Archive for April, 2008

Getting Pretty in a Hurry

April 11th, 2008 by BSD

As a cosmetology professional, you need to make sure that you always present yourself in the best way possible. It makes your clients feel more comfortable. No matter if your personal style is punk rock or polished & preppy, it’s important to always look “current” – but more importantly: put-together. This way, clients can trust [...]

How to get “mascara commercial” lashes – (Hint: It’s not with mascara!)

February 18th, 2008 by Shana

Have you ever seen a mascara ad and been so jealous of the model’s long, thick, luscious lashes that you immediately picked up a tube of the over-priced, neon-packaged wonder that would make your lashes look like hers?
Yeah, me too. So there I sat, inches from my reflection. I whisked the wand over my pale, [...]

Mary Kate’s Smokey Blue Eyes Video

January 16th, 2008 by BSD

Mary Kate Olsen has everyone talking with her smoky eye make-up. With blue eyes, it’s easy to go too dark, but Mary Kate looks terrific.
In the video, we show you how to create this dramatic look for a night out on the town.

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Smokey Brown Eyes Tutorial

December 17th, 2007 by BSD

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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.

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.

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