In training institutes for Makeup and Hair artists/stylists, one of the most common thing yelled at students is “Hygiene!” From day one, beauty professionals learn that there is nothing more important in the beauty industry than impeccable hygiene. While this is obviously important due to beauty professionals using their tools and implements on hundreds of [...]

In training institutes for Makeup and Hair artists/stylists, one of the most common thing yelled at students is “Hygiene!” From day one, beauty professionals learn that there is nothing more important in the beauty industry than impeccable hygiene. While this is obviously important due to beauty professionals using their tools and implements on hundreds of [...]

Makeup is an essential feature of film and television shows today, but it is important to remember the roots of stage makeup – the theatre. It is this that first got me interested in becoming a Makeup Artist. Here is a short history lesson on the beginnings of stage makeup. Europe: In Greek and Roman [...]

Our lives are busy, hectic, even crazy at times. You might feel like the faster you go, the more you can get accomplished, but it might be time to slow down and breathe a little bit. You have already heard that high stress levels negatively impact the body and mind, but did you know that [...]

While the term “beauty” is synonymous with shiny hair and lustrous lips, painted nails and eyeshadow, it does not have to stop at the world of women. Many men are either absolutely clueless when it comes to basic grooming techniques and products, or are scared to approach a skin-care counter at a department store for [...]

As a Beauty Consultant, I have helped many teenagers (and adults!) overcome acne. In order to fight acne however, one must know what they are dealing with. So what is acne? There are two main types of acne (Non-inflammatory and Inflammatory) but both types begin the same way. Every pore on the face contains a [...]

Birthmarks and skin pigmentation issues can be aesthetically annoying and can cause a loss of self-confidence in people of all ages. There are many different kinds of abnormalities, some caused by blood vessels and some by melanin. This article will give an overview of the most common skin pigmentation abnormalities. It will also discuss causes [...]

It’s the end of a long week, and you join a few friends for drinks at the bar. Sure, you know the dangers of excessive drinking and the impacts it has on your brain and your body, but you hardly drink enough for that to occur, or do you? Drinks can add up faster than [...]

June is fast approaching, which means a huge milestone is right around the corner for high-school seniors everywhere. Years of work have paid off, and graduation is so close! Of course the ceremony is special, but what all grads are really looking forward to is celebrating at prom. While some makeup trends come and go, [...]