October 28, 2014

Love Your Fragrance With Onika by Nicki Minaj

If you love soft, delightful fragrances you will love Nicki Minaj’s new fragrance Onika. I have always loved any fragrance that is not overpowering but has enough scent to last all day. Onika is just that. With notes of Pear, star fruit, mandarin, water lily, orchid, osmanthus, sugar cane, white musk, and cedar wood, Onika is like walking through a garden. The first little spritz really opens your senses and goes a long way.

Named after herself, Nicki Minaj (born with the name Onika) released her new fragrance in July. Just like she was with her other fragrances, she was involved with the overall production right down to the design and promoting of the product. When I hear that about an artist it really shows us, the consumer, they really believe in what they do and sell. If you have loved Nicki’s other fragrances you will love this WAY more! I honestly think it is her best fragrance so far. It lasts all day and is great for women of all ages.

Onika by Nicki Minaj

Onika by Nicki Minaj

Now onto the packaging. Unlike any other fragrance bottle I have ever seen, Nicki Minaj really thinks outside the box when designing her bottles. Onika’s bottle main color scheme is black with a little gold accent. It is a bust of Nicki herself donning a black wig, black halter top and a gold plated face. It is definitely an eye catcher.

So if you are in need of finding your right fragrance and are unsure of where to start, look no further. Stop by your local fragrance counter and ask to sample Onika by Nicki Minaj. I have a strong feeling you will be walking out of the store with your very own bottle. You can find Onika at your local Macys, Belk, Dillard’s or any other fragrance store!

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October 28, 2014

DIY New York Fashion Week Hairstyles

We are in the home stretch of NYFW, and there is no better time to step up your street style game. Whether you are hitting backstage or running from show to show, Butterfly Studio Salon stylist Jason J. Dougherty has got you covered with the hottest hairstyles to rock this fall.

NYFW

NYFW

Fishtail-Wrapped Pony

Severe side part, volumized, fishtail braid wrapped around a low braided pony.

TIPS & TRICKS:

· Brush out hair with a drop of hair oil.

· Create a severe side part.

· Divide hair below occipital bone, mix hair oil with a pomade to smooth hair and pull back into a tight ponytail.

· Comb the top of your hair with same oil and pomade mixture until smooth and tease the crown to get some volume.

· Create your fishtail braid going sideways from right to left down the back of your head.

· Smooth and polish the remaining hair before pulling and twisting into a braid.

· Finally, wrap the fishtail around the braid.

Pony Wrap

Pony Wrap

Slicked Back Ponytail Wrap

Side part slicked pony with some texture and twist.

TIPS & TRICKS:

· Divide hair into a deep side part and separate into two sections (one top and one bottom).

· On the bottom half, twist the right and then twist the left into a tight pony.

· On the top half, add volume with a volumizing spray and wrap it into a twist around the pony.

· Tease/Spray the pony for texture and volume.

undone texture NYFW

undone texture NYFW

Undone Textured Hair

Give your hair a new wave feel with this simple “I woke up like this” style that gives your hair an undone look that is slightly polished.

TIPS & TRICKS:

·Blow dry hair smooth with a little hair oil.

·Divide hair into 6 sections and do 6 quick braids.

·Spray with a light hairspray.

·Take a flatiron and go over braid a few times.

·Take out braids, spray with a beach or wave spray, use hands and lightly scrunch.

·Continue to layer as you take out each braid with spray and use hands to separate.

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October 24, 2014

Cut Your Blow Drying Time In Half With The Blo & Go

About 2 years ago while working behind the chair I noticed that my right wrist was feeling extremely weak and in a lot of pain every time I either picked up my shears or my blow dryer. As a professional stylist, my blow dryer tends to be a little heavier than an everyday blow dryer that can be found in your local supermarket. At home I use my lighter weight blow dryer but even that one enflames my wrist. I also do not enjoy doing my own hair. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago a good friend of mine introduced me to a product that made me happy to style my hair again. It is called the Blo & Go! A great product that helps those who are injured or may have arthritis have the freedom and ability to style their own hair again! Check out my how to video below on YouTube and check out www.bloandgo.com for more details and how you can get your very own!

Blo & Go

Blo & Go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43nrJnQQBCY&feature=youtu.be

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October 22, 2014

Fall Into Your New Style

Get your new fall color at none other The Salon Professional Academy in The Villages, FL. My beautiful new style was done by soon to be graduate and soon to be Salon Jaylee employee, Alexa Stafford. With my massive curly hair, Alexa stepped up to the challenge. With help from her awesome educators, Mrs. Chestnut (Livia Chestnut) and Mrs. Young (Ashley Young) she knocked it right out of the park.

Photos Courtesy of The Villages Salon Professional Academy

Photos Courtesy of The Villages Salon Professional Academy

I have always loved red, but I wanted to “fall” it up with some highlights in the front. After the color was done and my hair was “chopped” off it was time to style. Using proTENAJ products, Alexa once again knocked it out of the park.

New hair

New hair

I always enjoy getting to go back to the school and encourage the students to follow their dreams and to show them how they to can take this industry by storm. Keep going you guys! There is so much to learn and experience!

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October 21, 2014

DIY Remodeling With Anitra Mecadon

Anitra Mecadon, star of the DIY shows “Mega Dens” and “Blog Cabin,” is not afraid to to get her hands dirty. In this video, Anitra Mecadon chats about remodelling your home’s asset! Your bathroom!

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October 20, 2014

Get Celebrity Shine With A Little Toss

Now that red carpet beauty is right at your fingertips with Gloss & Toss Shine Serum and Fortify Hair and Nail Supplement. Created by celebrity hair stylist Billy Lowe, Gloss & Toss are must have beauty products. Gloss & Toss really shows us that beauty is not only on the outside but starts in the inside as well. All products have NEVER been tested on animals and has received the LEAPING BUNNY certification. This is the highest cruelty-free seal of approval.

When I first received Gloss & Toss I couldn’t wait to try out the shine serum and the supplements. Always having trouble with acne, split ends and splitting nails, the Fortify supplements are what I dove into first. We have all heard the phrase ” you are what you eat” right? Whatever we put into our bodies will eventually make its way on the outside. Fortified with BIOTIN, Ginkgo Biloba and Grape Seed, each tablet is a miracle in a capsule and soon you will start seeing what you eat. (forgot to mention they are also Soy-Free). In the first 3 days I started noticing a difference in my skin, my acne was clearing up, my hair was softer and my nails where no longer breaking every time I touched something. Now that was just the first 3 days, you can imagine my surprise after the first week.

Gloss & Toss Supplement

Gloss & Toss Supplement

With all the excitement from the supplements I had totally forgotten that I also received the Gloss & Toss Shine Serum. This light-weight non greasy formula is not your grandma’s remedy for shine, frizz free, humidity resistant hair. First applying it to wet hair, I blow-dried my hair in no time flat and then proceeded to put more in after flat ironing focusing mostly on my ends which are really dry. It was almost like giving my hair a drink of water. The greatest part of this product is it will not build up on hair and it will last through a couple washes.

Gloss & Toss Shine Serum

Gloss & Toss Shine Serum

No wonder so many celebrities are in love with this product. It is definitely “celebrity shine in a bottle”.
So don’t be shy, go to www.glossandtoss.net to get your very own celebrity hair, skin and nails! Also be sure to check out their other products simply by clicking their “shop” tab.

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October 20, 2014

Renew Skin With Concealer

Skin Renewing™ Concealer

Jo MousselliTM is proud to announce the arrival of Skin Renewing™ Concealer. This product reveals a renewed complexion with anti-aging properties formulated to provide a three-part holistic rejuvenation to the skin. With continued use, the look of lines and wrinkles are diminished as skin appears visibly smoother, plumper, firmer, brighter, and more hydrated. Skin Renewing™ Concealer comes is 2 shades – Neutral and Fair.

This three-part holistic concealer provides the following benefits:

Corrective Prevention: Stimulate age intervention deep in the skin with encapsulated dipeptide Carnosine and antioxidants Silybum Marianum (milk thistle) fruit extract, and Tocopherol (Vitamin E) delivered effectively via a liposomal complex. This trio of age-fighters work together to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, revitalize skin, increase elasticity, and prevent the stiffening and breakdown of collagen through glycation.

Hydration & Anti-Inflammation: Inhibit inflammation, microbial invasion and dryness with Australian Myrtle Oil and Bisabolol (derived from German Chamomile), both offering hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties to soothe redness, heal blemishes and plump the skin.

Youthful Radiance: Counteract the look of dark shadows, lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, and uneven skin tone around the entire eye area and throughout the face with long wear, light diffusing pigments.

Additional benefits:

 Medium coverage. Long wear and water-resistant
 Ideal for entire eye area and face. For all skin types, including sensitive and mature
 Specially formulated to be compatible with Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions
 Dermatologist tested
Skin Renewing™ Concealer is the first product in Jo Mousselli’s new line and is available through salons and spas offering Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions as well as on our website. To learn more, visit www.xtremelashes.com/jomousselli

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October 16, 2014

Relieve Stress and Tension With These Simple Forehead Exercises

Ever wonder why people say “don’t frown, smile”? It has been said that it only takes 13 muscles to smile and 37 to frown. One part of our faces that shows some severe signs of aging is our forehead. Every frown, smile, laugh or form of stress will embed itself causing fine lines and wrinkles. See these forehead exercises that will not only reduce fine lines and wrinkles but will also help ease tension and reduce stress.

IAGT

IAGT

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfgtOuD_XPQ

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October 15, 2014

“Pretty Smart Beauty Gadgets” On Your Carolina

Whether you want to get rid of unwanted hair, tame or dry your hair faster, get sparkling teeth, get ready quicker or just plain relax, I suggest gadgets that can help.

Your Carolina

Your Carolina

Watch segment here: http://www.wspa.com/story/26791242/smart-beauty-from-its-a-glam-thing?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=10691979

The WheeMe relaxation robot is designed to make the user relaxed and free from stress. It is palm sized and vibrates while it moves. Simply place it on top of your back and let it do the rest – decreasing blood pressure, decrease in anxiety and more are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to WheeMe’s benefits. The WheeMe robot has smart tilt sensors that prevents it from falling off your back, that way you can enjoy a long, stress relieving, treatment, without any concerns.

WheeMe has 3 relaxation modes: Vibration, Caress, And Tickling with the unique ‘Tingle Fingers’ accessory designed for a delightful tingling sensation. www.wheeme.com

Violife SLIM Sonic Toothbrush is a portable toothbrush available in a variety of bright colors and patterns, the Slim Sonic delivers a sparkling smile with 22,000 brush strokes per minute. The slim, mascara-style vented cap design is ideal for your handbag, gym bag or desk drawer. www.violight.com

Marco Norma is a world renowned hairstylist and designer of YOBRUSH. This brings consumers & “beauty-istas” a new way to reduce clutter in a purse and simplify life. It’s a dual purpose product. Designed for harmless tough detangling, windy days, after sports activities, to use at the gym, or anywhere “on the go”, YOBRUSH keeps you looking good while protecting your iPhone! It’s built right in to the case. In various colors it is available for the iPhone 5 and soon will be available for the iPhone 6. www.yobrush.com

Lindo Twist-n-Roll tweezers gently removes hair in a one twist motion. Its gentle and works like threading or tweezing. This little device will make your face look smooth and rid of unwanted hair on the upper lip, cheeks, neck and chin area. www.facialwork.com

The BLO & GO is a hands free blow dryer holder created to make styling your hair quicker and easier. It attaches instantly to almost any smooth flat surface like mirrors, windows & countertops. It’s like having an extra hand to hold your blow dryer while you dry and style your hair. www.bloandgo.com

The CVS/pharmacy Fogless Shower Mirror is guaranteed fogless for life. It makes caring for your face in the comfort of the shower easy. For the guys it is perfect for close, comfortable shaves. Its is great for home and travel. It comes with a Squeegee and Travel pouch. Water in the easy-fill reservoir neutralizes the mirror and air temperature to eliminate fogging and specially designed suction cups adhere to virtually any wall surface and detach easily. The squeegee wipes away water drops. www.cvs.com

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October 14, 2014

Bodyography Cosmetics Redefines The Makeup World

Bodyography is a boutique professional makeup line – conceptualized and manufactured in the USA. Bodyography Professional Cosmetics offers mineral based makeup, boasting clean ingredient lists. Infused with skincare benefits such as fruit and plant derived vitamins and antioxidants, Bodyography is more than just your traditional makeup line. Bodyography is a multi-function makeup line that encourages the skin to maintain a youthful and glowing appearance with it weightless, vitamin and anti oxidant formula..

•Made in the USA
•Certified as a Cruelty Free Brand by PETA
•Infused with Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants for an uncompromised and incomparable finish
•Vegan, Gluten & Paraben Free
•Simplistic & Effective
•Offers a wide range of tools, kits and merchandising displays for any location
•Trusted in the beauty industry for over 18 years
•Full makeup line including skincare, tools and brushes
•Strong emphasis on education and support
•Family owned and operated by Robanda International, beauty industry professionals of over 25 years and owners of several professional brands

 

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