Acne Facial Treatment Part 3. Feb 28/2012

Part 3 Acne Treatment, we skipped an extra week to see any differences. The major changes we have observed since the very first treatment is that the skin congestion has shrunk down immensely. Meaning any pustules that come in are much smaller in size and less cystic in appearance. My treatment subject and I  have spoken about little things that she can do in between facials, I call it "homework". When you feel a breakout coming on and it feels sore or is red in appearance, steam the skin in the shower or with a Vichy steamer and then spot treat with Tea Tree Oil (on a Q-tip), Drink lots of water, get plenty of sleep, change your pillow case, wipe down your phone(s), keep Hands Off your face and DON'T PICK your skin! When you need your skin treated/checked or you have had enough, schedule a facial with a professional like myself. These points I go over are so important for keeping the skin acne free and easier to take care of. http://www.positivelybeautiful.ca/

Knock em Dead with a Fabulous Red! Feb 16/2012

The colour red stimulates the physical senses and enhances ambitions, drives, and courage. Red is a very passionate and assertive colour. If your energy level has been low, you have the winter blues, or you want to Knock em Dead at your next interview, Go Red! A slick red polish, red heels, or even red jewelry can lift your spirits. It has been said that a woman in red is never forgotten. Stand out, take charge, and be the powerful woman that you are!
           Choose your hue of red. Red-Blue, Red-Orange, Red-Pink. Some reds have a brown or magenta undertone. What works best for your skin tone? Schedule an appointment with your skincare/nail care professional to find out! www.positivelybeautiful.ca

Be a Shellac Bride! Feb 9/2012

Shellac by CND is the new hybrid nail polish that goes on like polish and lasts like gels. Shellac is fantastic for the everyday woman and lasts 14 to 21 days! It is Formaldehyde Free, Toluene Free, and Dibutyl Phthalate Free, making it very safe on the nails. Whenever I perform nail services for my clients I not only want them to leave feeling positively beautiful, but I want them to feel educated. Knowing what works best for their nails and how to prolong them to their best ability is important. This is why I stand by Shellac! My next mission is to educate brides. I have observed over time that most brides have gel nails applied for their weddings. Applying a gel nail requires serious buffing down of the natural nail first. So you get your gels done professionally (Running about $60-$80) and have them for your wedding. When the wedding is over, you are stuck with gels that need to be removed (and hurts) or you pick them off and they feel worse. The result you are left with is red, sore nails that feel like paper and will take months (to a year) to grow back in.  When Shellac is applied (for $40-$50) there is NO buffing of the natural nail, it feels thin like polish and not thick (leaving you able to function) The sheen stays strong and MORE IMPORTANTLY: When Shellac is removed your nails are not damaged. Shellac can be applied in various shades as well as french. For Brides in Winnipeg, check out http://www.positivelybeautiful.ca/ for Bridal Packages including Shellac.

Acne Facial Treatment Part 2. Feb 7/2012

It's been two weeks, and we're on part 2 of the acne facial treatment. Since the last treatment, it is already visible that the little bumps and congestion along the jaw line has gone down dramatically. This is the results of the Organic Dermabrasion and High Frequency Machine that was used. The next area that I will be targeting is the cheeks going right into the hairline. This area is common for larger acne and congestion to occur, due to stress, hormones, and even sweat buildup from a workout. I steamed the skin and performed some extractions over the skin but again, did not over do it. After extractions, toner, high frequency and spot treating (with Tea Tree Oil) was done. When spot treating extracted pustules, always use a clean Q-tip to do so and not your fingers. A clay mask application followed (sat on 10-15min) toner, and a light citrus moisturizer. Some IMPORTANT points to remember with acne prone skin: Always wear a sweat band when working out to prevent forehead breakouts and hair products dripping down on to the face, wash your pillowcase(s) weekly, swipe down phones and cellphones(including at work) with an alcohol pad to prevent dirt and oils from getting on the skin, try to avoid touching your face as much as possible, and THE BIG ONE: Don't pick your skin! Leave it alone and get extractions done professionally. More results photos to come! These tips are especially important for acne prone skin, but are great for us all to follow. http://www.positivelybeautiful.ca/

Important Quote. Feb 2/2012

"HOW WE THINK AFFECTS HOW WE LOOK. PERIOD." Makeup Artist Carmindy, From What Not to Wear.

Get What You Want and Be Imaginative. Feb 1/2012

Something fun about being a makeup artist is the ability to mix, create, and be imaginative! Don't get me wrong, I love a fresh new palette of shadows or lip colours but there is something exciting about mixing and creating your own tints and colours. Wether I'm applying my own or applying makeup for a client, I love to cocktail different colours, shades, and textures. One of my favourite combos is cherry red lipstick+gold lipstick+burgundy lipstick (pea size each), swirl em up and you get a sexy rose gold shade! This is really nice for an evening lip. Take a matte shadow to shimmer, bubble gum to hot fuchsia, or green shadow to aqua. Intensify or tone down any shade with a little magic mixing. Makeup is meant to be fun and its easy to get into a routine of applying basic colours. If you love "cocktailing" tints and are proud of your creations, place them in clean jars/containers. Name them as you see fit and label them up. Don't just wear makeup, Mix It Up!