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How To Get Rid of Acne Fast

Posted on: August 26th, 2010 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

beauty-school-directory-get-rid-of-acneWe all know how disheartening a blemish or pimple can be just days before some big event. You want to look your best and there’s this red, irritated thing on your face just staring at everyone else. Here’s a few quick ways to zap blemishes and pimples fast – without slathering on over-drying anti-acne creams/face washes.

Resist the squeeze
If you see or feel a pimple coming on resist the urge to squeeze. All you will do by popping a whitehead is a) create a potential scar b) further irritate the area c) potentially have the whitehead explode under your skin (infection potential!).

Chill out
If the pimple is small, take a q-tip, wet both ends and put it in the freezer for a few minutes. Gently apply to the pimple for no more than 30 seconds at a time to reduce any swelling. Then follow up with a salicylic acid cleanser, which kills bacteria and dries out the area. If the pimple is larger use an ice cube and repeat the other steps.

Cover up
Makeup won’t make things worse if you use an oil-free concealer. Apply a small amount with your finger or use a brush for bigger spots. Of course if you’re having potentially scarring breakouts, a dermatologist can inject cortisone in it to get rid of acne scars, but that should be a last resort.

Fade away
If the pimple leaves a mark, apply cortisone cream to it a few times a day for no more than a week. Also, be vigilant about wearing sunscreen. Any kind of skin discoloration will only get darker if you go out into the sun unprotected!

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Want Big Doll-like Beauty Contact Lenses like Lady Gaga? You can get them… at a price.

Posted on: August 19th, 2010 by Beauty Schools Directory 2 Comments

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Based on the history of beauty, bigger and wider-looking eyes have traditionally been considered more attractive in our society. Japan embraced this big-eyed notion as depicted in their anime cartoons and fashion, and now it’s making a strong movement in America right now.

Big circle, beauty contact lenses are the rage today among younger girls across the country wanting to be part of the latest fashion trends. Current music sensation Lady Gaga released her music video “Bad Romance,” donning a digitally created big-eyed appearance causing the beauty contact lenses trend to reach an all time high. Beauty contact lenses themselves give the wearer doll-like eyes, presenting a unique look. However, as this trend grows larger, the price for wearing beauty contacts lenses also increases and we’re not talking about dollar signs.

There are certain dangers associated with wearing these big-eye creators. What are they?

For starters, circle beauty contacts lenses aren’t FDA approved; hence, they’re illegal. You can’t get them from your local eye doctor. United States law requires contacts to be prescribed. So how are people in America getting these over sized beauty contact lenses? The same way Americans seemingly get other “illegal or pirated things” – the internet of course. For around $20-30 a pair you too can have this doll-like eye craze, but buying illegal contacts is the least of your concerns.

You could get serious eye infections.
With all contacts you have the risk of eye infections and the scary possibility of losing your sight within 24 hours if not careful. But with circle beauty contact lenses the risk is much more severe. This leads us to the next point.

Contacts need to fit properly.
Contacts are personalized for the individual wearing them. That’s why you go to the eye doctor – to get your correct eyesight diagnosed and proper contact fitting. Not one person has the same eye shape and as a result these big-eyed, one size fits all contacts may improperly fit, potentially scratching the cornea, triggering infection and causing irreparable blindness.

Consult a doctor.
If you absolutely want to be part of this big-eyed fashion craze then do it the smart way. Consult your local eye doctor and ask what kind of various contact alternatives he/she can prescribe you. At the end of the day fashions come and go, but you wouldn’t want to say the same about your eyesight.

 

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Marinello Schools of Beauty Announces Scholarship Winners

Posted on: August 13th, 2010 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

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The Marinello Raw Talent High School Scholarship contest competition awarded scholarships to five lucky participants to help them pursue their dreams of a professional career in the beauty industry. The first place winner received $10,000 and the four runner-ups will received $5,000.
This year’s first place scholarship winner was Jessica Wylie, a cosmetology student at the Marinello campus in Redding, California. Wylie moved the scholarship committee with her essay Beauty from Ashes, which described a goodwill program between Marinello students providing free cosmetology services to young female victims of abuse, inspired by her own experience volunteering as a mentor at a safe house for victimized girls.

The $5,000 runner-up winners included:

  • Metzli Gallo, a cosmetology student of Ontario, California
  • Maricela Lopez an esthetics student attending the San Francisco campus
  • Leonel Torres, a cosmetology student from the San Diego campus
  • Ruth Rubio, an esthetics student at the Burbank, California campus

Congratulations to all the winners!

Five Hair Styling Techniques for Curly Hair

Posted on: August 10th, 2010 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

beauty-school-directory-curly-hair1Curly hair can be on tough styling challenge. It frizzes, curls back out when you don’t want it to and fights you every step of the way. The key is to try to work with your curls instead of against them. Use these five curly hairstyles to help manage the frizz and enhance your natural curl.

Straighten it out
It’s no secret that women with curls covet straight hair. But have no fear curly heads, you can straighten your hair with a flat iron and maintain a sleek, straight style all day.

Use a comb to part your hair and divide your locks into several sections. Use a hair claw to keep each section separate. Unclip one section and partition it into smaller sections. Run the flat iron through each partition from root to tip. Repeat for all sections.

Wear it long
The key here is to have enough length to weigh down some of the curls. Ask your hair stylist for a layered style that’s medium to long. Go for layers that are angled back. Use a relaxer if you’re worried about the curls taking over and curling back.

Scrunch for volume
Scrunching is one of the easiest ways to manage wet, curly hair — and makes a great no-fuss look for summer. After towel drying, work a curl-defining cream through your hair near the scalp. Then, scrunch the tips of your hair with a curl-enhancing cream to infuse moisture and refine curls. Lastly, boost volume with a blowdryer using a diffuser attachment to maintain the shape of your style.

Clip it
Creating updos with long, curly hair is more difficult than with straight hair. Curls tend to take up more space and prevent the claw from attaining maximum hold. But there’s an easy fix: Use claws with multiple thin tines instead of those with only five or six thick tines. Secure hair in a low ponytail first for more support.

Embrace bangs
Women with curly hair often avoid bangs, as they require a lot of maintenance. However, bangs are especially stylish. This is particularly true when paired with long, wavy hair. Try thick, long, sidestepped bangs with long layers. These can be flat ironed in seconds, eliminating the hassle of fringe cuts.

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The Top 10 Reasons Women Change Their Hairstyle

Posted on: August 3rd, 2010 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

beauty-school-directory-womens-hairstylesWe’ve all done it.  We change our hair for a fresh look.  We change our hair when we break up with a boyfriend.  We change our hair to celebrate an accomplishment.  If you look back at old photos, you can probably associate the phase of your life with the hairstyle you had at the time.

A recent study by British hairstylist Andrew Collinge did a survey of 3,000 women and found that women will most likely change their hairstyle up to 104 times in their lifetime, as well as change their hair color up to three times. Collinge’s study reports that a woman will change her hair twice a year between the ages of 13 and 65. Many of the hairstyles are subtle, not dramatic changes.

However, like all of us have probably experienced at least once in our lives, three quarters of the women in the survey admitted to having a hair change they didn’t like.  So be sure to put in some research as far as what style and color complement your face shape and hair’s natural texture the best before you go for a dramatic change.

Collinge went further with the survey to find out not just how much women change their hair, but why.  Most reasons seemed to correlate with lifestyle changes.

The Top Ten Reasons Women Change Their Hair:

See if you’ve ever been guilty of changing your hair because of one of these situations.

1.    Just for a change
2.    Out of boredom
3.    As a confidence booster
4.    As a result of a breakup
5.    To reinvent oneself
6.    Keep up with fashions and trends
7.    Going gray
8.    In conjunction with a milestone birthday
9.    Either before or after having a child
10. Their wedding

Collinge also found that some trends do remain classic.  His study reported that one of the most popular hairstyles is still the look Jennifer Aniston wore as “Rachel,” on the television series “Friends.” What have you changed your hair for?  A new job?  Lifestyle change? Did Collinge get it right?

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