Balayage is extremely popular now because everyone wants low maintenance lived-in color that delivers a sun-kissed look without having to visit the salon too often.  Jessica Scott Santo, owner of Jessica Scott Hair and social media influencer, specializes in natural-looking Balayage, and she has 10 tips for perfecting it.

“Hair painting is becoming one of the most highly requested services in the salon, I teach classes on everything from basic to advanced Balayage, and these are the 10 things I teach colorists that are crucial for pulling off a seamless service and avoiding spotty results,” explains Santo.

10 Ways to Perfect a Balayage

1. Avoid making lightener too runny – Go for the consistency of cream cheese.
2. Clean sectioning – “If you paint a knot, you’re gonna get a SPOT!”
3. Keep a light hand – Don’t push product into the hair shaft. In French, Balayage means “to sweep,” not “to push.”
4. Blend well – If coating the back side of a section, make sure it’s well blended!
5. Even consistency from TOP to BOTTOM – If not, the hair will lift unevenly, and if hair is peaking out of the lightener, it won’t lift well.
6. Use a hard brush – Avoid the top of it, just use the body or flat side to prevent pushing the product down into the hair shaft, keep the brush parallel to the hair.   And, never touch the bristles to the hair unless skimming the hair, once bristles are felt, it starts to wipe product off of the hair.
7. Keep brush clean – Never let a Balayage brush live in a bowl.
8. TENSION, TENSION, TENSION – If that section doesn’t have good tension, the lightener will drive into the hair shaft, or be pushed there, instead of laying on top of the hair.
9. Position – Never paint in “toward” the body, especially with a very thick lightener, it’s easier to have a heavy hand, versus standing parallel to the hair (elbow and pinky out) and letting the product do the work!
10. Use insulation – It helps incubate, but also keeps sectioning clean

Jessica Scott Santo is an influencer and owner of Jessica Scott Hair (PA).  With over a decade of experience, she is known for her natural-looking Balayage on beautiful long hair.  She is a Balayage and Foil Design Specialist serving as a Schwarzkopf Professional Ambassador and Sunlights Balayage Educator.  She is also a DesignMe.Artist and certified in Hair Talk and Great Lengths Extensions, as well as Brazilian Blowout. She was named “Best Hairstylist in the Lehigh Valley” (2018) for Style Magazine, and recognized as a Modern Salon’s Top 100, and BTCTeam 3X Finalist.  Scott believes that encouraging and celebrating the accomplishments of others on social media leads to personal growth and success.  Website: www.jessicascotthair.com; Instagram: @jessicascotthair. 

Madison Beer spent the weekend poolside wearing Lali + Layla! The singer posed with her pup wearing the brand’s Julitette Top and  Romeo Bottom. Similar styles are available on www.laliandlayla.com.

When it comes to doing makeup and giving yourself a breath-taking look, people always find it challenging to do eye makeup. This is because people forget to consider the eye shape and apply eye makeup with a generic run-of-the-mill method. However, if you learn to adorn your eyes according to their shape, you will do the magic. 

Many people don’t even know about their eye shape because they have never considered it. If this is the case with you, determine your eye shape and then start glamorising your eyes. 

Almond shape eyes:

We compare the shape of eyes with various things to explain the shape well. Just like almond, eyes with almond shape are oval and upturned from corners. People with almond eyes usually get flattery eye makeup because of this particular shape. Almond eyes usually welcome every makeup technique. So, if you have almost shaped eyes, you can choose the eyeliner of your choice, makeup colour of your choice and do everything that you want and don’t forget to ensure that your eyes don’t lose the symmetry because of disproportioned makeup 

Hooded eyes:

There is an extra layer of skin on the eyes of some people that makes the eyelid to become less visible. People with hooded eyes find it hard to do eye makeup because they don’t have eyelid as other people to apply makeup on. Many makeup looks are just not for you if you have hooded eyes. 

Apply a bold and thick layer of eyeliner to make the eyelid visible. Another way you can better define your hooded eyes is to use false eyelashes. The eyelashes should be bought with care as not all false eyelashes are for hooded eyes. If you want to buy artificial lashes for your eyes, click here for false eyelashes for hooded eyes

Round eyes:

Round eyes are really pretty and they are very prominent on the face of the person. Furthermore, one can easily decipher round eyes. These eyes usually are not wide. So, the purpose of makeup most of the times is to increase the width of eyes. 

If you can make your eyes look elongated, that means that you have done the magic. Cat eyes makeup is usually considered as the best makeup strategy that gives the mirage of long eyes. Use false eyelashes along with an extra layer of eyeliner and a mascara to make your big eyes look beautiful. Choose the makeup colour of your choice and define your eyes in the way you want 

Small eyes:

Small eyes have their charm. However, they are made to become prominent on the face by giving them the illusion of bigger eyes. Use liner in the base can make your eyes look even smaller. Therefore, don’t apply liner in the base. If you want to do it, use a nude coloured liner. Considering some very small techniques, you can easily focus on your eyes. 

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ARM & HAMMER™ Invisible Foot Powder Spray, $6.99

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• Ultra clear dry spray contains ARM&HAMMER™ Baking Soda and odor neutralizing ingredients to absorb moisture and sweat
• Unisex fragrance for all day freshness
• Talc Free

The ARM & HAMMER™ Foot Care collection is available in the foot care aisle at Walmart and Walmart.com.

WHY NOT HAVE ONE CUSTOMIZED AND DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR?

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Peels are one of the most effective and least invasive paths to better skin. Specially formulated with gentle acids and other pure ingredients, they clarify and beautify by removing dead surface layers, enabling the skin to heal and renew itself from within. In order to receive peels that are truly effective, skincare devotees must go to a physician’s office or med-spa to receive a peel with sufficient strength to deliver maximum results. With approximately $36.5 million Americans unemployed paying $125.00 or more a month for an in-office peel is a luxury most cannot afford. In addition, due to COVID, there are many who do not feel comfortable having a procedure performed that entails being inside with no mask on with an aesthetician inches away from their face.

Although a plethora of skincare companies offer versions of peels in a pad form, most offer low concentrations of the active formulas and high PH’s that render the formulas less effective. What’s more, the method of applying these “peels” is not the same as what is done in a doctor’s office or med spa. Perfect Image is one of the first beauty companies, whose products were formulated by a chemist, to deliver custom peels to your doorstep that provide the same efficacy as in-office peels at a mere fraction of the price.

Cost: $29.95 for 30 ML or approximately 15-30 peel applications. The average use is 1-2 ML per treatment.

How does the process work? If customers have had professional peels performed and they are familiar with the strength used on their skin they can choose from 10%, 30%, or 50% glycolic peels. If the process is new to them, or they have questions, they can chat online with a licensed aesthetician who they can send pictures to so that the aesthetician can recommend the strength best suited to their skin, as well as suggest pre-peel and post-peel products.

The product application- 99% of the peels that are available on the market come in a pad form and are meant to be swiped across the face.

Perfect Images does offer peels in a pad form as well, which are just as effective as their bottled formula. They are pads that are pre-soaked with the liquid gel peel. Just because they are in pad form, does not mean it lessens the effectiveness. The biggest difference from Perfect Image’s version compared to those on the market is the concentration of acid (most are 10% or lower concentration), and a higher pH typically 3.5 and higher which dilutes the formula. Perfect Image has a lower PH range from 2-2.5pH. to keep the integrity of the active ingredients.

 Perfect Image products come in a liquid gel form in a “tincture” bottle and are left on the face for a maximum of 1 minute if it’s your first treatment. Then, users typically slowly increase the contact time on the skin and or number of layers on subsequent treatments.  When layering the peel, it can be as effective or comparable to a peel in a spa or treatment center. Layers refer to how many times you wipe the peel over the same area in a single treatment. With each wipe, the peel intensifies and penetrates the skin a little deeper until neutralized or reaches a certain depth based on pH and skin type. Layering is only recommended for those who are comfortable with peels or have more experience and have used the peel several times without complications. You can continue layering up to 2-5 layers depending on peel and skin tolerance. Perfect Image always recommends that its customers build up a tolerance before layering.

How often can the product be applied?

Typically you can repeat treatment once every 1-3 weeks depending on the peel strength and sensitivity of your skin. We recommend starting with once every 10-14 days for level 1 and once every 14-21 days for level 2, then the user can adjust the frequency based off how their skin reacted and recovered from the peel.

This is how peels are applied professionally.  The products come with clear instructions to spot test on a small patch of skin such as under the chin or an area close to the treatment area, before applying to the face. Once it is determined that the skin reacts well to the product, it can be used on the face, shoulders, decollete, and tops of the hands.

Benefits:

Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines

Improves skin hydration

Improves Scars

Reduces Pore Size

Helps to Reduce Acne

Reduces Hyperpigmentation

Stimulates collagen development for plumper, firmer skin

Increases cellular turnover for smoother skin

Each product is packed with natural plant/ botanical extracts.

The “beauty” of Perfect Image Products is how they are made

Paraben-Free

Gluten-Free

Phthalate-Free

Cruelty-Free

Made in The USA

*** 70% peel is available for professional purchase only

nügg Beauty, the cute and clean line of natural, vegan facial masks and lip treatments, offers a selection of pampering gel face masks formulated with Aloe Juice. This skin soothing superstar ingredient will help prevent peeling and redness; eliminate dry, rough areas; relieve the painful sting of a sunburn (though please always remember to wear, and reapply, sunscreen!), and hydrate to leave a dewy summer glow. Pro tip: put any of these masks in the fridge for an instant cooling effect!

Depending on your skin type, or skincare goals, choose from any of nügg’s Gel Masks to feel refreshed and rejuvenated after a long summer day outside:

Aqua Boost Spout Pouch (SRP: $9.99) – a lightweight gel face mask that will transform dry, dehydrated skin and reveal a soft, dewy complexion in just 10 minutes. Antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic properties treat a variety of skin concerns. Can be used on other parts of the body for hydration. Contains camellia seed oil, aloe juice and rosehip oil. Skin type: all, especially dry, sensitive and flaky skin

Deep Clean (SRP: $17.99 for a 5-pack and $3.99 for single use pod) – a cleansing and soothing mask that deeply, yet gently cleanses and purifies pores to reveal a soft, smooth and matte complexion. Contains cucumber extract and aloe juice. Skin type: all, especially sensitive and acne-prone skin as it helps as an anti-inflammatory for irritated skin

Double Detox Mask: (SRP: $17.99 for a 5-pack and $3.99 for single use pod) – this lightweight mud-meets-gel formula can be used as either a mask, t-zone treatment or spot treatment. Charcoal, and kaolin clay join forces to draw out impurities & control shine. Tea tree, aloe juice, and oatmeal help soothe skin, so it will feel balanced and mattified. Best used on combination, oily & acne-prone skin.

Morning Glow Spout Pouch (SRP: $9.99) – a glow-boosting gel formula that works while you sleep to reveal supple, glowing morning skin. Contains watermelon extract, hyaluronic acid and glacial water infused aloe juice. Skin type: all

Super Bright Mask: (SRP: $17.99 for a 5-pack) – helps smooth, brighten and soften skin and unclog pores. The mask gently removes dead, dry skin cells with lactic acid, aloe juice, and natural jojoba beads to promote skin radiance, while cranberry extract and aloe soothe and nourish skin. Skin type: all

Total Refresh (SRP: $17.99 for a 5-pack and $3.99 for single use pod) – a revitalizing and cooling mask that energizes dull, tired and dry skin. Smooth and lightweight on the skin, it contains peppermint oil, flaxseed oil, and aloe juice. Skin type: all, especially dull & tired skin

Youth Boost (SRP: $17.99 for a 5-pack and $3.99 for single use pod) – an anti-oxidant-rich nourishing gel mask that addresses the signs of aging and locks in moisture to hydrate and firm the skin. Contains Vitamin B3, white tea extract and aloe juice. Skin type: maturing and aging skin

And while we’re on the topic of summer – check out nügg’s NEW limited-edition Summer Skin Set, exclusively being sold on nuggbeauty.com, a $70 value for only $39.99. The set includes; Aqua Boost Spout Pouch, Morning Glow Spout Pouch, Total Refresh Mask, Miracle Mud Mask, Perfect Pores Face Mask Set, Happy Lips Lip Balm, BaeTea 14 Day Energy Tea, and an Inflatable Drink Float. This variety of best-selling hydrating, cooling and detoxifying skin treatments, tea and drink float is perfect for anyone that enjoys getting a summer glow and having fun! Set excluded from all promotions.

nügg (pronounced like nugget) products are available online at Amazon.com/nuggbeauty and nuggbeauty.com, as well as in stores like in stores like Whole Foods, Target, Meijer, Giant Eagle, Pharmacy and Kohl’s.