Beauty Schools Directory - Blog

Happy Holidays from BSD!

December 22nd, 2007 by BSD

We’ll be taking a couple weeks off from the blog in order to spend time with our families. We’ll return on January 2nd with some great new videos, including how to cut a spice bob, how to do a formal up-do, and more make-up tips.

We’re working on more tutorials. If there’s anything you’d like to see, leave a comment to let us know.

Have a safe and happy 2008!

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

December 21st, 2007 by BSD

by Michael Mackie

My hair stylist just up and moved to Joplin, MO.   No call.  No goodbye.  Just left.

I was devastated.  And I can’t even begin to TELL you how distraught my hair is over the situation.  It’s like losing a best friend … a best friend with magical clippers.

I’m losing hair where I need it … and I’m gaining hair where I don’t want it.

So I’ve started the long, laborious and painful process of shopping for a new hair guru.  My hair takes a village … and so does finding the right person with the right touch. 

But where do I start?  Do I have a friend refer THEIR stylist?  Nah.  Most of my friend’s have not changed their look since … well, birth.  Do I just stop in to random salons and demand to see their stylist’s qualifications?  Nah.   Even with eight million certifications, you could be a top-notch stylist, but a horrible colorist.  So what’s a boy to do?

Now that I’m settling in to my ‘30’s, I just realized only five people have ever touched the (now-thinning) hairs on my head … so, clearly, I’m vain about what’s left on top of my melon. 

So, I’ve decided to start interviewing people to find out why they WANT my business.  And, more importantly, if they can help me achieve my hair goal.   (Uh, which is to look like Aaron Eckhart, less I digress.)   Trust me, if my hairdresser came back … first, I’d smack him for leaving.  But I’d go back in a heartbeat because he was phenomenal at what he did.

So as I head in 2008, I’m open to any ideas or suggestions on finding someone brilliant, talented, and can make that bald spot on top of my head disappear.  And, finally, my new stylist better have a good head on their shoulders.

A good head with hair almost, but not quite, as good as mine.

Smokey Brown Eyes Tutorial

December 17th, 2007 by BSD

After

Sultry brown eye makeup

In this episode we are going to show you how to create smoky eyes on a brunette with brown eyes. It’s easy, so follow this step-by-step guide to great eyes. Our model for this session is Katie.

You can also watch the video of this technique or find a make-up school.

Read the rest of this entry »

Smokey Makeup on Brown Eyes

December 10th, 2007 by BSD

In this video, we show you how to apply make-up to make your brown eyes perfect for a night out on the town.

Get the Flash Player to see this player.

You can also read the text version of this video.

Read the rest of this entry »

Cut and Style Long Hair Tutorial

December 3rd, 2007 by BSD

Meet Jenny. Jenny has gorgeous hair, but it’s too much to handle. We’re going to help her by taking the weight out and trying two different hair styles. Ready to begin?

You can also view a video of this tutorial.

Two Finished Styles

Straight long hair style

long curly hair style

Read the rest of this entry »