in my purse! SweetSpot Labs - Beautify. Glorify. Refresh.

My Favorite Beauty Tips!

Of my many favorite ways to get beautiful, here are 10!

1. Apply a clear coat of polish before using a heavy color such as red to reduce staining.
2. ALWAYS wash your makeup off before bed.
3. Try using a henna hair dye, they are the safest and natural way to color your hair.
4. Wash your pillow cases once a week to get rid of all the dirt and oils that could pile onto your skin and cause pimples.
5. Add a little baking soda to your toothbrush to get a whiter brighter smile.
6. Don't burst your pimples! Wash them and use a spot treatment, then cover them with makeup until they go away. Popping them will only make it worse!
7. Deep condition your hair once a week for a healthier and shinier mane!
8. Wash your hair brushes once a week to get rid of the dirt and bacteria that forms on them.
9. Wash your makeup brushes twice a month.
10. To get soft and smooth lips, gently rub lips for a minute with a damp cloth before applying lipstick.
    

Words of Inspiration From Behind the Chair!

Last week at my internship I was looking through an old hair magazine called BehindtheChair.com on Paper, which started out as a website but launched a mag last year. In the very front of the magazine was a message from the founder, editorial and creative director, Mary Rector-Gable and it really inspired me! For anyone who has ever been told that you can't do it, whatever 'IT' is, this message is for you!

I've been called a rebel more than a few times in my life. I've been called a dreamer and a meddler. I've been told to be a good girl, to sit still and wait my turn. I've been told to stop rocking the boat and go with the flow.

But I don't listen. I am a dreamer and this is my dream.

Believe in yourself. Have the courage to open the door that nobody said could be opened. Your dream is behind it.

Mary

How powerful! I LOVE it!

Relax Your Aching Muscles with Body Aches Bath Salts!

Being a hard working full time student and part time worker, my little ole body gets worn out sometimes! My feet, back, and legs kill me sometimes. There's no possible way for me to slow down my schedule, so I decided to get a product that would soothe away my aches. One of my favorite body care brands, Carol's Daughter, offers the perfect product for tired muscles. The Body Aches Bath Salts is a mix of 'sea salts infused with the aromatherapy benefits of Peppermint, Lavender, and Tea Tree essential oils.' Sprinkle the salts into a warm bath or on the bathtub floor while taking a hot shower for a relaxing steam!

I Die for This Dress!

Actress turned model, Amber Valleta, dawned this boxy, bright orange RM by Roland Mouret dress at the Spy Next Door movie premiere earlier this week! I LOVE it! If only I could pull something like this off...*sigh*!

The Beauty Blender: Modernize the Way You Make Up!

The Beauty Blender is a fabulous product that has been around for a few years but is getting big buzz right now. It provides a unique way of applying your makeup evenly. It took me a while to blog about this simply because I was clueless about how to use it! I found a tutorial video on the Beauty Blender website that is a bit long winded but very helpful! Since watching the video, the Beauty Blender has become one of my favorite products! It really works! It blends my makeup so well with no lines or creases. The secret with the sponge is that you use it damp and not dry so that it won't absorb your makeup like a dry sponge would. Some celebs who already love this product are Jennifer Garner, Carmen Electra, Rosalyn Sanchez and Kim Kardashian to name a few. Here is the tutorial video below and be sure to check out the website to find out where you can pick up your Beauty Blender, you'll love it!

Before and After!

So here are the before and after pictures from when I dyed my hair black! I know the picture with the brown ends and the side of my blog is cute because it has curls...but I don't wear my hair in curls everyday so it wasn't always flattering! The black #10 hair color by Revlon allows me to wear my hair any way and not worry about my ends looking unkept! What do you think?

Before

After

MAC's All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Collection!

I absolutely love MAC's new All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Collection that officially launched yesterday! This collection focuses on a universal appeal, offering shades for every skin tone that could be found around the world! Earthy toned lipsticks, lip glosses, eye shadows, powder blush, and more fill this collection to make it their most diverse line yet. I think this has to be on of my favorite lines that MAC has ever come out with...besides the Hello Kitty line of course! =)

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